To Secretaries of Provincial Councils, County Board and Clubs

TO SECRETARIES OF PROVINCIAL COUNCILS &COUNTYBOARDS

(Please distribute to Clubs in your unit Immediately)

NATIONAL NOVICECHAMPIONSHIPS 2018

15thNovember 2017

Venue:National Stadium, Dublin

Dates:Friday, 2ndFebruary

Saturday, 3rd February

Saturday, 10thFebruary

Saturday, 17th February

Saturday, 24thFebruary - FINALS

Weigh-in and Medical:Friday, 2ndFebruary 8.00am to 9.00am & 12.00-1.00pm

Saturday, 24th February 8.00am to 9.00am & 12.00-1.00pm

Draw:2.00pm Friday 2nd February.

Boxing:Friday 2nd February at 6.30pm in National Stadium

Saturday 3rdFebruary at 11.00am In National Stadium

Other dates contingent on entries.

Duration of Rounds: Men and Women 3X2 minute rounds using 12oz gloves.

Headguards: All boxers will wear Headguards. Hairnets/Swim caps MUST be worn under

Headguards.

Weight classes:

Male 48; 51; 54; 57; 60; 64; 67; 71; 75; 81; 85; 91; 91+ (13 weights)

Female 46; 48; 50; 52; 54; 57; 60; 63; 66; 70; 75; 80; 86 (13 weights)

Qualifying Criteria:

Year of Birth 1978-2001Age 17-40 years for male and female.

First registered between 1stJanuary 2016 and 31stDec 2017.

Please note that the Championship Committee reserves the right to withdraw any boxer at any time during championship. This is in the interest of safety.

Entries:

Medical Record Cards and Entry fee of €20 must be produced at the initial weigh-in.

Entries should be forwarded to reach the undersigned not later than Friday26thJanuary giving name, Date of Birth, weight and Club. Entries are subject to vetting.

It is a condition of entry that all competitors and officials have signed theMembership Acknowledgement Form.

Males must present themselves clean shaven and all boxers must advise the doctor of any medication they are taking or have taken in the preceding 4 weeks. Anti Doping may be carried out at any stage of the championships. It is imperative that all boxers adhere to the Anti-Doping Rules and Regulations- any queries regarding this matter please contact Mr Larry Morrison Anti-Doping Officer IABA on 0860292476

Non-pregnancy declaration forms must be signed.

Boxers must have one red and one blue vest.Coaches must wear tracksuits and trainers at all sessions, and endeavour to set a high standard of hygiene; no caps will be permitted.

No International Vests to be worn.

No Red, Orange or pink Gum shields.

Only qualified coaches are permitted in the corners.

Sportsmanship: all decisions must be accepted in a sporting manner. Complaints must be addressed to

the Chief Official Stephen Connolly. Please show respect to all Ringside Officials.

*****(Information contained in this document is subject to change.)****

Art O’Brien

Hon Secretary IABA