Affiliation for the 2024/2025 season is now open. Clubs are reminded that they must be affiliated in order to vote in national elections (Rule 6.11). The deadline by which all fees are due through your club’s Blocworx portal is midnight on June 15th.

Cost

The total cost of affiliation is €765 per club; however, IABA is in a position to contribute to the fees of every club which is re-affiliating this season. The co-funding amount is 10% of the total. This IABA co-funding reduces the cost for each club to €695.

In the 2020/2021 season, IABA paid all affiliation costs for all clubs, to the value of circa €700 per club.

In the 2021/2022 season, IABA paid 60% of the affiliation fees for all clubs, to the value of circa €450 per club

In the 2022/2023 season, IABA paid all affiliation costs for all re-affiliating clubs, to the value of circa €700 per club. Newly affiliating clubs paid a nominal fee of €250

In the 2023/2024 season, IABA contributed €355 to the affiliation fees of all clubs.

In the 2024/2025 season, IABA is contributing €70 to the affiliation fees of all clubs.

This is a total contribution by IABA to the insurance costs of all clubs of €2,275, per club.

2024/2025 Affiliation & Insurance Fee Breakdown

• Proportion of affiliation fee going to insurance costs: 97.8%
• Insurance cover, including travel insurance, personal accident, approved club events and public liability cover: €680
• County Board affiliation fee: €5
• Provincial Council affiliation fee: €5
• Central Council affiliation fee: €5
• Therefore – Insurance Fee: €680/ Affiliation Fee: €15

Sub-total: €765

Discount: 10% – €70

TOTAL: €695

Every year, we endeavour to ensure the best possible deal for our members. As part of membership of the Irish Athletic Boxing Association, successfully affiliated clubs receive the benefit of the association’s comprehensive insurance package, including Public Liability and Travel.  This cover applies solely to activities controlled, sponsored, recognised and/or authorised by IABA (e.g.  training of boxers, permitted shows). It is not a substitute for club’s own insurance arrangements.

Fees due:

Midnight, June 15^th:  Fees must be paid, in full, through your club’s Blocworx portal. In completing affiliation for the 2024/2025 season, clubs must review:

Main contact email:

This is the email address that IABA uses to send correspondence to your club. Please check that:

1. This is the email address your club wants to use to receive all of its correspondence
2. This is a functioning email addresses, with no typos or errors
3. This email address is able to receive emails.
4. If the club is using the personal email address of a club member, please ensure this person consents to the inclusion of their email address as the club’s main contact email
5. Please do not use email addresses linked to your employment as your main contact email address. Doing so means that sensitive information which belongs to your club is being stored on the email server used by your employer, and that information is accessible by your employer. It also means that, should you move to a different role with a new employer, your club has lost all access to all of its emails and all of this sensitive information.
6. IABA strongly advises that clubs set up a club email address, so that, in the event that officers change, all club information is stored in the same place, and not spread across several email accounts in the event that officers change within your club.

Secretary’s Address

Please review and up-date your secretary’s home address. This is the address to which any and all postal ballots will be sent.  Please ensure that a relevant Eircode or Postcode is included

Boxers

All boxers, whether they are competitive or not, must be included in your Blocworx portal so that they are insured. If you haven’t already done so, please now review the details of every boxer in your club in your portal, and add any boxers in your club who are not present. Please remove any boxers who are no longer members of your club, including boxers who may have transferred to another club.

Coaches and R&Js

A significant number of club members have qualified as coaches, Judges and Referees since clubs affiliated for the current season. Please make sure that all of your club’s new coaches are included in the coaching section of your affiliation portal, and that any members who have qualified as Judges or Referees are named in the relevant section of your portal, including their qualification.

Officers

If your officers (President/Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer, Child Protection Officer) have changed, or changed elected roles within your club since your last affiliation, please up-date those records in Blocworx. Note: No one person in a club can hold two elected offices – for example, the Secretary cannot also be the President/Chair, Treasurer or Child Protection Officer. However, an officer can hold an elected role and act as a coach or other form of volunteer, for example.

Affiliation timeline:

Your affiliation goes through several steps before it is approved. Once your club has completed the review and up-date of affiliation information, then:

1. Your county board has a two-week period from the time your club submits its application to review that application; this will not begin until June 29th
2. Your provincial unit has a two-week from the time your county board has completed its review to, in turn, review your application; this won’t begin until July 13th
3. Your application will be reviewed by National Stadium staff
4. If all is in order, affiliation will be approved.

Blocworx

The portal is here

Usernames and passwords issued to clubs for this season’s affiliation process have not changed. IABA has already re-issue username and log-in details to clubs in recent weeks.

