Irish Athletic Third-level Boxing Association (IATBA) Championships 2025
Venue: National Boxing Stadium Complex, 145 South Circular Road, Dublin 8
Competition Dates:
- Day 1: 8th March 2025
- Day 2: 9th March 2025
- Day 3: 14th March 2025
- Day 4: 15th March 2025
All weigh-ins and bouts will take place at the National Boxing Stadium Complex.
Entries & Registration
Entry Process:
- Registration and entry forms will go live on www.iatba.ie on 10th February 2025.
- All third-level institutions entering students must pay a €100 institutional membership fee.
- The competitor fee is €35.
- Entry fees are pre-paid and non-refundable.
- Entry Deadline: Tuesday, 25th February 2025, at 23:59.
Entry Requirements:
- Competitors must produce their Boxing Medical Book and a valid student ID for the current academic year.
- Entries are subject to vetting and require approval from third-level institutions’ Sports Officers/Student Services staff.
- No boxer will be entered into the draw until payment is received by IATBA.
Weigh-in Rules:
- Novice boxers weigh in on the first day they compete and again on Finals day.
- All other categories weigh in on any day they compete.
Draw Date: Sunday, 02 March 2025. Draw will be available on www.iatba.ie.
Competition Structure & Classifications
Age Categories:
- Elite: Male & Female competitors aged 19 – 40 years (born between 1st January 1985 – 31st December 2006).
- Youth: Male & Female competitors aged 17 – 18 years (born between 1st January 2007 – 15th January 2008).
Qualifying Criteria:
- Competitors must be fully registered students with a valid ID for the academic year.
- They must have completed second-level education and be enrolled in a Level 6-10 (QQI) or Level 4-8 (Northern Ireland National Qualifications Framework) course.
- Apprenticeship students are not eligible to compete.
- Competitors must be registered IABA members and belong to an affiliated IABA boxing club.
Weight Categories & Rounds
Elite Male Competitors
Junior Novice (0 – 3 bouts, first registered with IABA from 8th March 2024)
3 x 2 minutes rounds
51 – 54 Kg, 57 Kg, 60 Kg, 63 Kg, 66 Kg, 69 Kg, 72 Kg, 75 Kg, 78 Kg, 81 Kg, 86 Kg, 91 Kg, 91+ Kg
Senior Novice (4 – 10 bouts, first registered with IABA from 1st January 2021)
3 x 2 minutes rounds
51 – 54 Kg, 57 Kg, 60 Kg, 64 Kg, 67 Kg, 71 Kg, 75 Kg, 81 Kg, 86 Kg, 91 Kg, 91+ Kg
Intermediate (11 – 25 bouts, or 0 – 25 bouts registered before 1st January 2021)
3 x 3 minutes rounds
46 – 48 Kg, 51 Kg, 54 Kg, 57 Kg, 60 Kg, 63.5 Kg, 67 Kg, 71 Kg, 75 Kg, 80 Kg, 86 Kg, 92 Kg, 92+ Kg
Senior (> 25 bouts)
3 x 3 minutes rounds
48 Kg, 51 Kg, 54 Kg, 57 Kg, 60 Kg, 63.5 Kg, 67 Kg, 71 Kg, 75 Kg, 80 Kg, 86 Kg, 92 Kg, 92+ Kg
Elite Female Competitors
Novice (0 -3 bouts)
3 x 2 minutes rounds
45 – 48 Kg, 51 Kg, 54 Kg, 57 Kg, 60 Kg, 63 Kg, 66 Kg, 70 Kg, 75 Kg, 80 Kg, 86 Kg
Intermediate (4-12 bouts)
3 x 3 minutes rounds
45 – 48 Kg, 50 Kg, 52 Kg, 54 Kg, 57 Kg, 60 Kg, 63 Kg, 66 Kg, 70 Kg, 75 Kg, 81 Kg, 81+ Kg
Senior (> 12 bouts)
3 x 3 minutes rounds
48 Kg, 50 Kg, 52 Kg, 54 Kg, 57 Kg, 60 Kg, 63 Kg, 66 Kg, 70 Kg, 75 Kg, 81 Kg, 81+ Kg
Youth Male
3 x 3 minutes rounds
44 Kg, 46 Kg, 48 Kg, 51 Kg, 54 Kg, 60 Kg, 63.5 Kg, 67 Kg, 71 Kg, 75 Kg, 80 Kg, 86 Kg, 92 Kg, 92+ Kg
Youth Female
3 x 3 minutes rounds
44 Kg, 46 Kg, 48 Kg, 50 Kg, 52 Kg, 54 Kg, 57 Kg, 60 Kg, 63 Kg, 66 Kg, 70 Kg, 75 Kg, 81 Kg, 81+ Kg
Additional Regulations
- Boxers who have won an IATBA championship at a specific category must move up a level.
- Boxers can request to move up one experience level but cannot move back down for future IATBA events.
- Novice and Intermediate competitors must declare their IABA registration date.
- Competitors found to be providing false information will be immediately disqualified.
Medical & Safety Requirements:
- All competitors must be deemed fit to box by their club.
- Non-Pregnancy Declaration Forms are required for female athletes.
- Competitors must have one red and one blue vest (college team vests are permitted).
- Coaches must wear tracksuits and trainers. No caps/hats allowed.
- Headguards: Required for Novice Males, Youths, Intermediates, and all Female competitors.
- Beard Length: Must not exceed 10 cm.
- Gum Shields: Red, orange, or pink gum shields are forbidden.
- Sportsmanship: Respect officials and accept decisions in a sporting manner.
Entry Submission
- Complete the 2025 IATBA Championships Entry Form available on www.iatba.ie from 12th February 2025.
- Provide details including weight class, experience level, and personal/contact information.
- €35 entry fee can be paid online via Clubforce payment wall or select “College will pay”.
- Colleges/universities will be invoiced for payment once all student entries are submitted.
- Payment via bank transfer is preferred.
- An entry list will be uploaded periodically to track paid entries.
For any inquiries, contact iatba.2010@gmail.com.
We look forward to an exciting and competitive 2025 IATBA Championships!
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