As shared by Chair, Niall O’Carroll, with the support IABA’s elected representatives in the Officer Board and Central Council, on March 19^th, IABA will hold an Extraordinary General Meeting on April 12^th. Notice is now duly given.

Member clubs will be asked to vote on two matters:

Special Resolution

“That, subject to consent of the Revenue Commissioners, the Constitution of the Company in the redline tracked form which relates to Special Resolution 1 attached and marked with the letter’s “Proposed Revised Constitution” be adopted as the revised agreed Constitution of the Company.”  ….This Special Resolution gives effect to clubs’ decision on October 12^th 2024,  to remove reference from IBA (AIBA) from IABA’s constitution,

Rationale: On 22^nd June 2023 the IOC withdrew recognition of the International Boxing Association (IBA) in accordance with Rule 3.7 of the Olympic Charter.  It was on foot of this that a special resolution was proposed to allow the IABA to remove all references to the IBA in its constitution to allow the association to freely affiliate with International Associations instead of being constitutionally required to subscribe to IBA exclusively.

A special resolution was placed before the Members on 26 August 2023 which achieved 71% of the vote in favour of decoupling mandatory constitutional obligations to the IBA. A constitutional change requires 75% of the vote in favour and accordingly the motion did not pass.

A majority of the member clubs constituting a quorum voted by way of Extraordinary General Meeting on 12 October 2024 in favour of a motion put forward by the Member clubs in the following form; 

“To remove any references to IBA ( AIBA) from all relevant Objects in the IABA Constitution whether contained in the Memorandum or the Articles of Association.’

To give effect to the will and vote of IABA clubs, an EGM has been called, with the requisite notice period with the proposed tracked draft amended constitution to give effect to this Motion by way of the appropriate constitutional amendment vote.

This motion is about ensuring that IABA can better navigate difficult circumstances including external circumstances outside its control which have a bearing on the operation of the Company with regard to the objects clauses as adopted to date. 

The proposed special resolution is to amend the Constitution of the Company to allow it to place the promotion of boxing in Ireland uncoupled with obligations that are inconsistent and distinct with those objects which relate to a third-party body as directed by the majority will of the member clubs.

Ordinary Resolution

2. Should clubs pass Special Resolution 1 by 75% of votes cast, clubs will then be asked to vote on Ordinary Resolution 1:  That the members vote to affiliate with World Boxing as a dual affiliate with the IBA.

Rationale: The IABA, by virtue of its constitution which precluded membership of any other international boxing association was not able to apply to join world boxing. IBA has in its congress of December 2024 has made provision for dual membership on a case-by-case basis.  The logic for this Ordinary Resolution is to canvas to membership on their view of joining World Boxing.

If the Constitutional amendment reaches the 75% threshold, then the members are free to direct the company to join world boxing without any constitutional issues.  If the Constitutional amendment does not reach the 75% threshold the members are being canvassed for their vote on whether or not to join World Boxing as a dual affiliate requiring the express permission of the IBA. (which may be withheld) 

The threshold for this resolution is ordinary majority.

Registration

• Registration for the EGM is now open, and will close at 2pm on April 10th. Register here: https://shout.com/s/tLCETBtX. 154 clubs have registered to attend.

• Eligibility – All clubs successfully affiliated for 2024/2025 season, as at 21^st March, 2025

• 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 2024/2025 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.  

More Information

For the information of all clubs, World Boxing’s 2025 European calendar was sent to all clubs on February 24^th, and is available HERE.

Club Opinions

All clubs are invited to share their thoughts here: https://shout.com/s/MyvFalc4

Notice of EGM & Resolutions

Sport Ireland has released it’s Anti-Doping testing data for 2024, during which a record number of tests were carried out.   Sport Ireland has also shared sample and testing data for boxing.

In 2024 Sport Ireland collected 2,029 samples – the highest number gathered since the programme began in 1999. This represents an 11% increase on samples collected in 2023. 

