4 Ireland boxers contest European Youth Championship finals today.

14/04/2024IABA NewsIABA

4 Ireland boxers have won through to the European Youth Championship Finals, and will box for gold today.

52kg Grace Conway Dowling is first up on Sunday, contesting in Bout 3 of the Afternoon Session – she fights for gold against Taisiia Pokusai of Ukraine. Team Co-Captain 63kg Ava Henry steps between the ropes in Bout 6, against Ukraine’s Yulia Stupakova. In the subsequent bout, 66kg Kyla Doyle Byrne takes on Romania’s Amalia Tugui.

Team Co-Captain, 92+kg Adam Olaniyan, will have to wait until the last bout of the tournament to box for gold – he’ll contest in Bout 13 of the Evening Session, against Armenia’s Misak Tepanyan

Today’s Afternoon Session will begin at 11am, Irish time. The Evening Session begins at 4pm.

Coming home with bronze medals after excellent campaigns are 71kg Tadgh O’Donnell and 63.5kg Ryan Jenkins.

33 countries and 330 boxers are contesting the competition, in Porec, Croatia. Participation federations are Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, IBA – B, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, England, Estonia, France, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey and Ukraine.

Ireland has a highly successful recent history at the tournament – the 2022 team won more medals at this competition that any other Team Ireland Youth squad contesting a European level tournament. They came home with 3 gold for Team Co-Captain, 71kg Bobbi Flood, 81kg Dearbhla Tinnelly and 81+kg Cliona D’arcy, a silver for 70kg Laura Moran and 3 bronze for 48kg boxers Georgia Dunn McGovern and Patsy Joyce, 50kg Katie O’Keeffe, and 63kg Winnie McDonagh.

Programme

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Team

48kg Tiffany Spencer, Jobstown BC, Dublin

50kg Carlagh Peake, Ballyhaunis BC, Mayo.

52kg Grace Conway Dowling, Tredagh BC, Louth

54kg Nicole Kinsella, St. Mary’s BC, NR, Wexford

63kg Ava Henry, Dublin Docklands BC.

66kg Kyla Doyle Byrne, Whitechurch BC, Dublin

48kg Scott Thompson, Spartans BC, Antrim

51kg Jamie Collins, Drimnagh BC, Dublin

54kg Kai Ducque, Avona BC, Dublin

57kg Martin McDonagh, Avona BC, Dublin.

60kg Jack Johnson, Marble City BC, Kilkenny

63.5kg Ryan Jenkins, Olympic BC, Westmeath

67kg Ryan Connolly, Setanta BC, Kildare.

71kg Tadhg O’Donnell, Four Kings BC, Wicklow.

92+kg Adam Olaniyan, Jobstown BC, Dublin.

Team Manager: Anna Moore

Coach: Liam Cunningham

Coach: Amanda Spencer

Coach: Garry Kehoe

Coach: Ralph McKay

R&J: Stephen Kelly

Draws are available here

Day One results are available here

Day Two results are available here

Day Three results are available here

Day Four results are available here

Day Five results are available here

Day Six results are available here

Day Seven results are available here

Day Eight results are available here

Semi-Final results are available here

34 2024 National Junior 1 Champions crowned.

13/04/2024IABA NewsIABA

34 boxers have won 2024 National Junior 1 Championship titles today, in an excellent day of boxing at the National Stadium.

Congratulations to all finalists, their clubs and families. The finals were live-streamed by StreamSport.ie and JWP – you can watch here

