Queen's Badge Recipients (2009/2010)

Congratulations to the following young men and their officers on the achievement of The Boys' Brigade's premier award - The Queen's Badge, during the 2009-2010 session.

Adam Dorrans (1st Ballywatt)
Andrew Lyons (1st Ballywatt)
Gareth McClenaghan (1st Ballywatt)
Jonathan Alcorn (1st Balteagh)
James Purcell (1st Balteagh)
Jordan Greer (1st Coleraine)
Ryan McCarter (1st Coleraine)
Connor Wallace (1st Coleraine)
David Quiston (2nd Coleraine)
Philip Gilliand (5th Coleraine)
Alexander Gourley (5th Coleraine)
Andrew Mawhinney (5th Coleraine)
James Scott (5th Coleraine)
Andrew Bloomfield (1st Drumachose)
Andrew Guy (1st Drumachose)
Stephen McAleese (1st Drumachose)
Mark Riley (1st Drumachose)
Glenn McAfee (1st Dunboe)
Andrew Laughlin (1st Kilrea)
James McCaughern (1st Kilrea)
Andrew Paul (1st Kilrea)
Andrew Robinson (1st Limavady)
Robert Kirke (2nd Limavady)
Jude Readdie (2nd Limavady)

And congratulations to Mark Callaghan (2nd Coleraine) who has qulified through the Brigade Training Officer Scheme in June 2010.

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...

BB Annual 5-a-side Football

During the festive period twenty eight teams representing thirteen Boys’ Brigade Companies of Coleraine and District Battalion descended on the University of Ulster Sports Complex for their annual 5-a-side football competition. The event was organised by Ivan Morrison (Battalion Recreation Convener) and Martin McCook (Tournament Official). Robert Black, a former BB officer in the Battalion, officiated as referee. Junior Winners Senior Winners Junior 5-a-side winners 1st Coleraine Company, included are Martin McCook (Tournament Organiser), Robert Black (Referee) and Rev. Trevor McCormick (Battalion President). Senior 5-a-side winners 1st Garvagh Company, included are John McFadden (Company Captain), Robert Black (Referee) and Rev. Trevor McCormick (Battalion President). Junior Tournament Sixteen teams competed in the Junior Competition (under 14). There were notable performances by 1st Kilrea (4-0) and 1st Garvagh ‘A’ (3-0 and 4-1) in the early group games and it was these two teams al...

2010 Junior Section Five-a-Side Competition

11 teams took part in the Junior Section Five -a- Side Competition held at the University of Coleraine. After the completion of the Group stage games, 1st Garvagh, 5th Coleraine, 1st Macosquin and 1st Drumachose qualified for the Semi-Finals. In the first Semi-final, 1st Garvagh and 1st Macosquin played out an entertaining scoreless draw and with the game remaining scoreless after extra time; it was left to penalties to decide the winner. With 1st Garvagh winning the penalty shoot-out by 2 – 1. In the second Semi-final 1st Drumachose beat 5th Coleraine by 1-0. The Final between 1st Garvagh and 1st Drumachose was a tense affair with few scoring chances at either end and the game looked to be edging towards a penalty shoot-out; however with 30seconds left on the clock Griffin Philipson scored with a fine low shot to seal the victory for 1st Garvagh. Thanks to all the teams who took part, thanks to Mr Robert Black for refereeing and to Mr Lex ...

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