Coleraine District Boys Brigade U-14 team  football team has reached the Final of the Northern Ireland District Shield. The team consists of BB members from local companies in Coleraine, Garvagh, Kilrea, and Limavady and under the guidance of Norman Edgar they have made the Final of the Competition for the first time ever.

In the Semi Finals played at Clyde Park Garvagh, they met a strong East Antrim Battalion side. In a very close encounter Coleraine took an early lead when Jonathan Lever forced the ball home from close range. The strong Coleraine forward line were forcing the East Antrim defensive line into errors and one such error resulted in a penalty for Coleraine. The Antrim keeper however made a fine save from the resulting spot kick .

Boasted by this the Antrim boys got back into the game a short time later when their Centre forward followed in on the rebound after a fine save from Jamie Cunningham in the Coleraine goal.  Coleraine took the lead again 10 minutes before half time, Ryan Hargy whipped in a fine free kick, which Coleraine Captain Craig Witherow headed powerfully into the roof of the net.

Antrim continued to pressure the Coleraine Defence and were rewarded with an equaliser early in the Second Half, 2-2. The game ebbed and flowed with good chances at both ends of the pitch, however with 12 minutes remaining, Coleraine’s Adam Hutton powered down the right wing and whipped in a low cross which Josh Greene slotted into the bottom corner of the net to make the  score 3-2 to Coleraine.  A thrilling last 10 minutes saw the Coleraine defence under immense pressure but they held out to seal a memorable victory.

-- John McFadden Recreation Convener

Labels: Company Section, Inter-Battalion Football

The Coleraine & District Battalion Under 14 Football team have successfully made it through to the semi finals of the Northern Ireland Competition after defeating Portadown Battalion 8-3. The semi-final will be played next Tuesday (8th May) against the East Antrim Battalion.

Many congratulations to the team, coaches and organisers!

Labels: Company Section, Inter-Battalion Football

Great video from the 1st Garvagh Company Display. Imaginative box work segment including an intro video, well done to all the young men and officers involved!

Labels: 1st Garvagh, Activity Ideas, Display

In March North West Orienteering club (NWOC) in association with University of Ulster Sports Services will be running an exciting new introduction to orienteering, suitable for all ages, fitness levels and abilities (beginners and those who want to improve skills) at the University of Ulster Coleraine – Sports Centre South Building.

• Thurs 1st March
• Thurs 8th March
• Thurs 15 March
• Thurs 22nd March
• Thurs 29th March - Street O event

The sessions are held between 6.30 and 8 pm and are run by a qualified orienteering coach. A small charge is made to cover costs of maps and coaching - £10 for the 5 week programme.

Have Fun Get Fit sessions will involve learning how to navigate using simple exercises indoors and outdoors (weather and lighting permitting), they will also involve physical exercises to build your body strength and flexibility. There is no need for special equipment, just come along in comfortable jogging/leisure clothes.

Orienteering is an exciting outdoor adventure sport which involves walking or running whilst navigating around a course using a detailed map and sometimes a compass. The aim is to navigate in sequence between a set of control points and decide the best route to complete the course in the quickest time. It does not matter how young, old or fit you are, as you can run, walk or jog the course and progress at your own pace.

Orienteering can take place anywhere from remote forest and countryside to urban parks and school playgrounds. It’s a great sport for runners, joggers and walkers who want to improve their navigation skills or for anyone who loves the outdoors.

For more information contact Mark Hudson, Assistant Regional Development Officer - NI Orienteering

• ardo@niorienteering.org.uk
• Mobile: 07540400586

Labels: Company Section, Orienteering, Seniors, Training

At a recent Battalion training evening hosted by 1st Garvagh in Main Street Presbyterian Walter Lamb spoke on the Dis a Bility resources which have been compiled by BBNI on issues such as Wheelchair users, ADHD, Dyslexia and how to provide an inclusive programme. Most of the leaflets have already been uploaded onto the BBNI website and can be downloaded - www.bbni.org.uk 

During the second part of the evening  Rev. Trevor McCormick gave an overview of the new Programme Packs for Anchors and Juniors. Companies who attended were also given the opportunity to share some programme ideas for all sections. You can see a selection of ideas below...

