In preparation for affiliation for the 2025/2026, IABA is hosting required club workshops. Representatives of county boards and provincial units are also welcome to attend.
Initially, 16 workshops will take place during weekday lunchtimes, weekday evenings and Saturday mornings. If more workshops are required, they will be provided.
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/mcyuvW53 Your club’s workshop attendee will receive the access link on the day of the workshop they’ve booked in for.
Schedule:
| Week One – April 22nd to 26th | Week Two – April 29th to May 3rd | ||
| Day | Time | Day | Time |
| Bank Holiday | Monday Workshop 1 | 1.15pm | |
| Monday Workshop 2 | 7pm | ||
| Tuesday Workshop 1 | 1.15pm | Tuesday Workshop 1 | 1.15pm |
| Tuesday Workshop 2 | 7pm | Tuesday Workshop 2 | 7pm |
| Wednesday Workshop 1 | 1.15pm | Wednesday Workshop 1 | 1.15pm |
| Wednesday Workshop 2 | 7pm | Wednesday Workshop 2 | 7pm |
| Thursday Workshop 1 | 1.15pm | Thursday Workshop 1 | 1.15pm |
| Friday Workshop 1 | 1.15pm | Friday Workshop 1 | 1.15pm |
| Saturday | 10am | Saturday | 10am |
| Total Workshops | 7 | Total Workshops | 9 |
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.
- When will workshops start? Workshops will begin on Tuesday, April 22nd. It’s acknowledged that this is the week of the BG123s, and that around 50% of clubs are competing in those championships – however, 50% of clubs are not participating in championships, and will have some availability
- When will they end? Workshops will continue to May 3rd
- What if my club is not available for any of the 16 workshops available? If more workshops are needed, they will be provided.