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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 – 31st December 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 .