Ballymena Times - Sport Feed

Beth grabs top honours on Galgorm Castle Lady Captain’s Day

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:44:47 GMT

Alison Beggs held her Lady Captain’s Day event at Galgorm Castle Golf Club recently.

Cushley extends United stay

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:41:02 GMT

David Cushley this week handed Ballymena United a major boost by signing a 12-month extension to his contract.

United youngsters enjoy Rangers trip

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:52:43 GMT

Ballymena United’s Under-10s, Under-11s and Under-14s – along with a large following of parents and friends – made the trip to Glasgow for their now annual visit to Rangers training ground at Murray Park for a tour and a number of games against the ‘Gers elite.

Park Seniors brave wet weather to maintain good run of form

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:49:04 GMT

Ballymena Senior Park continued their recent good form when they claimed a maximum seven points against Nortel last Saturday, after recording victory by 78 shots to 45.25.

Sports day focus on Ballee and St Louis

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:46:47 GMT

It’s that time of year where local school pupils show their talents at track and field.

Golf ace Hoey helps launch Ulster Bank backing for NI Open

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:23:45 GMT

Northern Ireland Open Challenge ‘ambassador’ Michael Hoey made a surprise visit to Galgorm Castle Golf Course this week, to chalk up some practice ahead of the International Final Qualifier for the Open at Sunningdale and the Irish Open.

Local Ju-Jitsu students among successful black belt graduates

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:50:29 GMT

Ballymena’s Martial Arts & Fitness Centre, The Dojo, played host recently to more than 60 students grading for their black belts.

Casey has point to spare in Galgorm win

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:40:07 GMT

At the halfway stage in the Robinson’s Costcutter sponsored Stableford played at Galgorm Castle Golf Club, David Burns, playing off six, held a very slender one point advantage with a group of five players – Damien Casey (21), Adrian McCart (10), Wilson McVeigh (8), Peter Daly (7) anD George Small (9) - breathing down his neck.

Thomas Surge-s to front of field with excellent score at Raceview

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:48:46 GMT

The Saturday competition at Ballymena Golf Club was sponsored by James Henry Services and was won by Thomas Surgenor with a total of 42 stableford points.

A busy time of ‘ins’ and ‘outs’ at Eaton Park

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:45:40 GMT

In his latest column, Ballymena Rugby Club chairman Bill Wallace looks at player movement at Eaton Park.

Carniny U-12s enjoy Night at Races

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:38:53 GMT

Carniny Youth Under 12s enjoyed a good night’s craic at their Night at the Races event at Michelin Athletic club on Saturday night.

Ballymena bowlers celebrate international call-ups

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:31:08 GMT

Ballymena Bowling Club is celebrating after three of its players received international call-ups this week.

Darragh chalks up Talbenny victory

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:26:28 GMT

The latest race from Talbenny was much better than the week previous from the same point, liberation was again at 8.30am, wind conditions were North East.

Antrim’s Five mile road race this Friday night

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:01:00 GMT

Time is running out for local people to enter this weeken’d Antrim’s five mile road race.

Ace Josh goes back to mini soccer roots

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:24:48 GMT

Saturday saw the children from the P5 age group of the Ballymena Invitational Mini Soccer League welcome several guests to the initiative, played in brilliant sunshine.

Top British drivers on show at Raceway

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:16:58 GMT

Some of the top Stock Car drivers from all four corners of the UK will descend on Ballymena Raceway this Friday evening (June 14) to contest the Curtis Cars F2 Challenge Trophy.

Former NI star holds coaching event in Ballymena

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:00:38 GMT

Former Northern Ireland striker Iain Dowie will be holding a football coaching clinic in Ballymena this Saturday, June 15.

Curtain falls on Saturday Morning League season at annual dinner

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:49:24 GMT

The secretary of the Ballymena Saturday Morning Football League has urged the local authority to remember to assist the local teams who contribute to its coffers by paying to use its facilities.

Lack of runs costs Ballymena in weekend loss at Shaw’s Bridge

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:39:04 GMT

Ballymena 1st XI travelled to Shaw’s Bridge to play Instonians on Saturday hoping for an upturn in fortunes after a couple of disappointing performances.

Red-hot racing matches weather at Raceway

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:28:25 GMT

The weather was hot and so was the pace at Ballymena Raceway on Friday where the drivers reached some scorching speeds around the fast Showgrounds circuit.