Mid and East Antrim Game Development Centre

19/03/2026

Supporters conduct
Disappointingly, over the last few weeks, we have seen recurring incidents involving parents on the sidelines. There have been several situations where parents have approached coaches during and after games. We must remind everyone that parents are required to remain behind the designated safe standing areas at all times.

Consequences of Future Incidents
Following discussions with key figures at the IFA, please be advised that any repeat incident will result in a one-week ban on all spectators pitchside across a given age group. While we understand the majority of you may feel this is unfair to those who behave positively, as a league, we have no practical way to filter spectators by club in these circumstances.

The coaches at all clubs work incredibly hard to promote a positive experience so please respect that when coaches stop a game to address a foul / pitchside issue it is done so with your son or daughters best interests.

Thanks,
Andy Milligan (League Coordinator)

04/02/2026

Why? Workshop (3v3 / 5v5)
We are pleased to offer this free event this Friday to all coaches / parents associated with our clubs. This event will take place at 6-7.30pm this Friday at the Ballymena Showgrounds main 3g.

Irish FA Game Development Officer (Darius Roohi) will deliver a practical demonstration of the formats, with theoretical information explained throughout. Workshop to help understand the “why?” behind each format. This will be specific to the 3v3 and 5v5 formats, with a foundation first approach being implemented nationwide this season

Book your free ticket here (30 spaces available): Why? Workshop
https://form.jotform.com/NexaPro/meagdc-formats-why

Ballymena United Youth Academy
Ballymena United F.C. Women & Academy
Carniny AYFC
Coaching For Christ
Northend United Youth Football Club Ballymena
Glens Utd Fc
Ballykeel Youth Football Club.
Antrim Rovers FC

Please click the link to complete this form.

02/02/2026

02/01/2026

Attention coaches!
Registration links for 2026 Formats!

Futsal 2018’s
Match format: 3 games per team each night
Venue: Wellington Church Sports Hall
Dates: 16th, 23rd, 30th, of Jan
Time: 7.30 – 9.00
Capacity: 5 Teams
Register at: https://eu.jotform.com/app/241507068093355?utm_source=jotform_pwa

Futsal 2017’s
Match format: 3 games per team each night
Dates: (16th, 23rd, 30th, 6th Feb)
Time: 6.00 – 9.30
2 Blocks of fixtures; 1st group 6-7.30, 2nd group 7.30 – 9.00
Venue: Ballymena North Sports Hall
Capacity: 8 Teams
Register at: https://eu.jotform.com/app/241507068093355?utm_source=jotform_pwa

Block 2 Registration

3v3 (2020)
Match format: 3 games per team
Dates: 12 Week Block: Feb 13th - 15th May (Off 3rd & 10th April)
Time: 6.00 – 7.30
Venue: Ballymena Showgrounds courts
Capacity: 8 Teams
Register at: https://eu.jotform.com/app/nexapro/meagdc

3v3 (2019)
Match format: 3 games per team
Dates: 12 Week Block: Feb 13th - 15th May (Off 3rd & 10th April)
Time: 6.00 – 7.30
Venue: Ballymena Showgrounds courts
Capacity: 8 Teams
Register at: https://eu.jotform.com/app/nexapro/meagdc

5v5 (2018)
Match format: 3 games per team
Dates: 12 Week Block: Feb 13th - 15th May (Off 3rd & 10th April)
Time: 6.00 – 7.30
Venue: Ballymena Showgrounds New 3g
Capacity: 8 Teams
Register at: https://eu.jotform.com/app/nexapro/meagdc

5v5 (2017)
Match format: 3 games per team
Dates: 12 Week Block: Feb 13th - 15th May (Off 3rd & 10th April)
Time: 6.00 – 7.30
Venue: Ballymena Showgrounds Main 3g
Capacity: 16 Teams
Register at: https://eu.jotform.com/app/nexapro/meagdc

7v7 (2015/16)
Match format: 3 games per team
Dates: 12 Week Block: Feb 13th - 15th May (Off 3rd & 10th April)
Time: 6.00 – 7.15
Venue: Ballymena Showgrounds
Capacity: 8 Teams
Register at: https://eu.jotform.com/app/nexapro/meagdc

Any questions please let me know
Email: [email protected]
Thanks

22/11/2025

Thank you to Jess for coming out and capturing some amazing moments from last night's games!!
Well done everyone on another great night of football!! 🏆📷⚽

21/11/2025

Block 2 Registration Live!

