The IABA Ulster Branch has created this new post through external funding through the Rank Foundation’s Start Here Programme and are looking for a dynamic individual to join our

team as a Female Participation Coach to deliver high quality non-contact boxing sessions in schools and community settings for women and girls in various locations across Northern Ireland

A key focus of this role is the creation of transition pathways for women and girls, linking schools, community settings and boxing clubs. This pathway has two goals: to increase the

number of women and girls taking part in boxing and increase the number of female members in local boxing clubs. The postholder will work with boxing clubs and boards across Ulster to organise and deliver activities such as ‘Try It’ for women and girls International Women’s Week.

The successful candidate w be highly organised with the ability to multi-task and manage their time in the most efficient way possible. They will also have a high level of verbal and written communication skills. This post is an initial Fixed Term Contract up to October 2025, with the possibility of extension, subject to continuation of funding.

To Apply

To apply please send your CV and a Cover Letter to HR@iaba.ie.

The closing date is 1pm 19^th November 2023.

The IABA is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Role Description:

Registration is open for IABA’s Annual General Meeting, and Extraordinary General Meeting on November 11^th in the National Stadium, Dublin, from 11am on that morning. A Strategy Forum will take place from 1.30pm on that day – registration for this event, only, is not required.

The AGM will include a ballot on an Ordinary Resolution for increase of Directors to appoint a gender representative Board. This arises as: it is a government target to have 40% female representation in the board membership of national governing bodies of sport. The increase in the number of independent Directors from 2 (two) to 4 (four) is intended to assist in the meeting of these incentives.

39 sporting governing bodies, including the GAA, LGFA, Gymnastics Ireland, Swim Ireland and Hockey Ireland, have achieved this 40% target. Government requires sporting governing bodies to do so by the end of 2023. At present, IABA’s Board of Directors has 17% female representation.

The IABA constitution allows the increase of Directors by Ordinary Resolution by virtue of Object 46 but this amendment to the Constitution is intended to permanently incorporate the increased number of Directors by way of constitutional amendment.  Should the Ordinary Resolution be passed by Voting Delegates, and EGM will take place directly after the AGM to vote on enshrining the Ordinary Resolution in the IABA constitution.

AGM & EGM Arrangements

Registration – Is open and available here. Registration will close at 12.30pm on Tuesday, November 7th

Eligibility – All clubs who have submitted affiliations for the 2023/2024 season.

Attendees: Eligible clubs may nominate any two adult members to attend as delegates – one to be a voting delegate, one to be a non-voting delegate. Delegates nominated by clubs must verified members – this means they must be included in the club’s affiliation application, through Blocworx, for the 2023/2024 season as members and be over the age of 18. *Please note, delegates will be required to present photographic identification (passport, drivers’ licence, etc) on the day of the EGM.  

Any questions which your club might wish to raise at the EGM the resolution and the motion or any other matter, should be submitted in advance of the EGM, either by post care of The Company Secretary to The National Stadium, 145 South Circular Road, Dublin 8, or by email to AGM@iaba.ie no later than Friday, November 3rd at 5:00pm. This will facilitate us in providing the fullest response to any queries at the EGM. 

Strategy Forum

The IABA’s Board of Directors is preparing to develop the association’s 2024-2028 strategy, which will set out the pathway for growth and progression in all areas of our sport.

As part of this process, the first Strategy Forum will take place at the National Stadium, Dublin, at 1.30pm on Saturday, November 11th. Unlike the AGM and EGM, registration will not be required for this event, and it will be open to all adult members of clubs successfully affiliated for the 2023/2024 season.

Documents and Reports

Notice of Special Resolution for AGM and EGM, which includes Agenda.

Annual Report and Financial Statement for the financial year ended 31 December 2022, including supplementary information (as at October 25th, 2023)

Tracked Draft Amended Constitution November 2023

November 2019 filed Constitution.

Minutes of the 2022 AGM

Appendix One – Minutes, AGM December 2022

Team Ireland Juniors took on an England ABA Junior Team at a dual-nations international today. The competition will be hosted in Dungarvan Sports Centre, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

9 hotly contested bouts were decided, with invaluable learning experience for all boxers. The dual-nations finished with 3 wins for Ireland, and 6 for England.

