who we are
The Cannons Creek Youth Charitable Trust, a registered charity, was formed in April 2014 to govern and fund the activities of the Cannons Creek Boxing Academy.
A strategic youth facility, the Academy was established in Bedford Street, Cannons Creek with Head Coach Latu Talu. The Academy operates to assist local youth through its programmes.
The main activities of the Academy are teaching youth life-skills through participation in and the discipline of boxing and physical fitness. The Academy has set high standards and aims to be a world-class youth facility, coaching life standards. The Academy teaches the scientific art of self-defence.
CCBA is the second in a series of Academies set up by Billy Graham, a former New Zealand and Australasian light welterweight boxing champion who was inspired by his own experiences growing up in Naenae as a troubled youth. Having been significantly impacted from a young age by the mentorship of Dick Dunn, New Zealand’s legendary boxing coach, Billy founded the Academy with the strong desire to give back to his local community and make a difference in the lives of its young people.
A strategic youth facility, the Academy was established in Bedford Street, Cannons Creek with Head Coach Latu Talu. The Academy operates to assist local youth through its programmes.
The main activities of the Academy are teaching youth life-skills through participation in and the discipline of boxing and physical fitness. The Academy has set high standards and aims to be a world-class youth facility, coaching life standards. The Academy teaches the scientific art of self-defence.
CCBA is the second in a series of Academies set up by Billy Graham, a former New Zealand and Australasian light welterweight boxing champion who was inspired by his own experiences growing up in Naenae as a troubled youth. Having been significantly impacted from a young age by the mentorship of Dick Dunn, New Zealand’s legendary boxing coach, Billy founded the Academy with the strong desire to give back to his local community and make a difference in the lives of its young people.
Who we work with
The Academy is open to all youth from the age of nine years through to 18 years. The first Female member classes commenced in Oct 2016. Participation is not determined by background or culture but rather by the young people’s willingness to adhere to rules and standards.
At the beginning of our 2018 year 33% of attendees were from Cannons Creek, 17% from Waitangirua, 14% from Tawa and the balance from other Wellington Suburbs.
Our youth identify with 26 different ethnicity's and speak approximately 14 languages.
At the beginning of our 2018 year 33% of attendees were from Cannons Creek, 17% from Waitangirua, 14% from Tawa and the balance from other Wellington Suburbs.
Our youth identify with 26 different ethnicity's and speak approximately 14 languages.
our programmes
Latu is ably assisted by six coaches. These are...
The methods used by the Academy’s programmes are general fitness training, boxing, self-defense, table tennis and group games. We network with Police, Royal NZ Police College, Outward Bound, Rotary, Local Schools, Porirua City Council, Vodafone NZ Foundation, and other youth network providers in Porirua. During the time the Trust has been operating there has been a steady number of referrals for youth from:
Each member must abide by the following standards:
In addition to boxing skills our young people are taught the following values from our "Passport to Success":
- Nicole Robson – Lead Female Coach
- Damian Parker – Assistant Coach
- David Niu – Assistant Coach
- Emma-Jane McKay – Assistant Coach
- Kate Saxton – Assistant Coach
- Allana Hastings – Assistant Coach
The methods used by the Academy’s programmes are general fitness training, boxing, self-defense, table tennis and group games. We network with Police, Royal NZ Police College, Outward Bound, Rotary, Local Schools, Porirua City Council, Vodafone NZ Foundation, and other youth network providers in Porirua. During the time the Trust has been operating there has been a steady number of referrals for youth from:
- Schools
- Police
- Youth Justice
- Oranga Tamariki
Each member must abide by the following standards:
- No swearing
- No hats or beanies
- No phones or iPods during training
- No alcohol or drugs – illegal, party or performance enhancing drugs
In addition to boxing skills our young people are taught the following values from our "Passport to Success":
- Respect
- Responsibility
- Compassion
- Consideration
- Kindness
- Duty
- Obedience
- Honesty and Truthfulness
