New Year - Newish Story

Yeah it was quiet, oh, how about yours?

Yeah quiet, family, the usual.

Then it was the new year and then it was the first weekend of water polo fixtures.

The first team headed to Dublin for a qualifier for the Irish Cup against Sandycove. Win this and a place would be secured. Lose it and it’s another trip to Dublin the next day for a final bite at the apple.

Nothing has been easy this season, so far, for either senior team and things were not about to change. Sandycove running out 15-8 winners. Details of how things went have been hard to come by but going 5 goals down in the first quarter probably tells it’s own story.

Meanwhile in division 3, a blend of youth and whiskey soaked experience took on Athlone; a bottom of the table super clash with both teams looking to register their first points on the season.

This went well, really well with the team coasting to a 18-5 win.

Impressive performances from the juniors who played, all getting on the score sheet.

If Man of the Match awards were handed out, that would go to Emmet Ewing; scored 4 goals. All from distance; all perfectly placed in the corners. But it wasn’t just the goals, he put in a strong performance defensively, putting in solid tackles and interceptions and getting the team moving up the pool.

Well done that manboy.

Ulster Skills Camp 27th & 28th December

There will be an Ulster Skills Camp in Bangor just after Christmas.

The target age-groups are u15’s and over 15’s. The boys and girls have slightly different age groupings due to skill level and numbers of players. The sessions are aimed to be streamed to match the ability of the athletes and it is important that we get numbers and registration before the 8th Dec. We would like you to invite players who are aged 17, 18 and 19 to take part in the later session each day.

COACHES – lead coaches have been appointed for each session however we need volunteers from each club to enable us to run the Skills Camp smoothly. Level 2 coaches who want to refine their skills, Level 1 coaches who want to learn from more experienced coaches or just coach a different group of players.

Deadline for entry is Friday 7th December - if you are interested, please return completed form to me at this address.

We would appreciate if all payments could be made by either BANK TRANSFER or CHEQUE (made payable to Cu Chulainn WPC and posted to 44 Downshire Park East, Belfast BT6 9JP). Please make reference to Ulster Skills Camp with either form of payment.

Cash should not be handed to coaches at training sessions.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Joe on 07739843180.

CLICK HERE FOR THE REGISTRATION FORM.