+ How do we sign up for Donte's Boxing Academy?

All individuals interested in joining Donte's Boxing Academy must go through our 3-round admissions process.

1. Apply: Fill out and submit the student application.

2. Interview: Selected applicants, along with their parent or guardian, will be invited to interview with our team. Interviews are conducted virtually over Zoom.

3. Trial Day: Selected applicants will be invited to participate in a trial class to experience the academy. Performance on Trial Day, along with the application and interview, will be factored into the admissions decision.

Admitted students will be provided with next steps to register.

+ Does my child need previous experience boxing?

No previous experience boxing is required to apply.

+ What is the Literary Book Requirement?

The Literary Book Requirement is our commitment to creating a culture of literacy among our students and community.

All students are required to select a literary book to read over the course of the program. Students will have to submit a presentation at the end of the quarter sharing what they learned from their selection.

+ How should we prepare for the interview?

Interviews give us the chance to meet you and vice versa. We primarily want to understand your child’s goals and expectations and answer any questions you may have. Before the interview, it’s a good idea to have a conversation with your child about their expectations and what they hope to accomplish by joining the academy.

+ What is Trial Day?

Students that advance from the interview stage will be invited to participate in Trial Day.

We host Trial Day to give prospective students a chance to experience the academy through a trial class. Participation in Trial Day is mandatory for all applicants and will be factored into the admission decision.

+ What does tuition include?

Tuition covers program instruction and equipment, as well academy events and activities for one student. All new students receive a boxing kit with boxing gloves and handwraps.

+ Do you offer tuition payment plans?

Yes, we offer tuition payment plans for admitted students. Payment plans make investing in your child's wellness possible with flexible, interest-free installments.

+ Do you offer scholarships?

Yes, we award partial and fully-funded scholarships on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about scholarships and financial assistance.

+ When will we know the admissions decision?

Once you submit your application, our team will keep in touch with you throughout the admissions process. We primarily communicate through email, so please double-check your contact information before submitting the application, as well as your spam filters. If you have questions about your application, you can email academy@dontesfoundation.org.

+ What safety protocols are in place for COVID-19?

• Anyone entering our facility must wear their mask. This includes students, parents, and staff.

• Upon entering the gym, a team member will take your temperature using a contactless temperature scanner. Anyone with a temperature reading above 100.4 (CDC recommendation of a fever) or exhibiting visible signs of illness will be asked to reschedule after being seen by a doctor. This is to ensure their own safety and that of others.

• Upon entering the gym, everyone is required to sanitize their hands with personal or gym-provided hand sanitizer, or by washing their hands.

• We provide students with their own gloves and wraps to limit sharing of equipment.

• Our facility adheres to a strict deep-cleaning schedule. We service our facility with commercial-grade disinfectant before opening and after closing. We also allocate time in between classes for additional cleaning and sanitizing.