MERSEYSIDE and Cheshire Schools' Amateur Boxing Association is to stage a Foundation Award in Schools' Amateur Boxing Standards Scheme.

The Award, which involves non-contact, is being held in association with Wirral Sports Development Unit, and is open to girls and boys aged 9-16 years.

It is being held on Wednesday, August 28 until September 1 (1pm-4pm) at Leasowe Recreation Centre. There is no cost to participants.

Those who would like to take part should contact the Schools' Amateur Boxing Association representative Mark Stokes at the Sport and Art Initiative Unit (Tel: 653-3251) or Max Roy (677-7370).