Day Two Preliminaries Results: 2022 National Boy/Girl Junior Cadet Championships.

The second day of preliminaries in the 2022 National Boy/Girl Junior Cadet Championships were boxed at the National Stadium, Dublin, today:

  1. 46kg  Braydon Davis (Golden Cobra)            0-5       Jamesie Casey (Sliabh Luachra)
  2. 46kg Eoin McTighe (Knockmore/Fox) W/O
  3. 46kg  Caoilte Jones (Sacred Heart U)            0-5       Eddie Corcoran (Olympic L)
  4. 46kg  Daithi Kelly (Frenchpark)                     0-5       Conor Dowds (Lisburn)
  5. 46kg  Charlie Burdock (Crumlin)                   2-3       Carl Killyleagh (St Pauls A)
  6. 48kg Anthony Cash (Portlaoise) W/O
  7. 48kg  Damien O’Driscoll (Golden Gloves M)W/O
  8. 48kg  David Tennyson (Letterkenny)             5-0       Tadhg Walsh (East Meath)
  9. 48kg Con Desmond (Bantry)  W/O
  10. 48kg  Aidan Lucaci (Avona)                          1-4       Christian Doyle (Olympic L)
  11. 48kg  Jack Donoghue (Titans)                        4-1       Tom Stokes (Olympic L)
  12. 48kg  William Donoghue (Templemore)        0-5       Kane Brannigan (Lisburn)
  13. 48kg Timmy Power (Rathkeale)W/O
  14. 52kg Darren O’Toole (Enniskerry)                 2-3       Cathal Myers (Sligo City)
  15. 52kg  Charlie Sweeney (Gurteen)                  5-0       Martin McDonagh (Rathkeale)
  16. 52kg  James Rooney (Gleann)   (RED WIN) RCS1  Cameron Sheehan (St Michaels Athy)
  17. 52kg  Justin Kelly (Sean McDermott)            5-0       Dean McLaughlin (St Canices)
  18. 52kg Dean Nevin (Holy Family L) W/O       
  19. 52kg  Jamie Whelan (Phoenix D)                   0-5       Liam Ward (Sacred Heart U)
  20. 54kg  Dylan Rockett (Tramore)                      5-0       Ruben Fitzgerald (Corinthians)
  21. 54kg Joseph Ritchie (All Saints) W/O
  22. 60kg Cody Goggin (Ballyduff)W/O
  23. 60kg Rhys Taylor (Dunboyne)W/O
  24. 60kg James McCarthy (Trojan)W/O
  25. 38.5kg Tarik Bozkaya (East Meath)               0-5       Oliver Plachta (St Francis)
  26. 40kg Sonia Vilku (St Pappins)                       0-5       Elma Barry (Setanta L)
  27. 40kg Sophie Healy (Golden Gloves M) W/O
  28. 44kg  Keelyn O’Flynn (St Colmans)  W/O
  29. 46kg  Alanna O’Brien (Setanta L)                  5-0       Ellie O’Brien (Tramore)
  30. 51kg Donna Marie McCarthy (Mayfield)      5-0       Kerri Browne (Convoy)
  31. 57kg  Faith Killeen (Jobstown)W/O
  32. 60kg  Erin Butler (Phoenix D)           (BLUE WIN) RCS1   Niamh Smith (Crumlin)
  33. 60kg  Rihanna Langan (Knockmore/Fox)      0-5       Ellie Sinnott (South East)
  34. 60kg  Cassie Henderson (Gilford)                  4-1       Michelle McDonagh (Sliabh Luachra)
  35. 64kg  Hazel Donnelly (Midleton)                   0-5       Leah Sheehan (Sliabh Luachra)
  36. 70kg  Leah Kane (Liberty)                 (BLUE WIN) W/O Orla Ryan (Tipperary Town
  37. 70kg  Chloe Poleon (Dunboyne)                    5-0       Ava Lannon (Dungarvan)
  38. 70kg  Lucy Coughlan (Midleton)       (BLUE WIN) RSC1   Leah Moore (Ballybough)
  39. 70kg  Bebhinn  O’Connor (Navan)W/O

Quarter finals and semi finals will be boxed on Sunday – the programme begins at 2.30pm:

