Camanachd Association Youth Committee Secures New Sponsor. | |
25 February 2011 The Camanachd Association Youth Committee has secured a new sponsor ahead of the 2011 National First Shinty Finals which takes place in Fort William on Saturday 26 February 2011. Both the Primary 7 & Under and Primary 5 & Under tournaments see the best of youth shinty come together to battle it out for the coveted National title. Camanachd Association National Development Officer and tournament organiser, Ronald Ross, said, “The National First Shinty Festivals are an important event for the young players as to win is the highest accolade in First Shinty. Year after year we see the best young talent that the sport has to offer, so we are hugely grateful to Gilmour Sports for their sponsorship and we hope it is a partnership we can develop in the future.” Camanachd Association Youth Director, Callum Duff, added, “I would like to echo Ronald’s thanks to Gilmour Sports. The National First Shinty Festivals are a great annual event; they provide an excellent sporting platform for the young players and they continue to be an exciting spectacle for spectators.” The Primary 5 & Under Gilmour Sports National First Shinty Festival takes place at Lochaber High School with a 12.30pm start. The Primary 7 & Under Gilmour Sports National First Shinty Festival takes place at the Nevis Centre, Fort William with a 1pm start. |