Carniny Youth sides prepare for Foyle Cup

Next season’s Under 12s and Under 13s – under the guidance of their respective managers Jason Hunter and David Parker – will make the trip to take part in the popular tournament, which takes part in venues all over the North West, culminating in the Finals at the Brandywell on Sat 27th. The Under 12s – who play in the mini soccer section at seven-a-side – have been drawn against Hearts FC, St Oliver Plunketts FC and Ballymoor FC, who they will play in the group stages. The Under 12s are no strangers to the tournament, as they won the Foyle Plate last summer and will be looking to go one better this year by challenging for the Foyle Cup. The Under 13s will be making their debut performance at the tournament, and have looking forward to the tournament since the end of their domestic season. Coincidentally, the 13s have also been drawn against Hearts FC, with Limavady Utd and South Donegal Schoolboys also in the group. Both teams have had little break from the end of their respective seasons, continuing training and playing various friendlies. UNDER-14 GOLF DAY Carniny Youth Under 14s host a Golf Day on Sunday 28th July at Ballymena Golf Club. The team are raising funds for their Development Trip to Portugal in the autumn, where they will play in an organised tournament and take in trips to top academies such as Benfica during the trip. Tee-off times can be booked between 10am and 2pm for the day, which costs £25 per player. Included in the price is a pre round snack, green fees and a post round meal. There will also be prizes on offer on the day. Anyone who is interested in playing should contact Dessie on 07856398430, Davy on 07732808858 or Craig on 07853244994. Fourballs are the order of the day, but single players are also welcome as they can be allocated playing partners on the day. Entry forms are available from any of the contact numbers above and can also be downloaded from the club website – www.carninyyouthfc.co.uk PRE-SEASON Pre season for Carniny Amateur and Youth looms shortly with all teams getting ready for the forthcoming season. Next season, Carniny’s Under 9 teams x 2, Under 10 and Under 11 x 2 teams will all compete in the North West and Coleraine District Youth League playing seven and nine a side football in line with Irish FA guidelines. The Under 12s, 13s, 14s, 15s and 16s will all play in the NIBFA National league playing some of the countries’ top teams in the Province.