BB serves up a volleyball spectacular!

Twenty teams representing ten Companies of the Coleraine and District Battalion recently took part in the Boys’ Brigade Annual Volleyball Competition. All three courts of St. Patrick’s Hall in Coleraine were a hive of activity as boys demonstrated their “spiking and volleying” skills against each other. The event was organised by Ivan Morrison (Battalion Recreation Convener) and John McFadden (Tournament Official) and was played off in two age groups.

The Junior tournament produced some excellent play from the beginners with 1st Coleraine, 2nd Coleraine, 1st Kilrea and 1st Macosquin all qualifying for the knock-out semi-final stage. The holders 1st Coleraine firstly overpowered 1st Kilrea in the semis and then went on to retain their title after coming from behind to beat local rivals 2nd Coleraine by two sets to one.

Senior Winners - 1st Portrush A

Junior Winners - 1st Coleraine

The Senior tournament was a more competitive contest and a marvel to watch. After ten hard fought league fixtures, 2nd Coleraine, 1st Kilrea and two teams from 1st Portrush made it through to the semi-final. 1st Portrush “A” team, who have successfully competed at Northern Ireland District level, eased past their “B” team and 1st Kilrea to make it a hat-trick of wins over recent years.

BB Connect in the Coleraine & District Battalion

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 More information...

Northern Ireland District Camp 2009

The 2009 Northern Ireland District Camp will take place at Crawfordsburn Country Park on the southern shores of Belfast Lough. There is an excellent infrastructure for the size of camp we anticipate with a wide range of activities available on-site or near-by. DATES & TIMES We anticipate arrivals between 6.00pm and 8.00pm on Tuesday 30 June, with the first activity at 8.30pm. Camp will close at 2.30pm on Sunday 5 July. ACTIVITIES The programme will include: Watersports, canoeing and raft building; Adventure activities abseiling, orienteering and pioneering; Competitions go-kart racing, archery, and par 3 golf; Sports, football, softball, volleyball, etc... and a few visits to local places of interest. CAMP STRUCTURE In order that no one will be overwhelmed by the numbers we are expecting at camp, there will be a number of ‘villages’ with about 40 boys and 8-10 staff in each. Most of the activities will be on a village basis, but there will be times each day when the whole camp wil

Reception by the Mayor of Coleraine

On Thursday 26th February the Mayor of Coleraine Borough Council will hold a reception for the Coleraine and District Battalion in honour of the 125th Anniversary of the Boys' Brigade . Arrangements: Boys and Officers in full uniform are asked to meet at the Cloonavin Council Offices, Portstewart Road ( click here for map ) no later than 7pm and refreshments will be served. Companies are permitted to send a party of five, at least one Officer and hopefully at least one boy from each section. The evening will last approximately 11/2 hours. For further information contact Alan Morrison (Battalion Secretary) via his or the battalion email address.

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