As part of the Paris Wave, programme, and to assist boxers, coaches and clubs, IABA is hosting a Women in Sport conference on August 31st, with series of WIS related learning opportunities between that date, and International Women’s Day 2025, on March 8th.
Paris Wave – Women in Sport Conference will take place at the National Stadium, Dublin, on Saturday August 31st, and a very special guest has been confirmed.
Itinerary
| 9.30am | Welcome & Refreshments | |
| 10am | S&C for Female Combat Athletes | Practical guidance on strength & conditioning for women & girl boxers |
| 11am | Safeguarding Essentials | Club: Safeguarding Statement-Outline what that is and about Vetting-Who need to be vetted and how to do it Coaching Courses- What the coach needs Policy and codes of Conduct Role of the Children’s Officer Coach: Code of Conduct Boxers Code of Conduct Situational based stuff Safeguarding learning Reporting a concern: how, and to whom |
| 12pm | Lunch | |
| 1pm | Coaching Teenage Girls Workshop | Drop-out & Engagement in Girls’ Sport & Physical Activity Meeting the Psycho-Social Needs of Girls in Sport Key Considerations for Coaching Girls 12-17 years: Body image & Maturation Preparing for the Challenges of Adolescence in Girls Q&A |
| 3pm | ENDS |
Register:
Registration is available here: https://shout.com/s/EI5DFXoa
Paris Wave Women in Sport Arc
As part of this programme, a series of Women in Sport Workshops will take place from September, culminating in a Women in Sport conference on March 8th, International Women’s Day.
- September 25th: Coaching Teenage Girls (online)
- October: Connacht Coaching Teenage Girls (in person event)
- November: Munster Coaching Teenage Girls (in person event)
- November: Connacht S&C for Female Combat Sport Athletes (in person event)
- December: Munster S&C for Female Combat Sport Athletes (in person event)
Registration for these events will open in due course, and the 2025 calendar will be released in the coming weeks.
For additional information on the Paris Wave – Women in Sport Conference or the Paris Wave Women in Sport Arc, please contact IABA Women in Sport Lead, Sophie Doolan on sophie@iaba.ie