Sussex Academy Of Sport
(A Company Limited by Guarantee having charity status)

Former Hastings Westhill Boxing favourite Paul Huggins (pictured right) has teamed up with an array of the Sussex's finest to launch the 'SAS" short for the "Sussex Academy of Sport", the aim of which is to support less privileged youngsters in their quest to fulfil their sporting dreams.

Joining with Paul in this project are The Rt Hon Mr Metcalfe MBE (Ambassador to Sussex Sport) Frank Maloney, Stevie "Boy" martin, Henry Mears, Alan Minter (Former World Middleweight Champion), Micky Minter, Dave Edwards and Teddy Maybanks to name just a few.

A team of unpaid administrators is also in place ensuring that the opportunities afforded by "SAS" sponsorships are being used to the best advantage.

To achieve the required finance the "SAS" team are signing up thousands of patrons for an annual subscription of just £100 (less than £2 per week), of which 100% goes directly into the "Sussex Academy of Sport" in order to maximise the benefit to the young individuals they endeavor to assist.

Patrons will have the opportunity to attend events in local towns across the Sussex region that will include shows, dinners, weekends away and awards presentations and in addition each patron will be given an "SAS" card entitling them to a 10% discount at selected businesses (where a sign is displayed) across the region.

An "SAS" web site (under construction) will update patrons in regards to the progress of the "SAS" and how subscriptions are benefiting the youth in our area. Until the SAS web site is ready, Paul's "Entertainer" web site www.entertainer-online.co.uk will act as the voice of the SAS.

The SAS are not waiting for completion of their web site, work has already begun and youngsters are already benefiting. If you wish to get involved right now you can by either call Paul (07967 000918) or Susie (07922 055525) or send an email to paulhastings2006@yahoo.co.uk

Two Hastings based Boys already to benefit from the generosity of "SAS" patrons are Westhill boxer Steve Hill (pictured above) and Troy Walford (pictured below), a talented local skate boarder who was brought to the attention of the "SAS" by former Hastings West Hill boxing coach Dave Harris, now a staunch supporter and honorary member at the Hastings cell of the S.A.S.

Paul recently watched Steve box at the West Hill ABC Home show and was suitably impressed. Steve showed great courage and determination in his first fight, impressing the judges to gain a unanimous decision against Leon Syred of Horsham. The contest was a real crowd pleaser from start to finish with referee Paul Gates having very little to do. Paul and his S.A.S. colleagues were particularly impressed by Steve's comitment, as Steve travels to the club by bus three times a week without fail, so in true S.A.S. style Steve received a sponsorship to ensure he is able to acquire the kit he needs to work toward his future success.

Troy, at just 17 years old, has the potential to join the professional ranks, but needed some financial support leading up to the British Championships. As such it was time for the Sussex Academy of Sport, to step in and help Troy to realise his dreams and become the first independent beneficiary of the "SAS".

It is our privilege to support Paul and his colleagues in their endeavor, we hope this web page draws a lot of attention to a very worthy cause.