Additional information is now available on the 2025 National Elite Competition – entries opened on Tuesday, May 6th and will close at 5pm on May 23rd.
Advisory for Boxers
Boxers are reminded that they are required to complete the 2025 National Elite Competition Declaration on page 4 of the circular, and return to performance@iaba.ie and secretary@iaba.ie by 5pm on May 23rd.
Accommodation
Antrim County Board has arranged discounts for accommodation at 4 hotels close to the competition venue – Girdwood Community Hub, 10 Girdwood Avenue, Belfast, Antrim, BT14 6EG. If clubs wish to avail of available discounts, they are encouraged to do so quickly, as the number of discounted rooms per hotel is limited.
- Ramada Hotel Belfast – www.wyndhamhotels.com/hotels/19804?corporate_id=1000096153 (5 minute drive from the venue Belfast City Centre based)
- Balmoral Hotel Belfast – Contact Orlaigh Henderson orlaigh@balmoralhotelbelfast.co.uk (10-minute drive from the venue)
- Lansdowne Hotel Belfast – Contact info@thelansdownehotel.co.uk (5-minute drive from the venue)
- Beechlawns Hotel Belfast – Contact Beechlawn Hotel info@beechlawnhotel.com (10-minute drive from the venue)
Advisory for clubs preparing boxers for the 2025 National Junior Cadet Championships
The Elite Competition will conclude days before the beginning of the 2025 National Junior Cadet Championships. As many clubs will have boxers contesting both tournaments, several clubs based close to the Girdwood Community Hub have kindly offered will make training space available for Junior Cadet boxers throughout the Elite Competition. These clubs are:
- Star Boxing Club: Liam Corr
- Emerald Boxing Club: Jay Delaney
- Ormeau Boxing Club: Charlie Toland
- Holy Family Boxing Club: Paddy Barnes
- Saints Boxing Club: Liam Cunningham
- Clonard Boxing Club: Peter Graham
- Glengormley Boxing Club: Malachy Scott