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. 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.
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) TBC
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 who would like to attend the national underage squads may attend multiple age group squads. However, it is a priority for the player to attend the age group they currently fall into during the 2016/2017 season. For example, a player who is eligible for the Irish U13 squad may attend the U15 squad, but this must not be at the expense of any U13 squads. Any player failing to attend their national squad without good reason removes themselves from selection.