  1. 31kg  Calvin Stokes (Olympic L) W/O
  2. 35kg Kristian Jubani (Crumlin) W/O
  3. 35kg  Oscar Conway (Ratoath) V James Delaney (Tipperary Town)
  4. 35kg  Patrick O’Donnell (Cabra) V Mikey McDonagh (Avona)
  5. 35kg  Noah Bacon (Saints A)  V Cody Golding (Golden Cobra)
  6. 38.5kg Tommy Fitzpatrick (Marble City) V Kevin Rafferty (St Pauls A)
  7. 38.5kg  William Stokes (Ballina) V Finn Gilmore (Banbridge)
  8. 38.5kg  Callum Crilly (St Bronaghs) V Kurt Kinsella (Monkstown D)
  9. 40kg Kalib Walsh (Wexford CBS)  V  Paddy Casey (Southside)
  10. 40kg  Niall Hall (Saints A) V Michael McDonagh (Swords)
  11. 40kg  Cian Stone (Phoenix D)  V Caoimhin Connolly (Twin Towns)
  12. 40kg  Paddy Nevin (Holy Family L)  V Christopher O’Driscoll (Golden Gloves)
  13. 42kg Oisin Kiernan (Olympic L)   V Brady Crichton (Olympic L)
  14. 42kg  Jamie Kane (Monkstown D)   V Lochlainn Began (Sean Dorans)
  15. 42kg  Reece Hughes (Crumlin)   V Tadhg Denton (Tramore)
  16. 42kg  Liam Waters (Riverstown)  V Justin J Barrett (Olympic C)
  17. 44kg Declan McDonagh (Avona) V Jason Donoghue (Olympic L)
  18. 44kg  Martin O’Donovan (St Colmans) V Warren Ormond Morgan (Whitechurch)
  19. 44kg  Christian Sweeney (Ballina) V Jimmy Maughan (Docklands)
  20. 44kg  Tom Joyce (Two Castles)  V Daniel Joyce (Elite Mullingar)                       
  21. 46kg Conan McSorley (Two Castles) V Jack Barron (St Michaels NR)
  22. 46kg  Jamesie Casey (Sliabh Luachra) W/O
  23. 46kg  Eoin McTighe (Knockmore/Fox) V Eddie Corcoran (Olympic L)
  24. 46kg  Conor Dowds (Lisburn)  V Carl Killyleagh (St Pauls A)
  25. 57kg Megan Dagg (Enniscorthy)  W/O
  26. 57kg  Faith Killeen (Jobstown) WO
  27. 60kg Halle Toal (Ballybough) V Niamh Smith (Crumlin)
  28. 60kg  Ellie Sinnott (South East) V Cassie Henderson (Gilford)
  29. 64kg Megan McDonagh (Galway) V Alannah Kenny (Clonmel)
  30. 64kg  Saoirse O’Riordan (Cove)  V Leah Sheehan (Sliabh Luachra)
  31. 70kg  Orla Ryan (Tipperary Town) V Chloe Poleon (Dunboyne)
  32. 70kg  Leah Moore (Ballybough)  V Bebhinn  O’Connor (Navan)

Schedule of boxing

  • Preliminaries on Friday, June 10th: Boxing begins at 6.30pm.
  • Preliminaries on Saturday, June 11th: Boxing begins at 11am
  • QFs on Sunday, June 12th: Boxing begins at 2.30pm.
  • QFs/SFs on Friday, June 17th: Boxing begins at 6.30pm.
  • SFs on Saturday, June 18th: Boxing begins at 11am
  • Finals on Sunday, June 19th: Boxing begins at 2.30pm.

Note:

IABA intends to commission a photographer to document the 2022 National Boy/Girl Junior Cadet Championship Finals on Sunday, June 19th. These images will be shared will be shared with clubs and a selection will be published on IABA communications channels in the days following the final.

