24 boxing clubs, all of whom applied via IABA in August, have been awarded a combined €60,000 in funding by Sport Ireland through the Sport for All Disability Supports Club Fund.
The fund gives grassroots sports clubs an opportunity to initiate or build upon disability specic activities within their clubs. Clubs will have the opportunity to facilitate exciting initiatives and projects that will promote sport and physical activity for all in society.
The funds will be used to support new or existing named projects in each of the successful clubs, and can be used towards:
*Disability specic training and education.
*Commencement or expansion of a disability specic programme or project.
*The purchase of equipment of the completion of small scale infrastructure works that support a disability specic programme or project.
The Disability Club Fund of €2.2m will see in excess of 1,000 Grassroots Clubs receive support from Sport Ireland through the Dormant Accounts Fund at a local level.
Barry Tucker has been awarded IBA 3-Star R&J status.
Barry has complete a 12 day training course in Guadalajara, Mexico, in late November and early December. His certification as at the highest R&J qualifcation level was confirmed in late December.
IBA 1 Star R&Js may officiated at U22, U14 and Junior continental competitions. IBA 2 Star R&Js may officiate at Youth continental competitions and any qualifying event for World event, while IBA 3 Star R&Js may officiate at the European Games, Asian Games, Pan American Games, Commonwealth Games in addition to IBA World tournaments.
The Officer Board of the Central Council would like to extend congratulations to Barry on his qualification.
There are under 10 days remaining for entries to the 2023 National Elite Championships.
The 2023 National Elite Championships are the de facto beginning of selection for the Paris 2024 Olympics. All boxers wishing to be considered for the selection pool for any Olympic Games qualifiers must enter these Elite championships
Club review period
The club review period, originally scheduled to run from 5pm on January 6th to 5pm on January 8th, has been removed. The entry list will be published, as originally scheduled, after 5pm on January 8th.
Entry to the 2023 National Elite Championships is online, through your club’s Blocworx affiliation portal. Please log in using the same username and password your club used for the 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 affiliation. If your username or password are no longer available to you, please contact Sally sally@iaba.ie, James james@iaba.ie or Ciara ciara@iaba.ie and your username and password will be reissued to you.
A video guide the entry process and payment process is attached. It will shortly be up-loaded on to IABA’s YouTube channel and the IABA website.
Entries open at 5pm on Tuesday, December 6th and close at 5pm on Friday, January 6th
€40, per boxer. Entry must be paid, online, at the point of entry or boxers cannot be included in the draw. Fees are non-refundable, including in instances where boxers withdraw. All fees must be paid by 5pm on January 6th.
A vacancy exists for a talented and ambitious individual to join our finance team. This is a varied role with responsibility for Management Accounts and you will also be involved in project work.
This role will initially be a 6-month fixed term contract with possible extension and will operate under a hybrid model.
Suitable candidates should apply in writing with a letter and current CV to hr@iaba.ie. The closing date for applications is 31st December 2022
IABA is seeking a talented and ambitious person to lead our National Safeguarding Unit.
The National Safeguarding Manager will be responsible for education and awareness raising of safeguarding matters in over 360 boxing clubs on the island of Ireland, in addition to managing Garda and Access NI vetting applications.
Among the NSM’s duties are:
Familiarisation with IABA Safeguarding & Child Protection policy, Children First and Our Duty to Care to ensure the successful applicant can act as an information source to other members of the organisation
Circulation of all relevant information and resource materials, on children’s sport to clubs and affiliates IABA bodies
Become an authorised signatory for all Garda Vetting Applications and ensure that an up to date register is maintained at IABA Headquarters which details all Safeguarding/Child Protection Training and Garda/Access NI Vetting carried out by the sport
Assisting in the development of a system of record keeping (including all Garda & Access NI Vetting applications) which maintains confidentiality while allowing for appropriate information to be passed to relevant authorities where necessary
Manage the running of relevant national safeguarding committees within the IABA
Work closely with relevant stakeholders including Sport Ireland and Sport Northern Ireland
Work with relevant statutory bodies including An Garda Siochana, PSNI, National Vetting Bureau, Access NI, Tulsa and NI social services
Communicating with Club Secretaries and Clubs Children’s Officers to ensure the communication and implementation of the IABA policy and Safeguarding Procedures for Young and Vulnerable members http://iaba.ie/safe-guarding-and-child-protection-section/ and the promotion of related education programmes, materials, events and governing body related documents
To co-ordinate the development of a Safeguarding/Child Protection strategy which is in line with best practice, expresses the values and aims of the IABA and develop/maintain such policies and procedures as are required to meet current legislative requirements and the needs of the IABA 12.To monitor and feedback on clubs’ implementation of required safeguarding practices
To liaise with clubs to ensure drop-out rates and transfers are monitored so that unusual developments or trends can be addressed
A full list of role responsibilities and requirements is attached – applications, including CV and cover letter, are invited to hr@iaba.ie by 5pm on January 6th.
