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All-Ireland Championships

Introduction

The All-Ireland Championships are a series of ultimate competitions either hosted by the IFDA or sanctioned for club to host. Occuring on an annual basis, these competitions see the best club and school teams from across the island compete for the title of All-Ireland champions.

History

Following the success of the All-Ireland Mixed Championships in 2008, the first Schools, Schools Indoor and Open Championships took place in 2009. Each event was run by the IFDA (in association with a club) and all three were very successful. Full reports can be found on the News Section of this site.

Eligibility

As part of the IFDA's efforts to develop ultimate in Ireland, a set of eligibility guidelines have been proposed for All-Ireland Club Championships. These guidelines have not yet been adopted as rules but all clubs are encouraged to comply with them. As teams become familiar with them, we have prepared this FAQ which we hope will answer questions that have been put to us and explain some of the motivation behind their adoption.

Divisions

So far we have been limited to three divisions, but with the constant growth in Womens Ultimate in Ireland, it won’t be long before there is a fourth division: All-Ireland Womens Championships.

Expansion

2010 sees the IFDA look to expand on the current format by introducing two more events to the calendar. In September the inaugural All-Ireland Beach Championships will see the best club teams take to the sand to battle it out. And, in December, the first All-Ireland Indoor Championships will take place. Venues for both of these new events will be confirmed as soon as possible.

Hosting

If you are interested in hosting any of the events listed in the calendar for this year, or in a future year, please review the Bid Outline document and contact the IFDA Tournament Coordinator. The IFDA are happy to work with any prospective hosts and thus look forward to hearing from you.

IFDA All-Ireland Championships Calendar 2010

January 23rd:
All-Ireland Schools Indoor Championships - Gloucester St. Gym, Dublin - IFDA
April 23rd:
All-Ireland Schools Championships - St. Anne's Park, Dublin - IFDA
April 23rd/24th:
All-Ireland Mixed Championships - St. Anne's Park, Dublin - Little Miss Sunshine
August 21st/22nd:
All-Ireland Open Championships - Shorts FC Playing Fields, Belfast, BUG
September 2010:
All-Ireland Beach Championships
December 2010:
All-Ireland Indoor Championships

Results

2010

All Ireland Schools Indoor Champions:
St. Mary’s
Spirit Award: St. Mary’s
All Ireland Schools Champions:
St. Mary’s
All Ireland Mixed Champions:
Rebel Ultimate
Spirit Award: Binge?

2009

All Ireland Schools Indoor Champions:
Gonzaga College
Spirit Award: Gonzaga College
All-Ireland Schools Champions:
Gonzaga College
Spirit Award: St. Mary’s
All-Ireland Mixed Champions:
Throwing Shapes
Spirit Award: Mixed Veg
All-Ireland Open Champions:
Johnny Chimpo
Spirit Award: Jabba the Huck

2008

All-Ireland Mixed Champions:
Throwing Shapes
Spirit Award: Jabba The Huck
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