IABA is considering holding an event to mark the opening day of boxing at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Team Ireland Boxing Team is the largest since Rome 1960, and Team Ireland is one of only 3 countries in the world to have qualified a full squad of women’s weights.
To celebrate that achievement, if there is demand from members, we wish to hold a watch-party of both sessions of Olympic Boxing on Saturday, July 27th at the National Stadium. In consideration of the fact that this date coincides with a planned day of boxing in the 2024 National U2 Championship, Central Council’s Competition Committee has affirmed its collaborative support of this event and that boxing in these championships will not take place on that day. Dependent upon entries, boxing in these championships is scheduled: July 12th 13th 14th /19th 20th 21st / 26th 27th 28th
If members are interested in IABA holding a watch party, we also wish to hold workshops before boxing and during the break between sessions, which will be open to all members of successfully affiliated clubs. These workshops, dependent upon demand from members, may include Anti-Doping, a Coaching Teenage Girls workshop, a Women/Girls S&C workshop and Basic First Aid/ Athlete Injury
If you or any member of you club would be interested in attending events on July 27th, please let us know here by 5pm on Sunday, July 7th: https://shout.com/s/GPuoe6hB
The released schedule shows that W54kg, W60kg and M63.5kg are down to box in both sessions on July 27th, and, dependent upon the draw, that means Jennifer Lehane, Kellie Harrington and Dean Clancy may all box on that day.
Team Ireland hosted a special event on Tuesday evening for the friends and family of Paris 2024 Olympics boxers and support staff. This evening was designed and hosted by the OFI to ensure that are recognised as a key part of boxers’ Olympic journey.
The team also received their #Paris2024 kit, including boxing vest and shorts and their Opening and Closing Ceremony attire.
Minister for Sport, Thomas Byrne and Sport Ireland CEO, Dr. Una May, attended the event, which was addressed by IABA Interim CEO, John Nangle “This is a wonderful occaison for Irish Boxing and the Irish Boxing Family; qualifying the largest team in 64 years is a testament to boxing cultures in clubs and in High Performance. That Team Ireland is one of only 3 countries in the world to have qualified a full women’s team is an extraordinary achievement. Our athletes and our High Performance Unit is the envy of the world, and so richly supported by Sport Ireland, SportNI and the Olympic Federation of Ireland. It’s this collaboration of expertise that makes Team Ireland Boxing such a powerhouse. The Irish Boxing Family is proudly looking forward to celebrating 100 years of the Irish Olympic spirit, and honoring our standing as Irelands most successful Olympic sport by excellence in competition in Paris. Congrats to all team members and contributors to this team, clubs, club coaches and family members.
The evening was also addressed by Team Ireland Chef de Mission Gavin Noble, Olympic Federation of Ireland CEO Peter Sherrard, and High Performance Director, Tricia Heberle.
Entries: A non–refundable entry fee of €30 applies, including in the event of a boxer withdrawal. Online entry, via the Blocworx portal, is open until 5pm, sharp, on Friday, July 5th . Entries will not be accepted without the payment of entry fees. All fees must be paid by 5pm on July 5th. Only boxers for whom entries have been completed and entry fees have been received will be allowed box.
Entry Form: 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 2023/2024 season can contact IABA staff, Sally Ann Kinch sally@iaba.ie, James Geraghty, James@iaba.ie or Ciara Plunkett, ciara@iaba.ie
As the U22 National Championships form a basis for team selection to 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.
Draws: Tuesday, 09th July, 1pm in the National Stadium.
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 U22 championships affirms that the entrant is not a member of any other club, in any jurisdiction.
Weigh-in and 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 will be performed on every boxer on Tuesday 09th July from 8am to 12pm at the National Stadium.
Boxing Record books to be presented by the boxer at their initial weigh-in.
Age Requirements: Boxers born between 2002 and 2005 inclusive.
Waiver & Code of Conduct:
It is a condition of entry/participation that entrants completed the online Waiver/Code of Conduct process.
It is a condition of participation that all officials have completed the Waiver/Members acknowledgement form adhere to any agreement made with the Association sponsors.
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, IBA Anti-Doping Officer on 086-0292476.
Non Pregnancy Declaration forms must be signed.
Attire: Boxers shall have one red and one blue vest. In accordance 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 suitsandrunners at all sessions and endeavour to set a high standard of hygiene in the corners. No shorts, caps or hats are allowed. Only qualified coaches permitted in corners.
