From what age can my child box, spar or have a bout?
Rule- England
- England Boxing
- Schools boxing
- Junior boxing
- Minors
- Ages 10-16
- Skills bouts
- 2026
- Parents
- Under 10: your child can join a club and take part in classes, but can't box competitively, have a skills bout or spar.
- From the 10th birthday: your child can spar, have skills bouts and box competitively as a Minor, once registered and medically cleared.
- Under 16: your child can have both competitive bouts and skills bouts.
- Under 18: a parent or guardian must give permission for your child to compete.
Added 21 Oct 2026