As part of the Paris Wave programme, supporting boxers, coaches and clubs in the post-Paris 2024 Olympic Games period, High Performance Coaches will be holding seminars throughout the Association in September and October.

These coaching seminars will include three key elements:

1. Road to Paris 2024 and Lessons Learned: presentation and Q&A

2. Practical coaching session: led by Head Coach Zauri Antia and the HPU coaches
3. Session/weekly planning workshop: fundamentals of designing a daily programme, building a training week and competition campaign.

Paris Wave: High Performance Coaching Seminars are open to adult members of clubs successfully affiliated for the 2024/2025 season. Attendees must be over 18 , and registered as members in their club’s Blocworx portal.

Paris Wave High Performance Coaching Seminar Calendar – Please note that dates and locations for each seminar are in collaboration with the respective provincial unit. Dates and locations for seminars in Leinster and Ulster will be published in due course.

Castlerea: Castlerea Boxing Club, The Hub, Co. Roscommon, September 17th, 6pm to 9pm – register here: https://shout.com/s/reb057qd

Cork, Mitchelstown Leisure Centre, Wednesday September 18th, 6pm to 9pm – register here: https://shout.com/s/RSEntXIq

Dublin: The National Stadium, September 23rd, 6pm to 9pm – register here: https://shout.com/s/VtO4MiKu

Paris Wave also includes:

Paris Wave – NextGen  This programme will support clubs, financially, in responding to growth in member numbers. IABA will provide support for the provision of 4 training sessions for new members over a 6-week period, beginning in September. All clubs offer training to multiple age groups and clubs are welcome to make Paris Wave – NextGen applications for several training groups. IABA will also be supplying programme-specific materials to each participating club.

Paris Wave – Women in Sport – WIS Conference, August 31^st, encompassing workshops on Coaching Teenage Girls, S&C for Female Combat Athletes, and Safeguarding Essentials – a practical session on managing and reporting concerns. This also marks the beginning of a 6-month long arc of WIS learning at in-person events in every province. Paris Wave – Women in Sport will culminate with a conference on International Women’s Day, 2025.

Paris Wave – Coaching: IABA is making 8 additional coaching courses available in this pillar. Four Fundamentals: Assistant Coach courses will enable 80 people to begin their coaching careers in Q4, and Four Level One: Club Coach courses will enable 80 coaches to take the next step in their coaching journeys.

Paris Wave – Safeguarding augments IABA’s existing 2024 Safeguarding learning programme. IABA is providing 20 Safeguarding 1 workshops throughout 2024, and under Paris Wave, has added Safeguarding 2 learning in Q4. These are online events, and open to all Ulster clubs and their members.

Entries are now being accepted for the County Antrim’s Belfast Halloween Box Cup, which is a nationally calendared tournament.

Boxing will take place at the Girdwood Community Hub, 10 Girdwood Avenue, Belfast, Antrim BT14 6EG, beginning on October 26th.

Age Categories

Boy/Girl 1 (2012)

Junior Cadet (2011/2010)

Senior Cadet (2009/2008)

Under 18s (2007/2006)

Weight Categories

Boy1 (22): 28kg, 30kg, 32kg, 34kg, 36kg, 38kg, 40kg, 42kg, 44kg, 46kg, 48kg, 50kg, 52kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 63kg, 66kg, 70kg, 75kg, 80kg, 90+kg

Girl1 (17): 28kg, 30kg, 32kg, 34kg, 36kg, 38kg, 40kg, 42kg, 44kg, 46kg, 48kg, 51kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 64kg, 70kg

Junior Cadet Boys (16): 37-40 kg, 42kg, 44kg, 46kg, 48kg, 50kg, 52kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 63kg, 66kg, 70kg, 75kg, 80kg, 90+kg

Junior Cadet Girls (13): 34-36kg, 38kg, 40kg, 42kg, 44kg, 46kg, 48kg, 51kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 64kg, 70kg

Senior Cadet Boys (13): 44-46kg, 48kg, 50kg, 52kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 63kg, 66kg, 70kg, 75kg, 80kg, 80+kg

Senior Cadet Girls (13): 44-46 kg, 48kg, 50kg, 52kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 63kg, 66kg, 70kg, 75kg, 80kg, 80+kg

Male Youth/U-18 (13): 46-48kg, 51kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 63.5kg, 67kg, 71kg, 75kg, 80kg, 86kg, 92kg, 92+kg

Female Youth/U-18 (12): 45-48kg, 50kg, 52kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 63kg, 66kg, 70kg, 75kg, 81kg, 81+kg

Entries

A maximum of 400 boxers may enter the tournament, and entries will close directly thereafter.

Entries can be submitted here: https://jabforms.com/HalloweenBoxCup2024/signin

Fees

Boxers: £20

Coaches: £10, to a maximum of 2.

