Senior Hurling News
Friendly match on Tuesday 3rd April, match report in next weeks news. 
The Senior Hurlers are reminded that the League is starting on 
Thursday 12th April. Training will continue at the field on Thursday 
night at 7 pm.

U-14 Match
Ballela and Ballyvarley have joined forces at Under-14 level this 
season, they are playing under the name of St Patrickʼs.
They had their first game on Sunday 1st April against Carryduff and 
St Patrickʼs won 2-6 to 1-0. St Patrickʼs had a strong squad of 23 
players. Once again many thanks to the Coaches and parents who 
provided transport.  Match report is available on the clubs website. 
www.ballela.com

Ballela Club Lotto
Have a go at the Ballela GAC Lotto and win the massive Jackpot of £3050
The winning numbers for Saturday 31st March were: 1, 14, 16, 22. 
There was no jackpot winner and Stephen McEvoy won £10. Sean Burns 
won the sellers draw. This weeks draw will be in The Anglers Rest 
with the numbers drawn by Barney McCusker and Patsy McGivern.

Committee Meeting
Club Committee meetings continue in the Clubhouse every Monday Night 
at 8 pm. We cannot stress how important it is that a full committee 
is in attendance as we finalise plans for two major events this year.
We will be discussing final arrangements for the official pitch 
opening on Sunday 6th May and also we need sponsors and teams in for 
the Golf Classic.
We would like any parishioners who can help out in any way to attend 
this meeting as there is a lot of work to be done. This is also 
putting a large financial restraint on the club so we would welcome 
any financial backing from any local businesses or persons. Many 
thanks.

Managers for 2007
Bernard Mc Cusker will continue as the Camogie manager as they 
contend with life in Division 2 this season after consecutive 
promotions. The Girls have been training hard in anticipation in what 
they hope will be a long and successful season.
Malachy Magee (Sen) has taken charge of the Senior hurlers in what 
will be a tough year for the young team. Training has been ongoing in 
the gym and on the field in preparation for a hard season in Division 
1.
Joe Cosgrave has taken the challenge of Minor Management this season. 
Ballela have joined forces with Ballyvarley at the Minor Level this 
season and the club has high hopes for the minor squad this year.
John Rooney has stepped up to U-16 Management this year and will 
again work in tandem with Ballyvarley. This is a young squad and we 
hope they can stay together for the upcoming seasons.
Martin Mc Anearney has agreed to train and manage the U-14ʼs in 
association with Ballyvarley again.
Brendan Mc Clure is continuing as the U-12 and U-10 manager this year 
as he continues with the development of the young teams. Brendan has 
done a great job over the past few years and we are sure he will 
continue to develop the players.

Camogie Training
Training will continue every Sunday morning @ 9.30 am at the field 
for all senior & minor Camogie players in preparation for their first 
league match of the season at home to Clonduff on Monday 30th April. 
Fixtures are available to view on the club website - www.ballela.com 
or on the notice board at the clubhouse.

Under 8, 10 & 12 hurling
Under 8, 10 & 12 hurling training will commence on Monday 2 April at 
6.30 to 7.30 in Ballela.

Ballela Golf Classic
The Ballela Golf Classic will take place on Friday 4th May at 
Banbridge Golf Club. For more information regarding sponsorship or 
entering a team please contact any Committee member. The sponsorship 
fees are: £100 to sponsor a Green, £50 to sponsor a Tee-Box, £150 for 
the 1st Tee-Box. To enter a Four ball will cost £140 which includes: 
A round of golf, meal, entertainment and prize giving. Top prizes to 
be won and once again we urge parishioners to support this event. 
Would any member or player who has teams or sponsors to enter please 
contact Bernard Mc Cusker ASAP.

Official Pitch Opening
Down will play Dublin in a County Hurling Match on Sunday 6th May 
2007 to mark the official opening of Ballela Hurling & Camogie Clubʼs 
new pitch. This will be followed by Down Juniors v County Leitrim. 
This is a momentous occasion in the long and proud history of Ballela 
Hurling and Camogie Club and we ask all Parishioners to show their 
support for the club.