60×30 Nationals update

The 2016 GAA Handball Myclubshop.ie 60×30 Nationals will take place in venues in Kilkenny, Carlow, Tipperary and Wexford over the weekend of the 23rd & 24th July.

There are a number of exciting changes to this year’s competition in a bid to attract a greater number of entries. The Mens and Ladies Open competitions will be Singles events with ranking points on offer before the Myclubshop.ie 60×30 championship and this change is expected to attract a large number of entries.

The remaining Adult grades will take the form of a Doubles competitions while the Junior Events are also Doubles. Note: Doubles pairings in the Junior events must come from the same county. In the case where a player has no partner within the county please email austin.mckenna.handball@gaa.ie and they will be paired up with other players who are looking for partners.

CLOSING Date for Entries is FRIDAY 1st July.
The Entry Fee for the events which have been discounted in a bid to attract greater numbers to the competition are as follows:

  • €20 for the Open Singles
  • €30 for the Adult Doubles
  • €20 for the Junior Doubles Grades
  • Note the Doubles fee is per doubles team and not per person.

Please note:

  • Entries will only be accepted through the online system and can be paid for by credit card, laser, cash or cheque.
  • No entries can be accepted after the closing date.
  • Players can only enter one grade.
  • All matches in the 60×30 Adult Nationals will be 2 games to 15 and tie-break to 11, this may change subject to the numbers that enter.
  • The 60×30 Balls to be used will be as per our Official Handball & Equipment Guide.
  • GAA Handball reserves the right to amend grades or entries if they feel it is necessary.
  • If numbers are low in certain grades, that particular grade will not be run, with that grade being merged with another grade.
  • GAA Handballs decision will be final in such matters.
  • By entering this competition you automatically agree to be available to play on both nationals weekend days as above.
  • Please note you will get a conformation email back from myclubfinances.com to confirm that your entry was successful.If you don’t receive this email conformation then you must complete the registration process again.
  • Nationals Grading (40×20, 60×30)
  • B grade: for Junior Players (see note below)
  • C grade: for Junior B Players
  • Anyone winning an All Ireland title, immediately moves up to the next grade once the championship finishes except Junior B which stays in that grade until the end of the year.
  • Please note there will be a plate competitions in all events subject to required numbers entering.

All email queries can be sent to austin.mckenna.handball@gaa.ie
Grades:
Mens Open Singles: Players must be eligible to play in Inter County Senior & Open Championship Grade.
Players must be 18 years of age or over at 1st January 2016.
Ladies Open Singles: Players must be eligible to play in Inter County Senior & Open Championship Grade.
Players must be 17 years of age or over at 1st January 2016.
Mens B Doubles: Open to Intermediate & Junior Players (only 1 Intermediate player allowed in a doubles team, ie. two Intermediate players cannot team up together).
Must not have won a Mens B Doubles (or above) or underage grades (17&U, 19&U) in Irish Nationals
Must be 16 years of age or over at 1st January 2016.
Mens C Doubles: Must be eligible to play Junior B Grade.
Must not have won a Mens C Doubles (or above) or any 15&U, 17&U, 19&U in Irish Nationals
Must be 16 years of age or over at 1st January 2016.
Ladies B/C Doubles: Must be eligible to play Junior Grade in 60×30
Must not have won a Ladies B/C Doubles (or above) or underage grades (17&U, 19&U) in Irish Nationals
Must be 16 years of age or over at 1st January 2016.
Masters Doubles: Must be 40 or over on Sunday 24th July 2016.
Masters B Doubles: Must be eligible to play Masters B Grades. Must be 40 or over on Sunday 24th July 2016. Must not have won a Masters B Doubles title in Irish Nationals.
Silver Masters Doubles: Must be 45 or over on Sunday 24th July 2016. Must be eligible to play Silver Masters Grades.
Silver Masters B Doubles: Must be eligible to play Silver Masters B Grades. Must be 45 or over on Sunday 24th July 2016. Must not have won a Silver Masters B Doubles title in Irish Nationals.
Golden Masters Doubles: Must be 50 or over on Sunday 24th July 2016.
Golden Masters B Doubles: Must be eligible to play Golden Masters or Emerald Masters B Grades. Must be 50 or over on Sunday 24th July 2016. Must not have won a Golden Masters B or Emerald Masters B Doubles title in Irish Nationals.
Diamond Masters Doubles: Must be 60 or over on Sunday 24th July 2016.
Ruby Masters Doubles: Must be 65 or over on Sunday 24th July 2016.
13 & Under Boys and Girls Doubles:
15 & Under Boys and Girls Doubles:
17 & Under Boys and Girls Doubles:
For players to be eligible for the above Junior grades then they must meet the age requirement on the last day of the competition, i.e. for 13 & Under players, the player must be 13 or Under on the 24th July 2016.
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GAA Handball reserve the right to move a player up a grade if they feel this is not a suitable grade.
NB. Grades may be amalgamated depending on entries.