Welcome to Indiana Golden Gloves
Since
the first Golden Gloves tournament in 1923, the Golden Gloves of America, Inc.
and its member franchises have provided an opportunity and environment for young
athletes to develop lifetime skills. Hundreds of dedicated administrators,
coaches, trainers and counselors have unselfishly spent countless times and
effort to assist young people in the development of personal character and
athletic skills. The Golden Gloves program has led the way in promoting amateur
boxing in the United States and has produced the majority of competitors for
America's boxing teams in the Pan-Am and Olympic Games.
Mission
Statement
It is the mission of Indiana Golden Gloves, Inc. to provide
an activity and safe environment that promotes and enhances the physical and
emotional well-being and social development of young athletes; develops
individual athletic skills, work ethic, discipline, sportsmanship, self-respect
and pride; and provides entertainment to citizens of the community. In seeking
to fulfill its mission, the Golden Gloves of America, Inc. has thirty franchises
which sponsor hundreds of programs competing in local and regional tournaments
throughout the United States and in a National Tournament of Champions each
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