Entries Open for 2026 IATBA Championships

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2026 IATBA Championships – Information & Entry Details

The Irish Athletic Third-Level Boxing Association (IATBA) Championships 2026 will take place at the National Boxing Stadium Complex, Dublin 8 on the following dates:

  • Day 1: Saturday, 7 March 2026
  • Day 2: Sunday, 8 March 2026
  • Day 3: Friday, 13 March 2026
  • Day 4: Saturday, 14 March 2026
  • Day 5: Sunday, 15 March 2026 (if required)

Entries & Registration

Entries are open until 23:59 on Tuesday, 24 February 2026.

Each college entering boxers must pay an annual college membership fee of €100. The competitor fee is €35 per boxer.

Entries must be submitted via the online entry form. Boxers must indicate whether their College/University will cover the cost or if they will make a personal payment. If a college team wishes to pay all boxer entry fees and the college membership fee via bank transfer, please submit a request by email to iatba.2010@gmail.com.

Once the competition entry form is submitted, the IATBA membership form will be sent to the entrant’s email address. This form includes the online Clubforce payment link for competitors paying the €35 entry fee personally (via Stripe).

The championships draw will be conducted on Sunday, 01 March 2026, with the full draw available at www.iatba.ie.

Competition Structure & Weight Categories

Elite (19-40 years) Male Categories

  • Junior Novice (0–3 bouts):
    • Criteria: Registered from 01 Jan 2025. Not competed in a previous IATBA Junior Novice championships.
    • Weights: 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):
    • Criteria: Registered from 01 Jan 2023.
    • Weights: 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):
    • Also includes: 0–25 bouts if registered before 01 Jan 2023.
    • Weights: 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):
    • Weights: 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 Categories

  • Novice (0–3 bouts): 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): 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): 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 (17-18 years) Categories

  • Male: 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.
  • Female: 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.

Key Regulations & Equipment Requirements

  • Registration: Boxers must be registered IABA members and hold a valid student ID.
  • Headguards: Required for Novice Males, Youths, Intermediates, and all Female competitors.
  • Declarations: Non-Pregnancy Declaration Forms must be signed by female athletes.
  • Gum Shields: Red, orange, or pink gum shields are not allowed.
  • Beard Length: Must not exceed 10 cm.
  • Attire: Boxers must have one red and one blue vest (college team vests are permitted).
  • Coaches: Must wear tracksuits and trainers. No caps/hats allowed.
  • Sportsmanship: Respect officials and accept decisions in a sporting manner.

For any inquiries, contact iatba.2010@gmail.com.

2026 IATBA Championships Circular

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Irish Athletic Third-level Boxing Association (IATBA) Championships 2026

Venue: National Boxing Stadium Complex, 145 South Circular Road, Dublin 8

Competition Dates:

  • Day 1: Saturday, 7th March 2026
  • Day 2: Sunday, 8th March 2026
  • Day 3: Friday, 13th March 2026
  • Day 4: Saturday, 14th March 2026

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 http://www.iatba.ie on Monday, 9th February 2026. 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, 24th February 2026, 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, 1st March 2026. Draw will be available on http://www.iatba.ie.

Competition Structure & Classifications

Age Categories:

  • Elite: Male & Female competitors aged 19 – 40 years (born between 1st January 1986 – 31st December 2007).
  • Youth: Male & Female competitors aged 17 – 18 years (born between 1st January 2008 – 15th January 2009).

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

  • Criteria: 0 – 3 bouts
  • Registration: Registered from 01 Jan 2025
  • Condition: Must not have competed in the 2025 IATBA Junior Novice championships
  • Rounds: 3 x 2 minutes
  • Weights: 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

  • Criteria: 4 – 10 bouts
  • Registration: Registered from 01 Jan 2023
  • Rounds: 3 x 2 minutes
  • Weights: 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 01 Jan 2023*)

  • Rounds: 3 x 3 minutes
  • Weights: 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)

  • Rounds: 3 x 3 minutes
  • Weights: 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)

  • Rounds: 3 x 2 minutes
  • Weights: 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)

  • Rounds: 3 x 3 minutes
  • Weights: 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)

  • Rounds: 3 x 3 minutes
  • Weights: 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 Competitors

Youth Male

  • Rounds: 3 x 3 minutes
  • Weights: 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

  • Rounds: 3 x 3 minutes
  • Weights: 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

  • Progression: 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.
  • Declarations: 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 2026 IATBA Championships Entry Form available on http://www.iatba.ie from 09th February 2026.

