Queen's Badge Recipients (2010/2011)

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 2010-2011 session.

Mark Irwin (1st Balteagh)
Stewart Love (1st Balteagh)
Michael Smyth (1st Balteagh)
Christy Gregg (2nd Coleraine)
Gavin Harvey (2nd Coleraine)
Graham Hunter (2nd Coleraine)
Gary Simpson (2nd Coleraine)
Gavin Darragh (5th Coleraine)
Richard McMaster (5th Coleraine)
Matthew Graham (1st Dunboe)
Glen Armstrong (1st Garvagh)
Jonathan Clyde (1st Garvagh)
Alan Moore (1st Garvagh)
Michael Torrens (1st Garvagh)
Steven Alcorn (2nd limavady)
Iain Archibald (2nd limavady)
David Kingsbury (2nd limavady)
Steven Montgomery (2nd limavady)
Connor Richmond (2nd limavady)
Brandon Sayer (2nd limavady)
David Thompson (2nd limavady)
Matthew Brown (1st Tamlaght O’Crilly)

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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