Sport Ireland is opening its Sports Energy Support Scheme to boxing clubs.

The funding is designed to support boxing clubs with rising energy costs associated with delivering training, including indoor activity in winter, the provision of outdoor floodlighting, etc.

• Sport Ireland will only accept applications under this scheme from boxing clubs which own/lease the sporting facilities and/or which are the primary utility bill payer.

Please note that Sport Ireland will not award grant funding under this scheme in these instances:

• General cost of living increases including increased costs in accommodation, rent, rates or labour costs are not eligible.

• As per Government direction, fuel costs associated with machinery, vehicles, travel or transport do not qualify

• Non-energy related increases or pre-existing debts or deficits are also ineligible.

• Boxing clubs eligible for support under the Governments Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS) are recommended to consider this avenue in the first instance. Sport Ireland has indicated that clubs cannot apply to both schemes

If you club has utility bills in its own name, and can provide bills from 2019 and 2022, if requested by Sport Ireland of successful applicants, clubs can apply here. Clubs which do not have those utility bills to hand can request them of their utility provider.

Sport Ireland has advised that it does not expect to pay grants to any successful sporting club until early 2023.

Sport Ireland will assess and allocate the Sport Energy Scheme funding to the IABA on behalf of the clubs, with distribution expected in Quarter One of 2023.

Meeting the eligibility criteria and/or submitting an application is no guarantee that your application will be successful, and a grant will be awarded.  Clubs can only submit one application.

If you require any assistance, please contact IABA National Development Manager, James Geraghty, through james@iaba.ie

The Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) is the National Governing Body of Sport
responsible for the development and management of the sport of amateur boxing in Ireland.
The IABA is seeking to appoint a Women in Sport Development and Inclusion Officer.

ROLE AND PURPOSE OF THE POSITION 
IABA is committed to increasing the sustained involvement of women in the sport as coaches,
volunteers, club members, officials, leaders, and participants, from grassroots to elite
performance and, in tandem, to ensuring boxing continues its tradition of inclusion of people
from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences. The purpose of the role is to project
manage and ensure the implementation of current and future WIS and Inclusion programmes
while developing strong relationships and providing expertise and support to the grassroots
clubs in the areas of women and girls boxing, and making boxing accessible to all .
This role will build on existing IABA industry-leading WIS programmes, including IABA.Period,
which is delivering free period products to over 350 clubs, and in Inclusion, develop on the
strong foundation laid in 2022 in the pan-NGB roll out of the first additional needs boxing
programme for children.
DURATION OF POST: This post will be funded initially for Duration (1 year) with the
possibility of extensions (Probationary period 6 months).
LOCATION: National Stadium, Dublin.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Coach Development Programmes: Project manage the implementation of women in coaching
programmes – Women’s Coaching Pathway, Women’s Coaching Networks, Mentoring
programmes and coach education initiatives.
Coach Education: Project manage the implementation of focused women’s coach
education programme, provision and management of inclusion related training to all
coaches. Assisting the Development Manager in the development and administration of
the programme. 

Officiating Programme: Project manage the implementation of programmes to encourage
and support women in officiating, working closely with the Referees and Judges committee
responsible for officiating boxing.
Governance and Leadership Programme: Support the Board to achieve their objective of
minimum 40% gender balance through the implementation and coordination of Women in
Leadership programmes from club to board level. Support the Board in achieving inclusion
goals, such as the expansion and creation of boxing programmes for adults and children who
may not historically have accessed our sport.
Sustainable development club support: Provide support for the Sustainable Development Clubs
programme with focus on encouraging more female involvement in administration, coaching
and officiating within the Club.
Coordinate and collaborate: work in partnership with other sports and organisations to
maximise impacts and effect use of resources in WIS and Inclusion areas
Financial Management: Maintain the Women in Sport and Inclusion budgets, and complete
funding applications when required, working closely with the Finance Lead
Leading our sport: Support the development team and clubs in becoming an innovative
National Governing body using efficient and effective internal structures and systems.
Candidates should note that this list is not an exhaustive list and is subject to change as the
job requires.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
Third level qualification in Sport Management/Coaching/Development or at least a years’
work experience in this area.
An understanding of boxing.
A background in coordinating and managing projects.
Administration experience. 
A demonstrable record of achieving results through others.
The facility to work flexible hours, as dictated by a sport which is largely leisure/volunteer
based would be an advantage
Possess excellent organisational and leadership skills
Proven ability to work as part of a team
Proven ability to think and plan strategically
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Full clean driving licence with own transport
Self-starter and able to work on own initiative
DESIRABLE
Digital native with good understanding of all social media platforms.
Level 1 sports coaching qualification or equivalent or higher
REMUNERATION 
Remuneration will be dependent on experience and skill relevant to this job description.
The post may require travel within Ireland.

To apply for this role, email your CV along with a covering letter to hr@iaba.ie

Closing Date 5pm Friday 11th November 2022.

Note: Late applications will not be accepted or considered, and canvassing will disqualify.

The 2022 National Novice Championship semifinals and finals will be boxed at the National Stadium, Dublin, on Saturday November 5th and Sunday, November 6th, respectively.

SEMI FINALS: November 5th – boxing begins at 11am.

