In 1983 a group of club members under the leadership of Ronnie Smyth formed a junior section.  The juniors were initially made up of 14 members, including Andrew and David Smyth and Chris Jackson.  The group met in Cairnshill Primary School before moving to Annadale GS, Olympia Leisure Centre and finally to Lough Moss Leisure Centre.  This year, the juniors will train at Grosvenor Grammar School.

During the years many boys and girls came through the junior ranks to play for Annadale and some went on to play for Ulster and Ireland including: -

Gareth Kidd  Peter Bland  David Smyth  Andrew Smyth  Peter King  Phil King  Chris Jackson

Johnny Moore  Iain Lewers  Peter Caruth  John Edgar  William Edgar  Katie McConnell

Andrew Williamson  Matthew Allister  Michael Robson  Conor Roberts  Justin Hool

Over the years the juniors have toured Holland, Belgium, Luton, Milton Keynes and Dublin.  In June 2010 our Under 13s finished 5th in the UK Under 13 Championships which were held in Nottingham.  In June 2011, the Under 13s returned to Nottingham finishing runners-up in the tournament.  The boys were beaten 2-1 in the Final by the West of England.

Details of plans for the 2011-2012 season are listed below.

Juniors 2011 – 2012

Junior hockey sessions will recommence on Monday 19th September 2011 at Grosvenor Grammar School.  Entrance is by Marina Park off the Castlereagh Road.

Dates and times are as follows:

• Monday 19th September 2011 – 12th December 2011 
• Monday 16th January 2012 – 30th April 2012

Monday sessions are for those young people at primary and post primary school who wish to compete for places on the U11, U13 and U15 teams, which will be taking part in Ulster Branch leagues.  These sessions will take place at 6.30-7.30pm, although we have the pitch from 6pm for those who it suits better to arrive early.

Coaches at Annadale aim to give young people an opportunity to take part in hockey in a safe environment, which is fun and enjoyable.  Those who wish to go on and play at a high level will be encouraged and supported to do so, while those taking part to be with their friends are also welcome.

We would like as many of our junior members as possible to wear club kit this year and have therefore ordered a supply of kit in advance.  Junior members will get the opportunity to purchase club kit throughout the season.

Anyone interested in further information on the junior club should contact David Kerr on 07851138410 or Ronnie Smyth on 02897564464

Junior Fixtures:

Date: Sunday 2nd October 2011

Opponents: Mossley

Venue: Annadale (Lough Moss)

Teams: U11s, U13s and U15s

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Date: Sunday 13th November 2011

Opponents: South Antrim

Venue:  Annadale (Lough Moss)

Teams: U13s and U15s

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Date: Sunday 20th November 2011

Opponents: Banbridge

Venue: Annadale (Lough Moss)

Teams: U11s, U13s and U15s