5 days remaining: registration for IABA’s EGM on 12 October.

06/10/2024IABA NewsIABA

There are 5 days remaining in which to registered for IABA’s EGM, scheduled for 11am on Saturday, October 12^th at the National Stadium.

This EGM arises as 44 clubs, exercising their rights under Article 4.9 of the IABA Constitution, have requested the EGM to vote on the following Special Resolution: ‘To remove any references to IBA ( AIBA) from all relevant Objects in the IABA Constitution whether contained in the Memorandum or the Articles of Association.’

FAQ:

Did the Board of Directors of the IABA propose this EGM?: No
Who proposed this EGM?: A group of 44 clubs
Why is this EGM taking place before the AGM?: If clubs request an EGM, IABA must hold that EGM within 42 days, in accordance with the constitution.
What are clubs being asked to vote on? These 44 clubs have stated the text of the Special Resolution as ‘To remove any references to IBA ( AIBA) from all relevant Objects in the IABA Constitution whether contained in the Memorandum or the Articles of Association.’
Is this a vote on leaving IBA? No
Is this a vote on joining World Boxing? No
Is this a vote on staying with IBA and joining World Boxing? No
What are the potential outcomes if clubs vote to approve this resolution?
There will be no restrictions preventing clubs in engaging with all boxing relating activities should the IABA/Central Council permit. IABA clubs will be able to work with federations including USA Boxing, Boxing Canada, Germany and Sweden. IABA will remain a member of the Olympic Federation of Ireland. IABA is not aware that IBA has suspended members arising solely from constitutional amendment. IBA has suspended some members and that list is here. Italy, England Boxing and Boxing Scotland are not currently suspended. IABA clubs will give themselves the option of holding a vote on staying with IBA and joining another international federation.

What are the potential outcomes if clubs vote not to approve this resolution? If clubs vote not to approve the special resolution, the constitution remains as it currently is. IABA and IABA clubs are bound to the regulations set by IBA, which restricts any boxing related activities with non-IBA Federations. Should IBA remove 30+ additional federations from its approved member list, IABA clubs will no longer be able to work with clubs in those federations. IABA clubs will not have the option to vote on staying with IBA and joining another international federation. IABA will be removed as a member of the Olympic Federation of Ireland. If IABA is not a member of the Olympic Federation of Ireland, IABA boxers will not be able to participate in the LA 2028 Olympic Games or the 2026 Youth Olympics – which may have a knock-on effect in High Performance at Elite, Youth and Junior levels in terms of available resources.

Ordinary Resolution

The IABA Board of Directors, at its meeting on September 20^th, adopted the IABA Rulebook. This rulebook has been the subject of two formal phases of consultation with clubs and members, in which proposals, amendment and commentary was invited:

Phase One: 21^st November and 21^st December 2023.
Phase Two: June 21^st to July 19^th

This consultation was through rules@iaba.ie, and the address has remained open from November 21^st, to date, to capture any additional inputs by clubs and members.

Members will be invited to vote on an Ordinary Resolution to approve this rulebook as part of the EGM. “Does your club approve the adoption of the IABA rulebook, as adopted by the Board of Directors on 20 September 2024”

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Registration

Registration for the EGM is now open, and will close at 12pm on October 10^th. Register here: https://shout.com/s/2GXQZj9R

Eligibility – All clubs successfully affiliated for 2024/2025 season, as at 24 September 2024

Attendees: Eligible clubs may nominate any two adult members to attend as delegates – one to be a voting delegate, one to be a non-voting delegate. Delegates nominated by clubs must verified members – this means they must be included in the club’s affiliation application, through Blocworx, for the 2024/2025 season as members and be over the age of 18. *Please note, delegates will be required to present photographic identification (passport, drivers’ licence, etc) on the day of the EGM.

EGM Request Clubs