Strategic Development Plan, 2010 – 2013

Badminton Ireland have published their development plan for the next 4 years on their website – click here or download directly here. The plan shows the work being done to enhance the reputation of badminton when compared to other sports, and build participation rates across the country. Clubs are encouraged to take a look and see what Badminton Ireland can do to help them progress the sport at a local level.

 

Development Officers

There are two Badminton Ireland development officers for the Connacht counties:

 

Tom Hehir – Mayo, Galway (also Clare, Limerick, Tipperary, Westmeath)

Phone: 087-6412769 | Email: tom.hehir@badminton.ie

 

David Magee – Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon (also Donegal, Longford, Cavan, Monaghan, Lough, Meath)

Phone: 087-6412724 | Email: david.magee@badminton.ie

 

Connacht Club Development Plan

Attached to this page is the Connacht Club Development Plan. This was devised with the help of Brenda Barry from Badminton Ireland. It can be used by clubs wishing to grow their membership and become more involved in and enthusiastic about badminton.

Also take a look at the Badminton Ireland development HQ: Click here.

 

Juvenile Claimback

The Connacht branch operates a Juvenile claimback. Juveniles who take part in Open competitions outside of Connacht can apply to the Connacht Branch for a 100% refund of competition entry fees. All applications should be sent by email to Anthony Walsh (awalsh@cgold.ie / 087-6795670) and Adrian Furey (adrian.furey@zimmer.com / 087-2862008).

Applications for claimback should be sent before the tournament occurs.

 

Coaching

Badminton Ireland maintains a list of active coaches around Ireland, including those in Connacht. This list can be found by clicking here. Also check out the main coaching page on the BI website.

Please note that coaches on the BI list are simply people that have successfully completed a course and are affiliated with Badminton Ireland. It does not indicate that the coach is Garda vetted or actively coaching – clubs must check this themselves.

To contact a coach, get in touch with the regional development officers, Tommy Hehir and David Magee – contact details above.