Over 30 kids enjoyed the good weather in week one of our annual summer schemes and more fun is expected in week two which runs from 5 – 9 August – some places are still available. Good luck to our lead coach this week, Peter McKibbin, who has been called up to the Ireland squad this weekend!
There was a lot of action in the final week of youth coaching before Christmas. The under 15 girls joined forces with Portadown, playing as Portnorth, and topped their group in hte first round of the Indoor Championship, the under 13 & 15 boys played with the under 15 girls in a set of mixed…
The Under 9s had their Blitz on Sunday in the glorious sunshine on the Gold Coast aka Bangor where the home club hosted a brilliantly organised P3-P5 Blitz. The North Down contingent were split into 3 equal teams with Alex Boyd, Jareth McCready and Johnny Davidson taking the helm for each squad. All the teams…
Congratulations to 17 of our Boys and Girls who completed their Young Leaders Course. As well as attending the course organised by Ulster Hockey, they also volunteered with coaching and umpiring our Youth Section . . . well done all ! Those missing from the photo are Jack Irwin, Patrick Campbell, Abby McCague and Leona Clifford.
By Peter Bond Just to confirm there will be no more training for the North down youth this season. The last match will be played on Sunday when The U15 Girls performance team are due to Play Harlequins at NICS. And there is a Childrens Christmas party organised for the mini’s this sunday. NOTE FOR…
The second week of our annual summer schemes has just ended with yet another successful week, almost all dry. Thanks to all the coaches who worked both weeks, you all know who you are and to Chris Revill for handling the admin. Our summer schemes are one of the ways in which we keep our…
What a start to our U15 Boys T2 league! Sunday’s match was versus Antrim at Regent. To start with I need to thank the parents for their support as with only 9 boys in the squad (8 a side matches ) it requires commitment from them all for this new format – so thank you…