An exciting day of discussion and debate is ahead at the IABA’s Club Forum, taking place tomorrow at the National Stadium from 10am. All are welcome to attend, and doors will open at 9.30am.
The topics for discussion have been selected by attending clubs. Speakers will include IABA President Anto Donnelly, CEO Gary Stewart, High Performance Director Jon Mackey and Patrick Murphy of Branding Sport. Staff including National Development Manager James Geraghty and UlsterWorkforce Development Officer Bridget Scott will facilitate discussions on areas including Club Support and Coach Education.
Refreshments will be available on arrival and lunch will be provided.
| Time | Topic | Led By | Additional Information |
| 0930 | Arrival & Registration | Doors open 09:30 | |
| 1000 | Welcome and Introduction | Gary Stewart, CEO Anto Donnelly, President | |
| 1010 | Club Support: How can we help? | James Geraghty, National Development Manager | Round table debate. |
| 1045 | Coach Education: What can we do more of? | Bridget Scott, UlsterWorkforce Development Officer | Clubs invited to share their views on what kind of learning best supports them in running their clubs & training boxers |
| 1115 | Re-Branding the IABA | Patrick Murphy, Branding Sport | Paddy will share progress on the re-brand project, to date. |
| 1150 | Pathway & Performance: Connecting the Dots | Jon Mackey, HP Director | Jon to present detailed overview of performance pathway plans and how HP can better connect with clubs. |
| 1240 | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
| 1300 | R&J Assessments & Selection | Anto Donnelly, President | Anto will discuss assessing judges and transparent scoring. |
| 1330 | HP Selection Proposals | Jon Mackey, HP Director | Jon will present plans for HP recruitment, with invitations for feedback and discussion |
| 1415 | Marketing & Promotion of Clubs & Athletes | Ciara Plunkett, Communications Officer | Ciara will facilitate a discussion on how best to platform boxers, coaches, clubs and the Association. |
| 1445 | The National Championship Calendar | Anto Donnelly, President | Anto lead discussion on National Championships |
| 1530 | End and depart | Gary Stewart, CEO | Summary and next steps. |
IABA is mindful that some weather warnings will be in place in some parts of the Association on Saturday morning. Attendees are best placed to determine the travel conditions on their route with reference to weather warnings and should not travel if they feel the conditions are not favorable.
For up-to date information on conditions in your area and along your route, go to Met Eireann and The Met Office.