712 boxers from 122 clubs across 9 countries contested the 8th Monkstown International Box Cup in Dublin over the weekend.

The tournament, returning after a 2 year hiatus, is organised by Monkstown Boxing Club, and attracted 1,000 spectators daily across three days of boxing in St. Joseph’s Football Club, Sallynoggin.

100 officials gave of their time to officiate at the tournament.

The breakdown of clubs was as follows:

Country / Clubs:

Country	Clubs
Ireland	82
England	16
Scotland	4
Finland	3
Wales	3
Czech Republic	1
Germany	1
Hungary	1
Switzerland	1
	112

JP Kinsella, Monkstown Boxing Club Head Coach, says “In particular the committee would sincerely like to thank their sponsors & supporters IABA (Irish Athletic Boxing Assoc.), DLRCC (Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council), local sponsors and St. Josephs AFC Sallynoggin. Also their army of volunteers who make this event happen.

The standard of boxing on show throughout the 3 days was exceptional – it’s a credit to all Boxers & Club Coaches for the hard work they have all put in preparing for this event. There is no doubt there will be an upsurge in boys & girls wanting to join Monkstown BC and other local boxing clubs, with many parents asking how can their kids join, and where the local clubs are situated.”

Awards:

Best Junior Male Boxer: Conal Dunlop (St. Paul’s ABC, Belfast, Ireland)

Best Junior Female Boxer: Victoria Jilova (Czech Republic)

Best R&J Official: Anthony White (Wexford Co. Board IABA)

Best Club: Olympic Mullingar BC, West Meath, Ireland 

Best Female Boxer: Tiffany Spencer (Jobstown BC, Dublin Ireland)

Best Boxer Award (split): Malo Davis (Monkstown BC) and Dennis Sorokins (Smallholdings BC, England)

Boxing reaches communities that other sports struggle to access– so says author of the IABA Governance Review, Brian MacNeice, in the second of two workshops on the review this evening. Brian goes through the foundations of the review, the boxing bodies he consulted in writing the report, and the various recommendations.

You can watch Workshop One here:

You can watch Workshop Two here:

The workshops took place as affiliated clubs attending the EGM on July 10th will be asked to vote on accepting 7 of its 64 recommendations-namely, recommendations 14 to 21. Workshops were open to any adult member of any affiliated club.

EGM Motions

Motion 1

“That the Company Constitution and the Company Rulebook 2019 be amended to reflect the Recommendations of the Governance Review as they relate specifically to the composition of the Board of Directors.”

Motion 1 explained:

The Board of Directors have agreed at a meeting held on 9^th May 2022, that the recommendations of the recent Company Governance Review (herein, “the Review”), copy attached and available on the Company website, that dealt specifically with the make up or constitution of the Board of Directors be put to the members at an Extraordinary General Meeting for their approval. Those recommendations are set out at Recommendations 14 – 21. If the EGM adopts the changes, then a new Board will need to be constituted and they will be tasked with bringing all the other recommendations contained in the Review to the membership.

If Motion 2 passes at the EGM, the newly constituted Board will decide which of the remaining recommendations to implement, and how they will be implemented.

Registration for the EGM is now open

Eligibility: All clubs who have submitted affiliations for the 2022/2023 season by June 30^thare eligible to attend

Attendees: Eligible clubs may nominate any two adult members to attend as delegates – one to be a voting delegate, one to be a non-voting delegate. Delegates nominated by clubs must verified members – this means they must be included in the club’s affiliation application, through Blocworx, for the 2022/2023 season as members and be over the age of 18. *Please note, delegates will be required to present photographic identification (passport, drivers’ licence, etc) on the day of the EGM.  

Registration: register here

Closing date for registration: 12:00 (noon), Thursday 07^th July

EGM

Date of meeting:             Sunday 10^th July 2022

Venue of meeting:          Hannon Hotel, Athlone Rd, Acres, Roscommon

Time of meeting:             11:00 AM

The purpose of this EGM is to consider the following two motions:

Motion 1:

“That the Company Constitution and the Company Rulebook 2019 be amended to reflect the Recommendations of the Governance Review as they relate specifically to the composition of the Board of Directors.”

Motion 2:

“That Articles 5 and 73(e) of the Articles of Association of the Company Constitution be amended to replace the word “State” with “Island of Ireland.”

