News From The Park

Monday 10th March 2012

Moyola lose away to Coagh

Moyola played Coagh United on Saturday and lost 5-1 with the goal from Paul McIntyre.

Fixtures

Saturday 17th March 2012 - Belfast Telegraph Championship 2
Chimney Corner   -v-   Moyola Park
Allen Park @ 3.00pm

Saturday 24th March 2012 - Belfast Telegraph Championship 2
Moyola Park   -v-   Dundela
Mill Meadow @ 3.00pm

St Patricks Night – Irish Stew & Dance

Moyola Park AFC are holding a Irish Stew & Dance night in the Mill Meadow on Saturday 17th March 2012 from 9.00pm to late.  Admission is free and for more information contact Joanne Donnelly on 07779479366.

Having a party – need a venue

If you are holding a party and need a venue, why not consider the multi functional area at the Mill Meadow.  This is available for parties for all ages.  For more information contact Joanne Donnelly on 07779479366.

Fundraiser for Stewart Lennox

Moyola Park AFC will be holding a table quiz  in the Mill Meadow on Saturday 24th March 2012 at 5.30pm. This quiz will take place after the Belefast Telegraph Championship 2 game against Dundela and all proceeds will go towards Stewart Lennox  who injured his knee on New Year's Eve.  Please come along and support this worthy cause.

Zumba Class

Zumba Classes take place every Thursday night in the Mill Meadow and run from 6.15pm to 7.15pm and the instructor is Deborah Logan.  

2012 Calendar in association with Charis

We have taken group pictures of all teams throughout the club and they will all feature in our 2012 calendar with proceeds going to Charis.

The A3 full colour Calendar will cost £7.50 and will be available from committee members as well as from the Mill Meadow on training nights / match days and is also now available to purchase in Great Beef & Co, Main Street, Castledawson. 

Mill Meadow Block Bookings

Block booking requests for training at Mill Meadow are now being taken.  For information about the costs and times available contact Willie Jordan at 07759306634 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Moyola Park Ladies

Moyola Ladies, 15 years plus, have kicked off their new season with training taking place on Monday nights from 7.00pm – 8.15pm at the Mill Meadow, Bridge Street, Castledawson.  Anyone interested please come along and join us.  Also for the first year 11 – 14 year old girls also train Monday nights at the same time.  This training is to facilitate the coaching and the development of football for young girls feeding through to Moyola Park Senior Ladies team, also competing in competitions. For further information contact Valerie Martin on 07754450988

Olympic Result

Saturday 10th March 2012 - Ballymena & Provincial Crawford Cup
Ballyclare Comrades Reserves 6 Moyola Park Olympic 2

Youth Results

Saturday 10th March 2012 – Mid Ulster Youth League – KO Cup
Moyola Park u15’s 8 Craigavon City u15’s 0

Saturday 10th March 2012 - North West & Colerine District Youth League
Moyola Park u17’s 10 Donemana u17’s 1

Youth Teams

Under 17 Team (Players born on or after 01 January 1995) – the Under 17 team plays in the North West & Coleraine District Youth League and training takes place on a Wednesday night at the Mill Meadow from 8.00pm to 9.00pm and for more information contact Robin Martin on 07825068516.

Under 15 Team (Players born on or after 01 January 1997) – the Under 15 team plays in the Mid-Ulster Youth League and training takes place on a Wednesday night at the Mill Meadow from 8.00pm to 9.00pm and for more information contact David Evans on 07730529081.

Under 12 Development Squad (Players born in 2000) – the Under 12 team development squad will engage in friendly games and training takes place on a Wednesday night at the Mill Meadow from 7.00pm to 8.00pm and for more information contact Brian Taylor on 07565095523.

Under 11 Team (Players born in 2001) – the Under 11 team plays in the North West and Coleraine Youth League and training takes place on a Wednesday night at the Mill Meadow from 7.00pm to 8.00pm and for more information contact Roy Clarke on 02879469300.

Under 10 Development Squad (Players born in 2002) – the Under 10 development squad will engage in friendly games training takes place on a Wednesday night at the Mill Meadow from 7.00pm to 8.00pm and for more information contact Brian Wilson on 07927069225.

Football Development Centre

The Football Development Centre takes place every Saturday at the Mill Meadow @ 10.30am.  The cost per week is £2.00 which is excellent value for coaching by IFA qualified coaches and is open to all boys and girls from the age of 4 up to 11 and parents are asked to bring their children along by 10.15am in order to give sufficient time for registration and thus allow the coaching to commence at 10.30am sharp. All children must come to each session appropriately dressed for the weather and also must be wearing football boots and shin-guards and also must bring a water bottle.  Parents are also asked to note that all players using the pitch must only use moulded/plastic football studs and moulded/plastic blades.  Also, each boy/ girl attending the centre this year will have to pay a £5 registration fee which must be paid within the first 5 weeks of attendance.  A discount will be available for more than one child with a family paying a maximum of £10.  On paying the £5 registration you will receive a 10% discount card for Sportsworld, Rainey Street.  For more information contact Keith Quigley on 07912761911. 

First Kicks Soccer Academy

In conjunction with the Irish Football Association Moyola Park AFC are looking for girls aged 6 – 10 years to participate in a six week programme which commenced on Saturday 3rd March running alongside the Football Development Centre from 10.30 – 11.30 a.m.   Anyone who would be willing to coach with this programme or seeking information contact Valerie Martin on 07754450988.

Football Development Centre 10th Anniversary Dinner

Moyola Park AFC Football Development Centre celebrates its 10th year this having opened in early 2003.  To mark this occasion a dinner is being held in the Mill Meadow on Saturday 31st March 2012 @ 8.00pm.  The cost is £22.50 per person for a 4 course meal and there will be a guest speaker and music will follow.  For further information or to book your ticket contact Robin Martin on 07825068516

Supporters’ Club Lucky Numbers

The Lucky Numbers drawn for Saturday 10th March 2012 - 2, 14, 16 and 19 and the £50 consolation prize was won by Eileen McCracken.  The Jackpot Prize for Saturday 17th March 2012 stands at £5000. Tickets are available in the Social Club or from committee members and please note that the jackpot has now been capped at £5000.