Team Ireland

48kg Lauren Crinnion, Fr Horgans IRL lost to Ruby White, ENG, 3-0

48kg Aaron Keogh, Drimnagh, IRL, won against Humza Mali, ENG, 2-1

50kg James Casey, Sliabh Luacha, IRL, lost to Mohammad Safari, ENG, R1 KO.

52kg Grace Conway, Tredagh, IRL, won against Holly Haskins, ENG, 2-1

54kg Tegan Farrelly, Dunboyne IRL, lost to Carlyn Wise, ENG, 3-0

60kg Robyn Wolverson, Docklands, IRL, lost to Lexie Walker, 2-1

66kg Pat Corcoran, Titans, lost to Kevin Richardson, ENG, 3-0

70kg Alex Noonan Carmody, Riverstown, IRL, lost to John Joe Carrigan, ENG, 3-0

70kg Mary McDonagh, Sliabh Luachra, IRL, won against Shannon Warren, ENG, 3-0

17 bouts were decided today in the second day of boxing in the 2024 National Elite Championships.

Quarter Finals

60kg Nathan May (Dublin Docklands) beat Jake McMahon (Liberty), 5-0

60kg Jordan Smith (Holy Family L) beat Adam Sinnott (Rathnew), 5-0

60kg Jake Rapple (Monkstown D) beat Rory Lavery (Holy Family GG), 3-2

60kg Jason Nevin (Olympic L) beat Abdul Lateef Bayo Alabi (Westside), 5-0

SEMI FINALS

48kg Carol Coughlan (Monkstown D) beat Courtney Daly (Crumlin), 4-1

50kg Shannon Sweeney (St Annes) beat Caitlin Fryers (Immaculata), 3-2

50kg Daina Moorehouse (Enniskerry) beat Niamh Early (Ryston), 5-0

54kg Jennifer Lehane (DCU Athletic) beat Nicole Clyde (Antrim), 5-0

54kg Niamh Fay (Ballyboughal)  beat  Rachel Lawless (Portlaoise/Defence F), 5-0

57kg Michaela Walsh (Holy Family GG) beat Kelsey Leonard (Unit 3), 5-0

66kg Grainne Walsh (St Marys D) beat Kaci Rock (Enniskerry), 4-1

75kg Christopher O’Reilly (Holy Family L) beat Cody Lee Peoples (Flow Academy), 5-0

75kg Joshua Olaniyan (Jobstown) beat Cathal McLoughlin (Raphoe), 5-0

86kg Vitali Ustimov (Celtic Eagles), W/O

86kg James Redmond (Ballybrack) beat Vadim Ustymov (St Francis), 5-0

92+kg Illia Mtsariashvili (Docklands) beat William John McCartan (Gilford), 5-0

92+kg Martin McDonagh (Crumlin) beat Daniel Fakoyede (Westside), 5-0

Remaining semi finals will be boxed from 7pm on Friday, November 10th.

This evening’s bouts were streamed on IABA’s YouTube channel, and can be watched back here:

Finals, from 5pm on Saturday, November 11th, will be live-streamed by Sport TG4, with full comment, on their YouTube channel

Semi Finals – November 10th

Adults, €20

Under 14s: €5

Purchase

Tickets are available from the Box Office.

Finals – November 11th

Ringside: €50

Angles: €40,

Gallery: Adults €30/Under 14s: €10

Club tickets – 10% discount on face value, with a minimum purchase of 10.

Finals tickets may be purchased at the Box Office on November 3^rd, 4^th, and 10^th.

Finals tickets are available for purchase on 085 131 1870 from Monday, November 6^th to Friday, November 10^th, between 9am and 5pm.

IABA is preparing for the development of a Strategic Plan, 2024-2028 – the first member Strategic Forum will take place at the National Stadium Dublin, at 1.30pm on November 11^th.

To prepare for the first forum, and to enable members who cannot attend on that day to share their views, IABA has opened an online member strategic consultation.

This consultation is anonymous and is open to all adult members of all clubs. The consultation takes under 10 minutes to complete, and includes the facility for members to share their vision for the future of Irish boxing.

Members are asked to share their views on the Board of Directors, Central Council, Provincial Councils/Units, High-Performance, and Staff, as well as on the governance of the federation.

The consultation is available here. It will close at 5pm on Wednesday, November 8^th, and the results will be published in advance of the Strategy Forum at the National Stadium on November 11^th.