Just a reminder that this weekend is the last Youth session before our Christmas break. Under 11 Boys & Girls are going to play some fun games. All are invited to wear a festive jumper, hat, or come singing a christmas carol ! Under 13 Boys – coaches have planned some christmas games. Under 15…
Ards and North Down Borough Council have announced that the 2017/2018 edition of the Ards and North Down Sports Directory is now available. The sports directory is a comprehensive guide to sporting activities covering 34 different sports and 121 sporting clubs and organizations in the area and is a free service offered by the Council….
A great performance from the remaining 7 competitors last weekend saw all 7 survive their session 8 selections. It gets even tougher this coming weekend now that all the ‘big’ teams have been chosen. £290 awaits the winner!
The thirds entertained South Antrim thirds on Saturday at Comber Leisure Centre and entertain they did. A quick start had the visitors rattled with fast flowing hockey and the Orr brothers, Jamie and Michael, complete with Ryan Millar controlling midfield. Chances were created with balls zipping across the face of goal and the visitors’ keeper…
North Down, in their quest for a top seven finish in the Premier League, dropped a disappointing two points at Comber on Saturday following a 1-1 draw with Newry North Down dominated the game for long spells but Newry’s spoiling tactics did not allow them to play flowing hockey and as frustration set in players…
North Down ladies fifths hosted Armagh seconds in the second round of the Minor Cup at Regent House last Saturday. The match started with Armagh winning a penalty corner, however the North Down defence was secure and with the midfield pinging the ball up front for forwards Sarah Moreland, Abby McCague and Debbie Sherlock to…
North Down fifths returned to winning ways against Portrush seconds, nicking a 1-0 victory in a hard fought game at Regent House last Saturday. Portrush, potentially aided by a few senior players, soaked up the early pressure as North Down looked to get the first goal. Chances for Revill, Bond, Linter, Wilcock, Green, and Mitchell came and went in…
North Down ladies made the journey to Magherafelt last Saturday to play Rainey in a bottom of the table Premier League clash in the unpopular 4 pm slot. The venue was the impressive indoor pitch at the Meadowbank Sports Arena. From the whistle North Down put pressure on Rainey which was swiftly turned with North…
The fourths travelled to Ballyclare High School to play Parkview looking to keep pace with PSNI, Antrim thirds and Raphoe thirds at the top of the table. After a quick team talk and simple Mike Bassett 4-4-2 set-up North Down began the game well, creating a few early chances! It wasn’t long before Chris Drysdale…
“Ho ho ho Magee, what actually happened during the damn game?!”. Everyone’s a critic these days. If you want to know that we had an in-advanced-state-of-over-refreshment Darren Rogers between the sticks and a return of our classic back four line up of Robbie Sinclair, Chris Murrayand Keith Conway all controlled by the Master to their Blaster, Irwin – get…