National Register, Philip Rooney, has extended the deadline for the 2022 National Senior Championships and 2022 National Novice Championships.
Entries to both competitions will be accepted until 5pm on Monday, September 26th.
The National Registrar has also emphasised that any Novice boxer with between 0 and 7 bouts on their card, may contest the Novice Championships, if the boxer’s card was issued between January 1st 2021 and September 30th 2022
2022 National Senior Championships
Dates: October 7th, 8th, 9th, 14th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd
Entries: An entry fee of €20 applies. Clubs must enter boxers with Phillip Rooney: boxing.referee@hotmail.com and sally@iaba.ie by 5pm on Monday, September 26th
Draws: Tuesday, September 27th, in the National Stadium. The draw is being conducted on the basis of pre-entry only
Weigh-in: Boxers will weigh in each day they box. Boxing Record books and entry fee to be presented by the boxer at their initial weigh-in.
Weigh-in Times: 8.00am – 9.00am & 12.00pm – 1.00pm in the National Stadium. Finals will be 8.00am – 9.00am
Boxing: Times to be decided 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 1982 and 2004, inclusive, aged 18 to 40 years for men and women.
National Novice Championships
Dates: October 7th, 8th, 9th, 14th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd
Entries: An entry fee of €20 applies. Clubs must enter boxers with Phillip Rooney: boxing.referee@hotmail.com and sally@iaba.ie by 5pm on Monday, September 26th
Draws: Tuesday, October 4th in the National Stadium.
The draw is being conducted on the basis of pre-entry only
Weigh-in: Boxers will weigh in each day they box. Boxing Record books and entry fee to be presented by the boxer at their initial weigh-in.
Weigh-in Times: 8.00am – 9.00am & 12.00pm – 1.00pm in the National Stadium. Finals will be 8.00am – 9.00am
Boxing: Times to be decided after the draw.
Duration: Men & Women 3×2 Minutes
Weights:
Men: 48kg, 51kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 64kg, 67kg, 71kg, 75kg, 81kg, 85kg, 91kg, 91+kg
Women: 46kg, 48kg, 50kg, 52kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 63kg, 66kg, 70kg, 75kg, 80kg,86+kg
Age Requirements: Boxers born between 1982 and 2003 inclusive, aged 18 to 40 years, for men and women. First registered from January 1st 2021 to September 30th 2022. 7 bouts or fewer – this means any number of bouts from 0 to 7.
Please note that the Championship Committee reserves the right to withdraw any boxer at any time during championship. This is in the interest of safety.
Regulations for both tournaments:
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, IABA Anti-Doping Officer on 086-0292476.
Non-Pregnancy Declaration Forms Female boxers and their parent/guardian must sign the non-pregnancy declaration form in their record book prior to entry.
Attire: Boxers shall have one red and one blue vest. Boxers must not wear long sleeved shirts under their vests. Head guards are put on prior to entering the ring. Hair must be tied back and cloth swimming hats or hairnets should be worn under the headgear for boxers with long hair. No red, orange or pink gum shields are allowed. Males must present themselves clean shaven.
Coaches: They must wear full track suits and runners at all sessions in the corner and endeavour to set a high standard of hygiene in the corners. No shorts, caps or hats are permitted.
Sportsmanship: All decisions must be accepted in a sporting manner. Any complaints must be addressed to the Chief Official, Mr Phillip Rooney. Please show respect to all Ringside Officials.
Waiver: It is a condition of entry that all boxers and their clubs have signed and submitted the Members Acknowledgement Form.
Conduct: Please be advised that clubs will be held responsible for the conduct of their supporters throughout these championships.
Please note that, under AIBA rules, boxers who are engaged in ‘Other Physical Contact Sports’ are not eligible to compete. For more information, please visit www.iba.sport