John Gillies Awarded 2014 “Caman DR” | |
06 December 2014 John Gillies is the third recipient of “Caman DR” and he was presented with the award at the Skye Camanachd Annual Dinner Dance which took place at the Skye Camanachd Clubhouse on Saturday 22 November 2014. Skye Camanachd introduced Caman DR in memory of one of their most influential figures, DR MacDonald. It is presented each year to the Skye Camanachd youth player who has followed the philosophy encouraged by DR through his many years coaching youth of the Island. Skill, regard, enthusiasm and pride were some of the virtues DR looked for in his players. DR’s sons Somhairle, Aonghas and Gilleasbuig were tasked with choosing the winner of the silver mounted caman and John Gillies was their unanimous choice. John Gillies has played at U14 and U17 level this season and he captained the U14 side to a Marine Harvest North Division 1 triumph. He also established himself in the Skye Camanachd second team and rounded off a fantastic year by being named Marine Harvest National U14 Player of the Year.
The inscription on Caman DR reads; Air a thoirt seachad gach bliadhna don iomanaiche òg a b’ fheàrr a lean ris an fheallsanachd a bhrosnaich DR MacDhòmhnaill thar iomadach bliadhna am measg òigridh an Eilein. Sgil, spèis, dealas agus moit. (To be presented each year to the young shinty player who has followed the philosophy encouraged by DR MacDonald through many years amongst the youth of the Island. Skill, regard, enthusiasm and pride.)
Previous Winners 2013 – Will Cowie 2012 – Jordan Murchison |