Talent identification sessions will take place for under 16 (U16) men and women, under 17 (U17) men, and under 18 (U18) men and women. The talent identification sessions for U17 women will take place at a later date, following the appointment of an Ireland U17 women's head coach.
Talent identification sessions for the under 14 and under 15 Academy will also take place will take place during the week of October 25th to 29th. Further details will be announced in the coming days on our website and social media.
Registration is now closed - the deadline for registration was midnight on Sunday 17th October. There is €15 fee for attending talent identification sessions, which was to be paid online as directed when completing registration. Some talent identification sessions will have multiple sessions listed, including on different days. Players should make themselves available for all sessions listed in their age group and will be informed which sessions they need to attend no later than close of business on Wednesday 20th October.
Players should arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of their confirmed session time. All players should bring a dark top and a light top, reversible if possible. Players should also bring adequate food and drink for the time they are required to attend.
To be eligible for the Ireland U16 team, you must be born on/after 1st January 2006
To be eligible for the Ireland U17 team, you must be born on/after 1st January 2005
To be eligible for the Ireland U18 team, you must be born on/after 1st January 2004
All players must be registered with Basketball Ireland and must have a valid BIPIN in order to be eligible for selection.
Any players living and playing abroad that can not attend the trial should still complete the registration form but do not need to pay the fee.
U16 Men
Head coach: Pat Price
Session
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Venue
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Time
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Saturday 23rd October
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National Basketball Arena. Tymon Park, Tallaght, Dublin 24
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10am - 5pm
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Sunday 24th October
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Gormanston Park, Gormanston Rd, Gormanston, Co. Meath, K32 NH30
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9.30am - 1.30pm
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Sunday 24th October
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Gormanston Park, Gormanston Rd, Gormanston, Co. Meath, K32 NH30
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2pm - 6pm
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U16 Women
Head coach: Andy Gill
Session |
Venue
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Time
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Saturday 23rd October
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Marian College, 4 Lansdowne Rd, Dublin Southside, Co. Dublin
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12.30pm - 7pm
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Sunday 24th October
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Gormanston Park, Gormanston Rd, Gormanston, Co. Meath, K32 NH30 |
9.30am - 1.30pm
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Sunday 24th October
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Gormanston Park, Gormanston Rd, Gormanston, Co. Meath, K32 NH30
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2pm - 6pm |
U17 Men
Head coach: Gareth O'Reilly
Session |
Venue
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Time
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Saturday 23rd October
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Gormanston Park, Gormanston Rd, Gormanston, Co. Meath, K32 NH30
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2pm - 6pm |
Dates, Times, Venues TBC pending the appointment of the Ireland U17 women's head coach.
U18 Men
Head coach: Paul Kelleher
Session |
Venue
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Time
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Saturday 23rd October
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Gormanston Park, Gormanston Rd, Gormanston, Co. Meath, K32 NH30
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9.30am - 1.30pm |
U18 Women
Head coach: Tommy O'Mahony
Session |
Venue
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Time
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Sunday 24th October
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Trinity College, College Green, Dublin 2
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10am - 4pm |