It is important to note that:

  1. Clubs may opt out of their boxer’s final being photographed
  2. Boxers may opt out of their final being photographed and may do so through their club or their parents/guardians.
  3. Boxers’ parents/guardians may opt out of their child’s final being photographed.
  4. If a club, boxer, or parent/guardian wishes to opt out of photography of that bout, they must do so in writing by 12pm on Friday, June 17th to ciara@iaba.ie
  5. If a club, boxer, or parent/guardian wishes to opt out of photography of that bout, it means no images can be taken of the boxer’s opponent.
  6. If a club, boxer, or parent/guardian wishes to opt out of photography of that bout, it means no images of the winner declaration can be taken.
  7. If a club, boxer, or parent/guardian wishes to opt out of photography of that bout, and the boxer’s opponent wishes to be photographed, this matter must be resolved between the relevant clubs, boxers and parent/guardians. IABA will honour opt-out requests but will not broker or be party to any negotiations to rescind that request.
  8. It is the responsibility of clubs to communicate points 1-7 to boxers and parents/guardians.

It is also proposed to live-stream the finals, and confirmation of live-streaming will issue on June 17th.

Competition Arrangements:

Venue: National Boxing Stadium, Dublin.

Dates: June 10th, 11th, 12th, 17th, 18th, 19th.

Entries: An entry fee of €10 applies.

Weigh-in and Medical: Boxers will only weigh in on each day that they box. Boxing Record books to be presented by the boxer at their initial weigh-in, if not previously given to the IABA.

Weigh-in times: In National Stadium from 8.00am – 9.00am and 12pm – 1pm. Boxing: Times to be decided after the draw.

Duration of rounds: Boys & Girls 3 x 1.5 Minutes

Age Requirements: Boxers born in 2008 and 2009.

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

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, IABA Anti-Doping Officer on 086-0292476.Non Pregnancy Declaration forms must be signed.

Attire: Boxers shall have one red and one blue vest but may wear their club colours. Boxers must not wear long sleeved shirts under their vests. 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 suits and runners at all sessions and endeavour to set a high standard of hygiene in the corners. No shorts, caps or hats are allowed.

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.

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

Tokyo Olympic Champion, Kellie Harrington, Receives the Freedom of the City of Dublin.

Image courtesy the Office of the Lord Mayor of Dublin.

Tokyo Olympic champion, Kellie Harrington, has been accorded the Freedom of the City of Dublin.

The honour is being bestowed on Kellie by Lord Mayor Alision Gilliland with this honour in light of her community work and her remarkable sporting achievements.

Also conferred with the Freedom of the City of Dublin this evening was Ailbhe Smyth for work on human rights & social justice, and Prof Mary Aiken for work in cyberpsychology and online safety.

The conferral ceremony is taking place at the Mansion House, Dublin, this evening.

Dublin City Council says “Recipients of this award may are referred to as a ‘Freeman’ or ‘Freewoman’ of Dublin. They are also Honorary Citizens of our city.

The Lord Mayor of Dublin nominates people for the Freedom of the City. Any nominations are then brought before a meeting of the City Council where it must be ratified by a majority vote.

To date, only 82 people have been conferred with the Freedom of the City of Dublin.

The latest recipient of the Honorary Freedom of the City of Dublin was Jim Gavin who was conferred with the Freedom of the City of Dublin on Saturday 18th January 2020, and Dr. Tony Holohan in 2022.”

Day One Preliminaries Results: 2022 National Boy/Girl Junior Cadets.

The 2022 National Boy/Girl Junior Cadet Championships has begun with preliminary bouts at the National Stadium:

  1. 35kg Cody Golding (Golden Cobra) beat Patrick McDonagh (Portlaoise) 5-0
  2. 38.5kg Tarik Bozkaya (East Meath)W/O
  3. 38.5kg Oliver Plachta (St Francis) beat Michael O’Driscoll (Togher)5-0
  4. 40kg Kalib Walsh (Wexford CBS)W/O
  5. 40kg Paddy Casey (Southside)W/O
  6. 40kg Niall Hall (Saints A)W/O
  7. 40kg Michael McDonagh (Swords)W/O
  8. 40kg Cian Stone (Phoenix D) beat Patrick Whitehouse (Killyman U), 3-2
  9. 40kg Caoimhin Connolly (Twin Towns)W/O
  10. 40kg Paddy Nevin (Holy Family L)W/O
  11. 40kg Christopher O’Driscoll (Golden Gloves) W/O
  12. 42kg Oisin Kiernan (Olympic L)W/O
  13. 42kg Brady Crichton (Olympic L)W/O
  14. 42kg Jamie Kane (Monkstown D)W/O
  15. 42kg Lochlainn Began (Sean Dorans)W/O
  16. 42kg Reece Hughes (Crumlin) beat Blair Kirk (Killyman) 3-2
  17. 42kg Tadhg Denton (Tramore) W/O
  18. 42kg Liam Waters (Riverstown) beat Owen McCann (Saints A) 3-2
  19. 42kg Justin J Barrett (Olympic C) beat Michael Maughan (Avona) 5-0
  20. 44kg Christian Sweeney (Ballina) beat Phoenix Kenny (Baldoyle) 5-0
  21. 44kg Jimmy Maughan (Docklands)beat Cian Cooney (Wexford CBS) RSC2
  22. 44kg Tom Joyce (Two Castles) beat Tony O’Reilly (Paulstown) 3-2
  23. 44kg Daniel Joyce (Elite Mullingar) beat Harvey Cochrane (Castle) 5-0
  24. 48kg Timmy Power (Rathkeale) W/O

