Close-season, but plenty of activity still going on at Carniny Youth FC

Despite the end of the season, activities still continued in and around Carniny Youth recently.
Members of Carniny Football Development Centre pictured at their recent prize giving held at Frankie & Bennys. Included are Carniny officials Linda Boyd (registration secretary), David Wylie (coach), Scott Wharry (coach) and William McDonald (coach). INBT28-201ACMembers of Carniny Football Development Centre pictured at their recent prize giving held at Frankie & Bennys. Included are Carniny officials Linda Boyd (registration secretary), David Wylie (coach), Scott Wharry (coach) and William McDonald (coach). INBT28-201AC
Members of Carniny Football Development Centre pictured at their recent prize giving held at Frankie & Bennys. Included are Carniny officials Linda Boyd (registration secretary), David Wylie (coach), Scott Wharry (coach) and William McDonald (coach). INBT28-201AC

The Under 11s were treated to an end of season outing by their management staff whilst the Under 13s held a Foyle cup fundraising event at Ballymena Bowling club.

The Under 16s continued their Foyle cup preparations with a friendly win over Loughgall Youth and the Under 10s played out a friendly with neighbours Ballymena Utd Youth Academy, getting used to playing their new 9–a-side format which they will be playing in the Lisburn League next season.

Some of the Under 12 squad were also in action in the P7 section of the Ballymena Invitational Mini Soccer League and also travelled to Letterkenny to take in some friendlies against Maiden City, East Donegal Schoolboys and a Donegal Schoolboys select team last weekend.

NEW UNDER-19 TEAM

The club are currently recruiting players for an Under 19 Squad to play in the NIFL Youth League for the 2014/15 season. This is an excellent opportunity for young players to continue their development in a youth league.

The club welcomes enquiries from players born in 1996 and 1997 though 1998 players will be considered. If anyone is interested in playing for the team please contact Billy O’Flaherty 07850669666 or Jimmy Gilchrist 07754049484.

CLUB CONDOLENCES

The club would like to pass on their condolences to Club Secretary, Billy O’Flaherty on the passing of his father, Alfred James O’Flaherty last week.

The club thoughts and prayers are with Billy, Lucille, Matthew and Alyson and the larger family circle at this sad time.

Donations in lieu of flowers etc to the RAFA via James Henry’s Funeral Services, Broughshane Street, Ballymena.

UNDER-11 ‘AWAY DAY’

The 2003’s held their annual day away recently, with the players and coaches thoroughly enjoying their day.

The team started at Escarmouche Lasertag in Randalstown, before heading to The Ramble Inn for a delicious lunch before finishing the day with two hours at Game On where they played indoor football, finishing with a penalty shootout.

The day away is a thank you to the players for all their hard work over the season, and the team would like to thank the three establishments for their hospitality.

UNDER-16

After last weekends defeat to the Co. Armagh milk cup team Carniny U16s had another warm up game in preparation for the Foyle cup when they entertained Loughgall U16s in a friendly on Friday night at the Showgrounds.

The Ballymena boys won 5-2 with Matthew Shevlin and Tyrone Balmer among the goalscorers.

CLUB CONTACTS

If you feel you would like to be part of Carniny Amateur and Youth FC either as a coach or player for the incoming season 2014/15. Players will be invited to open training sessions. Please use the contacts below to make enquiries.

Further information on the club can be found on the club’s website - www.carninyyouthfc.co.uk or the club’s Facebook page or by following on Twitter @Carninyyouthfc

U9 - 2006 and above (Football Development Centre) Davy 07803974402

U10- 2005- Niall Greer 07920095385

U11 - 2004 - Davy Hanna 07791297755

U12 - 2003 - Jonny Wilson 07704550454

U13 - 2002 - Jason Hunter 07885899290

U14 - 2001 - Davy Parker 07835020446

U15 - 2000 - Davy Leetch 0773280858

U16 - 1999 – Darren McGall 07812604932

U17 - 1998 - Ian Morton 07721596775

U19 – 96/97 Jimmy Gilchrist 07754049484

Coaching Staff opportunities - Billy O’Flaherty 07850669666

Seniors (Carniny Amateurs) - Davy Hanna - 07791297755.

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