Entry lists for the 2024 National U18 Championships are being published – 149 boxers will contest the competition; boxing may take place January 11th to 14th, and January 18th to 21st

Please send any entry amendments to sally@iaba.ie before 5pm on Monday, January 8^th.

The draw will take place on the afternoon of Tuesday, January 9^th – a link to watch live by Zoom will issue on that morning, and the draw will, thereafter, be up-loaded to IABA’s YouTube channel.

Draw sheets will issue to clubs and be published on iaba.ie on Tuesday evening. Programmes of boxing will issue by Wednesday evening.

Women’s Entries

44kg	Emily	Midwinter	Leinster	Rosslare Boxing Club
46kg	Ella	Thompson	Leinster	Setanta Boxing Academy
46kg	Sophie	Curley Grey	Leinster	Dealgan ABC
48kg	Tiffany	Spencer	Leinster	Jobstown Boxing Club
48kg	Ide	Cashell	Leinster	Ballymun Boxing Club
48kg	Keely	Stevens	Connacht	Charlestown Boxing Club
48kg	Nicole	Ahearn	Munster	Golden Gloves Boxing Club Cork
48kg	Ciar	Mackin	Ulster	Bryansford Boxing Club
48kg	Jamie	O Rourke	Leinster	St. Mary’s Boxing Club New Ross
50kg	Carlagh	Peake	Connacht	Ballyhaunis Boxing Club
52kg	Grace	Conway	Leinster	Tredagh Boxing Academy
52kg	Síofra	O Halloran	Leinster	Ballynacargy Boxing Club
54kg	Niamh	Keogh	Leinster	Olympic Boxing Club Mullingar
54kg	Tiegan	Farrelly	Leinster	Dunboyne Boxing Club
54kg	Hannah	Masterson	Ulster	Clonard Boxing Club Belfast
54kg	Aoife	Dougan	Ulster	Armagh ABC
54kg	Nicole	Kinsella	Leinster	St. Mary’s Boxing Club New Ross
57kg	MEGHAN	MARTIN	Connacht	Ballinacarrow Boxing Club
57kg	Éabha	Murphy	Leinster	Drimnagh Boxing Club
57kg	Clodagh	Caldwell	Leinster	Dunboyne Boxing Club
57kg	Chelsey	Coiley	Ulster	Clonard Boxing Club Belfast
57kg	Siena	Fitzpatrick	Leinster	Jobstown Boxing Club
57kg	Ali	Flood	Leinster	Monkstown Boxing Club Dublin
57kg	Chelsea	Jordan	Munster	Muskerry Boxing Club
57kg	Charlie	Mcevoy	Leinster	Donore Boxing Club
57kg	Breanna	Johnston	Leinster	Tredagh Boxing Academy
60kg	Siofra	Kenny	Leinster	Curadh Boxing Club
60kg	Georgia	Stewart	Leinster	Darndale Boxing Club
63kg	Chloe	Keogh	Munster	The Hub Boxing Club
63kg	Ava	Henry	Leinster	Dublin Docklands Boxing Club
63kg	Siofra	Lawless	Leinster	Four Kings Boxing Club
66kg	Saoirse	Mc carthy	Leinster	St. Pappin’s Boxing Club
66kg	Kyla	Doyle	Leinster	Whitechurch Boxing Club
66kg	Sophie	Fitzsimons	Leinster	UNIT 3 Boxing Club Naas
66kg	Jessica	Talbot	Leinster	Lucan Boxing Club
66kg	Lani	Lafferty	Ulster	Twin Towns Athletic Boxing Club
70kg	Jodie	Byrne	Leinster	St. Teresa’s Boxing Club Bray
70kg	Sarah	Murphy	Leinster	St Brigids BC Kildare
75kg	Nell	Mcloughlin	Connacht	Eagle Boxing Club
81kg	Shauna	Crehan	Leinster	Dunboyne Boxing Club

