Clubs have earned €731,789 since the National Draw was launched in the 2014/2015 season. Despite difficult years in 2020/2021, the National Draw went ahead, with a smaller number of clubs partaking. The National Draw returns once again in 2022, and it is hoped that this year will see the draw bounce back to it's usual success. The National Draw itself will take place at the Ireland v Switzerland (FIBA Eurobasket 2025 Pre-Qualifier) game on July 3rd in the National Basketball Arena.
John Feehan, CEO for Basketball Ireland, said:
“The National Draw has always been a great success since it was initiated, giving clubs an excellent opportunity to boost their fundraising efforts, while also giving people an chance to win some great prizes. I encourage all clubs to engage with this worthwhile venture, to benefit their members".
Your team/club/committee/organisation orders the tickets free of charge from Basketball Ireland. For more information contact Michelle Dermody at mdermody@ireland.basketball.
Your team/club/committee/organisation sells them and keeps 80% of the intake, returning 20% to Basketball Ireland for certain costs relating to the production of this venture. For example: A full book of 10 tickets costing €5 each if all sold would generate €50. Your team would keep €40.00 and return €10.00 to Basketball Ireland.
Basketball Ireland provides all of the prizes too, with the grand prize of a brand-new Suzuki Ignis. We will provide free promotional posters to help each seller or club advertise the draw.
The draw will take place at the Ireland v Switzerland (FIBA Eurobasket 2025 Pre-Qualifier) game on July 3rd in the National Basketball Arena.