The second day of preliminary competition takes place on Saturday; boxing begins at 11am and there will be no break in the schedule.

  1. 46kg Braydon Davis (Golden Cobra) V Jamesie Casey (Sliabh Luachra)
  2. 46kg Eoin McTighe (Knockmore/Fox) W/O
  3. 46kg Caoilte Jones (Sacred Heart U) V Eddie Corcoran (Olympic L)
  4. 46kg Daithi Kelly (Frenchpark) V Conor Dowds (Lisburn)
  5. 46kg Charlie Burdock (Crumlin) V Carl Killyleagh (St Pauls A)
  6. 48kg Anthony Cash (Portlaoise) W/O
  7. 48kg Damien O’Driscoll (Golden Gloves M) W/O
  8. 48kg David Tennyson (Letterkenny)  V Tadhg Walsh (East Meath)
  9. 48kg Con Desmond (Bantry)  V Matthew Mooney (Rathnew)
  10. 48kg Aidan Lucaci (Avona) V Christian Doyle (Olympic L)
  11. 48kg Jack Donoghue (Titans) V Tom Stokes (Olympic L)
  12. 48kg William Donoghue (Templemore) V Kane Brannigan (Lisburn)
  13. 48kg Timmy Power (Rathkeale) W/O
  14. 52kg Darren O’Toole (Enniskerry) V Cathal Myers (Sligo City)
  15. 52kg Charlie Sweeney (Gurteen) V Martin McDonagh (Rathkeale)
  16. 52kg James Rooney (Gleann) V Cameron Sheehan (St Michaels Athy)
  17. 52kg Justin Kelly (Sean McDermott) V Dean McLaughlin (St Canices)
  18. 52kg Dean Nevin (Holy Family L) W/O       
  19. 52kg Jamie Whelan (Phoenix D) V Liam Ward (Sacred Heart U)
  20. 54kg Dylan Rockett (Tramore) V Ruben Fitzgerald (Corinthians)
  21. 54kg Joseph Ritchie (All Saints) W/O
  22. 60kg Cody Goggin (Ballyduff) V Emmett Og Quinn (Phoenix A)
  23. 60kg Rhys Taylor (Dunboyne) V Kaspar Nowak (St Michaels NR)
  24. 60kg James McCarthy (Trojan) W/O
  25. 38.5kg Tarik Bozkaya (East Meath) V Oliver Plachta (St Francis)
  26. 40kg Sonia Vilku (St Pappins) V Elma Barry (Setanta L)
  27. 40kg Sophie Healy (Golden Gloves M) V Ruby Walsh (East Meath)
  28. 44kg Keelyn O’Flynn (St Colmans) W/O
  29. 46kg Alanna O’Brien (Setanta L) V Ellie O’Brien (Tramore)
  30. 51kg Donna Marie McCarthy (Mayfield) V Kerri Browne (Convoy)
  31. 57kg Faith Killeen (Jobstown) W/O
  32. 60kg Erin Butler (Phoenix D) V Niamh Smith (Crumlin)
  33. 60kg Rihanna Langan (Knockmore/Fox) V Ellie Sinnott (South East)
  34. 60kg Cassie Henderson (Gilford) V Michelle McDonagh (Sliabh Luachra)
  35. 64kg Hazel Donnelly (Midleton) V Leah Sheehan (Sliabh Luachra)
  36. 70kg Leah Kane (Liberty) V Orla Ryan (Tipperary Town)
  37. 70kg Chloe Poleon (Dunboyne) V Ava Lannon (Dungarvan)
  38. 70kg Lucy Coughlan (Midleton) V Leah Moore (Ballybough)
  39. 70kg Bebhinn O’Connor (Navan) W/O