Men’s Entries

44kg	Jake	Kelleher	Leinster	RatoathGGBC
44kg	Jaiden	Buckley	Leinster	St. Teresa’s Boxing Club Bray
46kg	Rico	Mc Inerney	Leinster	Portlaoise Boxing Club
46kg	Tiarnan	Cunningham	Leinster	Dealgan ABC
48kg	Scott	Thompson	Ulster	Spartans Boxing Club Ballyclare
48kg	Keelin	Moore	Leinster	Setanta Boxing Academy
48kg	Aaron	Keogh	Leinster	Drimnagh Boxing Club
48kg	Alfie	Jordan	Leinster	Olympic Boxing Club Mullingar
48kg	Antonio	Bozkaya	Leinster	EastMeathBC
51kg	Jamie	Collins	Leinster	Drimnagh Boxing Club
51kg	Daniel	Phillips	Leinster	RatoathGGBC
51kg	Martin	Browne	Ulster	Emerald ABC Belfast
51kg	John joe	Boyle	Ulster	St. John Bosco ABC Belfast
51kg	Nico	Donohoe	Leinster	St. Michael’s Boxing Club Athy
51kg	PETER	MARI	Leinster	Nutgrove Boxing Club
54kg	Jamie	Mcdonagh	Connacht	Galway Boxing Club
54kg	Saul	Brown	Ulster	Cairn Lodge ABC
54kg	John	Connors	Leinster	Common Quay St Boxing Club
54kg	William	Mongan	Leinster	Drimnagh Boxing Club
54kg	Matthew	McDonagh	Ulster	Dukes Boxing Gym
54kg	Kai	Griffin	Leinster	Avona Boxing Club
57kg	Nathan	Lynch	Connacht	Ardagh Crossmolina Boxing Club
57kg	John	Harty	Leinster	Portlaoise Boxing Club
57kg	Liam Billy	Carroll	Leinster	Setanta Boxing Academy
57kg	Ryley	Doherty	Ulster	Raphoe Boxing Club
57kg	Jamie	Graham	Ulster	Clonard Boxing Club Belfast
57kg	Liam	McNamee	Leinster	St. Conleth’s Boxing Club
57kg	Martin	McDonagh	Leinster	Avona Boxing Club
57kg	Conor	Durning	Ulster	Dunfanaghy Boxing Club
60kg	DANNY	O’NEILL	Ulster	St. John Bosco ABC Newry
60kg	Tarik Michael	Militti	Leinster	Cabra Boxing Club
60kg	Jack	Johnson	Leinster	Marble City Boxing Club
60kg	Jake	Daly	Ulster	DBoxBC
60kg	Jack	McNamee	Leinster	Olympic Boxing Club Mullingar
60kg	James	Delaney	Connacht	Olympic Boxing Club Galway
60kg	Jerry	Connors	Leinster	Monkstown Boxing Club Dublin
60kg	Conor	Cousins	Leinster	St. Teresa’s Boxing Club Bray
60kg	Robert	Loscher	Leinster	Esker ABC
60kg	Fionn	Duffy	Ulster	St. Joseph’s ABC Derry
60kg	Rahman	Abdulnasser	Leinster	Ballymun Boxing Club
60kg	Daniel	Mc mahon	Leinster	Enniskerry Boxing Club
60kg	Louis	Griffin	Munster	Kilfenora Boxing Club
60kg	Nojus	Samatakus	Ulster	Portadown community boxing club
60kg	Armandas	Kreqzde	Leinster	Avona Boxing Club
60kg	Callum	Carragher	Leinster	Tredagh Boxing Academy
60kg	Martin	Maughan	Leinster	Whitechurch Boxing Club
60kg	William	McCarthy	Leinster	St. Michael’s Boxing Club Athy
60kg	Aodhan	Scott	Ulster	Glengormley ABC
60kg	Christopher	Stapleton	Leinster	BallyboughalBC
63.5kg	Dylan	O Flynn	Munster	St. Colman’s Boxing Club
63.5kg	Jack	Mc Elroy	Ulster	Raphoe Boxing Club
63.5kg	Enda	Lavin	Connacht	Ballyhaunis Boxing Club
63.5kg	Cian	Brown	Munster	Tipperary Town Boxing Club
63.5kg	Christy	Joyce	Leinster	Athlone Boxing Club
