GLTC Special Olympics Badminton

🎉 GLTC TABLE QUIZ 🎉

Join us on Friday 15th May in the clubhouse for a great night of fun, community and fundraising!

🕢 Doors open: 7:30pm🧠 Quiz starts: 8pm💰 €10 per person🎟️ Raffle on the night

All proceeds will support our Rackets for All programmes, including Special Olympics Badminton, Enjoy Tennis and Squash for All, as well as helping our five amazing athletes — Natasha, Max, Alison, Gagik and Liam — on their journey to the Irish Games this June 💙💛

Raffle tickets will be on sale from tonight at reception, so be sure to grab some! A huge thank you to everyone who has already donated spot prizes and raffle items — your support means so much. Any additional donations or prizes are always greatly appreciated 🙌

Can’t make it on the night but still want to support? Donations can be made through our iDonate page below — every contribution, no matter how big or small, makes a difference ❤️

https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/GLTCSpecialOlympicsBadminton

We’d love to see as many faces as possible on the night for what promises to be a brilliant evening!

Hi everyone 👋

We’re fundraising to support our GLTC Special Olympics Badminton programme 🏸

We’re proud to have 5 athletes representing Connacht at the upcoming Special Olympics Ireland Games this June 🇮🇪 — a huge achievement for the club and a fantastic opportunity for the athletes involved 🙌

Our club is required to contribute €3000 to attend the Games. You can help support our amazing athletes on their exciting journey through your sponsorship!

If you can, please support by donating or sharing the page every contribution makes a real difference ❤️

👉 https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/GLTCSpecialOlympicsBadminton

Thanks so much for your support 🙏

Galway Sports Partnership
Galway Lawn Tennis Club
Galway Badminton
Connacht Badminton
GLTC Badminton
Badminton Ireland
Special Olympics Ireland

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To round out our 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 series, it is our honor to introduce Patricia Larkin, a Special Olympics Ireland athlete.

Patricia is a silver medalist in swimming, a badminton athlete, a single mother, and a hard worker. She truly embodies the spirit of inclusion as during the World Games Berlin 2023, Larkin made sure everyone in her swimming group was safe and happy above all else.

Looking forward to the next sessions already! 🏸🏸🏸🏸

Galway Sports Partnership
Badminton Ireland
Galway Special Olympics Young Athletes Club
Galway Lawn Tennis Club

Next taster sport for our young athletes is ……. BADMINTON 🏸 Thank you to GLTC Special Olympics Badminton for hosting our club and making us feel very welcome 🥰 Coach Richard, Sarah & the other volunteers were awesome 🤩 We’re looking forward to our next badminton sessions with you all🥳🙌🏼🫶🏼

GLTC Special Olympic Athletes Shine at Inter Regional Event in Meath

GLTC’s Special Olympic athletes put on a stellar performance at the recent Inter Regional Event held in Meath on March 2nd, showcasing their incredible skill, determination, and sportsmanship. Competing against top athletes from across the country, our team gave it their all, fighting for every point with unwavering focus and enthusiasm. For many of our players, this was their first-ever badminton tournament, making their achievements even more remarkable.

From the very first serve to the final rally, our players demonstrated outstanding technique and a true passion for the game. Their dedication to training was evident in their precise shots, quick footwork, and strategic play. Every match was a testament to their hard work, and their resilience in tough moments proved just how committed they are to their sport.

Beyond their impressive performances on the court, our athletes displayed remarkable sportsmanship, encouraging teammates and competitors alike. Their positivity and respect for the game reflected the true spirit of the Special Olympics, making GLTC proud to be represented by such inspiring individuals.

A huge congratulations to each and every one of our athletes for their fantastic efforts! Your determination and teamwork continue to inspire us all. GLTC is looking forward to even more success as we prepare to host our very own Special Olympics event later this year—giving our athletes the chance to shine on home turf.

Well done, team!
Max 1st
Alison 1st
Gagik 2nd
Liam 2nd
Sean 3rd
Aoife 3rd
James 3rd
Natasha 3rd
Patricia 3rd
Clodagh 4th
Marguarite 5th

Galway Sports Partnership
Badminton Ireland
Galway Badminton
Special Olympics Ireland
Connacht Badminton
Galway Lawn Tennis Club
GLTC Badminton
Declan Bennett Badminton Coaching

📢 Spaces Remaining on our Autism in Sport Online Workshop! 📢
This online workshop will provide attendees with an understanding of Autism focusing on the delivery of sport. It will help participants to recognise and understand key areas of difference as well as looking at practical strategies which will help to include people with autism in sport sessions. This is a 2.5 hr course delivered and certified by Active Disability Ireland.
🗓️ Thursday 27th February
🕛6:30-9pm
💸€20 per person
✏Register; https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/autism-in-sport-online-tickets-1216634840559?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Our amazing GLTC member Patricia leading the way! Well done!

Galway Badminton
Galway Sports Partnership
Galway Lawn Tennis Club
Badminton Ireland

Hi all!

Adult Special Olympics Badminton is back next Monday the 9th September at 6pm.

Junior Special Olympics Badminton is back on Saturday 14th at 2pm.

Looking forward to seeing everyone back on the courts! New members are always welcome! Email [email protected] for more information

Galway Sports Partnership
Galway Badminton
Connacht Badminton
Badminton Ireland
Special Olympics Ireland
Galway Lawn Tennis Club