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Boleskine Camanachd Club
The Boleskine club will be celebrating their centenary in August next year. The Boleskine club was formed in 1927 with the amalgamation of the Stratherrick and Foyers Camanachd clubs. To celebrate this occasion, we intend to host several events during that year if you think you can assist in any way or have ideas regarding our centenary please get in contact with Alister Chisholm by Facebook PM or 07855552832 If you know anyone that may be interested and possibly not seen this appeal, please tell them.
Alfie Fraser
It is with deep regret that we have to announce that Alfie Fraser has passed away on Saturday morning 13th March. The club would like to extend their condolences to son Craig and family at this sad time. Alfie had a long association with Boleskine Shinty Club, as a juvenile player he was part of the team that reached the Mactavish Juvenile Cup in 1957. Alfie was part of the team that brought a national trophy to the district in 1964 lifting the Sutherland Cup, when Boleskine beat Kyles by four goals to nil at Strachur. Further success followed, winning the Macgillivray Junior league, Strathdearn cup and Dewar’s shield. Alfie served on the Boleskine committee for many years and was Vice President for a couple of years. Alfie retired from playing in 1985-86 season. Due to the current Covid 19 regulations the funeral will be private.
Boleskine Annual General Meeting 2020 & Sale of work 2020 Unfortunately due to Covid restrictions, there will be no Boleskine Shinty Sale this year. The Boleskine Camanachd Club AGM planned for Monday 7th December 2020 has been postponed - new date will be announced in the New Year. As a result all current Office Bearers and committee members will remain in place until further notice.
Charlie Kennedy
I Charlie had a had a long association with Boleskine Shinty Club, as a juvenile player he was part of the team that lifted the six a side Strathdearn Juvenile Cup at the Bught Park in 1962. Two years later in 1964, Charlie age 15 years picked up a Sutherland Cup medal when Boleskine beat Kyles by four goals to nil at Strachur with Charlie scoring two opportunist goals. Further shinty success followed in the next couple of years, before Charlie started playing Highland league football with Clachnacudden Elgin City and Nairn County. Charlie would return to play shinty for Boleskine in the football close season and when his football career was over returned to shinty in 1985 season. Due to the current Covid 19 regulations the funeral will be private.
George Maxwell Smith (Maxie)
Maxie a former club chieftain, was a vey generous benefactor to the Strathnairn and surrounding community with provision of ground for the Farr Hall and sports facilities.
Boleskine Annual General Meeting 2019
Our thanks and appreciation at the flowers and attendance
of the current manager at the funeral of George William (Teep)
MacDonald. Bloeskine have gone through many iterations and changes
through the years but the spirit and determination is without doubt
everlasting, within the communities of Strathnairn, Stratherrick and
Foyers. You have taken your time and effort to remember a truly
remarkable man.
George William Macdonald (Teep)
It is with deep regret that we have to announce that Teep
Macdonald has passed away on Monday morning 7th October . The club would
like to
extend their condolences to his son Duncan and family at
this sad time. George’s funeral is on Monday 21st October at 12:30pm at John Frasers ,Chapel St ,Inverness, thereafter to Tomnahurich Cemetery, Inverness .
Sale of Work 2019
Boleskine Annual General Meeting 2018
Sale of Work 2018
Boleskine Annual General Meeting 2017
The Annual General meeting of Boleskine Camanachd Club, was held in Farr Hall on Monday 4th December 2017 at 7.30pm. Office bearers and committee as elected posted below. Chieftain : John Fraser President : Peter Macdonald Vice President : Vacant Secretary : Liz Macdonald . Tele 01463 791955 Treasurer : Catriona Fraser Committee : - Gavin Butterworth, Sandy Fraser, Neil Hope, Duncan Macpherson, Ross Anderson, James Anderson, Hamish Stoddart, & Ben Taylor Macpherson , Team Manager : Graham Black . Fixtures Secretary : Sandy & John Fraser Trainer : TBA Captain: Neil Hope Vice Captain : TBAJuvenile Manager : Child Protection Officer : Liz Macdonald . Tele 01463 791955
Sale of Work
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Pat Macdonald
The club sends condolences to Peter & Liz MacDonald on
the death of Peter's father last Friday. Pat was a regular supporter at
home games and will be much missed . A minute's silence will be observed
on Saturday 15 April at our away game at Glengarry. Our home game
against Lochcarron on Saturday 22 April has been postponed as a mark of
respect and also to allow club players and supporters to attend the
funeral if they wish to do so.