63.5kg	Danny	Reilly	Munster	St. Paul’s Boxing Club Waterford
63.5kg	Ryan	Jenkins	Leinster	Olympic Boxing Club Mullingar
63.5kg	Josh	Kiely	Munster	St. Francis Boxing Club
63.5kg	Marcus	Barrett	Connacht	Titans Boxing Club Galway
63.5kg	Jonathan	O donnell	Munster	Charleville Boxing Club
63.5kg	Elias	Dlhos	Leinster	UNIT 3 Boxing Club Naas
63.5kg	Simon	Lynch	Munster	Treaty Boxing Club
63.5kg	Nadim	Durani	Leinster	Liberty Boxing Club
63.5kg	Fionn	Dines	Leinster	Dealgan ABC
67kg	Brian	Mongan	Connacht	Ballyhaunis Boxing Club
67kg	AARON	CARR	Leinster	St. Catherine’s Boxing Club
67kg	Ryan	Connolly	Leinster	Setanta Boxing Academy
67kg	Alex	Cronin	Leinster	Angels Boxing Club
67kg	Aaron	Foster	Ulster	Cairn Lodge ABC
67kg	Thomas James	Ward	Connacht	Olympic Boxing Club Galway
67kg	Dylan	Conroy	Leinster	RatoathGGBC
67kg	Simon	Casey	Munster	St. Francis Boxing Club
67kg	Alex	Noonan-Carmody	Munster	Riverstown Boxing Club
67kg	Martin	O Donnell	Leinster	Ballymun Boxing Club
67kg	Thomas	Tuffy	Connacht	Knockmore/Foxford Boxing Club
67kg	Gary	O Connor	Leinster	St. Mary’s Boxing Club New Ross
67kg	Jason	Cotter	Munster	Cove Boxing Club
71kg	Charlie	Valsbergs	Leinster	Cherry Orchard Boxing Club
71kg	Peter	Lawlor	Munster	De Courcey ABC
71kg	Reece	Buckley	Munster	Northside Boxing Club
71kg	Darragh	Smyth	Ulster	Clonard Boxing Club Belfast
71kg	Yefrem	Kudrin	Leinster	Smithfield Boxing Club
71kg	Kieran	Cunnigham	Ulster	Carndonagh Boxing Club
71kg	Grigorii	Onipchenko	Connacht	CelticEBC
71kg	Tadhg	O’Donnell	Leinster	Four Kings Boxing Club
71kg	Max	Rosen	Leinster	UNIT 3 Boxing Club Naas
75kg	Patrick	O’ Reilly	Leinster	Portlaoise Boxing Club
75kg	Joey	O’Hora	Ulster	Twin Towns Athletic Boxing Club
75kg	Daniel	McDonagh	Connacht	Geesala Boxing Club
75kg	darragh	lawlor	Munster	BrianDBC
75kg	Danny	Tsui	Ulster	Star of the Sea ABC Faughanvale
75kg	Reuben	Aigbologa	Munster	Mayfield Boxing Club
75kg	Edward	Barrett	Connacht	Titans Boxing Club Galway
80kg	Cathal	Nevin	Leinster	Mullingar Elite Boxing Club
80kg	Padraig	Corduff	Connacht	St. Anne’s Boxing Club
80kg	John	Donaghy	Ulster	Star of the Sea ABC Faughanvale
80kg	Johnny	Sweeney	Connacht	Olympic Boxing Club Galway
80kg	Joshua	Muckian	Ulster	Silverbridge ABC
80kg	Shay	O’ Dowd	Leinster	Swords Boxing Club
86kg	Denis	Muntean	Leinster	Bracken Boxing Club
86kg	Tom	Stokes	Leinster	Athlone Boxing Club
86kg	John	Phoenix	Leinster	Four Kings Boxing Club
92kg	Paddy	Sweeney	Connacht	Galway Boxing Club
92kg	Kyle	Crean	Munster	Northside Boxing Club
92kg	Brandon	Mckelvie	Ulster	Clonard Boxing Club Belfast
92kg	Thomas	Byrne	Leinster	Edenmore Boxing Club
92+kg	Michael	O’Donovan	Munster	De Courcey ABC
92+kg	Franco	Ernjes	Munster	Saviours Crystal Boxing Club
92+kg	Adam	Olaniyan	Leinster	Jobstown Boxing Club

