The Under 16s kicked the club’s weekend off on a high note when the Under 16s ran out 3-0 winners over Coleraine side Bertie Peacock Youth in the NIBFA National League courtesy of an Aidan Scullion hat trick on Friday night under the floodlights at the Showgrounds. The U15s also playing on Friday night at the Showgrounds came away with the win with a 2-1 win over Greenisland, with an early goal from Kyle Johnston and a late winner from Adam Steele.

The Under 11s and 12s continued their 9 a side games in entertaining matches against Ballysillan Swifts and Dungoyne respectively. The U13s lost out to St Mary’s and the Under17s clinched a late 1-1 draw with SOPFC with a late equaliser from Robbie McGaughey. The Under 14s were left disappointed when their match was called off at the last minute due to pitch damage!

Two Under 8 teams enjoyed indoor Futsal games at the Leisure Centre with games against two Ballymena Utd teams. The U9s and 10s kept themselves sharp with an inter club friendly between the two age groups and an U11 team played in Coaching 4 Christ’s SSG Centre at Allen Park Antrim.

FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
The clubs Football Development Centre have announced the next set of sessions for their young players. The next set of sessions will run as normal over a ten week block which will commence on Saturday 27th January, 2018. Applications are now open to ALL players including new applicants.

The Centre is open to children both boys and girls born in 2013, 2012 and 2011. Application forms can be obtained from club Secretary Billy O'Flaherty who can be contacted on 07850669666 or Robin McClintock 07989731982 or Linda Boyd 07788548780 or the club website – www.carninyyouthfc.co.uk , via email caayfc@outlook.com or on the club Facebook page – ‘Carniny Amateur and Youth FC’.

During the 10 weeks the children will learn basic skills of the game before preparing to take part in actual games at the Ballymena Invitational Mini Soccer League in the spring. The clubs centre will now have 'come of age' as it prepares for its 18th year and is the oldest centre of its kind in Mid Antrim.

The club wish to thank all the members of the centre for their support and the coaches for their commitment each week. The club also wish to thank the staff of St Louis Grammar School and Castle Tower School for allowing use of their venues.

Please note there will be no monies taken on the day. Application forms and monies must be received before the Centre commences.

TRANSFER WINDOW OPEN
With the Transfer window open until the end of January the clubs Under 12, 13, 15, 17 and 19s squads are all looking to bolster their squads in the New Year. Any players out there looking a fresh start or a new challenge should make contact with the club. 2006 – Ricky 07513843175/ Greg 07780585150 2005 - Niall Greer 07933348110 2003 – Darren McGall 07812604932 2001 – Stephen Black – 07762985234 2000/99s – Davy Parker 07835020446/Davy McComb 07803596967. The Under 16s also are looking to add to their squad and anyone interested should contact 2002 - Jason Hunter 07885899290.