Carrick Pool League sponsored by SKC Gaming NI provides a spirit of belonging, acceptance, a safe space where we can talk without fear of judgement. There is friendly, competitive spirit and players can gain a sense of mastery, praise and recognition.
In the Pool Together celebrations we brought our members and supporters together to celebrate our players. Not just the winners but all who took part, and their loved ones.
In this thirtieth year of our pool league we had entertainment, trophies, food and more importantly built new connections and strengthened old ones.
Mental health was mentioned a number of times this year and we organised bespoke training for our players to look out for their team mates and make the league a safer environment.
We were successful in a bid to continue with supporting and encouraging better mental health and were awarded a grant for funding towards some of the costs for live streaming equipment and trophies.
Trophies were presentated by Councillor Bobby Hadden.
The Players’ Memorial Shield was won by Galacticos, defeating Greenisland Colts.
The Amber Castle Harbour Cup was won by Whitehead Trojans, defeating Times Tigers.
The Knockagh Cup was won by Q Club Larne, defeating Whiteabbey Legion.
Doubles was won by Titan’s Dean McDonagh & Shawn McAllister beating Grange’s Jim Gilchrist and Johnny Mackay.
Three a sides was won by Darren Whiteside. Lee McIlreevy and Aaron Leslie beating Kenny English, Trevor Whiteside and Tommy Fleming.
Seniors was won by Scorpions’ Stephen Johnston against teammate, Aaron Leslie.
Masters was won by Trojans’ Kenny English in a fabulous final against Grange’s Steven Herron.
Grandmasters was won by Colts’ Joe Patton, defeating Bowlers’ Gary McClure
Ladies was won by Jean McIlroy, defeating Billie Jo McClure.
The Player of the year went to Legion’s Rab Butler winning an impressive 49 of 61 frames played.
The Q Club Larne Open Singles was won by Titan’s Rhys McGlaughlin beating Q Club’s Ryan McKillop
The Wooden Spoon went to Pink Ladies.
League Champions were crowned in the final match of the league season. Greenisland Galacticos held off late challenges from Times Scorpions and Q Club Titans to win back to back titles. League app live was invaluable for live updates and frame differences etc.
We would like to thank SKC Gaming for their continued support of our league. Amber Castle entertainment for sponsoring the Harbour Cup and Q Club Larne for sponsoring our Open Singles event. We would like to thank Impact Network for their grant towards supporting the mental health of our players and Greenisland Club for hosting the Pool Together event.
If any teams want to join us next season, please get in touch via email at carrickpool@gmail.com or on any of our social media accounts: www.carrickpool.blogspot.com; www.facebook.com/carrickpoolleague; youtube.com/@carrickdistrictpoolleague3794
Our AGM and registration is on Tuesday 5th August in Greenisland club at 19:30 for the upcoming season.