The draw will take place on the afternoon of Tuesday, January 9^th – a link to watch live by Zoom will issue on that morning, and the draw will, thereafter, be up-loaded to IABA’s YouTube channel.

Draw sheets will issue to clubs and be published on iaba.ie on Tuesday evening. Programmes of boxing will issue by Wednesday evening.

Please find attached the Waiver/Member Acknowledgement Form and the 2024 National Youth Championships Code of Conduct. These two documents must be signed by the boxer and their parent/guardian and presented at the boxer’s first weigh-in. This is a condition of entry.

Code of Conduct:

Waiver Form

Circular

Free online Diversity and Inclusion Awareness training is available to all members through the IABA’s 360 Degrees campaign, which champions the message that there is room for everyone in the squared circle. IABA’s 363 clubs are home to people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, from across Ireland, Europe and the wider world.

360 Degrees is supported by National Head Coach, Zauri Antia, double Olympic medalist and IABA Belfast Boxing Officer, Paddy Barnes, Tokyo and Paris Olympian, Michaela Walsh, European Games boxer, Daina Moorehouse, boxer Sammy Ilesanmi, High Five Boxing Academy athlete, Darragh Kane, Ulster Participation and Engagement Officer, Louise McKenzie, and IABA Inclusion Officer, Sophie Doolan.

“360 Degrees is an important step for IABA – boxing is already an inclusive and welcoming sport. People from all walks of life, of all abilities and levels of support need, are training, coaching and administering IABA clubs. This programme is aimed at further empowering clubs, and club members through our eLearning module, and will enable clubs to sign up to our 360 Degrees charter, showing their commitment to their club being open to everyone.” IABA Inclusion Officer, Sophie Doolan

IABA High Performance Head Coach, Zauri Antia, who left his hometown of Poti, Georgia, to work in Irish boxing 19 years ago, say “Inclusion and identity are very important. Boxing is open to everyone. Training is open to everyone. Being in a boxing club is open to everyone. Not all of us can be boxing Olympic champions, but all of us can be in the boxing community. I know Irish Boxing, and I know how welcoming it is – Irish boxing welcomed me! 360 Degrees is very important for clubs to show their local communities they welcome everyone”

360 Degrees’ foundation is the IABA’s Diversity and Inclusion Policy, in which IABA recognizes and is enriched by the unique identity, life experiences, abilities, learning styles, knowledge and contribution of every individual within the existing boxing community and seeks to support the growth of our community to be even more inclusive of people from a diverse range of backgrounds at all levels of our sport including participating, coaching, officiating, volunteering, spectating and administering.

IABA Diversity and Inclusion Policy

One of the key principles of the IABA’s Diversity and Inclusion Policy is that IABA will strive to achieve inclusion by creating pathways to participation, through working in partnership with clubs, representative groups, disability services and in consultation with people with disabilities and their families. The IABA commits to continued action to identify and remove physical, cultural, perceived, and other barriers to people in accessing our sport and our community.

It is through this principle, and partnerships with Sporting Pride, Activity Disability Ireland, SARI (Sport Against Racism Ireland) and in consultation with Vision Sport Ireland, that IABA created 360 Degrees. The campaign and programme includes:

The 360 Degrees Diversity and Inclusion Toolkit – This toolkit is designed to support boxing clubs in accessing the resources to allow everyone in their local communities to experience the benefits of boxing and being in a boxing club, no matter their background or ability.

The toolkit also looks at defining what an inclusive club is, engaging with clubs’ local communities, and providing modifications and training and environment for anyone who might wish them, all involving the key principles of openness and awareness.

The 360 Degrees Diversity and Intercultural Awareness eLearning programme – with practical guidance on language, culture and inclusion. All IABA club members can register their interest here. On completion of the modules, every participant receives a certificate of completion, bearing their name and their club’s name:

And for clubs, IABA has created the 360 Degrees Diversity and Inclusion Charter, which commits signatory clubs to supporting the growth of our community to be even more inclusive of people from a diverse range of backgrounds at all levels of our sport. Coaches and leaders of clubs which are signatories to the Charter should participate in the 360 Degrees Diversity and Intercultural Awareness eLearning programme

For more information, contact IABA Communications Officer, Ciara Plunkett – ciara@iaba.ie

And, the campaign has the support of Tokyo Olympic champion and Paris Olympic, Kellie Harrington

The Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) is wishing to recruit a part-time Finance and Administration Officer with the successful candidate to work in the High Performance Unit (HPU) at the Sport Ireland Institute in Abbotstown, Dublin.

