OPEN YOUTHS NOTICE

Following this evening’s government news release regarding further Covid-19 restrictions, the Officer Board, having met in advance of the announcement, have decided to cancel the proposed Open Youths scheduled to begin on October 2nd.

This decision was not taken lightly. Despite the confirmation of all further competitions and championship dates, we will, as stated previously, continuously monitor and evaluate the Covid-19 impact in Ireland and will adjust or cancel the fixture list accordingly.

Regards,
Paddy Gallagher
National Secretary

*UPCOMING Sport Ireland WEBINAR* – Coaching the Female Athlete

Coaching the Female Athlete – How to get the best out of your athletes?

Sport Ireland Coaching is delighted to bring you their first ‘Coaching the Female Athlete’ webinar as part of European Week of Sport. The webinar is suitable for anyone who coaches female athletes/teams from adolescent to adult level, club to representative focused, but may also be of interest to all coaches or anyone interested in Women in Sport. Hayley Harrison will host the conversation with three excellent coaches discussing their coaching philosophy and styles when coaching female athletes/teams. Topics discussed on the day:
 A player centred approach to coaching females
 The importance of leadership and communication when building a positive team culture
 Psychology and considerations for coaching practice
 Coaching styles for athletes or players of different levels or ability
 The difference between coaching females and males
 Developing a positive coach-athlete relationship

Sep 23, 2020 04:00 PM

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BOYS & GIRLS OPEN JUNIOR COMPETITION (SENIOR CADETS)

Venue: National Boxing Stadium, Dublin
Boxing: October 16th, 17th, 18th, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 30th, 31st (days as required depending on the draws)

Below is the link that each club must complete for each boxer entering. Click here


Entry Fee: An online pre-entry form must be completed before the closing date which is 2pm, Wednesday October 7th. Entries must specify the boxers name, club, date of birth and designated weight division. An entry fee of €20 must be paid at the scales on the initial weigh-in day along with the boxers boxing/record book.


Late entries will not be accepted.


Weigh-in: Boxers weigh-in at the National Stadium each day they box: 8am – 9am & 12pm – 1pm


A medical will be performed on each boxer on their first day of competition. Boxers and coaches will have to complete the Covid-19 questionnaire in advance of their weigh-in each day. Boxers must wear a face mask when attending for the weigh-in


Draw: Friday 9th October.

Results of the draw will be posted on the IABA website after the draw.
Please do not call the office

Duration: Duration of rounds 3×2 Minutes

Eligibility: Boys & Girls born in 2004 and 2005.

Male weights: 46kg, 48kg, 50kg, 52kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 63kg, 66kg, 70kg, 75kg, 80kg, 80+kg.
(Please note that weights lower than 46kg will not be accepted)


Female weights: 46kg, 48kg, 50kg, 52kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 63kg, 66kg, 70kg, 75kg, 80kg, 80+kg.


Boxing: Friday 16th October, 7pm, National Boxing Stadium (other dates are contingent on entries)


Weigh-in for Finals: Weigh in on the morning of the finals will be 8am – 9am at the National Boxing Stadium.


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


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: Coaches must wear full tracksuits, runners, disposable gloves and face masks (coach entering the ring should ideally wear a visor) in the corner at all sessions. No caps or hats are permitted. Coaches must endeavour to set a high standard of hygiene at all times.


No Red, Pink or Orange Gum shields.


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.


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 their supporters throughout these Championships.


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.aiba.org


Paddy Gallagher
National Secretary IABA


President Dominic O’Rourke, Vice President Patrick Osborne, Hon Secretary Paddy Gallagher, Hon Treasurer Larry Morrison, Hon Registrar Stephen Connolly

NATIONAL OPEN YOUTH COMPETITION 2020 CIRCULAR

IRISH ATHLETIC BOXING ASSOCIATION

Clicker here for entry forms


National Stadium 145 South Circular Road Dublin 8 D08HY40
Tel: +353 (1) 4533371 Email: info@iaba.ie Web: www.iaba.ie
16th September 2020

To Secretaries of Provincial Councils, County Boards
(Please distribute to all Clubs in your Units)

NATIONAL OPEN YOUTH COMPETITION 2020

Venue: National Stadium, Dublin.

Dates: October 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th & 10th (potential days for boxing)
Entries: An online pre-entry form must be completed before the closing date which is 2pm, Friday September 25th. Entries must specify boxers name, club, date of birth and designated weight division. An entry fee of €20 must be paid at the initial weigh-in for each boxer along with their boxing/record book. Late entries will not be accepted.

Weigh-in & Medical: Boxers will weigh-in each day they box.

A medical will be performed on each boxer on their first day of competition.

Boxers and coaches will have to complete the Covid-19 questionnaire in advance of their weigh-in each day. Boxers must wear a face mask when attending for the weigh-in.

Daily weigh-ins: 8.00am – 9.00am & 12pm – 1pm
Finals day weigh-in is 8am – 9am only
Entry Fee: €20 per boxer
Draw: Monday 28th September at 12.00pm.

The draw will be posted on the IABA website following its completion. Please do not call the office.

Champions from January who are still in the same weight category will be seeded.

Boxing: October 2nd at 7.00pm. Other times contingent on entries and will be announced following the draw.

Duration of rounds: Men & Women 3×3 Minutes

Weights: Men Kg 49-52-56-60-64-69-75-81-91-91+ (10 weights)
Women Kg 48-51-54-57-60-64-69-75-81-81+ (10 weights)
Age Requirements: Boxers born in the years 2002 – 2003

ANTI-DOPING
All boxers must advise the doctor of any medication they are taking or have taken in the preceding 4 weeks.
Anti-Doping testing may be carried out at any stage of the championships. It is imperative that all boxers adhere to the Anti-Doping Rules and Regulations. Any queries regarding this matter please contact: Mr Larry Morrison, Anti-Doping Officer IABA on 086-0292476

Non Pregnancy Declaration forms must be signed for female athletes.
Attire: Boxers shall have one red and one blue vest. Boxers must not wear long sleeved shirts under their boxing vests. Hair must be tied back and a swimming hat or hair net must be worn under the headgear for females. This is put on before entering the ring.

No red, orange or pink gum-shields are allowed.

Coaches: They must wear track suits and runners, disposable gloves and face masks (coach entering the ring should ideally wear a visor). Coaches should endeavour to set a high standard of hygiene at all times. No shorts, caps or hats are allowed.

Males must be clean shaven for the weigh-in and upon entering the ring.
Only qualified coaches will be allowed in the corner.

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.aiba.org

(Information contained in this document is subject to change)

Only boxers from clubs who have received their return to boxing letter from IABA Medical Commissioner Dr. Dalby, may enter.

Paddy Gallagher
National Secretary IABA

President Dominic O’Rourke, Vice President Patrick Osborne, Hon Secretary Paddy Gallagher, Hon Treasurer Larry Morrison, Hon Registrar Stephen Connolly

Return to Contact Training:

Return to contact training has commenced since September 5th for clubs who have submitted their Covid-19 Club Declaration form and received their return letter. However, some members may need further guidance regarding operating in pods and other procedures that must be taken to limit the potential spread of Covid-19.

There can be NO Open Sparring Sessions or Club to Club Sparring Sessions during this phase of return. All clubs MUST operate within the protocols outlined in the attached documents and by all additional IABA Covid-19 guidance http://iaba.ie/covid-19-guidance/. Clubs can only facilitate sessions that adhere strictly to the protocols outlined in the training in multiple pods document. Any club that breaches these protocols will be subject to disciplinary action.

Please see links to the relevant documents: