Carniny Youth FC round-up: Under-15s continue sparkling form

SATURDAY saw Carniny Youth Under 15s continue with their recent good form, undefeated in their last four games with a excellent 3-0 win over a resolute Glendowan side.
Members of the Teenage Kickz football programme pictured at their recent session at Ballymena Showgrounds. INBT12-234ACMembers of the Teenage Kickz football programme pictured at their recent session at Ballymena Showgrounds. INBT12-234AC
Members of the Teenage Kickz football programme pictured at their recent session at Ballymena Showgrounds. INBT12-234AC

The Under 11s were also in winning form after a close battle with Loughgall Youth, settled with a single goal from Jude Currie.

Up in the North West league the Under 9s enjoyed their second win in successive weeks against North End United Youth, now unbeaten in their last five games.

On the down side the Under 13s suffered a home defeat at the hands of their league leaders Ridgeway Rovers and the Under 10 Amateurs lost out in a local derby against Ballymena Town in an entertaining match up in Coleraine.

The Under 12s and 14s were forced out of action last weekend with both their matches falling victim to the wet weather.

Both the Under 13s and 14s will be looking forward to this Saturday when both will be playing in their respective age group Northern Ireland Boys FA Cup Quarter Finals against Dungannon and Glendowan respectively.

TEATIME LEAGUE

The Carniny Youth-run ‘Teatime League’ held another ‘feast’ of football for seven under nine sides from the general locality on the 3G surface at Ballymena Showgrounds.

As well as the host side teams from Ballymoney United Y.A, Chimney Corner and neighbours Ballymena United YA played in friendly games in the IFA approved Games 
Development Centre.

This Friday (22nd) will be the 8th and final session of the current programme which has been enjoyed by the children taking part.

TEENAGE KICKZ

The latest initiative for the youth of Ballymena continued for an 8th session on Friday night on the 3G facility at Ballymena Showgrounds.

Two hours of FREE football supplemented by complimentary energy drinks courtesy of programme funders at the PCSP ensured an enjoyable alternative for the young people taking part supervised by staff from the organisers at Carniny Amateur & Youth FC.

Teenage Kickz has another two weeks to run and any young people aged 15-19 years inclusive and at a loose end on a Friday evening is welcome to take part from 7-9pm

For full reports from Saturday’s Carniny Youth games, see this week’s Ballymena Times.