I went up to Gordon Tech High School to renew my boxing coach's license. After decades of the Chicago Golden Gloves Tournament being held at St. Andrews Gym, it will now take place at the high school. Allegedly, it is a bigger venue. I only saw the library where the registration was held, so I have no idea how big their gym is.
Danny, Kenny's friend, was there filling out his registration when I arrived. Other familiar faces included Ted, Jack, and Rita. Ted told the men sitting at the first registration table, "She's signing up as a boxer." "No, not this time. Renewing for the coach's license," I answered. The process was painless and quick. New this year -- coaches now get license books, just like the fighters. "Just show them that book and you can get into the tournaments free. If anyone says anything different, you tell them that the president of USA Boxing Illinois told you that you could," one of the older men at the table told me. "Thanks. Your name, sir?" I responded. He extended his hand, and I shook it. "I'm Louis Rios," he said. He owns a well known and respected gym.
I'm not sure which other boxers from Loyola Park may have signed up. I'm assuming that if Alan didn't renew his coach's license today, he'll do it tomorrow.
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