EGM documents are attached – the letter to members and:

1. Notice of EGM.
2. Agenda for EGM.
3. Mark-up of the proposed amendments to the 2019 Rulebook and the Company Constitution.
4. Irish Athletic Boxing Association Governance Review Final Report April 2022. Also available on the Company website at http://iaba.ie/site3/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IABA-Governance-Review-Final-Report.pdf

Should there be any questions that you might wish to raise at the EGM concerning the proposed changes to the 2019 Rulebook and the Constitution or any other matter, it would be very helpful if these were submitted in advance either by post care of The Company Secretary to The National Stadium, 145 South Circular Road, Dublin 8, or by email to info@iaba.ie no later than Friday 01^st July 2022 at 17:00 pm. This will facilitate us in providing the fullest response to any queries at the EGM.

The draws have taken place for the 2022 Senior Cadet Championships.

Drawsheets are attached.

Please note redraws at Senior Cadets Boys: 44kg , 46kg 57kg & 60kg & Senior Cadets Girls: 50 & 80kg

Please note: programmes will issue by 5pm on Tuesday, June 28^th.

Competition arrangements:

Venue: National Boxing Stadium, Dublin

Boxing: July 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 8^th, 9^th, 15^th, 16^th 

Entries: An entry fee of €10 applies. Clubs must enter boxers with Stephen Connolly: s.connolly1961@yahoo.com and sally@iaba.ie by 12pm on Friday 24^th June 2022. 

Weights: Girls 44kg-46kg, 48kg, 50kg, 52kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 63kg, 66kg, 70kg, 75kg, 80kg, 80+kg

  Boys 44kg-46kg, 48kg, 50kg, 52kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 63kg, 66kg, 70kg, 75kg, 80kg, 80+kg

(Lighter weights will be accommodated)

Draws: Monday 27^th June at 2pm in the National Stadium. The draw is being conducted on the basis of pre-entry only.

Weigh-in: Boxers will only weigh in on each day that they box.

Weigh-in times: 8am – 9am & 12pm – 1pm in the National Stadium. Finals will be 8am – 9am.

Boxing Record books to be presented by the boxer at their initial weigh-in, if not previously given to the IABA.

Boxing: Times to be decided after the draw.

Duration of rounds: 3 X 2 minutes for both Boys and Girls.

Age requirements: Boxers born in 2006 & 2007

Anti-Doping: Boxers must advise details of any medication they are taking or have taken in the preceding 4 weeks. Anti-Doping may be carried out at any stage of the competition. For queries regarding same, please contact Larry Morrison IABA Anti-Doping Officer on 086-0292476

Waiver: It is a condition of entry that all boxers and their clubs have signed and submitted the Members Acknowledgement Form.

Non Pregnancy Declaration Form: Female boxers and their parent/guardian must sign the non-pregnancy declaration form in their record book prior to entry.

Attire: Boxers with long hair must wear hairnets or swimming hats under their headgear. Long sleeved tops are not permitted under vests. Head-guards are put on prior to entering the ring.        

No Red, Pink or Orange Gum shields.

Coaches: They must wear full tracksuits and runners at all sessions in the corner.No shorts, caps or hats are permitted. Coaches must endeavour to set a high standard ofhygiene at all times.

Sportsmanship: All decisions must be accepted in a sporting manner. Any complaints must be addressed to the Chief Official, Mr Stephen Connolly. Please show respect to all ringside officials.

Conduct: Please be advised that Clubs will be held responsible for the conduct of theirsupporters throughout these Championships.

Please note that, under IBA rules, boxers who are engaged in ‘Other Physical Contact Sports’ are not eligible to compete. For more information, please visit www.iba.sport

Registration is now open for attendance at the IABA’s EGM:

Time: 11am

Date: July 10th

Location: Hannon’s Hotel, Acres, Athlone Road, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon – F42 PH33

Eligibility: All clubs who have submitted affiliations for the 2022/2023 season by June 30^thare eligible to attend

Attendees: Eligible clubs may nominate any two adult members to attend as delegates – one to be a voting delegate, one to be a non-voting delegate. Delegates nominated by clubs must verified members – this means they must be included in the club’s affiliation application, through Blocworx, for the 2022/2023 season as members and be over the age of 18. *Please note, delegates will be required to present photographic identification (passport, drivers’ licence, etc) on the day of the EGM.  

