Box United Youth Community Programs

Box United offers Fight Like a Girl at multiple locations across the city that are FREE for all girls ages 10-18 who wish to participate. Sessions last 10 weeks and include boxing and social-emotional learning lessons.

  • North Side: Mondays 4-5 pm @ Loyola Park Field House, Starting 3/16/26
  • South Side: Thursdays 4-5 pm @ Pump Fitness
  • West Side: Mondays 4-5 pm @ Chicago Youth Boxing Club
REGISTER HERE

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I sign up for Fight Like a Girl?

You can register your student online through our registration page (click the blue button above). After submitting the form, your student will be added to the program location you selected.

Once we register, what is next?

After registering, you will be invited to the Box United Team App: Team App

This means you're confirmed to start participating. This is where you will find your student’s schedule, coach information, and program updates. Parents can also use the app to communicate directly with coaches and the Box United team.

When do sessions start?

Start dates depend on the location you selected during registration. For example, one of our spring sessions begins on Thursday evenings from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Please check the schedule in the Team App for the exact start date, location, and time for your student’s program.

NOTE: Both South and West Side community programming has already started. North Side begins 3/16

What is the dress code?

Participants should arrive dressed in athletic clothing and ready to move. Required items include:

• Athletic sneakers
• Athletic top or t-shirt
• Sports bra when appropriate
• Hair ties to keep hair secured during activity
• Water bottle

For safety reasons, the following are not permitted:

• Flip flops
• Crocs
• Boots or Uggs
• See-through clothing
• Clothing with offensive language or imagery
• Skirts, unless worn for religious reasons or layered over athletic wear

How do I communicate with the coach?

All program communication happens through the Box United Team App. Parents can message coaches directly, receive program updates, and stay informed about schedules or reminders. The app is also the best place to notify coaches if a student will be absent or picked up late

Does my child need boxing experience?

No experience is required. Fight Like a Girl is designed for beginners and focuses on teaching basic boxing skills, fitness, and confidence building in a supportive environment.

Is the program safe?

Yes. Fight Like a Girl focuses on non-contact boxing fitness, strength training, and skill development. The goal is to help girls relieve stress, build confidence, and develop healthy habits through structured physical activity.

What ages can participate?

Fight Like a Girl programs are designed for girls ages 10 to 17. Programs are adapted to meet students at their skill and fitness level.

What locations offer Fight Like a Girl?

Fight Like a Girl currently offers community programs at locations across Chicago. Each site runs weekly sessions led by trained coaches in a safe and supportive environment. At our school-based sites, your child must be enrolled at that location for school to participate.

South Side
Pump Fitness
1945 E 71st St
Chicago, IL 60649

North Side
Loyola Park
1230 W Greenleaf Ave
Chicago, IL 60626

West Side
Chicago Youth Boxing Club
2300 S Millard Ave
Chicago, IL 60623