North End Youth return to action

Youth Football Winter League

In the next episode of the Ballymena North Centre Youth Winter League, Northend United Youth played hosts to a number of teams on Saturday 16th January at the centre from 9.30am to 2.30pm.

The U10s played hosts to Kells and Connor Youth Academy U10s. A very competitive match was to follow with both sets of young players giving a very spirited performance.

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Next up on the agenda was Northend United U13s and Ballymena Youth Academy U13s in a seven a side match. Coaches Glen Speirs and Chris Wareing experimented with their team’s tactical formations, giving both teams much needed practice before their respective leagues recommence next week

Northend United U12s and Waveney U12s contested the third match in the series. In a much improved performance from last week, John Devlin’s team played some attractive and committed football but were found lacking in front of goal on occasions.

To cap a fine morning, Northend U14s completed a rigorous work out in the North Centre, in preparation for their NIBFA Cup match next week against Glentoran.

In parallel with these games, Northend United U11s and Ballymena Youth Academy U11s played each other in a full sided practice match at the Showgrounds on Saturday morning. Northend United coach, Mark Herbison, took the opportunity to give his large squad a good run out.

Weather Rules Out All Northend United Youth Fixtures

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All Northend United Youth’s competitive fixtures were ruled out at the weekend, due to the weather conditions.

However the teams are planned to get back to competitive action on Saturday 23rd January if weather permits, with two of the teams playing in the NIBFA Cup. The U11s travel to play Limavady United Youths and the Northend U14s entertain Glentoran at Ballymena Showgrounds, in the same competition.

The Season So Far

With a strong panel of players in the U10s and U11s football teams, coaches Sean O’Brien and Mark Herbison are looking forward to the second half of the football season. Their new signings will add a competitive edge to the teams, making them teams to be reckoned with.

In the U12s, U13s and U14s, the Northend United team coaches are busy trying to get the last of their players registered, before the signing deadline approaches at the end of January. With one or two promising players coming through the ranks, the second half of the football season also looks promising for these teams.

Training from Monday 18th January commences as follows:-

U10s @ St Patricks College 6.00-7.30pm

U11s @ St Patricks College 7.30-9.00pm

U12s @ Showgrounds Pitch 3 6.00 -7.30pm

U13s @ Showgrounds Pitch 3 7.00 – 9.00pm

U14s @ Showgrounds Pitch 3 7.30 -9.30pm

Child Protection Training

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Club coaches are reminded that the BEAIYL sponsored Child Protection Training Course, being carried out by Jim Grattan, is now rescheduled for Wednesday 20th January 6.30pm – 9.30pm @ Ballymena Rugby Club Premises.

Family Quiz Night

Plans have just been announced for a Family Quiz Night on Thursday 11th February at Eaton Park, Ballymena Rugby Club Premises. Quizmaster will be our own Johnny Sayers, so why not come along and make it a good night’s craic?

Easter Tournaments

At the recent Committee Meeting on Wednesday 13th January 7.00pm, plans were put in place for the U10s, U11s and U13 teams to attend the Ayr International Youth Football Tournament during Easter.

Northend United U14s are considering participating in the Barcelona Youth International Football Tournament, in the coming months.

Players Wanted

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If you were born in 1996, 1997 or 1998 and are interested in playing football in The Belfast and East Antrim Youth League or the South Belfast Youth League, why not come along to our training sessions or get in contact with John Devlin on 0791 905 6834

Odtwarzacze Wanted

Jesli urodziles sie w 1996, 1997 lub 1998 i sa zainteresowani gry w pilke nozna w Belfascie i East Antrim Ligi Mlodziezy lub South Belfast Youth League, dlaczego nie chodz do treningw lub skontaktowac sie z John Devlin na 0791 905 6834

Fixtures for Saturday 23rd January

Under 10s v Ballysillan @ Valley 7 East Antrim Cup

Under 11s v Limavady Youths @ Limavady NIBFA Cup

Under 12s v Ballyclare Colts @ Smithfield

Under 13s v Carrick Rangers @ Beltoy 2

Under 14s v Glentoran @ Showgrounds NIBFA Cup