National Badminton Week 2009 - 23rd Oct-1st Nov

Now an annual event, Badminton Ireland are holding National Badminton Week 2009 from the 23rd October to 1st November 2009 as a kick off to the badminton season...

During this time, all badminton clubs will be opening their doors to allow anyone interested in having a go to come and play.  Badminton is a sport for everyone regardless of age, ability or fitness level. 

So pick up a racquet, get in touch with your local badminton club and give it a go! 

If you are unsure where your nearest club is, contact the Badminton Ireland office on 01-8393028 or e-mail CLOAKING

During the week there will also be text and e-mail campaigns to raise awareness of badminton and to encourage former players and potential new players to take up their racquets and get out and play a game!

There are also going to be numerous events run in conjunction with this week.  

Please e-mail your club event details to CLOAKING

We will add to our National Event Listing......

Friday, 23rd Oct

Saturday, 24th Oct

Sunday, 25th Oct

  • International Student Badminton Tournament - University of Limerick
  • Meath Graded Open Tournament - Trim Meath
  • Dublin Juvenile Open - Terenure College Dublin
  • Sheila O'Flanagan will be interviewed on RTE Radio 1, at approx 2.15pm, mainly focusing on the lauch of the Badminton Ireland Strategic Plan 2010-2013

Mon, 26th Oct

  • All Monday Badminton Clubs have their doors open for everyone to come and try - all areas!
  • International Student Badminton Tournament - University of Limerick
  • Ballina Badminton Club; Fun Badminton Night for Juveniles

Tues, 27th Oct

  • All Tuesday Badminton Clubs have their doors open for everyone to come and try - all areas!
  • Abbots Cross Presbyterian Club, Belfast, 7.45pm, Development day for people with Learning Disabilities
  • Galway LTC, Division 5+6 open fun Competition 8pm

Wed, 28th Oct

  • All Wednesday Badminton Clubs have their doors open for everyone to come and try - all areas!
  • Dundalk BC are hosting a Juvenile Open Tournament
  • Sligo Lawn Tennis Club, 11am – 2pm, Development Day for existing and new Special Olympics  Badminton clubs/services
  • Mungret St Pauls Badminton Club Limerick, New Members Night 8pm to Sexton Street, Limerick
  • Kilmacthomas BC, One Day Halloween Badminton Camps for juveniles
  • Kilmacthomas BC; new members 'Come and Try It' Night

Thurs, 29th Oct

  • All Thursday Badminton Clubs have their doors open for everyone to come and try - all areas!
  • Dundalk BC are running an Open American Tournament
  • Boyle Badminton Club; open night 9.30pm-11.30pm. Contact Elaine at 087 2965451

Fri, 30th Oct

  • All Friday Badminton Clubs have their doors open for everyone to come and try - all areas!
  • Killorglin; new club having open evening on Friday 30th 8.30 to 10.30 Killorglin Sports Centre
  • Introduction to Badminton Coaching Course, Sligo LTC, contact David Magee 087 6412724
  • St Gearlds Castlebar, Castlebar v Newport Fun Juvenile Tournament
  • Kilmacthomas BC, One Day Halloween Badminton Camps for juveniles
  • Kilmacthomas BC; new members 'Come and Try It' Night

Sat, 31st Oct

Sun, 1st Nov

 Other Events during National Badminton Week

  • Three Rivers BC PJ Party - Donegal
  • Oaktrees BC PJ Party - Donegal
  • Holy Faith Sec School, Clontarf; Halloween Tournaments
  • Ballincollig Adult Education Badminton beginners and improvers classes holding a combined competition on Tue 2nd Nov
  • Kilcullen BC, Kildare – “Grandparents Open Day”