North Down won a nine goal thriller at Newry on Saturday on a very sandy and bumpy pitch. The state of the pitch did not lend itself to quick flowing hockey and both teams had to resort to the long ball tactic. North Down got the perfect start when they were awarded a penalty corner…
North Down entertained league leaders Instonians last Saturday in Comber and following the disappointment of their midweek performance against South Antrim regained the spirit and fight that has been prominent in other recent games. Inst dominated possession for long periods but the North Down defence with goalkeeper McArthur in outstanding form held firm. North Down…
After a week off last weekend North Down thirds were ready to take on Annadale 1st XI in the next round of the Intermediate Cup. Having beaten PSNI in the previous round in what turned out to be a very tough game the girls knew that this game wasn’t going to be any easier. From…
On Saturday North Down ladies fifths entertained Civil Service fourths at Regent House with a squad of 13 players. Within the first 15 minutes this was down to 11 due to injuries to Anna Rogers and Kathy Taylor. The first half was one to forget, the only two highlights being a rare missed sitter from…
With a 9.30am meet this morning at Garvey and a crammed schedule of matches, the scene was set for an action packed day . . . and what a day it turned out to be ! Our girls had attended four Blitz days in the lead up to finals day. Their results at these Blitz days…
North Down entertained South Antrim in a Premier League fixture on Wednesday evening at Comber Leisure Centre. This was a game of vital importance to both teams as they fight for their Premier League status. South Antrim started at a fast pace and pressed high up the pitch putting the North Down defenders under early…
North Down without four regulars and giving a Premier League debut to 16 year old keeper Ben Bond, secured their first win of the season when they defeated Raphoe 5-3 at Comber Leisure Centre on Saturday. North Down opened at a fast pace and put Raphoe under early pressure. Skipper Ross Linter was causing all…
North Down Lose to Mossley North Down travelled to Mossley to fulfil a Premier League game on Saturday.In freezing cold conditions the home side ran out winners by 3-1. North Down were without the influential McGimpsey,injured Speers and unavailable Dalzell but their replacements all made a contribution ensuring that Mosssley had to fight all the…
Club training for the mens section is cancelled on Wednesday 17th and 24 th February as the 1st xi have rearranged Premier League games against Mossley and South Antrim on these dates
Last Sunday (7th February) we hosted the ‘Outer Belfast Region’ Boys Under 9, 11 and 13 Blitz Day. Although it was a very cold day, the boys managed to dodge the rain. We had teams in all age groups from Annadale, NICS and Ballynahinch. For the boys in the Under 9 Section, this was their…