Stamshaw and Tipner Leisure Centre

Venom Championship Wrestling is proud to support the local community in Portsmouth. All our shows are based in Stamshaw and Tipner Leisure Centre, who provide events and venue hire. The centre is a charity with activities and events to benefit the local community. The centre is run by volunteers.

Two of our stars, Jensen Theory and James Cena are also Trustees of the centre which further demonstrates our support for the local community.

Charities

One of our core values is to support the local community and charity. Since our launch, we have continued to raise money for important causes including:

  • Pride Charity Soton
  • Tonic Music for Mental Health
  • Guide Dogs- we continue to support the charity monthly.
  • Naomi House
  • Portsmouth Food Bank
  • The RSPCA
  • The Andy Mans Club.
  • Stamshaw and Tipner Community Centre.

Each show includes a raffle where the money goes a nominated charity.

OUR OBJECTIVES:

1 Promotion of Wrestling: 

Our primary object is to encourage and provide facilities for the practice of wrestling and to operate shows within the area of Portsmouth, which will provide trainees with the opportunity to perform in front of a live audience. 

2 Community Engagement: 

To engage with the local community of Stamshaw and Tipner through wrestling related events and initiatives, promoting wrestling and its benefits. 

3 Organisation and management: 

To organise, manage and develop the sport of wrestling for all performers, trainees and members within a structured and supportive environment. 

4 Community Events: 

To run regular wrestling shows primarily within the deprived area of Stamshaw and Tipner and secondary, within the area of Portsmouth. These will provide opportunities for performers and trainees the opportunities to further develop at a live show whilst bringing the community together at affordable events. 

5 Support to the Local Community and Charities: 

To work with local community projects and events to further promote wrestling and its benefits and to work with local charities by raising money at our events. 

6 Safety and Technical Standards: 

To uphold and promote to the highest standards of technical competence and safety in all wrestling activities which includes adhering to the relevant rules and regulations. 

7 Equal Opportunities: 

To ensure equal opportunities for all performers, trainees, team members and members of the community to participate in wrestling, regardless of background, experience and ability. 

8 Ethical Conduct: 

To promote and maintain the highest ethical standards in all wrestling-related activities. 

9 Incidental Activities: 

To undertake any other activities that are incidental or conducive to the furtherance of the above objectives, ensuring the overall well-being and development of the company.