There are 2 days remaining for entries to the 2024 National Intermediate Championships. Clubs can submit entries via their Blocworx portal: https://boxing.blocworx.com/auth
National Registrar, Philip Rooney has advised that:
- Pro-wraps are permissible in this competition
- Men will not wear headguards.
- Women will wear headguards
Competition Arrangements:
Venue: National Stadium, Dublin.
No International competition kits to be worn by any boxers; boxers may wear club kit, only.
Dates: October 4th to 6th, 11th to 13th.
Entries: An entry fee of €30 applies. (Non-Refundable). Entrants must be 19 years of age. Any boxer who has previously won a National Intermediate (Senior) title is not eligible to compete. Any boxer who has boxed in the National Elites is not eligible to compete in the Intermediates.
Entry Form: Online entry, via the Blocworx portal, is open until 5pm sharp, on Friday, September 27th. Entries will not be accepted without the payment of entry fees. Only boxers for whom entries have been completed and entry fees have been received will be allowed box. No late entries will be accepted. Affiliated clubs wishing to enter boxers into the championships must log-in to their Blocworx portal, using their unique username and password. Clubs who have not retained their username or password following the completion of their affiliation for the 2024/2025 season can contact IABA staff, Sally Ann Kinch sally@iaba.ie, James Geraghty, James@iaba.ie or Ciara Plunkett, ciara@iaba.ie
Draws: Tuesday, 02 October, 1pm in the National Stadium. The draw is being conducted on a pre-entry basis only.
Attention is drawn to the following IABA rule –
(A club shall not include in its list of members the name of any person who is a member of any other club.)
Accordingly, any club making an entry to the National Intermediate championships affirms that the entrant is not a member of any other club, in any jurisdiction.
Weigh-in and Medical: Boxers will weigh in each day they box. Individual weigh-in times may be given to participants, but this will be decided and made known prior to the event. Boxing Record books to be presented by the boxer at their initial weigh-in.
Weigh-in dates: National Stadium8.00am – 9.00am 12pm – 1pm
Boxing: Friday, October 04th Other times will be contingent on entries and shall be announced after the draw.
Duration: Duration of rounds: Men & Women 3×3 Minutes
Weights:
Men: 46kg-48kg, 51kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 63.5kg, 67kg, 71kg, 75kg, 80kg, 86kg,92kg,92+kg
Women: 45kg-48kg, 50kg, 52kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 63kg, 66kg, 70kg, 75kg, 81kg, 81+kg
Age Requirements: Boxers born between 1984 to 2005 inclusive. Age 19 to 40 for both male and female.
It is a condition of entry that all competitors and officials have a signed Waiver/Members Acknowledgement Form and adhere to any agreement made with the Association sponsors.
Anti-Doping may be carried out at any stage of the championships and all boxers must advise the doctor of any medication they are taking or have taken in the preceding 4 weeks. It is imperative that all boxers adhere to the Anti-Doping Rules and Regulations. For any queries regarding this matter, boxers/coaches should contact Mr Larry Morrison, IBA Anti-Doping Officer on 086-0292476.
Non Pregnancy Declaration forms must be signed.
Attire: Boxers shall have one red and one blue vest. In accordance the IBA Technical and Competition Rule 48.7, boxers may wear form-fitting arm and/or leg coverings. Head guards are put on prior to entering the ring. Hair must be tied back, and swimming hats or hairnets should be worn under the headgear for boxers with long hair. No red, orange or pink gum shields are allowed A Boxer can have a beard and moustache, but either must not cover the neck and must not be longer that 10cms, in accordance with the IBA Technical and Competition Rule 4.2.5.2.2
Coaches: They must wear track suitsandrunners at all sessions and endeavour to set a high standard of hygiene in the corners. No shorts, caps or hats are allowed. Only qualified coaches permitted in corners.
Sportsmanship: All decisions must be accepted in a sporting manner. Any complaints must be addressed to the Chief Official, Mr. Philip Rooney. Please show respect to all Ringside Officials. A document stipulating requirement in relation to conduct and the use of social media must be signed by all boxers and coaches at their initial weigh-in.