Prize time for youth rugby section

BALLYMENA Youth Rugby held its Annual Awards Dinner at Eaton Park with over 75 boys enjoying the evening.
By The Newsroom
Published 17th May 2010, 11:13 BST
Updated 21st May 2010, 16:40 BST

Tom Wiggins, Ballymena's Youth Convenor, welcomed the boys and parents to the event which was the largest Youth Dinner in the history of the Club.

Whilst Tom acknowledged the difficulties of the season, principally down to the dreadful weather over the winter the focus of the evening was on the positive achievements of the Youth Section.

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The season saw Ballymena field strong numbers at each age grade, something which many other Clubs were unable to match.

A number of boys were also invited to join Ulster Development Squads an acknowledgement of their potential for the future. Mention was also made of the very positive outlook for next season.

Agreement has been reached with several local businesses and as a result each Youth team will have a smart new kit for next season ensuring the boys are one of the best turned out Youth Sections in Ulster Rugby.

Awards were then presented by the Youth team coaches

TEAM AWARDS

Under 19: Player of the Year – Gary Donnelly; Most Improved - Jonathan McKeown.

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Under 17: Player of the Year - James Davison; Most Improved - Neil McCafferty.

Under 15: Player of the Year - Jordan Millar; Most Improved - Daniel Appleton.

Under 13: Player of the Year - David Fullerton; Most Improved - Phillip Jennings.

CLUB AWARDS

Youth Section Player of the Year – Adrian Hayes; Most Improved Youth Player - William McCooke; Best Newcomer - Mark Mulholland; Most Influential Player - Conor McNeill.

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