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2019 National Elite Championships Circular
To Secretaries of Provincial Councils, County Boards
(Please distribute to all Clubs in your Units)
NATIONAL ELITE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019
Venue: National Stadium, Dublin.
Dates: February 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd & Finals 23rd
Weigh-in & Medical:
February 8th 8.00am to 11.00am
February 9th 8.00am to 9.00am 12.00-1.00pm
February 15th 8.00am to 9.00am 12.00-1.00pm
February 16th 8.00am to 9.00am. 12.00-1.00pm
February 22nd 8.00am to 9.00am 12.00-1.00pm
February 23rd 8.00am to 9.00am. 12.00-1.00pm
Entry Fee: €30 Per Boxer payable at weigh-in
Draws:
February 8th at 2.00pm. Seeding will be in operation
Boxing:
February 8th at 7.00pm. Other times contingent on entries and will be announced at the draw.
Duration: Duration of rounds- Men & Women 3×3 Minutes
Weights: Men Kg 49-52-57-60-63-69-75-81-91-91+
(10 weights Olympic Weights in Bold)
Women Kg 48-51-54-57-60-64-69-75-80-80+
(10 weights Olympic Weights in Bold)
Age Requirements: Boxers born between 1979 and 2000 and must be pre-entered on attached form.
Entries on the attached official entry form, accompanied by boxers Medical Record Card should be forwarded to reach the undersigned not later than 5.00pm on Friday 1st February giving name, date of birth, weight and club and are subject to vetting. Late entries will not be accepted. It is a condition of entry that all competitors and officials have a signed Waiver/Members Acknowledgement Form and adheres to any agreement made with the Association Sponsors.
Attention is called to the stipulation in the IABA Ltd Rule Book that each boxer presented by his or her club should be fit to box. This is the responsibility of the Club.
Males must present themselves clean shaven and all boxers must advise the doctor 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 championships. It is imperative that all boxers adhere to the Anti-Doping Rules and Regulations- any queries regarding this matter please contact Mr Larry Morrison Anti-Doping Officer IABA on 0860292476
Non Pregnancy Declaration forms must be signed.
Attire: Boxers shall have one red and one blue vest. Coaches must wear track suits and runners at all sessions and endeavour to set a high standard of hygiene at all times in the corners no caps/hats are allowed. Boxers must not wear long sleeved shirts under vests. Hair must be tied back and swimming hats should be worn under headgear.
Medical: All boxers will have a medical on the day they weigh in on 8th February.
No Red, Orange or pink Gum shields.
Sportsmanship: all decisions must be accepted in a sporting manner any complaints must be addressed to the Chief Official Stephen Connolly. Please show respect to all Ringside Officials. A document is being prepared stipulating requirements in relation to conduct and the use of social media which will require the signature of all boxers and coaches at weigh-in.
*****(Information contained in this document is subject to change.)****
Yours sincerely
Art O’Brien
Hon Secretary IABA