Carnmoney kids prepare for Ayr tournament

THE Under 8 squad from the Carnmoney-based Co-Operative Insurance Football Skills Development Centre will be participating in the club's first ever international tournament this weekend.
By The Newsroom
Published 10th May 2010, 11:54 BST
Updated 10th May 2010, 15:38 BST

The young Carnmoney FDC players, accompanied by their families and coaches, will leave on Friday (May 14) to compete at the Spring Football Festival in Ayr.

The team participates in the Irish FA’s East Antrim Games Development Centre and have enjoyed tremendous success during the season. In order to continue to challenge and develop the players, the squad were entered into the prestigious tournament.

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During the four-day competition, the team will compete against seven established club sides from across the UK.

Head coach Paul Burns commented: “Win, lose or draw, the experience for these guys will be tremendous and the trip is something which everyone connected with our club is looking forward to.

“I would like to thank John J. Doyle & Co, Belfast for kindly sponsoring new kits and tracksuits for the boys to wear at the festival.”

The trip is testament to how far Carnmoney FDC has come in only their second season, and thanks have been expressed to the Management Committee who have fundraised tirelessly to provide all the players with free travel and accommodation during their trip to Ayr.

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