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!

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