Schedule of boxing

  • Preliminaries on Friday, June 10th: Boxing begins at 6.30pm.
  • Preliminaries on Saturday, June 11th: Boxing begins at 11am
  • QFs on Sunday, June 12th: Boxing begins at 2.30pm.
  • QFs/SFs on Friday, June 17th: Boxing begins at 6.30pm.
  • SFs on Saturday, June 18th: Boxing begins at 11am
  • Finals on Sunday, June 19th: Boxing begins at 2.30pm.

Note:

IABA intends to commission a photographer to document the 2022 National Boy/Girl Junior Cadet Championship Finals on Sunday, June 19th. These images will be shared will be shared with clubs and a selection will be published on IABA communications channels in the days following the final.

It is important to note that:

  1. Clubs may opt out of their boxer’s final being photographed
  2. Boxers may opt out of their final being photographed and may do so through their club or their parents/guardians.
  3. Boxers’ parents/guardians may opt out of their child’s final being photographed.
  4. If a club, boxer, or parent/guardian wishes to opt out of photography of that bout, they must do so in writing by 12pm on Friday, June 17th to ciara@iaba.ie
  5. If a club, boxer, or parent/guardian wishes to opt out of photography of that bout, it means no images can be taken of the boxer’s opponent.
  6. If a club, boxer, or parent/guardian wishes to opt out of photography of that bout, it means no images of the winner declaration can be taken.
  7. If a club, boxer, or parent/guardian wishes to opt out of photography of that bout, and the boxer’s opponent wishes to be photographed, this matter must be resolved between the relevant clubs, boxers and parent/guardians. IABA will honour opt-out requests but will not broker or be party to any negotiations to rescind that request.
  8. It is the responsibility of clubs to communicate points 1-7 to boxers and parents/guardians.

It is also proposed to live-stream the finals, and confirmation of live-streaming will issue on June 17th.

Competition Arrangements:

Venue: National Boxing Stadium, Dublin.

Dates: June 10th, 11th, 12th, 17th, 18th, 19th.

Entries: An entry fee of €10 applies.

Weigh-in and Medical: Boxers will only weigh in on each day that they box. Boxing Record books to be presented by the boxer at their initial weigh-in, if not previously given to the IABA.

Weigh-in times: In National Stadium from 8.00am – 9.00am and 12pm – 1pm. Boxing: Times to be decided after the draw.

Duration of rounds: Boys & Girls 3 x 1.5 Minutes

Age Requirements: Boxers born in 2008 and 2009.

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

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, IABA Anti-Doping Officer on 086-0292476.Non Pregnancy Declaration forms must be signed.

Attire: Boxers shall have one red and one blue vest but may wear their club colours. Boxers must not wear long sleeved shirts under their vests. 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 suits and runners at all sessions and endeavour to set a high standard of hygiene in the corners. No shorts, caps or hats are allowed.

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.

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

Closing Date For Applications: High Performance Operations and Logistics Manager Vacancy.

Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) is the National Governing Body of Sport of amateur boxing in Ireland. Governing the 32 counties of Ireland, the Association is responsible for the management and overall development responsible of all areas of the sport. The work of the High Performance Unit is highly collaborative with the Sport Ireland Institute, Sport Ireland Campus, and other key stakeholders.

We are currently looking to recruit a High-Performance Operations and Logistics Manager to join our dynamic High Performance Team.

ABOUT THE ROLE
Job Title: HP Operations and Logistics Manager
Salary Range: The remuneration will be commensurate with the level of expertise and experience. The position is a two-year fixed term contract with the possibility of extensions (subject to a probationary period of 6 months).
Purpose: The HP Operations and Logistics Manager will ensure effective implementation of all logistics and operations of the IABA High Performance programme. This position will drive initiatives to support and assist the preparation of National Teams competing internationally.

