Punching Incident

Yesterday's E-News article about so-called "locker boxing" - essentially a locker room fight with boxing gloves - proved to be a popular one. Gowanda (N.Y.) High School's promising varsity and junior varsity lacrosse seasons came to an abrupt end last week after players participated in a locker boxing match as teammates cheered, videotaped the incident and posted footage on YouTube that has been since removed. School superintendent Charles Rinaldi called his decision the most difficult one he's ever had to make as head of the district.

But administrators at other schools might be forced to make similar decisions. Over the past couple of years, locker boxing (also sometimes referred to as "helmet boxing" when it involves the wearing of helmets) has been gaining in popularity among teenage lacrosse and hockey players, and it is often considered a rite of passage for participants. The objective is to land as many hits to the opponent's head as possible until that individual is knocked down or gives up. But a locker room, as a quick YouTube search reveals, is not always the venue.

Log in to view the full article
Page 1 of 462
Next Page
AB Show 2025 in San Diego
AB Show is a solution-focused event for athletics, fitness, recreation and military professionals.
Nov. 5-8, 2025
Learn More
AB Show 2025
Buyer's Guide
Information on more than 3,000 companies, sorted by category. Listings are updated daily.
Learn More
Buyer's Guide