Boleskine Annual General Meeting 2016
The
Sale of Work
Donations Boleskine Camanachd would like to thank Stratherrick and Foyers Community Trust for their generous donation of £1000. This monies will go towards the running costs of the Club which include Camanachd Association fees, hire of changing rooms, referee fees, Shinty equipment purchases ect . After the Boleskine V Aberdeen Uni game on 14 May the picture below was taken which included Zoe LLiffe chairperson for the Trust . Trust committee member Peter Faye and project co-ordinator Steven Watson also attended the match .
Boleskine Senior Squad Training
Senior squad training
The new team manager Jamie Matheson would like to see as
many players as possible - old & new - on the first training night so
that he can set out his plans for the 2016 season.
Sale of Work
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Boleskine Annual General Meeting 2014
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Donations Richard Michalek of Pro-Cam has presented two Quaich's for the most improved U12 and U14 player of the 2014 season , The recipricants will be selected by youth coaches Ian Hope and Craig Pirrie in the near future and their names posted on the web site.
Sale of Work
Boleskine Senior Squad Training
Senior squad training
Boleskine Juvenile U12 Coaching + Training
Boleskine Juvenile U14-U17 Coaching + Training
U14-U17
coaching and training
Mod Cup Boleskine have been invited to contest for the Mod Cup against local rivals Inverness as part of the National Mod when it is held in Inverness in October 2014. The game will be played at the Bught Park on 11th October, there is also to be a primary school competition for for pupils within the catchment areas of both clubs prior to the game . A report of Boleskine's previous encounter against Inverness in the Mod Cup thirty years ago is contained within oldiesinverness1932.htm .
Donations The club received a donation of £150 from PROCAM Robertson Crop Services The club received a donation of fuel towards grass cutting at Smith Park from Kenny Matheson, Milton.
Shinty was again played on the Factoy Field on Thursday as part of HHEAPS coaching programme, see below report from Camanachd Association
"Shinty returned to Boleskine Shinty Club’s old pitch at Foyers on Thursday 20th March when the eight Primary 4 – 7 pupils at Foyers school held their week 4 session of the HHEAPS coaching programme there. Normally the Foyers children travel to join Stratherrick School pupils for the Shinty coaching but as Stratherrick couldn’t take part this week it was a great opportunity to try out the old field on their doorstep. The pavilion has been moved to a new home at The Highland Folk Museum in Newtonmore and one set of goalposts have disappeared but there is still a unique atmosphere at the mossy pitch on the shores of Loch Ness. Heavy rain did not deter the players, some of whom were playing with wooden sticks and helmets for the first time, and it is hoped that some of them will go on to star for Boleskine teams of the future at their new home at Smith Park, Inverarnie. "
Boleskine have received a new adult team sponsorship for their strip this season, from William Fraser Haulage, Gorthleck . The team received the strip prior to the first home game of the season with Fort William from Willie Fraser .