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 .

2025 IATBA Championships Finals

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The 2025 IATBA intervarsity boxing championships conclude on Saturday 15 March 2025 at the National Stadium High Performance Gym.

All boxers must weigh-in on Saturday morning prior to their finals.

All boxers claiming their titles due to walkover must also weigh-in.

Weigh-in is from 08:00 to 09:00 in the High Performance Gym.

Boxing will begin at 11:00.

Entry fees for spectators are €10 for adults and €5 for children.

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IATBA CHAMPIONSHIPS 2025 – DAY 2 SCHEDULE

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Boxing will begin at 11:00 at the National Stadium High Performance Gym.

Weigh-ins on Sunday 09 March 2025 from 08:00 to 09:00 at the same venue.

Novice boxers competing on Sunday that have yet to weigh-ìn for the 2025 IATBA championships must weigh-in from 08:00 to 09:00.

All intermediate and senior boxers scheduled for Day 2 must weigh-in between 08:00 to 09:00. No weight allowance given.

See below for comprehensive weigh-in guidelines.

Any questions can be emailed to iatba.2010@gmail.com

2025 IATBA Championships – Competition Schedule & Weigh-In Guidelines

2025 IATBA Championships – Competition Schedule & Weigh-In Guidelines

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To ensure clarity regarding weigh-in requirements, please review the following guidelines based on common scenarios:

Weigh-In Rules Based on Competition Schedule

Boxers must weigh in on the day they are scheduled to compete.

Saturday, 8 March: Weigh-in from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM. Boxing starts at 11:30 AM.

Sunday, 9 March: Weigh-in from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Boxing starts at 11:00 AM.

Finals Weekend (14-15 March): Weigh-in and boxing start times will be published after the first weekend of competition.

Weigh-In Requirements:

Boxers must present their student ID card at weigh-in to verify their student status.

If a boxer is unable to present their student ID, a letter from their college/university admissions office or equivalent will be accepted as proof of student status.

There is no weight allowance for any weigh-ins. Boxers must make their declared weight to compete.

If a boxer is competing on a given day, they must weigh in that morning within the designated weigh-in time.

If a boxer wins and progresses to another competition day, their weigh-in requirement depends on their category:

Junior Novice, Senior Novice, or Female Novice Categories: No additional weigh-in is required until Finals Day (15 March).

All Other Categories: Boxers must weigh in each day they compete.

Boxers who have their first contest on a specific day must weigh in that morning. No weigh-in is required on a previous day.

Boxers are not required to weigh in on non-competition days, except for champions who win by walkover and must weigh in to officially claim their title on 15 March.

Spectator Admission Fees

Admission fee per full day of boxing: €10 for adults, €5 for children.

Boxer Withdrawals

If a boxer is unable to compete for any reason, they must inform IATBA as soon as possible by emailing iatba.2010@gmail.com.

Additional Considerations

The pre-draw schedule allows boxers and coaches to plan their training, travel, and weigh-ins efficiently.

For any further questions regarding weigh-in procedures, please contact iatba.2010@gmail.com.

IATBA Championships 2025 Draw Sheets

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The draw for the 2025 IATBA Championships was held this evening by IATBA President Paddy Gallagher.

The championships begin with a marathon 44 bout session on Saturday 08 March at the National Stadium Complex, South Circular Road , Dublin 8.

Session 2 takes place on Sunday 09 March. There is one JN 69 Kg semi-final scheduled for Friday 14 March.

