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Down to Box Newark
Fall 2026 Session
Down to Box Fall Session will take place over the course of 12 weeks, running from September 15 to December 3. For this session, we are offering expanded class offerings—participants may take multiple classes per week with registration!
Classes take place at Knockout Boxing & Fitness (1244 Capitol Tr, Newark, DE 19711)
This is a high energy, engaging, and targeted boxing training program specifically designed for athletes of all abilities. Down to Box Newark is open to individuals with Down syndrome or other intellectual and developmental disabilities ages 13+.
Class Offerings
- Tuesdays – Down to Box with Coach Brody
- 6:30–7:30 PM
- Standard Down to Box class format
- Dates:
- September 15, 22, 29
- October 6, 13, 20, 27
- November 3, 10, 17, 24
- December 1
- Thursday – Strength Class with Coach Jon
- 4:00–4:45 PM
- Strength-based class designed to complement Down to Box
- Dates:
- September 17, 24
- October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
- November 5, 12, 19, 26
- December 3
Your Down to Box Newark Membership
- $75 per month—you will sign up at the gym during your initial class to be billed monthly.
- The cost of Down to Box is supplemented by the Down Syndrome Association of Delaware (DSADE) to help make the program accessible to our families.
- Your membership includes access to both the Tuesday Down to Box class and Thursday strength class.
- Participants may also attend any of the gym’s cardio classes at no additional cost! Schedule below.
Cardio Class Schedule
- Monday: 9:00 AM, 4:30 PM, 5:30 PM, 6:30 PM
- Tuesday: 10:30 AM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM, 4:30 PM, 5:30 PM, 6:30 PM
- Thursday: 10:30 AM
- Friday: 9:00 AM, 4:30 PM
Additional Information
- Parents may participate in cardio classes for a $20 drop-in fee per class.
- Scholarships are available for individuals and families experiencing financial need. Complete the scholarship application here.
- Registration: Sign up for the full 12-week fall session.
- Questions & Registration: Contact Coach Jon at 302-737-3708 (call or text).
You will sign up at the gym during your initial class. There is no online sign-up.
Down to Box Sussex
Fall 2026 Session
Class Schedule & Registration Information
Classes begin Wednesday, September 2, and will meet every Wednesday through November 18. The class takes place from 5:00 – 6:00 PM at Five Points Boxing Club: 26866 Lewes Georgetown Highway (Building 5 Units A-B. Behind Peak Fitness), Harbeson, DE 19951.
This is a high energy, engaging, and targeted boxing training program specifically designed for athletes of all abilities. Down to Box Sussex is open to individuals with Down syndrome or other intellectual and developmental disabilities ages 13+.
Class Dates:
- September 2
- September 9
- September 16
- September 23
- September 30
- October 7
- October 14
- October 21
- October 28
- November 4
- November 11
- November 18
Cost & Financial Assistance
The total cost of the gym membership is $100 per month. Participants are responsible for $50 per month, which will be billed directly by the gym.
The remaining $50 per month will be covered jointly by the Down Syndrome Association of Delaware (DSADE) and Boardwalk Buddy Walk, with each organization contributing $25 per month.
Participant cost:
- $50 per month
- $150 total for the three-month season
Participants must commit to the full season of classes and attend all scheduled classes.
Scholarships
If the $50 monthly participant fee presents a financial hardship, a scholarship may be requested. Scholarship assistance will be funded jointly by DSADE and Boardwalk Buddy Walk.
Participants must still complete the scholarship request process and commit to the full season.
Questions & Registration
Contact Five Points Boxing at (302) 362-7574