Last year, Sport Ireland conducted 102 anti-doping tests on boxers, and no rule violations were reported. The 2024 figure represented an increase of almost 20% on 2023.

Paris Olympian, Grainne Walsh, was invited to speak at the launch, and share her experience of clean sport, in terms of the principle of athlete strict liability, whereabouts filings, medchecking and testing in and out of competition. She says “Reputation means a lot to us in Ireland… we want the rest of the world to know that we win fairly.”

The anti-doping program encompassed 35 sports, with a strategic balance of testing: 22% of samples were collected during competitions, while the majority (78%) were obtained out-of-competition.   

The samples are comprised of urine, blood serum, blood Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) and dried blood spot (DBS), reflecting the comprehensive nature of the testing carried out. 

The full report is available here

Sport Ireland CEO Dr Úna May said: “The Anti-Doping Unit’s dedication to clean sport and an athlete-first approach ensures sportspeople can excel while prioritising their physical and mental health. This approach is crucial in safeguarding both performance integrity and athlete wellbeing.”  

Sport Ireland Chairperson John Foley said: “We would like to thank our athletes and support personnel for their commitment to keeping sport free from doping. Our work has also been greatly aided by all those athletes who have taken on the role of advocates and ambassadors for clean sport – we want to thank them as well.”  

Independent Anti-Doping learning

Anti-doping learning is available free, and online, for all IABA members: athletes at all levels, coaches, support personnel and parents.

• Sport Ireland’s anti-doping eLearning tool
• WADA’s anti-doping eLearning for international athletes
• WADA’s anti-doping eLearning for national athletes
• WADA’s anti-doping eLearning for talented/pre HP athletes
• WADA’s anti-doping eLearning for coaches
• WADA’s anti-doping eLearning for support staff
• WADA’s anti-doping eLearning for parents.

IABA’s Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Department has commissioned and funded a comprehensive online Sports Inclusion Disability Awareness Training program.

This initiative aims to equip participants with essential knowledge and skills to:                                            1.  Define and distinguish between the different disabilitygroups                                              2. Have an increased awareness of people with disabilities taking part in sport and opportunities                3.  Reflect and evaluate personal practice of inclusion                                                                                                                          
This workshop is designed to build awareness around people with disabilities participating in community sport and physical activity.

On completion of the course all attendees will receive a Active Disability Ireland Certificate of Participation endorsed by Sport Ireland.

The workshop will take place online from 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm on Wednesday the 9th of April 2025

Register

Registration is available here: https://shout.com/s/uRjeqgci

If you register for a place on this course and cannot attend, please advise IABA’s DEI Officer, Patrick Adejayan, through patrick.ad@iaba.ie so that your place can be offered to an IABA member on the waiting list.

Two time Olympic champion, Kellie Harrington, has been unveiled as the keynote speaker at the Dare to Believe PEXpo which takes place at the National Indoor Arena on the Sport Ireland Campus in Dublin, on Thursday 10 April 2025.

The Olympic Federation of Ireland, which launched its schools programme, Dare to Believe, in 2019, says Kellie’s “inspiring words on resilience, dedication and focus always leave an impression.”

Dare to Believe includes 50 Olympics and Paralympics Ambassadors, among them Kellie, and medalist and double Olympian Aidan Walsh, and Paris Olympians Jude Gallagher, Dean Clancy and Jack Marley.

Dare to Believe PEXpo was developed in association with the Physical Education Association of Ireland. It is modelled on the Young Scientist Exhibition, with Transition Year students nationwide submitting projects on topics that showcase their understanding of the science behind sport, and its wider benefits. Over 200 students have submitted projects under various themes related to sporting activities and healthy living, with the winners being announced on the day.

With support from over twenty National Federations hosting stands at the event, including IABA, more than 1,500 students will have the chance to explore a wide range of Olympic sports and potentially discover the one that’s right for them.