Sportsmanship: All decisions must be accepted in a sporting manner. Any complaints must be addressed to the Chief Official, Mr. Philip Rooney. Please show respect to all Ringside Officials. A document stipulating requirements in relation to conduct and the use of social media must be signed by all boxers and coaches at their initial weigh-in.
Please note:
The U22 Championship will be run under IBA Technical & Competition rules, as adopted on September 1st, 2022.
Referee & Judges for the U22 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.
IABA is recruiting an Ulster Operations Manager on a maternity cover contract. This is a high responsibility role, working in collaboration with Ulster Boxing Council and the County Antrim Board, with the strategic focus on improving and developing boxing within Ulster.
Job Purpose: The post-holder will oversee all operations of the IABA Ulster Branch, with the strategic focus on improving and developing boxing within Ulster. The role will work closely with the Ulster Boxing Council and the County Antrim Board, whilst reporting to the IABA. The post will be responsible for the implementation of the IABA Strategic Plan and the Ulster Boxing Council’s Strategy, while also continuing to deliver recommendations of the report of the Independent Working Group Examining Boxing in Ulster. The post will be responsible for all financial, staff and governance management within the Branch and provide governance support to the IABA. The post-holder will seek a variety of funding and other sponsorship and revenue sources to support and increase service development within Ulster. The IABA is seeking an experienced manager to lead the IABA Ulster Branch operations. The person will be highly organised with the ability to multi-task and manage their time in a highly efficient manner. You will also have a high level of verbal, written and inter-personal communication skills. You will have experience in managing people, resources, budgets and have experience in organising and administering good governance practices. This post is a maternity cover contract until up to 31st July 2025, with the possibility of extension, subject to continuation of funding.
Applications
To apply please send your CV and a Cover Letter to HR@iaba.ie. Closing date Wednesday 17th July at 8pm. The IABA is an Equal Opportunities employer.
A very special event took place at the National Indoor Arena today, co-hosted by IABA and the Olympic Federation of Ireland, as part of the countdown to Paris 2024.
Team Ireland boxers and High Performance coaches held a narrated open training session, watched by hundreds of spectators. Team Ireland athletes trained with club boxers Alanna Berry of Crumlin, Akvile Siupieniute of Spartacus, Riona Devine of Dukes Boxing Club, EllieMay Fetherton of Mulhuddart BC, Sarah Murphy of St. Brigid’s BC Kildare Town, Conan McSorely of Two Castles Olympic BC, Broderic Abudoire of Jobstown BC, Michael Kane of Monivea BC and Michael James McDonagh of Tredagh Boxing Club
Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile Photo by Sam Barnes/SportsfilePhoto by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile
Clubs attending today included 2Castles Olympic Boxing Club; Arklow; Baldoyle; Ballinamore Boxing Club; Ballybrack Boxing Club; Ballymun, Ballynacargy Boxing Club; Bryansford ABC; Carba Boxing Club; Castleblaney BC; Corinthains BC; Crumlin Boxing Club; Dukes Boxing Gym; Evolution Boxing Club; Four Kings; Fr. Flangan’s; Jobstown; Knockmore/Foxford; Loughglynn Boxing Club; Mulhuddart; Muskerry BC; Oakleaf; Olympic Boxing Club Mullingar; Ratoath Boxing Club; Rosslare Boxing Club Setanta Boxing Club; St Conleth’s Boxing Club; St Francis BC; Swords Boxing Club; Tredagh Boxing Academy; UCD; University of Galway (Formerly NUI Galway) and Westside BC
All spectators and training partners who attended today’s event had the chance to meet, chat with, take selfies with and get the autographs of Paris qualified boxers: Daina Moorehouse, Jenny Lehane, Michaela & Aidan Walsh, Grainne Walsh, Aoife O’Rourke, Jude Gallagher, Dean Clancy and Jack Marley.
The IABA High Performance Unit and Team Ireland also honoured the incredible ongoing contribution of #Paris2024 boxers’ clubs and club coaches to their Olympic journey by making presentations to the clubs and club coaches of all Paris-qualified boxers, including Enniskerry Boxing Club, DCU Athletic, St. Mary’s BC Tallaght, Castlerea BC, 2 Castles Olympic Boxing Club, Holy Family GG Belfast, Sean McDermott BC and Monkstown BC, Dublin. This follows a tradition of honouring clubs and club coaches which began at the 2023 European Games.
