Longford Sports Partnership has a vacancy for an IABA Level 1 qualified coach, to act as a Boxing Instructor in the region.
Longford Sports Partnership is dedicated to fostering community health and well-being through sports and fitness initiatives. It is urrently seeking a qualified and enthusiastic Level 1 I.A.B.A Boxing Coach to join LSP as a Tutor, helping to inspire and educate individuals in the art of boxing.
Position Overview:
As a Level 1 I.A.B.A Boxing Coach Tutor, you will be a key player in providing educational support and guidance to aspiring boxers within the Longford community. Your role will involve teaching and mentoring individuals to develop their boxing skills, ensuring they adhere to the principles set by the I.A.B.A.
Responsibilities:
Conduct tutoring sessions to educate individuals and groups on boxing techniques.
Implement the I.A.B.A guidelines in lesson plans and training programs.
Monitor and assess participants’ progress, adjusting teaching methods as needed.
Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment for all participants.
Qualifications:
Minimum Level 1 I.A.B.A Boxing Coach Certificate.
Passion for boxing and a thorough understanding of I.A.B.A guidelines.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to motivate and mentor individuals of diverse backgrounds and skill levels.
CPR and First Aid certification is a plus.
How to Apply:
If you possess a Level 1 I.A.B.A Boxing Coach Certificate and are passionate about sharing your knowledge to benefit the Longford community, we invite you to apply. Please submit your expression of interest to mreilly@longfordcoco.ie
Note: Only candidates with a minimum Level 1 I.A.B.A Boxing Coach Certificate will be considered.
IABA is launching a keynote campaign, 360 Degrees, today, 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.
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
Work is continuing on revising the rules which govern boxing and the governance structure of the IABA. This includes review of the IABA’s Rulebook. The existing rulebook, adopted in 2019, is below and is also published here
The members of the Rules Committee undertaking this work are:
Art O’Brien
Fiona Hennigan
Tom Geraghty
Stephen Connolly.
The committee is seeking submissions from clubs and members on any proposed changes or amendments to the existing rulebook – and these can be communicated to rules@iaba.ie.
Submissions are sought until December 21st.
After this date, the rules@iaba.ie address will remain open for general queries and comments on all rules related matters.
Damian Kennedy, with St. Paul’s Antrim boxer, Dylan Eagleson, at the 2022 Men’s European Championships.
IABA High Performance Coach, Damian Kennedy, has been nominated for a prestigious award by Sport NI – and so too have Belfast Boxing Officer Paddy Gallagher, club coach Eamon Corbett and official, Alex
Sport NI has announced selected nominees for certain categories of the 2023 SportMaker Awards today
The SportMaker Awards recognise the outstanding contribution of coaches, officials, volunteers and projects over the last 12 months and the vital role they play in supporting, developing, and encouraging people to benefit from the Power of Sport.
With over 150 nominations across all 11 categories, the SportMaker Awards will showcase a wide range of people who make a difference through sport in their local communities.
The winners will be chosen by a judging panel and announced in the New Year.
Damian was a coach of the Ulster 2022 Commonwealth Games team, which topped the medals table, bringing home 5 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medal.
Of Damian, his nominator says:
Damien is an experienced and motivational coach who has helped his athletes achieve some of the highest accolades in Northern Irish sport. Damien is charismatic and insightful and can inspire athletes to be the best they can be in their sport.
Damian is nominated alongside coaches from Sailing, GAA, Salto Gymnastics, the LGFA, Equestrian
Two boxing coaches, IABA Community, Schools and Club Coach Paddy Gallagher and Eamon Corbett – Sacred Heart Boxing Academy have been nominated under the Community Coach category.
Of Paddy, his nominator says:
“Paddy is a fabulous coach and when he demonstrates boxing techniques it is quite clear to all that they are watching a very high calibre boxer, his excellence is inspiring.”
Of Eamon, his nominator says:
“He’s an Inspiration to everyone in the community. Eamon is always thinking of the kids to get them off the street and into boxing. He is one of the best.”
Paddy and Eamon are nominated alongside coaches from soccer, basketball, athletics, netball, diving, canoeing, rugby, triathlon and tennis
Boxing Referee and Judge, Alex O’Neill has been nominated in the Technical Official category.
Of Alex, his nominator says
“Alex was recognised as best referee & judge of the tournament in Barcelona in De L’Amistat-Boxa 2023 and is always regarded as one of our best at home in Ulster Boxing.”
Team Ireland will return home from the World Junior Championships in Yerevan, Armenia, with two World Champions and a World bronze medalist.
Yesterday, John Donoghue, of Olympic BC Mullingar, was crowned a World Junior Champion following a thrilling final against Uzbekistan’s Khikmatillo Ulmasov. This was the 15 year old 63kg boxer’s 5th bout of the tournament. The first round was a 3-2 split, in favour of Donoghue. The second round was a 4-1 split in favour of the boxer in blue, which mirrored the final result. The judges, from Armenia, Serbia, India, Tunisia and Kyrgyzstan, scored the bout: 29:28; 27:30, 28:29; 27:30; 27: 30.
Today, 63kg Siofra Lawless of Four Kings BC in Kilcoole County Wicklow, contested her final against India’s Sachin Shurshti Sathe on the second day of finals. Siofra displayed excellent punch-picking, and ringcraft, and was dominate throughout, winning all rounds. Judges from Serbia, Zimbabwe, Kyrgyzstan, Spain and Uzbekistan scored the bout, which included a last round standing count for XX : 26:30, 26:30, 27:30, 26:30, 27:30.
Siofra has also, this evening, been named Best Female Boxer of the World Junior Championships.
Tributes and congratulations have been paid across social media to Siofra, on her victory today:
Team Ireland has a third medalist, in 70Kg Mary McDonagh, of Kerry’s Sliabh Luachra BC. She boxed her semi-final against India’s Akansh Phalaswal. The unanimous decision went to the Indian athlete, on a scoreline of 27:30; 27:30; 28:29; 27:30; 27:30 – and Mary will return home with World bronze.
Being part of a World Championship team is an incredible achievement – congratulations to all Team Ireland boxers, their World Championship coaches, Brian Barry, Amanda Spencer and Gary Kehoe, Team Manager Anna Moore, their clubs and families.
