AIG FZ Forza Irish Open 2021
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The Irish Open is part of the World and European circuit where players can earn essential world ranking and European circuit ranking points. The Irish Open has a rich history in world badminton, with Ireland being one of the founding members of the World Badminton Federation. The event has been running uninterrupted since 1902, making it one of the oldest and prestigious badminton events in the world.
The AIG FZ Forza Irish Open is the biggest event in the Badminton Ireland Calendar. The competition sees players from across the world coming to Ireland in order to compete for crucial world ranking points. Following the success of the 2019 Irish Open which was televised on national television for the second year in a row and drew in over 350 spectators for the finals day, the 2021 Irish Open will be returning to the National Indoor Arena in Dublin on the 17th-20th November. This year the AIG FZ Forza Irish Open will be running on the same week as the National Badminton Week. This gives school children from across Ireland to participate in fun games whilst watching some of the world's best athletes compete at the Irish Open.
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Event Details
Competition dates: 17th - 20th November 2021
- 17th November 09:00 Qualification
- 18th November 09:00 Preliminary Rounds (1st and 2nd Round)
- 19th November 10:00 Quarter Finals and 17.00 Semi Finals
- 20th November 13:00 Finals
- *Times may change due to scheduling. Finals start time may change pending TV coverage.
Tournament Venue: National Indoor Arena, Blanchardstown, Dublin
Tournament Hotel: Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown
Entry Deadline - 19th October 2021 (16:59 GMT+1)
Withdrawal Date - 1st November 2021
Irish Players Entry Deadline - 18th October 2021 (16:59)
Acceptance List will be available after the entry deadline
Competition Venue
National Indoor Arena
The National Indoor Arena has hosted many Badminton events over the past 24 months. Most notably this venue was used for the AIG FZ Forza Irish Open in 2016 - 2019 as well as the FZ Irish Para-Badminton Open 2017 - 2019. This venue can seat up to 1,200 people with 6 bleachers coming out to create a stadium like atmosphere. The hall will be fitted with 6 matted courts.
Tournament Hotel
Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown
The 2021 AIG FZ Forza Irish Open tournament hotel is closely located to the National Indoor Arena. The hotel is less than a 10 minute car journey from the competition hall and provides direct links to the airport. Athletes arriving into Dublin airport can make use of the hotel's shuttle bus service which will pick up athletes who booked their accommodation with the hotel. If you are interested in this service please contact gfarrell@badmintonireland.com. After the success of the AIG FZ Forza Irish Open 2019, athletes and coaches should anticipate a welcome stay at the Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown.
Single Room - €129.00 B&B + Transport
Twin Room - €139.00 B&B + Transport
Triple Rooms/ Adapted Rooms - Request needed. contact cdoherty@badmintonireland.com
Tournament Forms
Irish Players Entry Form (return to hp@badmintonireland.com)
Tournament Software File
Visa Request forms (return to cdoherty@badmintonireland.com)
Competition Schedule
World Ranking Date - 19th October 2021
Draw Date for Irish Open 2021 - 2nd November 2021
You can follow all the build up for the AIG FZ Forza Irish Open through Badminton Ireland's social media outlets
If you wish to enquire about the tournament hotel please contact cdoherty@badmintonireland.com
If you wish to enquire about entries or transportation please contact gfarrell@badmintonireland.com
Any other enquiries please call +353 (0)18393028