Entries are now open for the 2024 National Senior Cadet Championship, for boxers born in 2008 and 2009.
Lighter weights will be accommodated – clubs submitting entries via Blocworx for boxers weighing under 44kg are asked to submit their entries in the 40kg-44kg category. IABA staff will make contact with the club directly on close of entries to confirm the precise weight at which the boxer will compete.
As part of the waiver/code of conduct process, clubs will be required to submit an email address for the boxer’s parent/guardian. Completion of this process by parents/guardians is a condition of entry – it is available here
Competition Arrangements:
Venue: National Stadium, Dublin.
Dates: April 26th, 27th, 28th – May 03rd, 04th , 05th ,
Entries: A non–refundable entry fee of €20 applies, including in the event of a boxer withdrawal. Online entry, via the Blocworx portal, is open until 5pm sharp, on Friday, April 19th. Entries will not be accepted without the payment of entry fees. All fees must be paid by 5pm on April 19th. Only boxers for whom entries have been completed and entry fees have been received will be allowed to box.
As the Cadet championships form a basis for team selection to an International competition, please be aware that all entrants must hold a current an Irish passport, with at least 6 months remaining to expiry
Entry Form: Affiliated clubs wishing to enter boxers into the championships must log-in to their Blocworx portal, using their unique username and password. Clubs who have not retained their username or password following the completion of their affiliation for the 2023/2024 season can contact IABA staff, Sally Ann Kinch sally@iaba.ie, James Geraghty, James@iaba.ie or Ciara Plunkett, ciara@iaba.ie
Draws: Tuesday, 23rd April, 1pm. Only boxers entered through the Blocworx portal for whom fees are fully paid will be included in the draw.
Attention is drawn to the following IABA rule –
A club shall not include in its list of members the name of any person who is a member of any other club. Accordingly, any club making an entry to the Senior Cadet championships affirms that the entrant is not a member of any other club, in any jurisdiction.
Weigh-in and Medical: Boxers will weigh only on the day they box. Individual weigh-in times may be given to participants, but this will be decided and made known prior to the event. Boxing Record books to be presented by the boxer at their initial weigh-in.
Weigh-in Times: In National Stadium 8:00 to 9:00am & 12:00pm to 1:00pm.
Boxing: Times will be contingent on entries and shall be announced after the draw.
Duration: Duration of rounds: Men & Women 3 x 2 Minutes
Weights:
Men: 44kg-46kg, 48kg, 50kg, 52kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 63kg, 66kg, 70kg, 75kg, 80kg, 80+kg,
Women: 44kg-46kg, 48kg, 50kg, 52kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 63kg, 66kg, 70kg, 75kg, 80kg, 80+kg
Lighter weights will be accommodated – clubs submitting entries via Blocworx for boxers weighing under 44kg are asked to submit their entries in the 40kg-44kg category. IABA staff will make contact with the club directly on close of entries to confirm the precise weight at which the boxer will compete.
Age Requirements: Boxers born between 2008 to 2009 inclusive.
Waiver & Code of Conduct: It is a condition of entry/participation that the parents/guardians of all competitors completed the online Waiver/Code of Conduct process, which includes key safeguarding elements for competitions.
It is a condition of participation that all officials have completed the Waiver/Members Acknowledgement form adhere to any agreement made with the Association sponsors.
Anti-Doping may be carried out at any stage of the championships and all boxers must advise the doctor of any medication they are taking or have taken in the preceding 4 weeks. It is imperative that all boxers adhere to the Anti-Doping Rules and Regulations. For any queries regarding this matter, boxers/coaches should contact Mr Larry Morrison, IBA Anti-Doping Officer on 086-0292476.
Non-Pregnancy Declaration forms must be signed by the boxer and their parent/guardian
Attire: Boxers shall have one red and one blue vest. Hair must be tied back, and swimming hats or hairnets should be worn under the headgear for boxers with long hair. No red, orange or pink gum shields are allowed.
Coaches: They must wear track suitsandrunners at all sessions and endeavour to set a high standard of hygiene in the corners. No shorts, caps or hats are allowed. Only qualified coaches are permitted in corners.
Sportsmanship: All decisions must be accepted in a sporting manner. Any complaints must be addressed to the Chief Official, Mr. Philip Rooney. Please show respect to all Ringside Officials
Is mise le meas
Antoinette Fay McClean
National Secretary IABA.