Registration: register here

Closing date for registration: 12:00 (noon), Thursday 07^th July

The purpose of this EGM is to consider the following two motions:

Motion 1:

“That the Company Constitution and the Company Rulebook 2019 be amended to reflect the Recommendations of the Governance Review as they relate specifically to the composition of the Board of Directors.”

Motion 2:

“That Articles 5 and 73(e) of the Articles of Association of the Company Constitution be amended to replace the word “State” with “Island of Ireland.”

EGM documents are attached – the letter to members and:

1. Notice of EGM.
2. Agenda for EGM.
3. Mark-up of the proposed amendments to the 2019 Rulebook and the Company Constitution.
4. Irish Athletic Boxing Association Governance Review Final Report April 2022. Also available on the Company website at http://iaba.ie/site3/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IABA-Governance-Review-Final-Report.pdf

Any questions which your club might wish to raise at the EGM concerning the proposed changes to the 2019 Rulebook and the Constitution or any other matter, should be submitted in advance of the EGM, either by post care of The Company Secretary to The National Stadium, 145 South Circular Road, Dublin 8, or by email to info@iaba.ie no later than Friday 01^st July 2022 at 17:00 pm. This will facilitate us in providing the fullest response to any queries at the EGM.

Please find attached:

• Letter to membership body
• Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting
• IABA EGM Agenda
• Proposed Amendment to IABA constitution, incorporating EGM Motions
• IABA Governance Review Final Report

The first Governance Review workshop took place on Monday, June 20^th – You can watch here. A second workshop will take place, via Zoom, at 7pm on Monday, June 27^th. You can register here

Registration is now open for the second IABA Governance Review Workshop. It takes place, via Zoom, on Monday June 27^th at 7pm.

You can register for the workshop here – the deadline is midday on Monday, June 27^th. Attendees may submit questions as part of the registration process. Workshops are open to any adult member of any affiliated club or unit.

The workshop will be hosted by Brian MacNeice, author of the governance review.  The first workshop took place on Monday, June 20^th – you can view here

The workshops are taking place as affiliated clubs attending the EGM on July 10th will be asked to vote on accepting 7 of its 64 recommendations-namely, recommendations 14 to 21.

EGM Motions:

Motion 1:

“That the Company Constitution and the Company Rulebook 2019 be amended to reflect the Recommendations of the Governance Review as they relate specifically to the composition of the Board of Directors.”

Motion 1 explained:

The Board of Directors have agreed at a meeting held on 9^th May 2022, that the recommendations of the recent Company Governance Review (herein, “the Review”), copy attached and available on the Company website, that dealt specifically with the make up or constitution of the Board of Directors be put to the members at an Extraordinary General Meeting for their approval. Those recommendations are set out at Recommendations 14 – 21. If the EGM adopts the changes, then a new Board will need to be constituted and they will be tasked with bringing all the other recommendations contained in the Review to the membership.

If Motion 2 passes at the EGM, the newly constituted Board will decide which of the remaining recommendations to implement, and how they will be implemented.

EGM

Date of meeting:             Sunday 10^th July 2022

Venue of meeting:          Hannon Hotel, Athlone Rd, Acres, Roscommon

Time of meeting:             11:00 AM

The purpose of this EGM is to consider the following two motions:

Motion 1:

“That the Company Constitution and the Company Rulebook 2019 be amended to reflect the Recommendations of the Governance Review as they relate specifically to the composition of the Board of Directors.”

Motion 2:

“That Articles 5 and 73(e) of the Articles of Association of the Company Constitution be amended to replace the word “State” with “Island of Ireland.”

EGM documents are attached – the letter to members and:

1. Notice of EGM.
2. Agenda for EGM.
3. Mark-up of the proposed amendments to the 2019 Rulebook and the Company Constitution.
4. Irish Athletic Boxing Association Governance Review Final Report April 2022. Also available on the Company website at http://iaba.ie/site3/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IABA-Governance-Review-Final-Report.pdf

Should there be any questions that you might wish to raise at the EGM concerning the proposed changes to the 2019 Rulebook and the Constitution or any other matter, it would be very helpful if these were submitted in advance either by post care of The Company Secretary to The National Stadium, 145 South Circular Road, Dublin 8, or by email to info@iaba.ie no later than Friday 01^st July 2022 at 17:00 pm. This will facilitate us in providing the fullest response to any queries at the EGM.