• 1st Aghadowey -  The Anchor Boys have designed a number of banners featuring verses of the Bible. 
• 1st Ballywatt - Programme night around the story of David & Goliath. One of the leaders was able to put together a small catapult/trebuchet. The boys had a opportunity to use it for target practice using tennis balls. 
• 1st Garvagh - Archery
• 1st Kilrea - Making/decorating cup cakes, making pancakes, trip to the cinema. 
• 1st Limavady - Visits by the Police and to the local Fire Station. Trips to rugby and football matches. Baking, first aid, wildlife. 
• 1st Macosquin - Visits by the police with a demonstration of some of their equipment. 

Labels: Activity Ideas, Anchor Boys, Company Section, Junior Section, Training

The Coleraine & District Battalion will be holding an event to formally introduce the new Anchors and Junior Section programme files. The evening will also incorporate disability awareness & working with boys with special needs.

The event will take plae on Monday 6th February 2012 at 8.00pm in Main Street Presbyterian Church Hall in Garvagh. The later start time will hopefully enable companies who meet that night to come along. It would be very encouraging as well as being of great benefit to yourselves if all sections of all companies could be present.

Those Companies represented on the evening will have the opportunity to purchase the Anchors and Juninor Section Programme Files at half price.

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Labels: Anchor Boys, Company Section, Junior Section, Officers, Training

2nd Limavady Boys' Brigade Company invites you to Songs of Praise in 2nd Limavady Presbyterian Church on Sunday 13th November 2011 at 7.00pm.

Congregational singing will be interspersed with choral items from the Boys’ Brigade, Girls’ Brigade, Church Choir and 1st Dunboe ‘1980s’ Choir. A light supper will be served in the Church Hall after the service.

The collection will be in aid of BB Funds and the Church Property Fund

Labels: 2nd Limavady, Events

BB Connect empowers, develops and connects young people throughout The Boys’ Brigade in Northern Ireland. We aim to retain, equip and support the young leaders of the Brigade and allow them to help make the decisions which shape the Brigade now and in the future.

• BB Members and Leaders aged 16-30
• Fun & Friendship
• Challenge & Adventure
• International Teams & Projects
• Training opportunities - (unique/exclusive/specifically for BB Connect Members)
• Opportunity to represent BB Connect at all decision making levels within The Boy’s Brigade

Labels: BB Connect, Seniors

The Junior Section Northern Ireland Quiz Kids registration is due by Monday 19th of September at Rathmore House. The Competition will be held on Friday 7th October 2011 at 7.30 in Limavady.

Labels: Junior Section

• Mark Irwin (1st Balteagh)
• Stewart Love (1st Balteagh)
• Michael Smyth (1st Balteagh)
• Christy Gregg (2nd Coleraine)
• Gavin Harvey (2nd Coleraine)
• Graham Hunter (2nd Coleraine)
• Gary Simpson (2nd Coleraine)
• Gavin Darragh (5th Coleraine)
• Richard McMaster (5th Coleraine)
• Matthew Graham (1st Dunboe)
• Glen Armstrong (1st Garvagh)
• Jonathan Clyde (1st Garvagh)
• Alan Moore (1st Garvagh)
• Michael Torrens (1st Garvagh)
• Steven Alcorn (2nd limavady)
• Iain Archibald (2nd limavady)
• David Kingsbury (2nd limavady)
• Steven Montgomery (2nd limavady)
• Connor Richmond (2nd limavady)
• Brandon Sayer (2nd limavady)
• David Thompson (2nd limavady)
• Matthew Brown (1st Tamlaght O’Crilly)

Labels: Queen's Badge, Queen's Men, Seniors