Boxing is Ireland’s most successful Olympic sport with a rich history of medal winning performances across multiple Games. The HPU provides a world class daily training environment for Ireland’s best boxers.  It is a crucial part of the overall IABA approach to high performance development and sustainable world class performances on an international stage.

This is a great opportunity for a suitably qualified accounting technician to provide expertise in a key area that supports the Irish National Boxing program.  This exciting role will require a multi-tasker who has strong accounting skills and book-keeping experience, effective planning and communication skills, proficient computer literacy and a willingness to take on a range of administrative tasks to support key staff and athletes within the HPU.

Location

IABA High Performance Unit (HPU) at the Sport Ireland Institute, Sport Ireland National Sports Campus in Abbotstown, Dublin.

Hours of Work

3 days / 24 hours per week, with flexible scheduling of hours.

Salary Range

Pro-rata €35,000 per annum but subject to qualifications and experience.

Line Management

Reports to the National Performance Director and works closely with the High Performance Unit Manager (HPUM).

Essential Skills and Qualifications

This role is multifaceted and offers a great scope of work.

• Experience in general book-keeping ATI (Accounting Technicians) qualification of similar is desirable.
• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in a similar role
• Competent in use of Microsoft office
• Advanced planning and good administrative skills
• Task oriented and able to work both independently and under direction
• Competent English language skills and good communicator

Desirable Skills

• Understanding of Boxing as an Olympic and international sport
• Previous experience working in a similar role in a fast-paced high performance sport environment

Full Job Description:

HPU Finance and Administration Officer 30 11 2023

Application Process

Interested persons are invited to submit the following by email to hr@iaba.ie:

• CV including 2 referees
• Cover letter outlining how they meet the essential skills and qualifications, and core competencies by providing examples of how they have previously fulfilled the duties and responsibilities of this type of role

Application closing date:             5.00pm, 3 January 2024.

Anticipated Interview Dates:     TBC

Commencement date:                 ASAP January, 2024

The Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The post holder is required to undergo Safeguarding Training, to be agreed with the Head of Safeguarding.

The Irish Athletic Boxing Association is an equal opportunities employer

Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) is looking for a Company Secretary to provide high quality, professional company secretarial services and promote good corporate governance.

This position assists in the efficient administration of the Association’s Governing Structure; ensuring Members are fully informed of legal and corporate responsibilities and ensuring full compliance with statutory regulations and corporate governance.

Key Responsibilities

Company Secretarial

1. Responsibility in the organisation and administration of meetings for the Board of Directors and selected Committees. including agenda and all meeting preparation, circulation of papers, organisation of meetings and follow up to include minutes of the meetings.
2. Maintaining action logs arising out of meetings and driving completion of actions.
3. Manage electronic board paper software, including liaison with software provider.

4. Arranging and co-ordinating the election process for the IABA’s governing structure.
5. Oversight of statutory requirements, By-Laws, corporate governance, legal regulations and requirements. Input into the management of change to By-Laws and internal corporate governance where required.
6. Advising on corporate governance best practice and making recommendations.

7.   Manage the development and induction programme for the Board, Central Council and other relevant committees under the direction of the chair.

8. Ensuring compliance with legislation such as the Companies Act, Sports Governance Code, Protected Disclosures Act etc.
9. Act as point of contact to co-ordinate all Governance compliance reporting and Data Protection (DP) requests and ensure that statutory obligations, timelines etc. are adhered to.
10. Participate in any other IABA projects, events or activities as directed.

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

•    Confident and trustworthy individual who knows how and when to be discreet; •         A self-starter and team player with strong initiative and common sense;

•    This individual must be a people orientated, tactful and diplomatic person with good judgement;

•    Highly conscientious, flexible and detail orientated coupled with the ability to work accurately and efficiently to deadlines;

•    Motivated individual with the proven ability to organise and complete tasks in an efficient, methodical and organised manner.