All finals are scheduled to be boxed on Saturday 15 March.

Please notify IATBA of any withdrawals as soon as possible by email to iatba.2010@gmail.com.

The session draw sheets can be viewed below:

Saturday 8th March – Session 1Download
Sunday 9th March – Session 2Download
Friday 14th March – Session 3Download
Saturday 15th March – Session 4 FINALSDownload

2025 IATBA Championships Entries

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Entries are now closed for the 2025 IATBA intervarsity boxing championships.

The entries can be viewed at the link below. Update 01 March 2025.

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Any errors in the entries made must be made known by email to iatba.2010@gmal.com.

This review period will close on Saturday 01 March at 18:00.

After this the entries will be locked in advance of the draw on Sunday, 02 March.

Entries Open for 2025 IATBA Championships

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2025 IATBA Championships – Information & Entry Details

The Irish Athletic Third-Level Boxing Association (IATBA) Championships 2025 will take place at the National Boxing Stadium Complex, Dublin 8 on the following dates:

  • Day 1: 8 March 2025
  • Day 2: 9 March 2025
  • Day 3: 14 March 2025
  • Day 4: 15 March 2025

Entries & Registration

  • Entries are open until 23:59 on 25 February 2025.
  • Each college entering boxers must pay an annual college membership fee of €100.
  • The competitor fee is €35 per boxer.
  • Entries must be submitted via the Google form. Boxers must indicate whether their College/University will cover the cost or if they will make a personal payment.
  • If a college team wishes to pay all boxer entry fees and the college membership fee via bank transfer, submit a request by email to iatba.2010@gmail.com.
  • The championships draw will be conducted on 02 March 2025, with the full draw available at www.iatba.ie.

Competition Structure & Weight Categories

Elite (19-40 years)

Male Categories:

  • Junior Novice (0–3 bouts): 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): 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): 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): 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

Female Categories:

  • Novice (0–3 bouts): 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): 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): 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 (17-18 years)

Male Categories: 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
Female Categories: 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

Key Regulations & Equipment Requirements

  • Boxers must be registered IABA members and hold a valid student ID.
  • Headguards are required for Novice Males, Youths, Intermediates, and all Female competitors.
  • Non-Pregnancy Declaration Forms must be signed by female athletes.
  • Gum Shields: Red, orange, or pink gum shields are not allowed.
  • Beard Length: Must not exceed 10 cm.
  • Attire: Boxers must have one red and one blue vest (college team vests are permitted).
  • Coaches: Must wear tracksuits and trainers. No caps/hats allowed.
  • Sportsmanship: Respect officials and accept decisions in a sporting manner.

For any inquiries, contact iatba.2010@gmail.com.

Click on the icon below to open the online payment portal for IATBA Championships entry fees.

2025 IATBA Championships Circular

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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

  1. Complete the 2025 IATBA Championships Entry Form available on www.iatba.ie from 12th February 2025.
  2. Provide details including weight class, experience level, and personal/contact information.
  3. €35 entry fee can be paid online via Clubforce payment wall or select “College will pay”.
  4. Colleges/universities will be invoiced for payment once all student entries are submitted.
  5. Payment via bank transfer is preferred.
  6. 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!

2025 IATBA Championships Dates Announced

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Irish Athletic Third-level Boxing Association (IATBA) Championships 2025 for third level students.

Venue: National Boxing Stadium Complex, 145 South Circular Road, Dublin 8.

Day 1: March 8th 

Weigh-in and boxing at the High Performance Gym

Day 2: March 9th

Weigh-in and boxing at the High Performance Gym

Day 3: March 14th

Weigh-in and boxing at the High Performance Gym

Day 4 – Finals: March 15th

Weigh-in and boxing at the High Performance Gym

Online entry will be available on our website on Monday 10 February 2025.

2024 IATBA Championships Finals

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The 2024 IATBA Championships will conclude on Saturday 16 March at the National Stadium High Performance Gym.

All boxers must weigh-in from 08:00 to 09:00 at the High Performance Gym.