Here’s a tutorial on how to complete your affiliation :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqeWJhdt51s

Here’s a tutorial on how to add members: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TylE3I5N_RU

If you have any questions or require any assistance in preparing for your 2023/2024 affiliation, please contact any member of staff. The sooner you contact a member of staff with your difficulty, the sooner it can be resolved. Please do not wait until the final day for affiliation to ask for staff assistance.

Important Notice

Clubs should be advised that if their affiliation actions, including all Garda/Access NI matters are not addressed by INSERT DATE HERE, clubs will not be able to undertake the following:

1. Vote in any AGM or EGM
2. Vote in any Central Council or Provincial Council elections
3. Enter any boxers in any National Championships
4. Submit any club members for participation in Fundamentals: Assistant coach courses
5. Submit any club members for participation in Level One: Club Coach courses
6. Submit any members for participation in IABA Safeguarding workshops
7. Submit any member for participation in IABA iBoxClean anti-doping learning
8. Submit any member for participation in IABA 360 Degrees: Diversity & Inclusion learning
9. Submit any member for any Women in Sport, Diversity & Inclusion or Club Development programme

The Irish Athletic Boxing Association extends it’s deepest condolences to Joe Christle, on the passing of his mother, Mimi.

Joe Christle, a former heavyweight champion, appointed Chair of the IABA Board of Directors in 2014, and succeed, in 2019, by Ciaran Kirwan.

Marie “Mimi” Christle, née, passed away at her home in Aurillac, France on Friday, 10th May 2024, in her 91st year.

As Mimi wished to be buried in the family grave in Pleaux, France, alongside her parents, her sons Mel, Terry and Joe invite all who wish to celebrate her life to attend Mass at the Three Patrons Church, Rathgar, Dublin, on Saturday, 15th June 2024, at 10am.

There are 10 days remaining for the 2024 National Junior Cadet Championship, for boxers born in 2010 and 2011.

Entries are via clubs’ Blocworx portal. Entries and fees payments are accepted until 5pm on Friday, May 24th.

Competition Arrangements:

Venue:                                    National Stadium, Dublin.

Dates:                                     May 31^st, June 01^st ,07^th,8^th, 9^th,14^th, 15^th.    

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 24^th. Entries will not be accepted without the payment of entry fees. All fees must be paid by 5pm on May 24^th. 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 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) parents/guardians 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.

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 2022/2023 season can contact IABA staff, Sally Ann Kinch sally@iaba.ie, James Geraghty, James@iaba.ie or Ciara Plunkett, ciara@iaba.ie

Draws:                                    Tuesday, 28^th May, 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 Junior Cadet championships affirms that the entrant is not a member of any other club, in any jurisdiction.

Weigh-in and Medical:        Boxers will weigh only on the day they box. Individual weigh-in times may be given to participants, but this will be decided and made known prior to the event. Boxing Record books to be presented by the boxer at their initial weigh-in.

Weigh-in dates: Friday in National Stadium 8:00 to 9:00am and 12:00 to 1:00pm. Further weigh-in times will be announced after the draw.

Boxing:          Times will be contingent on entries and shall be announced after the draw.

Duration:       Duration of rounds: Boys & Girls 3 x 1.5 Minutes

Weights:        

Boys:  40KG, 42KG, 44KG, 46KG, 48KG, 50KG, 52KG, 54KG, 57KG, 60KG, 63KG, 66KG, 70KG, 75KG, 80KG, 90KG

Additional Boys weights, outside the weight categories being boxed in the applicable international competition: 29kg, 31kg, 33kg, 36kg, 38kg and 90+kg.

Girls:  36KG, 38KG, 40KG, 42KG, 44KG, 46KG, 48KG, 51KG, 54KG, 57KG, 60KG, 64KG, 70KG,

Additional Girls weights, outside the weight categories being boxed in the applicable international competition: 29kg, 31kg, 33kg, 36kg, and 70+kg.

Clubs with boxers in the 90+kg or 70+kg category must make contact with National Registrar Philip Rooney boxing.referee@hotmail.com to specify their boxer’s weights.

Age Requirements:  Boxers born between 2010 to 2011 inclusive.

Waiver & Code of Conduct: It is a condition of entry/participation that the parents/guardians of all competitors completed the online Waiver/Code of Conduct process, which includes key safeguarding elements for competitions.

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. 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.

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 are 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

Waiver/Code of Conduct

Completion, by parents/guardians, of the waiver and code of conduct process is a requirement of entry.

The waiver/code of conduct may be completed here: https://shout.com/s/QDdnnc1E

Competition Circular

A 12 strong High Performance team has departed for an 8 day training and sparring camp in Italy.

The squad includes Paris-qualified Kellie Harrington, Michaela Walsh, Aoife O’Rourke, Jude Gallagher, Dean Clancy and Jack Marley, as well as European 50kg champion, Shannon Sweeney, and bronze medalist, Niamh Fay. This is a key Paris preparatory event for qualified athletes, and a development and preparatory event for Reserve athletes.

