Hey all, The new season is up and running. So if there is anything I can help your club with please contact me on 0876412724 or email me on david.magee@badminton.ie If you have any info you wish to put on my blog e.g. club events,blitz days, please forward to me via email. Hope you have a good season. Speak to you soon. David,

Calling all Badminton clubs the new season is up and running Why not give me a call and let me know what is happening in your club. Have you any new members did all the present ones come back yet? Do you have a juvenile section or are you interested in starting up one, give me a call see what we can do for you. Do not forget to visit our stand at the ploughing championships you would be surprised what you might get.

Development Officer Report

Hi Folks, The new season is here and people and schools are already asking me for coaches. So if anybody is a qualified Badminton Coach and are currently on our active coaches database then please contact me and let me know your availability and hopefully we should be able to get everyone out there playing and learning! If you are a qualified coach but do not appear on our active database then contact me and we'll sort that out also. All The Best, Wayne wayne.doyle@badminton.ie 087-6871929

A Badminton Ireland Instructors Course is taking place on the 5th/6th September 2009 in Carrigart Badminton Club.

 

Hi Folks, Just a few little bits of information for you so have a quick read and if anything looks interesting feel free to contact me at any time.

Hi Folks, I have dates for a Level 1 Coaching Course to be run in Cork, venue yet to be confirmed but if you or anyone you know is interested in getting qualified for the upcoming season then let me know. We have a number of schools programs that we are trying to implement around the country and a lot of clubs who are looking for coaching also. Weekend 1; 25th / 26th July Weekend 2; 29th / 30th August Places on Level 1's can only be secured by paying €150 places are limited and it’s on a first come first served basis. People who need to complete 2nd week end please contact me also to check availability. As usual if you feel you or your county could benefit from one of our coaching courses for the coming season please contact me. All The Best, Wayne Doyle Badminton Ireland Regional Development Officer 087-6871929 wayne.doyle@badminton.ie

Another Successful Juvenile Badminton Camp was held again this year in Kilcullen Community Centre. A total of 26 children aged 8 yrs-17 yrs took part in the summer camp which was led by Claire Flood-International player and coach and assisted by BI Coach Sheila Smyth. The camp ran from June 29th-July 4th. Due to demand another camp is being planned for August. Players from Blessington, Hollywood, Naas, Dunlavin & Kilcullen took part and a super time was had by everyone with fun, friendship and competition being the order of the day. Prizes, fresh fruit, mineral water ,snacks and a group photograph was given to all participants as a momento of a great week.

Badminton Ireland and County Dublin VEC are running a series of taster sessions in Firhouse for Adults and Juveniles in August.