More Information

For more information, please contact: Liam Corr – liam.corr21@hotmail.co.uk

Members of 10 boxing clubs have participated in an intensive two day Youth Mental Health First Aid training provided by  Mental Health First Aid Ireland and supported by the HSE.

This training is designed for adults who live with, work with, or support young people aged between 12 and 18.

This course teaches participants how to assist a young person who may be experiencing a mental health problem or crisis until appropriate professional help is received or the crisis resolves. The course uses a practical, evidence-based action plan and covers topics including:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Eating Disorders
• Psychosis
• Substance Use Problems

International studies have shown that Mental Health First Aid training is associated with improved knowledge of mental health problems, their treatments and appropriate first aid strategies. MHFA training is also associated with a reduction in stigmatising attitudes, an increase in helping actions as well as confidence in providing first aid to individuals with mental health problems.

IABA platformed the course to all clubs, and members from the below clubs participated in the training:

1. Lucan, Dublin
2. Saviours Crystal BC, Waterford
3. Ballymote BC, Sligo
4. Golden Gloves BC, Cork
5. Smithfield BC, Dublin
6. St. Catherine’s BC, Dublin
7. Whitechurch BC, Dublin
8. St. John Bosco ABC, Donegal
9. Cove Boxing Club, Cork
10. Crumlin Boxing Club, Dublin

Entries are now being accepted to the 2024 National Intermediate Championships.

Clubs can submit entries via their Blocworx portal: https://boxing.blocworx.com/auth

Venue:                                    National Stadium, Dublin.

No International competition kits to be worn by any boxers; boxers may      wear club kit, only.

Dates:                                     October 4th to 6^th, 11^th to 13^th.

Entries:                                  An entry fee of €30 applies. (Non-Refundable).  Entrants must be 19 years of age. Any boxer who has previously won a National Intermediate (Senior) title is not eligible to compete. Any boxer who has boxed in the National Elites is not eligible to compete in the Intermediates.

Entry Form:                          Online entry, via the Blocworx portal, is open until 5pm sharp, on Friday, September 27th. Entries will not be accepted without the payment of entry fees. Only boxers for whom entries have been completed and entry fees have been received will be allowed box. No late entries will be accepted. 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 2024/2025 season can contact IABA staff, Sally Ann Kinch sally@iaba.ie, James Geraghty, James@iaba.ie or Ciara Plunkett, ciara@iaba.ie

Draws:                                    Tuesday, 02 October, 1pm in the National Stadium.

The draw is being conducted on a pre-entry basis only.

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 National Intermediate championships affirms that the entrant is not a member of any other club, in any jurisdiction.

Weigh-in and Medical: Boxers will weigh in each 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 dates: National Stadium   8.00am – 9.00am 12pm – 1pm 

Boxing: Friday, October 04^th Other times will be contingent on entries and shall be announced after the draw.

Duration: Duration of rounds: Men & Women 3×3 Minutes

Weights:        

Men: 46kg-48kg, 51kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 63.5kg, 67kg, 71kg, 75kg, 80kg, 86kg,92kg,92+kg

Women: 45kg-48kg, 50kg, 52kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 63kg, 66kg, 70kg, 75kg, 81kg, 81+kg

Age Requirements:  Boxers born between 1984 to 2005 inclusive. Age 19 to 40 for both male and  female.

It is a condition of entry that all competitors and officials have a signed Waiver/Members Acknowledgement Form and 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.

Attire: Boxers shall have one red and one blue vest. In accordance the IBA Technical and Competition Rule 48.7, boxers may wear form-fitting arm and/or leg coverings. Head guards are put on prior to entering the ring. 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 A Boxer can have a beard and moustache, but either must not cover the neck and must not be longer that 10cms, in accordance with the IBA Technical and Competition Rule 4.2.5.2.2

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 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. A document stipulating requirement in relation to conduct and the use of social media must be signed by all boxers and coaches at their initial weigh-in.

The Central Council, at its meeting of Saturday, August 31st, has adopted a selection policy for underage athletes.

The policy sets out on the basis on which the Irish Athletic Boxing association (IABA) will select underage National Teams in the Junior Cadet, Senior Cadet and U18 age categories for nominated international tournament(s)

It should be read with the Athletes Code of Conduct and other applicable IABA policies including the safeguarding policies.

The policy shall be reviewed on a yearly basis by the Officer Board/Central Council.

A nominated international tournament may include:

• The European School Championship
• The European Junior Championship
• The European Youth Championship
• The World Junior Championship
• The World Youth Championship
  The applicable team, once nominated for selection by the Selection Panel, must be ratified
  by Central Council.

Selection Policy: Underage Athletes