1. 60kg Brady Cromwell (Santry) V Winner
2. 60kg Liam Kiernan (Santry) V Lucas Gonzales (Olympic C)
3. 64kg Mariusz Kania (Celtic Eagles) V Adam Macibbin (Golden Gloves)
4. 64kg Graham Kearney (Ballybough) V Eoin McCarron (Gilford)
5. 67kg Daniel Diaz (Rush) V Briain MacGrinna (Golden Cobra)
6. 67kg Conor Molloy (Ballynacargy) V Ruairi Kiernan (Dealgan)
7. 71kg Dave Prior (Celtic Eagles) W/O
8. 71kg Eoin O’Neill (Kilcullen) V Cole Maguire (The Hub)
9. 75kg Alex McCormack (Cabra) V Sean Murray (Navan)
10. 75kg Darren Carroll (Dealgan) V Barry Monaghan (Celtic Eagles)
11. 81kg Luke Okorowanta (Drimnagh) V Jamo Mabuji (Rathnew)
12. 81kg David Lenart (Crumlin) V Brian Long (Golden Gloves)
13. 85kg John Bosco Ifedilichuku (St Marys D) V Adelapo Shomefun (Celtic Eagles)
14. 85kg Paul Dunne (Drimnagh) V Destiny Ogedengbe (Rudiarius)
15. 91kg Rashid Momoh (Castlebar) V Michael Agobo (Olympic C)
16. 91kg Michael O’Loughlin (Celtic Eagles) V Winner
17. 91+ kg Leon Fagan (Rudiarius) V Martin McDonagh (Crumlin)
18. 91+kg Johnny O’Toole (Celtic Eagles) V Adetunji Ifaturoti (Santry)

FINALS – November 6th. boxing begins at 2.30pm

1. 51kg James Stephenson (Abbey Antrim) V Rashid Yasin (Kilmyshall)
2. 54kg Daniel Foran (Virginia) W/O
3. 57kg Kevin Cummins (DCU) W/O
4. 60kg Winner V Winner
5. 64kg Winner V Winner
6. 67kg Winner V Winner
7. 71kg Winner V Winner
8. 75kg Winner V Winner
9. 81kg Winner V Winner
10. 85kg Winner V Winner
11. 91kg Winner V Winner
12. 91+kg Winner V Winner

Weigh-in Times:  8.00am – 9.00am & 12.00pm – 1.00pm in the National Stadium.  Finals will be 8.00am – 9.00am. Boxers with walkovers in finals must weigh-in.

As of the 1st of September 2022 all boxers with the exception of Elites must wear headgear in the corresponding colours of their corner, in all competitions.

The 2022 National Senior Championship finals will be boxed at the National Stadium on Friday, November 4th.

In all, 25 champions will be crowned. Boxing begins at 7pm

NOVICE

1. 91kg Liam Carthy (Phibsboro)   V   Robbie Olusola (Celtic Eagles)

 SENIORS

2. W48kg  Nicole Buckley (DCU) W/O
3. 48kg  Bryce Collins (Holy Trinity) W/O
4. W50kg  Amber Byrne (Arklow) W/O
5. 51kg  Cian O’Toole (St Davids) W/O
6. W52kg Chantelle Robinson (Saviours Crystal) V Chloe Gabrielle (Mulhuddart)
7. W54kg Rachael Lawless (Portlaoise) V  Aliyah Butler (Monivea)
8. 54kg  John Cowman (St Pauls W) V Gavin Ryan (Ratoath Golden Gloves)
9. W57kg Kelsey Leonard (Unit 3) V Josefien Bisset (St Brigids Edenderry)
10. 57kg  Scott Hanaway (DCU) V  Karl Sheridan (Cherry Orchard)
11. W60kg Keelyn Mongan (Celtic Eagles) W/O
12. 60kg  Adam Sinnott (Rathnew) V Dean Buckley (St Carthages)
13. W63kg Winnie McDonagh (Neilstown) V Ciara Craig (Ledley Hall)
14. 63.5kg Anthony Malanaphy (Erne) V Aaron O’Donoghue (Golden Gloves/DF)
15. W66kg Nicole O’Sullivan (DCU) V Leanne Murphy (Togher)
16. 67kg  Aodhan Byrne (Kilcullen) V Cian Cramer (Cabra)
17. W70kg Leah Gallen (Raphoe) V Tiffany O’Reilly (Portlaoise)
18. 71kg  Patrick Doherty (Fr Horgans)  V  Darragh Gilroy (Fr Flanagans)
19. W75kg Aoibhe Carribine (Geesala)  W/O
20. 75kg  Christopher O’Reilly (Holy Fam L) V Gavin Rafferty (Docklands)
21. 80kg  David Kennedy (Gorey) V Luke Walsh (Raging Bull)
22. W81kg Dearbhla Tinnelly (Clann Naofa) W/O
23. 81+kg Molly Rowley (Swinford) V Shauna Kearney (Bunclody)
24. 86kg Kian Hedderman (O.L.O.L.) V Dmytro Olynyk (Smithfield)
25. 92kg  JP Conroy (Ballybrack)  V Wayne Rafferty (Docklands)
26. 92+kg Keith McEneaney (Dealgan)  V Mike Morrissey (Sacre Coeur)

Weigh-in Times:  8.00am – 9.00am & 12.00pm – 1.00pm in the National Stadium.  Finals will be 8.00am – 9.00am. Boxers with walkovers in finals must weigh-in.

As of the 1st of September 2022 all boxers with the exception of Elites must wear headgear in the corresponding colours of their corner, in all competitions.

Clubs are requested to review all of their contact information in their Blocworx affiliation portal by midday on Thursday.

Clubs have 24/7 access to the portal and may change or up-date their contact information, Officer information, club members, coaches and volunteers’ information at any time they wish.

Clubs are reminded that all boxers must be included in the Blocworx affiliation portal in order to be covered by insurance.

Clubs are asked to review their contact information, with particular reference to:

Club main contact email address

Club postal address.

If any club is having difficulty accessing the portal, please contact any member of staff or info@iaba.ie.