3v3 (2020)
Match format: 3 games per team
Dates: 12 Week Block: Feb 13th - 15th May (Off 3rd & 10th April)
Time: 6.00 – 7.30
Venue: Ballymena Showgrounds courts
Capacity: 8 Teams
Register at: https://eu.jotform.com/app/nexapro/meagdc

3v3 (2019)
Match format: 3 games per team
Dates: 12 Week Block: Feb 13th - 15th May (Off 3rd & 10th April)
Time: 6.00 – 7.30
Venue: Ballymena Showgrounds courts
Capacity: 8 Teams
Register at: https://eu.jotform.com/app/nexapro/meagdc

5v5 (2018)
Match format: 3 games per team
Dates: 12 Week Block: Feb 13th - 15th May (Off 3rd & 10th April)
Time: 6.00 – 7.30
Venue: Ballymena Showgrounds New 3g
Capacity: 8 Teams
Register at: https://eu.jotform.com/app/nexapro/meagdc

5v5 (2017)
Match format: 3 games per team
Dates: 12 Week Block: Feb 13th - 15th May (Off 3rd & 10th April)
Time: 6.00 – 7.30
Venue: Ballymena Showgrounds Main 3g
Capacity: 16 Teams
Register at: https://eu.jotform.com/app/nexapro/meagdc

7v7 (2015/16)
Match format: 3 games per team
Dates: 12 Week Block: Feb 13th - 15th May (Off 3rd & 10th April)
Time: 6.00 – 7.15
Venue: Ballymena Showgrounds
Capacity: 8 Teams
Register at: https://eu.jotform.com/app/nexapro/meagdc

15/11/2025

Futsal Registrations are live!

Futsal 2018’s
Match format: 3 games per team each night
Venue: Wellington Church Sports Hall
Dates: 16th, 23rd, 30th, of Jan
Time: 7.30 – 9.00
Capacity: 5 Teams
Register at: https://eu.jotform.com/app/241507068093355?utm_source=jotform_pwa

Futsal 2017’s
Match format: 3 games per team each night
Dates: (16th, 23rd, 30th, 6th Feb)
Time: 6.00 – 9.30
2 Blocks of fixtures; 1st group 6-7.30, 2nd group 7.30 – 9.00
Venue: Ballymena North Sports Hall
Capacity: 8 Teams
Register at: https://eu.jotform.com/app/241507068093355?utm_source=jotform_pwa

15/11/2025

Some snaps from last night's games! 📷📷

Ballykeel Youth Football Club.
Ballymena United Youth Academy
Carniny AYFC
Ballymena United F.C. Women & Academy
Northend United Youth Football Club Ballymena
Coaching For Christ
Ballymoney United Youth Academy
Glens Utd Fc
Northend United Youth Football Club Ballymena

03/10/2025

All football cancelled!

Due to Amber weather warnings all football has been canceled for tonight.

Please take care and stay safe
Please share
Thanks!

26/09/2025

Well done to all our players tonight competing in the MEAGDC! It is a privilege to watch their development every week 🏆🏆

Ballykeel Youth Football Club.
Ballymena United F.C. Women & Academy
Ballymena United Youth Academy
Carniny AYFC
Northend United Youth Football Club Ballymena

19/09/2025

Hi there folks,

There has been a Ballykeel body warmer lifted at the 3g by mistake. Please contact the page if you have lifted this by accident.

Thanks
Andy