Irish National Squads
Badminton Ireland has National Squads which take place three times a season at the National Indoor Arena in Blanchardstown D15. Teams will be selected to represent Ireland from these squads. The first squad will take place on October 29th and is open to all players that would like to try out.
For consideration into the various National Squads please register by completing the following player registration form by the 15th September 2017 (Extended deadline Sunday the 8th of October). The cost of all three squads is €45; €15 euro for the opening squad and an additional €30 if you are selected to return for the two remaining squad sessions.
Players who have reached Irish sports council carding level and are currently competing on the International circuit can attend the national squads but it is not compulsory.
National Senior Squad
Squad Dates: October 29th, December 17th and March 18th at the National Indoor Arena in Blanchardstown D15
Main season's event – European Men's and Women's team championships February 13th- 18th Kazan Russia
National U19 Squad
Coach – Daniel Magee
Coach – Aisling Ryan
Squad Dates: October 29th, December 17th and March 18th at the National Indoor Arena in Blanchardstown D15
Main season’s event – European Junior Championships (U19) 6th-16th of September 2018 Tallinn Estonia
National U17 Squad
Lead Coach - Ciaran Chambers
Manager – Patricia Gallagher
Assistant Coach - Craig McCourtney
Squad Dates – October 29th, December 17th and March 18th at the National Indoor Arena in Blanchardstown D15
Main season's event – European U17 Victor Jot open and team match Belgium March 29th - April 1st
National U15 Squad
Coach - Al Bredin
Coach - Naomi Darragh
Assistant Coach - John Amond
Squad Dates – October 29th, December 17th and March 18th at the National Indoor Arena in Blanchardstown D15
Main season's event - Under 15 Quadrangular Event - Wales May 4th- 6th 2018
National U13 Squad
Coach - Jennie King
Coach – Michael O'Meara
Assistant Coach - TBC
Squad Dates – October 29th, December 17th and March 18th at the National Indoor Arena in Blanchardstown D15
Main season’s event – Under 13 Glasgow Youth International May 18th- 20th
National Para Squad
Squad Dates – October 29th, December 17th and March 18th at the National Indoor Arena in Blanchardstown D15
Main seasons event – Para World Championships 21st -26th November 2017
National Masters Squad
Squad Dates – October 29th, December 17th and March 18th at the National Indoor Arena in Blanchardstown D15
Main season event - 8 Nations 1st -3rd June 2018 France
Players can be selected for multiple national teams but they must attend the national squad for the age group they currently fall into. Any player failing to attend their national squad without good reason will remove themselves from a selection.