Boxers that are unopposed in their weight must weigh-in to claim their title.

Boxers are asked to inform the IATBA committee if they are unable to compete on Saturday by emailing iatba.2010@gmail.com.

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2024 IATBA Championships – Updated Weekend 1 Schedules

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The IATBA Intervarsity Boxing Championships will commence at the National Stadium on Saturday morning 09 March at 11:30, with 33 contests down for decision. An IATBA record 181 student boxers entered the championships.

Remaining quarter-finals and a number of semi-finals will be held on Sunday 10 March.

Draw Sheets for the first weekend of competition are available at the links below.

Boxers in Novice weight categories weigh-in before their first contest in the event and then on the day they compete in their finals.

Boxers in all other weight categories must make weight every day they compete.

Weigh-ins for competitors on Saturday 09 March will take place in the National Stadium High Performance Gym from 08:00 to 09:30.

Weigh-in times for Sunday 10 March are 08:00 to 09:00.

Competition Attire

Boxers may wear either red or blue vests as designated by their corner or they may wear vests and shorts in their college colours.

All male boxers in novice experience categories must wear head guards and all female boxers wear head guards.

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Information Regarding Weigh-ins

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In case there is any confusion about when a boxer has to weigh-in please read the scenarios below. We have been receiving some questions about it.

If boxer John Doe is boxing on Saturday, he must weigh in on Saturday morning between 8am and 9.30am. If he wins his bout and is boxing again on Sunday, he has two possible situations.

1. If he is in the Junior Novice or Senior Novice category, he does not weigh-in again on Sunday. He only has to weigh-in for his final on Saturday 16th, if he wins his contests until then.

2. If John is in any category other than Novice, he must weigh-in each day he boxes.

If Mary Doe is entered in the Championships and is drawn to box her first contest on Sunday, 10th March, she must weigh-in that day.

3. She is not required to weigh-in the previous day. Boxers weigh in only on the day they box. The same rules apply to Mary. If she is Novice, she weighs in on her first day and on finals day. If she is in any other category, she weighs in each day she boxes. 

The pre-draw allows boxers and coaches to know exactly what days they’re boxing and they can plan work and travel itinerary around that. We will not require a boxer to weigh-in on a day they are not competing (apart from champions by walkover claiming their titles on 16 March!).

2024 IATBA Championships Draw

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The draw for the 2024 IATBA championships was performed this evening by IATBA president Paddy Gallagher.

There was a record entry of 180 students for the 14th IATBA national championships.

The drawsheets for the contested weight categories can be found below,

The championships will begin on 09 March 2024 at the National Stadium, Dublin 8.

Full details available here: https://iatba.ie/2024/02/03/2024-iatba-championships/

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JN57Download
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IATBA Championships 2024 Entries

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The entry process for the 2024 IATBA championships will close at midnight tonight 27 February.

Please note that all invoices will be sent out to colleges and universities promptly once the entry form is closed.

Boxers that chose to make personal payments for their entry will be sent the payment link by email after the entry window closes.

2024 IATBA Championships

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Irish Athletic Third-level Boxing Association (IATBA) Championships 2024 for third level students.

Venue: National Boxing Stadium Complex, 145 South Circular Road, Dublin 8

Day 1: 9th March

Weigh-in and box at the National Boxing Stadium Complex

Day 2: 10th March

Weigh-in and box at the National Boxing Stadium Complex

Day 3: 15th March

Weigh-in and box at the National Boxing Stadium Complex

Day 4: 16th March

Weigh-in and box at the National Boxing Stadium Complex

Entries: Registration and entry forms will go live on http://www.iatba.ie on 05 Feb 2024.

Entries

  • All third-level institutions entering students for the championships must pay a €100 institution membership.
  • IATBA Championships Competitor fee is €35.
  • Championships entry is pre-paid and non-refundable.
  • Competitors must produce their Boxing Medical Book and their valid student Identification card for the current academic year.
  • Entries are subject to vetting and it is a condition of entry that all competitors and officials shall have signed the IABA Waiver / Members Acknowledgement Form.
  • Closing date for entries is Tuesday 27th February at 23:59.