Results

33kg Louis Canning (Cherry Orchard) W/O
36kg Jason Ward (Eagle) 0/5 Dillon Donnelly (St Pauls A)
39kg Gary Lee McDonagh (Kilcullen) 4/1 Daithi McNamee (Two Castles)
42kg Ryan Buttimer (Northside) 0/5 Tarik Bozkaya (East Meath)
43kg Jasmine McCarthy (Setanta) 1/4 Lauren Long (Tipperary Town)
44kg Harley Salinger (Sacred Heart D) W/O
46kg Oliver Plachta (St Francis) 0/5 Kurt Kinsella (Monkstown)
48kg Elma Barry (Setanta) 0/5 Isabel Nolan (Santry)
48kg Ryan Grimley (Armagh) 0/5 Michael O’Reilly (St Pauls W)
50kg Saoirse Hammond (Crumlin) BLUE WIN RSC2 Lauren Crinnion (Fr Horgans)
50kg Oisin Kiernan (Olympic L) 2/3 Paddy Delaney (Charleville)
52kg Riona Devine (Dukes) 0/5 Mary Furlong (Na Fianna)
52kg Lochlainn Beagan (Sean Dorans) 0/5 Eddie Corcoran (Olympic L)
54kg Molly Doyle (Templemore) 3/2 Ellie Fenlon (Paulstown)
54kg Christian Doyle (Doyle) 3/2 Harvey Cochrane (Castle)
57kg Donna McCarthy (Mayfield) 4/1 Claire Keating (Paulstown)
57kg Jamsie Casey (Sliabh Luachra) 3/2 Joseph Mihai (Crumlin)
60kg Ann Jolie Maughan (Whitechurch) BLUE WIN RSC2 Kayleigh Byrne (Gorey)
60kg Martin McDonagh (Rathkeale) 0/5 Desmond Sweeney (Olympic C)
63kg Leah Moore (Ballybough) 5/0 Saoirse O’Riordan (Cove)
63kg Kane Brannigan (Lisburn) 0/5 Edward Harty (Portlaoise)
66kg Charlie Kennedy (St Pauls W) BLUE WIN RSC2 John Donoghue (Olympic L)
70kg Hallie Toale (Ballybough) BLUE WIN RSC1 Leah Kane (Enniskerry)
70kg Jason Whelan (Docklands) 4/1 Cathal Myers (Sligo City)
75kg Bebhinn O’Connor (Navan) W/O
75kg Martin Keenan (Glen) 1/4 Blake Dunne (Rosslare)
80kg Molly Higgins (Rathnew) 1/4 Ursula Shaughnessy (Ballinrobe)
80kg John Mongans (Rathkeale) 1/4 Chulainn McDonnell (Whitechurch)
80+kg Kodi Konde (Midleton) W/O
85kg Joe Joyce (Athlone) 5/0 Cian Kelly (Phoenix)
91kg Paddy Sweeney (Rathkeale) W/O
100kg Jim Mongans (Rathkeale) RED WIN RSCI 1 Johnny McGinley (Gateway)
112kg Owen Piegza (Top End) W/O
120kg Miracle Unacukwu (Dealgan) W/O

Entries open: 2024 National Senior Cadet Championships.

13/04/2024IABA NewsIABA

Entries are now open for the 2024 National Senior Cadet Championship, for boxers born in 2008 and 2009.

Lighter weights will be accommodated – clubs submitting entries via Blocworx for boxers weighing under 44kg are asked to submit their entries in the 40kg-44kg category. IABA staff will make contact with the club directly on close of entries to confirm the precise weight at which the boxer will compete.

As part of the waiver/code of conduct process, clubs will be required to submit an email address for the boxer’s parent/guardian. Completion of this process by parents/guardians is a condition of entry – it is available here

Competition Arrangements:

Venue: National Stadium, Dublin.

Dates: April 26^th, 27^th, 28^th – May 03^rd, 04^th , 05^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, April 19th. Entries will not be accepted without the payment of entry fees. All fees must be paid by 5pm on April 19th. 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 an International competition, please be aware that all entrants must hold a current an Irish passport, with at least 6 months remaining to expiry

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

Draws: Tuesday, 23^rd April, 1pm. 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 Senior 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 Times: In National Stadium 8:00 to 9:00am & 12:00pm to 1:00pm.

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

Duration: Duration of rounds: Men & Women 3 x 2 Minutes

Weights:

Men: 44kg-46kg, 48kg, 50kg, 52kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 63kg, 66kg, 70kg, 75kg, 80kg, 80+kg,

Women: 44kg-46kg, 48kg, 50kg, 52kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 63kg, 66kg, 70kg, 75kg, 80kg, 80+kg

Age Requirements: Boxers born between 2008 to 2009 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 by the boxer and their parent/guardian

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

Is mise le meas

Antoinette Fay McClean

National Secretary IABA.

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Work in Boxing: Galway Development Officer

13/04/2024IABA NewsIABA

IABA wishes to recruit a colleague to grow and develop the sport of boxing in Galway; this role includes engaging with the strong existing club network, and taking boxing to new communities.

Location: Connacht(Galway region)

Contract Length: Fixed term contract (12 months)

Full time / Part time: Full time

Salary: €32,000 p/a

Application closing date: 5pm, 20/04/2024

Job Summary

The Irish Athletic Boxing Association has been delivering consistent international success in the ring and is the most successful Olympic sport in Ireland. To assist our Development Team to continue its drive towards sustaining success, the IABA is seeking to appoint a Regional Development Officer for its Development Team on a fixed-term basis. This full-time position is of strategic importance to the IABA in achieving its strategic development programmes goals and enhancing existing professional structures. Reporting directly to the National Development Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of all locally based school, community and club programmes and administration associated with the effective running of the IABA Development Team.

