Entries are now being accepted through club’s Blocworx portal to the 2025 National Senior Cadet Championships, for boxers born in 2009 & 2010.
Venue: National Stadium, Dublin.
Dates: May 9-11th, 16th – 18th, 23rd, 24th, 30th & 31st
Entries: A non–refundable entry fee of €20 applies, including in the event of a boxer withdrawal. Online entry, via the Blocworx portal, is open until 5pm sharp, on Friday, May 2nd. Entries will not be accepted without the payment of entry fees. All fees must be paid by 5pm on May 2nd. Only boxers for whom entries have been completed and entry fees have been received will be allowed to box. As the Cadet championships form a basis for team selection to international competition, please be aware that all entrants must hold a current up to date Irish passport, with at least 6 months remaining to expiry.
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 or Ciara Plunkett, ciara@iaba.ie
Draws: Tuesday, 6th May, 2pm. Only boxers entered through the Blocworx portal for whom fees are fully paid will be included in the draw.
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 Senior Cadet Championships affirms that the entrant is not a member of any other club, in any jurisdiction:
(Rule 4.3.3. IBA) Each National Federation is responsible for ensuring that its Boxers meet all the requirements of Rule 4 of these rules.
Sport Nationality Eligibility
4.3.3.1. Boxers must be of the same nationality as the National Federation which has registered them.
4.3.3.2. A Boxer who is a national of two or more countries at the same time may represent either one of them, as the Boxer may elect. However, after having represented one (1) country in an IBA-owned or IBA-sanctioned Competition, a Boxer may not represent another country unless he/she meets the conditions laid out in Rule 4 of these rules.
Weigh-in and Medical: Boxers will weigh only on the day they box. Boxing Record books to be presented by the boxer at their initial weigh-in.
Friday & Sunday: 8:00 to 9:00am & 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Saturday: 8:00 to 9:00am
Boxing: Times will be contingent on entries and shall be announced after the draw.
Duration: Duration of rounds: Men & Women 3 x 2 Minutes
Age Requirements: Boxers born in 2009 & 2010 inclusive.
Weights:
Men: 36kg, 39kg, 42kg, 44kg, 46kg, 48kg, 50kg, 52kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 63kg, 66kg, 70kg, 75kg, 80kg, 80+kg,
Women: 36kg, 39kg, 42kg, 44kg, 46kg, 48kg, 50kg, 52kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 63kg, 66kg, 70kg, 75kg, 80kg, 80+kg
N.B. It is a condition of entry that all boxers and their clubs have signed and submitted the Members Acknowledgement Form and it is the responsibility of the entering unit that this stipulation is complied with.
Anti-Doping: Boxers must provide details of any medication they are taking or have taken in the preceding 4 weeks. Anti-Doping may be carried out at any stage of the competition.
Attention is called to the stipulation in the IABA Rule book that each boxer presented by his/her club shall be fit to box. This is the responsibility of the club.
Coaches Must be Registered via email: secretary@iaba.ie
Only registered coaches will be allowed to enter the field of play and enter the changing rooms. Coach registration will be cross-checked against Qualifications and Garda Vetting/Access NI checks. Any registered coaches who do not have current Garda Vetting/Access NI checks will not be permitted to sit at corner and/or to enter the changing rooms. Fundamental coaches will be permitted to do No. 2.
Attire: Coaches must wear tracksuits and runners in their corners at all sessions and endeavour to set a high standard of hygiene. No Shorts, Caps or Hats are allowed. No international competition kits to be worn by any boxers; boxers may wear club kit, only.
A club shall not include in its list of members the name of any person who is a member of any other club.
Accordingly, clubs entered to the Championships affirms that the entrant is not a member of any other club, in any jurisdiction
As the Cadet championships form a basis for team selection to international competition, please be aware that all entrants must hold a current up to date Irish passport, with at least 6 months remaining to expiry.
- Any misbehaviour or misuse of social media in a negative manner from members of any club relating to a boxer/coach/official will be referred to the IABA Discipline Officer under the IABA Complaints and Discipline Code, communicated to all clubs on May 17th 2024.
Sportsmanship: All decisions must be accepted in a sporting manner. Any complaints must be addressed to the Chief Official, Mr. Stephen Connolly. Please show respect to all Ringside Officials