IABA is delighted to mark World Autism Day by inviting more clubs to join the High Five Boxing Academy for children with additional needs
Clubs are invited to express their interest here: https://shout.com/s/g8kJb7Ff All clubs interested in finding out more about the High Five programme are invited to attend one of two High Five Boxing Academy Online Open Days:
- 11 am on Wednesday, April 9th
- 6pm on Wednesday, April 16th
Access links for both open days will be shared with all clubs who express interest in the programme.
Background
The High Five Programme for children with disabilities and additional needs began in four Dublin boxing clubs: Drimnagh, Crumlin, St. Catherine’s and Palmerstown, in October 2021. The IABA extends its heartfelt thanks to the High Five Programme, its Chair, Paddy Dingle, Steering Committee, and participating clubs, boxers and parents, for paving the way for disability inclusive boxing training for children throughout Ireland and for their contribution to the development of a programme available to all boxing clubs.
In 2022, the High Five programme grew to include Duke’s BC Tyrone, Gateway BC Sligo, Greenhills BC Dublin, Ledley Hall BC Antrim, Oughterard BC Galway, Tralee BC Kerry and Templemore BC Tipperary
Clubs
Clubs in the High Five Boxing Academy must:
· Be affiliated to the IABA
· Ensure all boxers taking part in the High Five Programme are fully registered as club members
· Be a signatory to the Active Disability Ireland Disability Charter
· Be mindful of the Active Disability Ireland inclusion continuum
Coaches
Coaches coaching in the High Five Boxing Academy must:
· Be registered members of an affiliated club
· Have an IABA Level One qualification, or above
· Have a minimum of two years’ experience in coaching children and young people.
· Have current Garda vetting/AccessNI check
· Have undergone child safeguarding training
· Have completed the Active Disability Ireland Disability Inclusion Training and have retained their certificate of completion.
Boxers
All boxers in the High Five Boxing Academy must:
· Be fully registered members of their club & included in Blocworx.
· Be aged between 5 years and 18 years
For more information, please contact IABA Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Officer Patrick Adejayan via patrick.ad@iaba.ie