Phase Two: Pre-Affiliation workshops.

IABA News

A second phase of required pre-affiliation workshops is open for registration, in preparation for affiliation for the 2025/2026.

94 clubs attended the 16 workshops which took place between April 23rd and May 3rd. Seven more workshops will take place between May 12th and 23rd. Representatives of county boards and provincial units are also welcome to attend.

The workshops will assist clubs in a number of ways:

  • Introducing your club to the upgrade which means your club’s coaching and non-coaching volunteer profiles now include their Garda Vetting/Access NI check information. This means every club can see at a glance when their members’ vetting will expire.
  • Signposting your club in reviewing your coach data, to ensure all coaches’ qualifications are present, and accurate
  • Signposting your club in ensuring all members, not just competitive boxers, are included in their portals so that they are insured.

There will also be advisories and guides on:

  • The Garda Vetting/AccessNI check processes
  • The practicalities of managing a Safeguarding concern at a club level – what to do if a concern is raised in your club.

Registration & Schedule

Registration for all workshops is available here: https://shout.com/s/PgOaxwXW   Your club’s workshop attendee will receive the access link on the day of the workshop they’ve booked in for.

DateDayTime
May 12thMonday1.15pm
May 14thWednesday7pm
May 17thSaturday10.30am
May 20thTuesday7pm
May 21stWednesday1.15pm
May 22ndThursday7pm
May 23rdFriday1.15pm

FAQ

  • How long will the workshop take? Around 30 minutes
  • Who in my club should attend? The person who manages your club’s Blocworx portal. If the person who manages your club’s portal cannot attend, the club can nominate another member who commits to sharing all of the workshop information with the club’s Blocworx manager.
  • What if my club was not available for any of the first phase of 16 workshops, and the second phase of 7 available? If more workshops are needed, they will be provided.