LOCATION: IABA HP Unit, National Sports Campus, Abbotstown

Key Duties and Responsibilities
The HP Operations and Logistics Manager will have the following principal duties and responsibilities:
• Arrange and finalise logistics for international teams and national squads. Complete all preliminary and final entries for international team competitions.
• Reporting to the High Performance Director, ensuring that performance support services are fully aligned to achieve maximum impact to deliver consistent and systemic podium success across the entire HP team.
• Develop and update policies and procedures as required, including but not limited to team administration, coaching practice, athlete agreements and athlete welfare.
• Collaborate with Sport Ireland Institute Head of Performance Support to provide direction to the Institute staff team for effective deployment of sports science support and resources in conjunction with the IABA HP coaching team.
• Liaise with the identified coaches and support staff working with High Performance athletes to improve performance through developing, implementing and evaluating all programmes that are being used within the HPU.
• Management of all HP athletes and volunteers in collaboration with IABA HP coaching staff in order to provide an athlete-centred approach and successful and efficient team operations.
• Identify and facilitate appropriate communication methods, including workshops, to inform and educate athletes, coaches and support staff.
• Maintain a comprehensive, indexed database of work conducted with athletes and coaches.
• Ensure the optimal delivery of the HP unit operations across all event campaigns and training camps.
• Provide reports, insights and monitoring data as required by the HighPerformance Director, CEO, and key stakeholders.
• Liaise with Sport Ireland anti-doping unit on all matters as required, including drug testing, TUE’s, and Registered Testing Pool, the Whereabouts Programme and compliance matters.
• Assist and manage the budgetary expenditure/income for the HighPerformance unit, including tracking of all expenditure and the budget for travelling teams to international competition.
• Work closely with other IABA staff to ensure alignment of objectives and activity with other IABA departments.

This is not an exhaustive list and the role will include any duties required by Sport Ireland from time to time which are appropriate for the position and the needs of the organisation.

Knowledge & Experience
The post-holder will have:
• A primary degree. A post-graduate qualification in a relevant field would be a significant advantage.
• At least 3 years’ experience working in sport. Experience within high performance sport is advantageous
• Knowledge and understanding of governance, finance and business models.
• Experience of developing and managing the implementation of planning, performance and evaluation processes.
• Knowledge and understanding of the international sports environment.

Person Specification
• Capable of building and maintaining healthy, effective and mutually respectful relationships with all key stakeholders
• Capable of presenting information verbally in a clear, concise and confident manner.
• Excellent planning & organising skills and be able to prioritise tasks effectively under tight deadlines.
• High level of proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Committed to innovation and continuous improvement in all business activity.

To apply please send your CV and a Cover Letter to HR@iaba.ie. Closing date is 1pm Friday 10th June 2022.


The IABA is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Preliminaries: 2022 National Boy/Girl Junior Cadets Championships.

Boxing begins in the 2022 National Boy/Girl Junior Cadet Championship this evening. In all, over 230 boxers will contest the competition.

Boxing at the National Stadium begins at 6.30pm:

  1. 35kg Cody Golding (Golden Cobra) V Patrick McDonagh (Portlaoise)
  2. 38.5kg Tarik Bozkaya (East Meath) W/O
  3. 38.5kg Michael O’Driscoll (Togher)  V Oliver Plachta (St Francis)
  4. 40kg Kalib Walsh (Wexford CBS) W/O
  5. 40kg Paddy Casey (Southside) W/O
  6. 40kg Niall Hall (Saints A) W/O
  7. 40kg Michael McDonagh (Swords) W/O
  8. 40kg Cian Stone (Phoenix D) V Patrick Whitehouse (Killyman U)
  9. 40kg Caoimhin Connolly (Twin Towns) W/O
  10. 40kg Paddy Nevin (Holy Family L) W/O
  11. 40kg Christopher O’Driscoll (Golden Gloves W/O
  12. 42kg Oisin Kiernan (Olympic L) W/O
  13. 42kg Brady Crichton (Olympic L) W/O
  14. 42kg Jamie Kane (Monkstown D) W/O
  15. 42kg Lochlainn Began (Sean Dorans) W/O
  16. 42kg Reece Hughes (Crumlin) V Blair Kirk (Killyman)
  17. 42kg Tadhg Denton (Tramore) W/O
  18. 42kg Liam Waters (Riverstown) V Owen McCann (Saints A)
  19. 42kg Justin J Barrett (Olympic C) V Michael Maughan (Avona)
  20. 44kg Christian Sweeney (Ballina) V Phoenix Kenny (Baldoyle)
  21. 44kg Jimmy Maughan (Docklands) V Cian Cooney (Wexford CBS)
  22. 44kg Tony O’Reilly (Paulstown) V Tom Joyce (Two Castles)
  23. 44kg Harvey Cochrane (Castle) V Daniel Joyce (Elite Mullingar)
  24. 48kg Timmy Power (Rathkeale) W/O