There will also be a Careers Corner facilitated by Rob Hartnett (Sport for Business), with Bryan Keane (Olympian and Olympic photographer), Robbie Smyth (Team Ireland Physiotherapist) and Sowmia Sundaresan (Sports Researcher), highlighting some of the career choices in elite sport.

Tickets are still available for the event, and can be purchased here.

As shared by Chair, Niall O’Carroll, with the support IABA’s elected representatives in the Officer Board and Central Council, on March 19^th, IABA will hold an Extraordinary General Meeting on April 12^th. Notice is now duly given.

Member clubs will be asked to vote on two matters:

Special Resolution

“That, subject to consent of the Revenue Commissioners, the Constitution of the Company in the redline tracked form which relates to Special Resolution 1 attached and marked with the letter’s “Proposed Revised Constitution” be adopted as the revised agreed Constitution of the Company.”  ….This Special Resolution gives effect to clubs’ decision on October 12^th 2024,  to remove reference from IBA (AIBA) from IABA’s constitution,

Rationale: On 22^nd June 2023 the IOC withdrew recognition of the International Boxing Association (IBA) in accordance with Rule 3.7 of the Olympic Charter.  It was on foot of this that a special resolution was proposed to allow the IABA to remove all references to the IBA in its constitution to allow the association to freely affiliate with International Associations instead of being constitutionally required to subscribe to IBA exclusively.

A special resolution was placed before the Members on 26 August 2023 which achieved 71% of the vote in favour of decoupling mandatory constitutional obligations to the IBA. A constitutional change requires 75% of the vote in favour and accordingly the motion did not pass.

A majority of the member clubs constituting a quorum voted by way of Extraordinary General Meeting on 12 October 2024 in favour of a motion put forward by the Member clubs in the following form; 

“To remove any references to IBA ( AIBA) from all relevant Objects in the IABA Constitution whether contained in the Memorandum or the Articles of Association.’

To give effect to the will and vote of IABA clubs, an EGM has been called, with the requisite notice period with the proposed tracked draft amended constitution to give effect to this Motion by way of the appropriate constitutional amendment vote.

This motion is about ensuring that IABA can better navigate difficult circumstances including external circumstances outside its control which have a bearing on the operation of the Company with regard to the objects clauses as adopted to date. 

The proposed special resolution is to amend the Constitution of the Company to allow it to place the promotion of boxing in Ireland uncoupled with obligations that are inconsistent and distinct with those objects which relate to a third-party body as directed by the majority will of the member clubs.

Ordinary Resolution

2. Should clubs pass Special Resolution 1 by 75% of votes cast, clubs will then be asked to vote on Ordinary Resolution 1:  That the members vote to affiliate with World Boxing as a dual affiliate with the IBA.

Rationale: The IABA, by virtue of its constitution which precluded membership of any other international boxing association was not able to apply to join world boxing. IBA has in its congress of December 2024 has made provision for dual membership on a case-by-case basis.  The logic for this Ordinary Resolution is to canvas to membership on their view of joining World Boxing.

If the Constitutional amendment reaches the 75% threshold, then the members are free to direct the company to join world boxing without any constitutional issues.  If the Constitutional amendment does not reach the 75% threshold the members are being canvassed for their vote on whether or not to join World Boxing as a dual affiliate requiring the express permission of the IBA. (which may be withheld) 

The threshold for this resolution is ordinary majority.

Registration

• Registration for the EGM is now open, and will close at 2pm on April 10th. Register here: https://shout.com/s/tLCETBtX

• Eligibility – All clubs successfully affiliated for 2024/2025 season, as at 21^st March, 2025

• 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 2024/2025 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.  

More Information

For the information of all clubs, World Boxing’s 2025 European calendar was sent to all clubs on February 24^th, and is available HERE.

Club Opinions

All clubs are invited to share their thoughts here: https://shout.com/s/MyvFalc4

Notice of EGM & Resolutions