Important – Entries will only be accepted once approved by the third-level institutions’ Sports Officers / Students Services Staff member. Boxers can only compete with the permission of their academic institutions’ sports officer or equivalent. No boxer will be entered into the draw until payment is received by IATBA.

Registration

The championships are by pre-entry only. The draw will be done a week in advance of the first day of competition based on the given weights in the entry forms. Boxers must make their entered weight. Any boxer who fails to make their weight on their first day of boxing (or any subsequent day) is eliminated from the competition.

Novices weigh in on first day they compete and again on Finals day.

Boxers in all other categories weigh-in any day they box.

Draw: Draw date Friday 1st March 2024. Draw will be made available at http://www.iatba.ie.

Boxing: Starts 9th March 2024.

Remaining sessions contingent on entries, details to be announced after the competition draw.

Classifications:

Note: The term “Elite” refers to age classification only and is not related to the ability or experience of the Boxer.

Elite: Male and Female Competitors aged 19 – 40 years old in 2024.

Youth: Male and Female Competitors aged 17 – 18 years old in 2024.

Qualifying Criteria:

  1. Competitors must be Elite Boxers: born between 01 January 1984 – 31 December 2005, or Youth Boxers: born between 1st January 2006 – 15th January 2007.
  2. Competitors must be fully registered, and hold a student card for the institution with which they are internally registered for the current academic year.
  3. Competitors must have successfully completed second-level education (Leaving Cert or equivalent), and be currently pursuing a course of study that leads to an award ranked at a minimum of Level 6 up to Level 10 on Quality and Qualifications Ireland’s (QQI) National Framework of Qualifications, or minimum Level 4 up to Level 8 on the Northern Ireland National Qualifications Framework.
  4. Individuals undertaking courses at third-level institutions as part of an apprenticeship programme are not eligible to compete.
  5. Competitors must be currently registered members of the IABA, and members of a currently affiliated Boxing Club of the IABA.

Categories & Weights for Elite Male Competitors are:

Junior Novice (0 – 3 bouts and first registered to IABA from 19th March 2023)

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 and first registered to IABA from 01 January 2020 and not having competed in any National Championships other than National Novices)

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 and registered to IABA prior to 01 January 2020)

3 x 3 minutes rounds

49 – 52 Kg
56 Kg
60 Kg
64 Kg
69 Kg
75 Kg
81 Kg
86 Kg
91 Kg
91+ Kg

Senior (> 25 bouts)

3 x 3 minutes rounds

48 – 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

Categories for Elite Female Competitors are:

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
51 Kg
54 Kg
57 Kg
60 Kg
64 Kg
69 Kg
75 Kg
81 Kg
81+ Kg

Senior (> 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

Youth Categories are:

Open class (any experience level)

Male Youth

3 x 3 minutes rounds

46 – 49 Kg
52 Kg
56 Kg
60 Kg
64 Kg
69 Kg
75 Kg
81 Kg

86 Kg
91 Kg
91+ Kg

Female Youth

3 x 3 minutes rounds

45 – 48 Kg
51 Kg
54 Kg
57 Kg
60 Kg
64 Kg
69 Kg
75 Kg
81 Kg
81+ Kg

Note: Boxers who have won an IATBA championship at a certain category automatically move up a category class, regardless of their number of bouts.

Note: Boxers may move up one experience level for reasons of competition on request to the organizing committee. However, boxers who choose to exercise this option may not move back down an experience class for future IATBA events.

Note: The Junior Novice Category is intended for Competitors that are in their first year of boxing. Competitors registered to IABA earlier than 19th March 2023, and having not more than 3 bouts must compete in the Senior Novice category regardless of the number of bouts on their record book. This is to ensure that Boxers with more sparring experience do not obtain an unfair advantage over less experienced Boxers.

