Kilmallie are unhappy at missing out on a place in the 2017 Artemis Macaulay Cup draw which took place last weekend.
The main criteria for teams taking part in this regional competition is their finishing league position the previous season. With there already being eight North teams in the 2016 Marine Harvest Premiership, there was no place for the Canal Parks club who won last season’s Marine Harvest National Division and promotion to shinty’s top league.
To make matters worse for Mark MacPherson’s side, their Premiership status also means they are ineligible for the 2017 Balliemore Cup which they also won last year. Therefore their only cup participation will be in the Camanachd Cup and the RBS MacTavish Cup.
On the other hand, relegated North clubs Skye Camanachd and Fort William will also play in both these cup tournaments as well as the Macaulay and Balliemore competitions.
It’s understood that Kilmallie have written the Camanachd Association listing their concerns but it’s not clear whether they will propose a rule change.