Up-dated programmes have been issued for the remaining days of boxing and are below.

Schedule of boxing

  • Preliminaries on Friday, June 10th: Boxing begins at 6.30pm.
  • Preliminaries on Saturday, June 11th: Boxing begins at 11am
  • QFs on Sunday, June 12th: Boxing begins at 2.30pm.
  • QFs/SFs on Friday, June 17th: Boxing begins at 6.30pm.
  • SFs on Saturday, June 18th: Boxing begins at 11am
  • Finals on Sunday, June 19th: Boxing begins at 2.30pm.

Note:

IABA intends to commission a photographer to document the 2022 National Boy/Girl Junior Cadet Championship Finals on Sunday, June 19th. These images will be shared will be shared with clubs and a selection will be published on IABA communications channels in the days following the final.

It is important to note that:

  1. Clubs may opt out of their boxer’s final being photographed
  2. Boxers may opt out of their final being photographed and may do so through their club or their parents/guardians.
  3. Boxers’ parents/guardians may opt out of their child’s final being photographed.
  4. If a club, boxer, or parent/guardian wishes to opt out of photography of that bout, they must do so in writing by 12pm on Friday, June 17th to ciara@iaba.ie
  5. If a club, boxer, or parent/guardian wishes to opt out of photography of that bout, it means no images can be taken of the boxer’s opponent.
  6. If a club, boxer, or parent/guardian wishes to opt out of photography of that bout, it means no images of the winner declaration can be taken.
  7. If a club, boxer, or parent/guardian wishes to opt out of photography of that bout, and the boxer’s opponent wishes to be photographed, this matter must be resolved between the relevant clubs, boxers and parent/guardians. IABA will honour opt-out requests but will not broker or be party to any negotiations to rescind that request.
  8. It is the responsibility of clubs to communicate points 1-7 to boxers and parents/guardians.

It is also proposed to live-stream the finals, and confirmation of live-streaming will issue on June 17th.

Competition Arrangements:

Venue: National Boxing Stadium, Dublin.

Dates: June 10th, 11th, 12th, 17th, 18th, 19th.

Entries: An entry fee of €10 applies.

Weights:

Girls: 36KG (not under 34KG), 38KG, 40KG, 42KG, 44KG, 46KG, 48KG, 51KG, 54KG, 57KG, 60KG, 64KG, 70KG

Boys:40KG (not under 37KG), 42KG, 44KG, 46KG, 48KG, 50KG, 52KG, 54KG, 57KG, 60KG, 63KG, 66KG, 70KG, 75KG, 80KG, 90KG

Draws: Tuesday, 7th June at 2pm in the National Stadium. The draw is being conducted on the basis of pre-entry only.

Weigh-in and Medical: Boxers will only weigh in on each day that they box. Boxing Record books to be presented by the boxer at their initial weigh-in, if not previously given to the IABA.

Weigh-in times: In National Stadium from 8.00am – 9.00am and 12pm – 1pm. Boxing: Times to be decided after the draw.

Duration of rounds: Boys & Girls 3 x 1.5 Minutes

Age Requirements: Boxers born in 2008 and 2009.

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

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, IABA Anti-Doping Officer on 086-0292476.Non Pregnancy Declaration forms must be signed.

Attire: Boxers shall have one red and one blue vest but may wear their club colours. Boxers must not wear long sleeved shirts under their vests. 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 suits and runners at all sessions and endeavour to set a high standard of hygiene in the corners. No shorts, caps or hats are allowed.

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.

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