Twelve teams have now confirmed their participation in the 2015 MacKinnon Sixes which take place at the Portree High School Astro pitch on Saturday 9 January 2016.
The tournament is held in memory of Skye Camanachd stalwart John MacKinnon.
The confirmed teams are:
- Achmore & More
- Braes
- Glengarry
- Ruthven Rovers
- 'Shiel Cobras
- Lochcarron
- MacVicar's Four Plus Four
- Golden Oldies
- Beag's Bhoys
- North End
- Dublusee "A"
- Baker's Dozen Minus 5
A maximum sixteen teams will be able to play in the tournament so there is still a limited period of time for up to another four teams – from both home or away – to take part. Similarly, any individual players who wish to play but are not part of the squads already submitted should contact event organiser Davie MacVicar by e-mail at
davetheshintyman@btinternet.com
The 2015 MacKinnon Sixes will start at 10am.
Rules of Play
The 2015 MacKinnon Sixes will start at 10am and all teams should be ready to start by then.
- Teams should report to the shed at the south end of the astro pitch next to the High School for registration.
- Teams should consist of a squad of eight players and must include a lady, an U17, an over 45 not currently playing league shinty, a maximum of two first team players and three others.
- All league games will last for a single period of 7 minutes.
- Three points are awarded for a win and one for a draw.
- A team will be awarded an extra point for any game in which the lady scores so even in defeat, the team will be awarded a point if a lady scores.
- A team will be awarded an extra point for any game in which the over 45 scores so even in defeat, the team will be awarded a point if the over 45 scores.
- The additional points only apply to league games and not the semi-final or final.
- Players are offside if they are within 5 yards of the goal before receiving the ball.
- Referees will decide whether a player is offside.
- Rolling substitutes will be in use.
- The over 45 must play half the game.
- The lady must play the entire game.
- Leagues will be decided on the most points won.
- If teams are level on points, the outcome will be decided on goal difference.
- If teams are level on goal difference, the team scoring the most goals will be the winner.
- Semi-finals will last 10 minutes with a change of ends after 5 minutes.
- If teams are level at full-time, a period of 5 minutes of extra-time will be played. If the teams are still level after this, there will be a penalty shoot-out with 3 penalties taken by a nominated lady, a veteran over 45 and an U17.
- Trainers or moulded studs only must be worn on the astro turf. No blades/bars or metal studs can be worn.
- The changing rooms and showers at Portree High School are available to be used and teams are responsible for safely securing any valuables. The changing rooms will be sign posted.
- Medical staff will be present on the day but teams are advised to ensure they have a first-aider in their team.
- All teams will be asked to nominate a Player of the Tournament, a Ladies Player of the Tournament, an U17 Player of the Tournament and an over 45 Player of the Tournament ahead of the prize giving in the Skye Camanachd Clubhouse.
- Soup and sandwiches will be provided in the Skye Camanachd Clubhouse after the tournament.
- There will be no yellow or red cards shown but the match referee may ask a player to leave the field of play (and be replaced) if they are showing an over aggressive or unsporting approach to what should be a fun game.
- The referee’s decision is final.
- By participating in this competition, all teams agree to abide by the rules of play.
- Team managers may be asked to help with refereeing.
We hope you all have a great day out whether you are playing, officiating or spectating.