Catterick Garrison Town FC, the region's newest football club has made an excellent start to its league career.

They play in the Northern Under-19 Alliance League and giving Catterick Garrison Town its full support is Darlington Building Society, the region's number one supporter of local sport.

Unveiling the club's impressive new strip, David Copland, Marketing and Communications Manager at Darlington Building Society said: "When we heard Catterick Garrison was taking the bold step of launching a Football Club we wanted to ensure it was a great success.

"Darlington Building Society is dedicated to looking after local interests and we feel this includes the development of local sports facilities and our local players.

"We have consequently agreed to support Catterick Garrison Town for at least their first three seasons."

Chairman of Catterick Garrison Town FC, Major Dave Jarratt said: "I am most grateful to Darlington Building Society for its generous support.

"Interest in the team has been so great that for the next season we are considering raising a senior team to join the local league pyramid. In the meantime I would encourage anyone interested in local sport to get behind the region's newest football club."

The Northern Under-19 Alliance League was formed in 1996 and was originally named the Northern Youth Academy League. The concept of the League is to develop young players to reach their full potential and it currently comprises teams from six County FA areas forming the Northern and Southern sections, with two Divisions in each section. It is sanctioned by, and registered with the Football Association.

Catterick Garrison Town are already near the top of the League following a resolute 3-1 victory over a skilful Selby Town team two weeks ago.

Catterick have excellent facilities at the Central Ground, Catterick Garrison and also at the Leyburn Road Stadium, with the team comprising both civilian and military personnel. The might of the military support was evident at the latest home game. In attendance was Colonel J.R.M. Hackett CBE, Commander Catterick Garrison and President of the Club together with The King's Division Waterloo Band which gave a rousing display before the game and at half-time.