Qualifications

•    Third level qualification in a relevant discipline

•    Member of the ICSA (Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators) desirable.

Experience

•    A minimum of 3 years’ experience working in company secretarial or similar

•    Knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory requirements, and corporate    governance best practice.

•    Ability to design and implement new ways of working, based on company secretarial and corporate governance best practice.

•    Ability to work independently, under pressure and to tight deadlines, managing competing priorities.

•    Able to deliver quality written reports or minutes with excellent attention to detail.

•     Ability to take ownership and drive projects forward.

Skills

•    Strong communication and interpersonal skills;

•    Excellent organisation and time management skills; •      Good project management skills;

•    Strong accurate minute taking skills; • Proficient in Microsoft Office;

General information:

Application closing date: 5pm, Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024

This position will require at times an amount of evening availability with working hours spread across the week with time-in lieu.  The position will also require that the successfully applicant from time to time travels to IABA related activities/events. Costs incurred with be covered by the employer.

Interested persons are invited to submit their CV (by email) along with a covering letter outlining why they believe they are suitable for the post by email only to hr@iaba.ie

The Irish Athletic Boxing Association is an equal opportunities employer.

Role Description:

There are 7 days remaining for entries to the 2024 National U18 Championship. Entries close at 5pm on January 5^th.

Extra weights have been added, for male and female athletes. These are 44kg and 46kg.  Please note that, as these weights have been added after the opening of entries, and after entries have been received in numerous weights, the new weights will appear at the end of the weights list, after the superheavy weight in the male and female categories.

Please find attached the Competition Circular, Waiver/Member Acknowledgement Form and the 2024 National Youth Championships Code of Conduct. These two documents must be signed by the boxer and their parent/guardian and presented at the boxer’s first weigh-in. This is a condition of entry.

Competition Arrangements:

The 2024 National U18s Championship may be considered as an element in any potential selection process utilised in anticipation of contesting the EUBC Youth Championships, April 2^nd to April 15^th.

Dates:                                              January 11^th,12^th,13^th,14^th and 18^th, 19^th, 20^th, 21^st.    

Entries:                                            A non–refundable, non-transferrable 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, January 5th. Entries will not be accepted without the payment of entry fees. All fees must be paid by 5pm on January 5th. Only boxers for whom entries have been completed and entry fees have been received will be allowed box. No late entries will be accepted.

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, 9^th January, 1pm in the National Stadium.  Only boxers entered through the Blocworx portal for whom fees are fully paid will be included in the draw.

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 examination will be performed on each boxer on their first day of competition. Boxing Record books to be presented by the boxer at their initial weigh-in.  

Weigh-in dates:

January 11^th – 14^th                 8.00am – 10.00am & 11.00am – 1.00pm

January 18^th – 21st          8.00am – 9.00am & 12.00pm – 1.00pm

Above times and dates will be dependent on entry and could change.

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

Duration:           Duration of rounds: Men & Women 3×3 Minutes

Weights:            

Men: 48kg, 51kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 63.5kg, 67kg, 71kg, 75kg, 80kg, 86kg, 92kg,  92+kg

Women: 48kg, 50kg, 52kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 63kg, 66kg, 70kg, 75kg, 81kg, 81+kg

Age Requirements:  Boxers born between 2006 and 2007, inclusive.

It is a condition of entry that all competitors and officials have a signed Waiver/Members Acknowledgement Form and adhere to any agreement made with the Association sponsors. For underage competitions, this Waiver/Members Acknowledgement form must be co-signed by the boxer’s parent/guardian. It is a condition of entry that the Code of Conduct for Young People with respect to this competition is signed by the boxer, and their parent/guardian. The fully completed Waiver/Members Acknowledgement and the Code of Conduct for Young People must be presented at the boxer’s first weigh-in.

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.

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. Any misbehaviour or misuse of social media in a negative manner from members of any club relating to a boxer/coach/official will be reported to the Disciplinary Officer

Please note: 

• The U18s Championship will be run under IBA Technical & Competition rules, as adopted on September 1st, 2022.  
• Referees & Judges for the U18s 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.

Competition Circular:

Waiver/Member Acknowledgement Form

Code of Conduct: 2024 National U18 Championship