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June saw the first of four coaching camps, which took place in Carrickfergus and Whitehead.
These events provide young players with an opportunity to take
part in a range of fun football activities aiming to improve skills and meet new friends. In total more than 100 children
took part in the summer coaching clinics.
June also saw the conclusion to the highly successful junior elite training academy which
focused on talented players aged 5-8. The academy is similar to those employed throughout professional clubs in Europe and provides young
players with specific technical training. This programme will recommence though out the month of October with a number of
expert coaches in attendance.
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July brought the Carrickfergus International
Ladies Football Festival, which is now in its fifth year and has become the premier ladies football festival in Europe. This year 12 senior
teams took part in the event with Portuguese giants Boavista narrowly beating Newtownabbey Strikers 1- 0 in the final. Once
again this festival proved to be a success combining an elite football festival while providing opportunities for community
involvement.
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A key aspect of the Development Centre work is to use football as a vehicle to facilitate
important messages. The Carrickfergus Twilight Football League came to an end in late May. The joint initiative
designed through a partnership between Carrickfergus Community Safety partnership, Carrickfergus PSNI, Carrick Rangers Development Centre supported by the EU Programme for Peace and Reconciliation and The Department
for Social Development. The league was delivered to develop cross-community relations, at the completion of the
league a selection of players were chosen to take part in a cross border initiative. This saw players attending physical and
diversity training prior to a party of close to 100 travelling to Dublin to play St Patricks Athletic.
The World United football team took part in a charity friendly match at Taylors Avenue against the Carrick Rangers
Coaches, supporters and staff. The match was entertaining and a great opportunity to develop community relations understanding
and education.
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