Ballymena Youth Awards Dinner
Ballymena Youth Rugby held its Annual Awards Dinner at Eaton Park with over 75 boys enjoying the evening. Tom Wiggins Ballymena’s Youth Convenor welcomed the boys and parents to the event which was the largest Youth Dinner in the history of the Club. Whilst Tom acknowledged the difficulties of the season, principally down to the dreadful weather over the winter the focus of the evening was on the positive achievements of the Youth Section.
The season saw Ballymena field strong numbers at each age grade, something which many other Clubs were unable to match. A number of boys were also invited to join Ulster Development Squads an acknowledgement of their potential for the future. Mention was also made of the very positive outlook for next season. Agreement has been reached with several local businesses and as a result each Youth team will have a smart new kit for next season ensuring the boys are one of the best turned out Youth Sections in Ulster Rugby.
Awards were then presented by the Youth team coaches
Team Awards
Under 19 Player of the Year – Gary Donnelly
Under 19 Most Improved - Jonathan McKeown
Under 17 Player of the Year - James Davison
Under 17 Most Improved - Neil McCafferty
Under 15 Player of the Year - Jordan Millar
Under 15 Most Improved - Daniel Appleton
Under 13 Player of the Year - David Fullerton
Under 13 Most Improved - Phillip Jennings
Club Awards
Youth Section Player of the Year – Adrian Hayes
Most Improved Youth Player - William McCooke
Best Newcomer - Mark Mulholland
Most Influential Player - Conor McNeill
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