Heartbreak for 51kg Jamie Collins at the European Youth Championships in Porec, Croatia today.

He Azerbaijan’s Zidan Humbatov in his tournament debut and, despite contesting well, won’t progress following 3 points deductions which triggered an automatic disqualification.

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.

Day Six

Four Ireland boxers are between the ropes on Day Six – first up is Team Co-Captain and European Junior champ, 63kg Ava Henry. She is in action in Ring B’s opening bout, against Hungary’s Kata Viktoria Muncz. In bout 4 of the same ring and session, 66kg Kyla Doyle Byrne boxes Dilara Sak of Turkey. In Bout 8, European Junior Champion 71kg Tadhg O’Donnell meets Daniil Sauchanka, boxing for IBA-B.

In Ring B’s Evening Session, beginning at 4.30pm Irish time, 63.5kg Ryan Jenkins contests against Rafayel Nersisyan

Unfortunately, 57kg Martin McDonagh, of Avona BC, Dublin, has had to withdraw through injury, following his fine win 5-2 win over Leighton Steven Birchal of England yesterday. He was due to meet Azerbaijan on Tuesday.

Programme

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Ring A

Ring B

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

Session 9A results

Session 10B results

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

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.

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.

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.

Role Description:

IABA wishes to recruit a committed, dynamic and innovative to drive our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion actions, ensuring that boxing is available to all.

Applications are invited to hr@iaba.ie until 5pm on April 20th.

Role information:

Location:                                         Hybrid position: combination of working remotely & attending meetings/events, as required.

Contract Length:                           Fixed term contract (12 months)

Full time / Part time:                    Full time

Salary:                                             €32,000 – €38,000, commensurate with experience.

Application closing date:             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 an Equality, Diversity & Inclusion 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 Project Management, Event Management, Programme Delivery & Policy Development.

Overall Purpose of Position

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

• Additional Needs Inclusion – Project management within IABA’s Initiative; ‘High Five’ programme. Delivering on programmes and initiatives to increase opportunities for people with additional needs.
• 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 Equality, Diversity & Inclusion 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 Sport Ireland and Active Disability Ireland 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 representative meetings regarding the development of inclusive 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 inclusive boxing development.
• Liaising with local media and the National Communications Officer to promote inclusive boxing.

General Responsibilities:

• To enhance and increase the profile of inclusive 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 6)	Coaching qualifications/experience in coordinating sport or exercise programmes to a broad range of targeted populations.
Experience	A minimum of 18 months relevant experience in project management and planning, co-ordinating and delivering EDI sport programmes. Experience of the community and voluntary sector and/or the sports and recreation environment. Experience of motivating those cohorts within the applicable section 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.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.	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.

Required post-appointment action:

The successful candidate, on taking up their position will be required to:

1. Undergo Garda Vetting/Access NI checks through the IABA; this will be the case even if the successful candidate has been Garda Vetted/Access NI checked through another organisation or sector.
2. Undertake IABA Fundamentals: Assistant Coach certification. Whilst this is not a coaching role, it is desirable that the successful candidate has a foundational level of boxing technical and boxing coaching knowledge, as this will assist in the commission of their duties.
3. Undergo Safeguarding One learning.

How to Apply:

Please send a CV along with a Cover Letter via e-mail outlining your suitability for the position to hr@iaba.ie no later than 5pm 20^th April 2024. Please reference “Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Officer” 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 30^th April. It is intended that interviews will take place online via video call.

Ireland claimed two wins from 2 on the fourth day of boxing in the 2024 European Youth Championship in Porec, Croatia.

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. 

57kg Martin McDonagh made his tournament debut in bout 2 of Ring A’s Afternoon Session, contesting against Leighton Steven Birchal of England. This was a closely contested bout, made more tense by the calling of a bout review before the release of the result. This occurs in certain circumstances in a 3-2 split decision; the opinions of the Evaluators are included with the judges’ scores. The 5-2 decision went to Martin, meaning both Evaluators ajudged him to have won. The ringside judges scores were: 29:28; 29:28; 28:29; 28:29; 28:29.

60kg Jack Johnson returned for this second bout of the championships – against Gaetano Buonocore of Italy, and had his hand raised following a 4-1 decision. Judges scored the bout: 28:29; 29:28; 27:30; 27:30; 28:29. Jack is through to the Quarter Finals and is next in the ring on Thursday.

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.

Day Five

Just one Irish boxer in action on Day Five – 51kg Jamie Collins. He takes on Azerbaijan’s Zidan Humbatov in bout 2 of Ring A’s Afternoon Session. Boxing begins at 1pm Irish time.

Programme

Watch

Ring A

Ring B

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

Session 7A results

Session 8B results