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  03/11/2017 High PerformanceExpression of Interest for 2018 European U15 Championships

  In the under 15 age group this season Badminton Ireland will be sending a team to Wales to compete in the 2018 U15 quadrangular in both the team and individual event between May 4th and 6th.

  The quadrangular event will be the feature event for the U15 players for the 2017/18 season.

  Badminton Europe will also be hosting the 2018 European U15 Championships in Kazan Russia from February 16th-18th.The European U15 championships event is an individual event only and while it is not the target event for the U15 age group, Badminton Ireland is looking for an expression of interest from any elite players who would like to compete at this event.

  Any player who would like to be considered for entry into this event should confirm by e-mail to coaching@badmintonireland.com no later than Thursday the 30th of November.

  Players selected to travel will need to pay the full cost of the event. This will include flights, transport, Visa cost, hotel and entry fees.

  The top two ranked boys and girls who express an interest in competing at this event will be considered for selection. Badminton Ireland will provide a coach at the event, however, players travelling will also need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

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  31/10/2017 General*ATTENTION* Annual Awards Nominations Deadline Extended Until 9th November

  The Badminton ireland Annual Awards nominations are soon to close, so get yours in for the various categories ASAP. Nominations close on the 9th November. Some of the awards up for grabs include Club of the Year, Coach of the Year and County of the Year amoung others....

  The 2017 Badminton Ireland Awards Night will take place on Saturday, 9th December at the Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport. The Badminton Ireland Awards Night is an opportunity to recognize contributions made by clubs and individuals throughout the country. A four course dinner, live entertainment and special presentations make for a fantastic evening. A limited amount of tickets are available at €39 per person so reserve your place now. 

                             

  Perfect way to have your club Chritmas party!

  The ticket for €39 will inlcude the following:

  - Drinks reception on arrival.

  - 4 Course Meal

  - Live music/DJ and bar until 2am.

  - Awards presentations and Chritmas festivities.

  - Members rate on hotel rooms.*

  *Limited rooms available to reserve until the 8th November 2017 at a reduced rate.

   

  Nominations for the various awards are also open and will close on the 9th November, so get them in sooner rather then later! You can find the nominations forms by folllowing this link.

  For bookings or further details you can email cmccourtney@badmintonireland.com or phone the office on 01 8393028.

   

   

   

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  30/10/2017 GeneralIn Memory Of

  We are saddened to hear of the death of Mary Bryan, one of Ireland’s greatest ever players. She played for Ireland on more than 40 occasions and was a multiple winner of Irish titles: 10 Singles, 11 Women’s Doubles and 3 Mixed Doubles. She twice reached the semi-final of the All-England Women’s Singles Championships, losing to the ultimate winner on both occasions. In partnership with Yvonne Kelly she also reached the semi-final of the All-England Women’s Doubles Championships. Together with Yvonne Kelly she was at the forefront of the women’s game in Europe and led Ireland to many successes in International competition.

  Mary was an outstanding member of Pembroke Badminton Club (helping them to a number of Irish Senior Cup successes) and an Honorary Life Member of Badminton Ireland, Leinster Branch and Pembroke Badminton Club. On retiring from play she developed a strong interest in Coaching and was coach to the Irish team for a period. Mary was very considerably involved with National Coach Training - developing the syllabuses for the various coaching qualifications in Ireland and director of Coaching in Leinster Branch for a number of years where she initiated a number of valuable coaching programmes.

  Whilst being very professional in her approach as a player and a coach she always gave the impression that her enjoyment of sport was an important matter for her; in fact, many will have fond memories of occasions at the conclusion of tournaments and matches at her ability, often in conjunction with Jane Leslie, to write comic verses gently making fun of players and officials.

  She will be very sadly missed by all who were lucky to have known her but particularly by her husband Eddie and daughters Eleanor, Grainne and Emma.

  Dick O'Rafferty

   

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  30/10/2017 High PerformanceRecord numbers made for a brilliant National Squads

  With over 175 people registering for the National Squads it was set to be a busy day in the Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena. There was U13, U15, U17 U19/Senior, Masters and Para Squads in attendance. People travelling from all across all four provinces to participate.

  At the start of each of the squad session, the underage players had to do their fitness test. Everyone recorded their beep test score on a sheet and handed it into the coaches who were overseeing the line that had to be hit each time. After the beep test had finished the players went into matches which the coaches were coordinating.

  Coaches will have to cut their number to 16 for the next National Squads session taking place in December.

  A huge thank you to all of the coaches who volunteer for each of thier squads and well done to all of the players who travelled from across the country and made the day such a great success. We look forward to welcoming everyone back next year.

  Check out the video below to see what was going on over the course of the day...

   

   

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  29/10/2017 GeneralFormer Over 50 World Champions Continued Success At Over 55

  Pam Peard and Sian Williams took part in this weekend's Kent Masters Gold tournament and took first place in the Over 55 Women's Doubles. 

  The former world champions where the number one seeds for the event and came up against the second-seeded pairing of Sue Coulson and Pauline Williams.

  Williams and Peard easily took the match in two games (21-15, 21-11).

  Peard also took part in Women's Singles event and the Mixed Doubles where she partnered with Mark Summers as the second-seeded pairing, narrowly losing out in the final to the number one seeded pair of John Bowker and Chris Summers.