Any boxer deemed to have falsified their entry information in order to gain a competitive advantage will be immediately removed from the competition. Regrettably, this has happened in previous years.

All Novice Competitors must include their date of registration on the Competition Entry Form. The organizing committee will check all boxing cards at registration.

Irish Athletic Third-level Boxing Association Boxing competitions are governed in accordance with the rules and regulations of the International Boxing Association (IBA). The Official in Charge of the competition will follow the IBA Open Boxing Competition Rules. Please note that, under IBA rules, boxers who are engaged in ’Other Physical Contact Sports’ are not eligible to compete. Refer to www.aiba.org for more information.

Each Competitor presented by his or her Club shall be fit to box. This is the responsibility of the Club.

Non-Pregnancy Declaration forms must be signed for female athletes.

Attire: Competitors must have one Red and one Blue Vest. Wearing of college team vests is also permitted.

Coaches must wear tracksuits and trainers at all sessions, and endeavour to set a high standard of hygiene in the corners. No caps/hats allowed. Only qualified coaches will be allowed in the corners.

Novice Males, Youths, Intermediates and all Female competitors must wear headguards. Females put their head-guard on in the ring. Competitors with long hair must keep it contained within the headguard with a hairnet, cloth swim cap or bandana.

Boxers presenting with beards must not exceed 10cm beard length for weigh-ins and bouts, and advise details of any medication they are taking, or have taken in the preceding 4 weeks. All body piercings must be removed before attending the weigh-in. Hair clips cannot be used.

Gum shields: Red, Orange or Pink coloured gum shields are forbidden. Any competitor entering the ring with either colour gum shield will not be allowed to box and a walkover to their opponent will be called.

Sportsmanship: All decisions must be accepted in a sporting manner. Respect shall be shown to the ringside officials at all times.

Entry Process

  1. Complete the 2024 IATBA Championships Entry Form available below. Entry information such as weight, experience class etc. must be entered. The method of entry fee payment must be selected (College / University or Personal). Please note that payment by bank transfer is preferred where possible.
  2. The last section of the form requires the student’s contact information, college/university name etc. and details on their boxing experience and accolades. This information will inform and facilitate selection for future IATBA select squads. Contact information for the boxer’s club and college team coaches is also required.
  3. Colleges / universities will be invoiced for payment once all their students have submitted their entries. Payments by bank transfer must reference the invoice number so that payment can be reconciled. A proof of payment email to iatba.2010@gmail.com must also be provided.
  4. Students who requested personal payment will be emailed an online payment wall to pay the entry fee.
  5. An entry list will be uploaded periodically during the entry window with boxers that have had associated fees paid.

2024 IATBA Championships Dates

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Irish Athletic Third-level Boxing Association (IATBA) Championships 2024 for third level students.

Venue: National Boxing Stadium Complex, 145 South Circular Road, Dublin 8

Day 1: March 9th 

Weigh-in and box at the National Boxing Stadium Complex

Day 2: March 10th

Weigh-in and box at the National Boxing Stadium Complex

Day 3: March 15th

Weigh-in and box at the National Boxing Stadium Complex

Day 4 – Finals: March 16th

Weigh-in and box at the National Boxing Stadium Complex

Entries: Registration form will go live on http://www.iatba.ie on Monday 05 Feb 2024.

SETU Carlow Annual Show

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SETU Carlow will host their annual boxing show on Thursday evening, 07 December 2023.

Contact SETU Carlow Boxing Club coach Andy Larkin by email at andylarkin1@yahoo.ie or call 086 3886566, to arrange matches. Matches will be primarily novice boxers.

IATBA Championships 2023 Final Weekend Schedule

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The 2023 IATBA intervarsity championships concludes this weekend, 31 March and 01 April at the National Stadium, South Circular Road, Dublin 8.

There are four semi-finals in the Junior Novice category on Friday evening, 31 March. Please note that no weigh-ins are require for these semi-finals.

The finals will take place at the same venue on Saturday, April 01. All boxers and winners by walkover must weigh-in.