Entries are open to the 2025 National Youth Championships, and are being accepted until January 3rd
Competition Arrangements:
Venue: National Stadium, Dublin
Dates: January 10th, 11th, 12th and 17th, 18th 19th
Entries: A non–refundable, non-transferrable 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, January 3rd. Entries will not be accepted without the payment of entry fees. All fees must be paid by 5pm on January 3rd. Only boxers for whom entries have been completed and entry fees have been received will be allowed box. The draw ill take place 7th January 2024 at 1pm.
Coaches must be entered via Blocworx. Only registered coaches will be allowed to enter the field of play and the enter the changing rooms. Coach registration will be cross-checked against 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.
No late entries will be accepted
Weigh-in & 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.
A medical examination will be performed on each boxer on their first day of competition.
Boxing Record books to be presented by the boxer at their initial weigh-in.
Weigh-in dates:
Friday January 10th & Friday 17th : 8.00am – 9.00am & 12.00pm – 1.00pm; Saturday January 11th & Saturday 18th : 8.00am – 9.00am and Sunday January 12th & Sunday 19th: 8.00am – 9.00am & 12.00pm – 1.00pm.
These times and dates will be dependent on entry and could change.
Boxing: Times will be contingent on entries and shall be announced after the draw.
Duration: Duration of rounds: Men & Women 3×3 minutes
Weights:
Men: 44kg, 46kg, 48kg, 51kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 63.5kg, 67kg, 71kg, 75kg, 80kg, 86kg, 92kg, 92+kg
Women: 44kg, 46kg, 48kg, 50kg, 52kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 63kg, 66kg, 70kg, 75kg, 81kg, 81+kg
Age Requirements: Boxers born between 2007 and 2008, inclusive.
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. For underage competitions, this Waiver/Members Acknowledgement form must be co-signed by the boxer’s parent/guardian. It is a condition of entry that the Code of Conduct for Young People with respect to this competition is signed by the boxer, and their parent/guardian. The fully completed Waiver/Members Acknowledgement and the Code of Conduct for Young People must be presented at the boxer’s first weigh-in.
As the U18 National Championships form a basis for team selection for international competition, please be aware that all boxers entering this competition must:
(1) be members of an IABA affiliated club,
(2) must be explicitly named in their club’s Blocworx portal,
(3) be eligible to represent IABA under IBA eligibility regulations {4.2}, holding an applicable in-date passport,
(4) boxers must have completed the applicable waiver/code of conduct process.
- 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, any club making an entry to the U18 Championships affirms that the entrant is not a member of any other club, in any jurisdiction
Anti-Doping:
This 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 IABA Anti-Doping Officer Sean Crowley, via sean.crowley@iaba.ie
Non-Pregnancy Declaration forms must be signed.
Attire:
Boxers shall have one red and one blue vest. In accordance with the IBA Technical and Competition Rule 48.7, boxers may wear form-fitting arm and/or leg coverings.
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 suits and runners at all sessions and endeavour to set a high standard of hygiene in the corners. No shorts, caps or hats are allowed. Coaches must be registered to enter the field of play via Blocworx.
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. 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. 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.
Please note:
The U18s Championship will be run under IBA Technical & Competition rules, as adopted on September 1st, 2022.
Referees & Judges for the U18s Championships will not be allowed enter the field of play as a coach with their club boxer.
All Referee & Judges must bring their record books.
Kind Regards,
Tara Robins Mari, National Secretary IABA.