We have been invited to attend this blitz in Cargin for our U6-U8-U10 . Starting time 5pm and as normal all players should be properly kitted out in Moneyglass kit , wear football boots and have a drink with them .
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We are missing a conciderable number of football sponsored team jerseys for all our age groups . If you have any of these and have fogot to return them please return them to the club on a tusday night between 7.30 - 8pm during lotto , alternatively return them to your coach . Anyone seen wearing a club numbered / sponsored shirt outside the club will be noted and asked to return club property .
As part of the SW Antrim Centenary Celebrations a blitz for U10’s and U8’s has been arranged for Saturday 11th September in Toome. The event will start with a parade from the side of the hotel to Cargin pitch. Assemble at 9.45am for 10am start.
This will be followed by a blitz for the ages shown below. Each team will consist of 12 players (10 a side).
Please indicate which group you will be represented in.
U 10 Football
U 8 Football
U 10 Hurling
U 10 Camogie
The matches will be played on six pitches at a time and we need to know the exact number of teams that will attend.
Every player will receive a specially commissioned medal to mark the event.
Please let me know by Monday 6th September what teams you will send.
The second part of the celebration will take the form of a dinner in the Elk on Sunday 7th November which will be attended by Christie Cooney. Details of this eg cost etc, will hopefully be available by the middle of next week. It is essential that clubs be able to support this event.
Moneyglass will be taking part in these celebrations and ask u8-u10 to assemble at Toome , we will then pick a team to play in the tournament.
Pictures from the event which was well supported and attended by players , members and their families.

The swimming team for the first event.

Competitors in their fancy dress before entering the Bann .




Best entry into the water.

The second leg of the triathlon the bicycle race.


the final stage the race .



the kids who enjoyed the day


Come along and watch our Senior , Minor and Ladies Teams tke part in this Fun Triathlon .
- Swim across the River Bann at Hunters , Brecart
- Cycle from Brecart to the Desmense
- Run in the Desmense
Also in the Desmense will be a Mini Marathon for the kids ,face painting and a bouncy castle to keep the children entertained . There will also be entertainment in a 300 seater Marquee with refreshments and entertainment . The event starts at 2pm on Sunday and will conclude with a Disco til’ late .
Please sponsor the Triathletes and support your club .
Fixtures Group A
Sunday 1st August 12pm Creggan vs Moneyglass
Friday 6th August 6.45pm Moneyglass vs Glenravel
Tuesday 10th August 6.45pm Ballymena vs Moneyglass
Top two from each group go into a draw for the Cup; all others into a draw for the Shield.
Sunday 15th August 12pm - Quarter Finals Sunday 22nd August 12pm - Semi Finals Sunday 29th August - Finals
Rules of the U12 post league competitions for Cup and Shield:
(Change to original which was sent out proposing 13 aside ) now 15 players each side BUT :
In the event of either competing team not having 15 players available, the match can still go ahead for full points if: * both teams have at least 13 players at the start of the match * both teams use the same number of players * if more players arrive during the match time, both teams can, with the agreement of the referee, put on equal numbers of players without using up any of their quota of substitutes.
Goals set from 13m line to 13m line
20 Mins each half
Full rules ( including 45’s )
Rectangle marked (by sand) around each goal - Square ball rule
Penalty kick 10m from goal – stepped by referee.
2 touch format will be used.
Additional notes not included in original proposal:
* Official SW referees will officiate.
* Team sheets with full names DOB’s and numbers to be submitted to referee prior to throw in.
* Substitution slips to be filled in and handed to referee at time of substitution.
* More than 5 subs can be used ONLY if both teams AND the referee agrees prior to throw in.
This fixture has changed and will now be played on Thursday 29th at Moneyglass , confirmed from ccc .