Overall Purpose of Position

To assist the Irish Athletic Boxing Association in achieving its core objectives of:

Ensuring delivery of boxing development programmes, to targeted groups, in a variety of settings within the nominated area.
Developing partnerships and co-ordination between the relevant internal/external stakeholders and maximizing their involvement in the development of boxing in Ireland.
Facilitate training and capacity building within clubs and communities thereby developing sustainable local leadership for boxing within communities.

Specific Responsibilities:

Reporting to the National Development Manager of the Irish Athletic Boxing Association and designated stakeholders, the Regional Development Officer will have responsibility for the implementation of current and future development programmes of the IABA and identified stakeholders including:

Programmes:

Engage with communities and target groups by consulting with participants and local partners to assess needs and develop sustainable approaches to providing participation opportunities.
Identify key stakeholders including Galway Sport Partnership and Galway County Boxing Board and community host organisations to ensure engagement across the community and involvement with relevant target groups.
Planning, organising, and active implementation of school, community & club participation programmes.
Actively recruit, retain, and develop club members at all stages of life.
Promote positive relationships between all programme partners.
Assist in the development of current and future programmes as required.
To undertake further training as required.
To deliver training & workshops to develop local capacity to deliver sustainable boxing programmes.

Strategic Development:

Represent the IABA and relevant stakeholders as required.
Assist in strategic working groups as required and directed by the National Development Manager of the IABA and nominated areas.
Assist the relevant stakeholders in matters relating to the development of sport in identified areas.
Develop relevant strategies for engaging targeted populations.

Management Processes:

Adhere to all management processes as directed by the National Development Manager of the IABA or persons nominated by them.
An agreed annual work programme must be submitted to the National Operations Manager of the IABA and identified stakeholders.
Supply regular reports on dates outlined by the National Development Manager of the IABA or persons nominated by them.
Strictly adhere to procedures outlined by National Development Manager of the IABA in relation to any financial matters.

Promotion of Boxing:

Working in cooperation with all stakeholders in the identified areas to promote boxing.
Represent the IABA at local meetings regarding the development of boxing programmes.
Identifying and assisting local community initiatives which may benefit the development of boxing.
Identifying sources and assist in applying for funding available for local boxing development.
Liaising with local media and the National Communications Officer to promote boxing locally.

General Responsibilities:

To enhance and increase the profile of boxing in the community.
Comply and actively promote IABA’s policies and procedures as directed.
Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time in accordance with the general nature of the post.

Qualifications & Experience:

	Essential	Desirable
Qualifications	Minimum Irish National Framework (NFQ 5).Level 1 sport coaching qualificationSuccessful candidate must undertake IABA Garda Vetting & Safeguarding training.	Coaching qualifications/experience in delivering boxing and exercise programmes to a broad range of targeted populations.
Experience	A minimum of one-year relevant experience in project management and planning, co-ordinating and delivering sustainable boxing programmes. Experience of the community and voluntary sector and the sports and recreation environment and of motivating those sectors with lower participation characteristics to become involved.	Experience working in sports administration and/or organising training events.Programme monitoring and evaluation experience.Experience working in a project team.
Skills and Competencies	Strong IT, administrative and organisational skills.Ability to consult, communicate and network appropriately and effectively with all sectors of the community.Ability to monitor and evaluate work and write reports.Ability to produce, access and disseminate information efficiently and accurately.Excellent communications, presentation and facilitation skills.Ability to advise, inform, motivate and support individuals and organisations.Ability to prepare, monitor and manage budgets Ability to produce good quality publicity material.Good time management skills.Ability to prioritise workload and decision making.	Understanding of project evaluation.Understanding of the sports and community development environment.
Attitude and Motivation	Awareness of the importance and value of participation in sport/physical activity.A constructive, positive, and progressive attitude to working as part of the IABA team and an ability to develop partnerships with the wider community.Be motivated by and committed to sports development and increasing opportunities for participation, in particular among hard-to-reach groups in local communities.Commitment to on-going training and development.A self-motivated approach to work.	An awareness of the role and importance of co-ordinated and integrated inter-agency responses to local sporting, social and community development needs.
Other Requirements	Garda Vetting Clearance.Full, clean driving license and use of personal transport for work. Willingness and ability to travel.Ability and commitment to work evenings and weekends as required.

How to Apply:

Please send a CV along with a Cover Letter via e-mail outlining your suitability for the position to info@iaba.ie no later than 5pm 20^th April 2024.

Please reference “Regional Development Officer- Galway” in the subject of your email.

Note:

Short-listing of candidates may apply. The post is subject to Garda Vetting. IABA is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Interviews for those shortlisted will take place on 2^nd May. It is intended that interviews will take place online via video call.