Saturday 12th February saw Ballymena Mini Rugby play host to CYIMS. For once the weather was good, a slight nip in the air that was soon forgotten in the heat of the matches being played.
Teams from under 7 through to under 12 took part in a series of matches which were hotly contested. The new IRFU format for mini rugby does not record the score, and is designed to encourage participation at this age grade. Somebody forgot to tell the players though as all the matches were tightly contested affairs and in the balance Ballymena were slightly more dominant on the day.
The rugby played was fast, free-flowing and exciting. You could see the influence the Six Nations being on TV was having as the kids tried their hardest to emulate their heroes. Some fancy footwork and crunching hits were provided by both teams.
Next week is an away match against Belfast Harlequins.
We would like to give you the opportunity to come and get rid of the winter mud off your car and help raise money for disadvantaged children at the same time (all those who attend will be entered for a chance to win a Willie-John McBride signed rugby ball).
The Ulster 24 team (a team from the Ballymena RFC Rascal Coaches) will be at Eaton Park between 1pm and 5pm on Sat 26th Feb washing cars in order to help raise money for their event supporting rugby’s charity Wooden Spoon.
The Ulster 24 is an event which involves a team travelling to 24 rugby clubs over 24 hours on the 1st & 2nd April and whilst at each, running a lap of their main pitch. The team hope to raise £2400 for the charity. If you can’t make the car wash you can donate on-line at: http://www.justgiving.com/BRFCRascalCoach all those who donate £5 or more on-line will be entered into a free raffle for a signed Ulster RFC shirt.