Assisi has been a highly successful training camp location for HP athletes, including in advance of the 2022 Women’s World Championships, the 2023 European Games and the 1st Olympic World qualifier

Assisi Training Camp Squad

50kg Shannon Sweeney, St. Anne’s BC, Mayo

54kg Niamh Fay, Phoenix of Ballyboughal BC, Dublin

57kg Michaela Walsh, Holy Family GG, Belfast

60kg Kellie Harrington, St. Mary’s BC, Dublin

66kg Lisa O’Rourke, Castlerea BC, Roscommon

75kg Aoife O’Rourke, Castlerea BC, Roscommon

51kg Rickey Nesbitt, Holy Family BC, Louth

57kg Jude Gallagher, Two Castles BC, Tyrone

57kg Adam Hession, Monivea BC, Galway

63.5kg Dean Clancy, Sean McDermott BC, Leitrim

71kg Eugene McKeever, Holy Family BC, Louth

92kg Jack Marley, Monkstown BC, Dublin.

33 boxers were crowned national champions today, at the culmination of the 2024 National Senior Cadet Championships.

Congratulations to all finalists, and their clubs.

Results

1. 33kg          Louis Canning (Cherry Orchard) W/O
2. 36kg          Colin O’Brian (Ballymun) beat Aiden Moore (Dealgan), 4-1
3. 39kg          Louise Joyce (Olympic L) W/O
4. 39kg          Gary Lee McDonagh (Kilcullen) beat Calvin Stokes (Olympic L), 5-0
5. 42kg          Sky Leigh Haighton (Evolution) beat Jasmine McCarthy (Setanta)
6. 42kg          Tarik Bozkaya (East Meath) beat Noah Bacon (Saints)
7. 60kg          Desmond Sweeney (Olympic C) beat Brandon Geoghegan (Jobstown), 4-1
8. 44kg          Carly O’Herron (Rochfordbridge) beat Abi McLoughlin (Ratoath), 5-0
9. 44kg          Harry Salinger (Sacred Heart D)  beat  Michael McDonagh (Avona), 5-0
10. 46kg          Abby Molloy (Sacred Heart D) beat Ellie O’Brien (Tramore), 5-0
11. 46kg          Oliver Plachta (St Francis) beat Kurt Kinsella (Monkstown), 5-0
12. 48kg          Isabel Nolan (Santry) beat Elma Barry (Setanta), 3-2
13. 48kg          Michael O’Reilly (St Pauls Wat) beat Ian Borak (Santry), 5-0
14. 50kg          Paige Nickles (Banbridge) beat Lauren Crinnion (Fr Horgans), 3-2
15. 50kg          Kalib Walsh (Wexford CBS) beat Patrick Myers (Spartaus), 5-0
16. 52kg          Mary Ann Furlong (Na Fianna) beat Shakila Cairns (Fr Horgans), 4-1
17. 52kg          Eddie Corcoran (Olympic L) beat Jack Cannon (Monkstown D), 5-0
18. 54kg          Molly Doyle (Templemore)  beat Sophie McClintock (Evolution), 4-1
19. 54kg          Jason Donoghue (Olympic L) beat Patrick McCarthy (Mayfield), 5-0
20. 57kg          Kayleigh Byrne (Gorey) beat Kerry Brown (Convoy), 5-0
21. 57kg          Joseph Mihai (Crumlin) beat Mikey Faulkner (St Munchins), RSC 3
22. 60kg          Sarah McTiernan (Drumsna) W/)
23. 63kg          Kaysie Joyce (Clonmel) beat Hayley McFerran (Portavogie), RSC 1
24. 63kg          Edward Harty (Portlaoise) beat Kane Brannigan (Lisburn), 5-0
25. 66kg          Cassie Henderson (Phoenix) beat Lauren Kehoe (South East), RSC 1
26. 66kg          John Donoghue (Olympic L) W/O
27. 70kg          Chloe Poleon (Dunboyne) beat Ava Lannon (Dungarvan), 5-0
28. 70kg          Cathal Myers (Sligo City) beat Jason Whelan (Docklands), 3-2
29. 75kg          Carly Norris (Santry) beat Bethany Ward (Ballyhaunis), 3-2
30. 75kg          William Heaphy (Golden Gloves M) beat Martin Keenan (Glen), 3-2
31. 80kg          Alanna Kenny (Clonmel) beat Ursula Shaughnessy (Ballinrobe), 5-0
32.  80kg         John Mongans (Rathkeale) beat Senan Kennedy (Cabra), 5-0
33. 81+kg        Johnny McGinley (Gateway) W/O