Billy Cameron & Paul Smith Trophy
Boleskine Beanie Hats
Boleskine Beanie hats for sale see Graeme Black
Boleskine Annual General Meeting 2013
The
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Sutherland Cup Final at Inverarnie
The Sutherland Cup Final 2013 between Ballachulish and Lochcarron was played on the 27th July at Smith Park Inveranrie. This is the first time a shinty national final has being played on Boleskine pitch, though we previously hosted three Strathdearn cup finals . The final throw up time was 4pm to facilitate television, as the match was broadcast live on BBC ALBA to the whole of the UK . This is the first time a live sporting event from the Strathnairn district has been on national TV . Prior to the match there was a pre match luncheon and after the game there was a reception with a formal three course dinner for ninety people, consisting of both teams, Camanachd Association & Sponsors guests, held in the Farr hall. The Boleskine Club organised and delivered all the catering for the meals held in the hall, as well as running the bar and a hot food stall including a barbeque. A tremendous team effort by the Boleskine Committee, team members and supporters went in to ensuring the park was in pristine condition and the whole day event was a success . The final contesting teams both one team clubs play their league shinty in different areas Ballachulish play in South Div 2 , whilst Lochcarron who play in North Div 3 ,having reverted from a two team club (with senior and junior teams ) to a single junior club at the start of this season. The match was played in sunshine, albeit with one or two heavy rain showers, in front a good support from both teams along with a few neutrals It was a very tight match between the teams, each having the upper hand on various stages and at full time both teams were locked together at one goal apiece. Extra time was played, and it was only in the final 10 minutes that Ballachulish scored twice to take the trophy south wards by three goals to one .
Foyers Shinty Pavilion opening at
Highland Folk Museum
photos courtesy of Doneil Macleod, Craig Pirie & Ewen Wetherspoon.
For Ewen's portfolio of photographs of the event visit
If anyone has old Boleskine Shinty memorabilia that could be included in the Boleskine display at the museum, please call Alister Chisholm 01463 715713 .
Brian Stoddart & Donald Macgruer Memorial Cup
John Fraser
Congratulations to John Fraser who has been
selected for the Scottish University Shinty team to play against the
British universities Hurling team in Newcastle on 2 Feb1013 .
Boleskine Annual General Meeting 2012
The
Chieftain : Joey Smith President : Peter Macdonald
Vice President :
Secretary :
Treasurer :
Committee :
Team Manager :
Fixtures Secretary
Trainer :
Vice Captain : TBA
U14 Fixtures Secretary:
U12 Fixtures Secretary :
Child Protection Officer : Liz Macdonald . Tele 01463 791955
JOINT TEAM MANAGERS CAPTAIN CHILD PROTECTION OFFICER
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Sale of Work
Annie Butterworth
Congratulations to Annie Butterworth who has left with Scotland Senior Squad for the 2012 Shinty/Camogie International in Ennis this weekend 28 Oct 2012 . The Scotland team won 5-6(21) to 1-2(5).
Lewis Smith wins North Div 3 Player of the Year Congratulations to Lewis in winning the Marine Harvest North Div 3 Players of the year 2012 , which is awarded to a player in each Division who has demonstrated exemplary performance , behaviour and attitude both on and off the field of play . The award was agreed by a panel chaired by Camanachd Association President Archie Robertson. Lewis received the trophy at the Friday evening event prior to the Scotland v Ireland International . Lewis has been a player with Boleskine since he played in the u14 in 1988 at Fort Augustus ,where he played part of he game in the unfamiliar position of goals . Lewis has been the leading goal scorer for Boleskine for many years .
Foyers Shinty Pavilion Relocation
In early November, of the Stratherrick & Foyers Community Council approach the Scottish and Southern Energy (S&SE) with a view to getting the Shinty Pavilion at Foyers demolished. The reason being the Pavilion was no longer in use, constantly subject to vandalism and public safety grounds. Late in December the matter was brought to the attention of Boleskine Shinty Club, the current lessee and by that time, it had been already agreed that the pavilion would be demolished . As the person running the Shinty Club web site I was dismayed by this decision but the dice was cast. I related the fate of the pavilion to a former resident of the district who in his youth had captained Boleskine, Teep Macdonald now in his late eighties and staying in Inverness . Teep reiterated that it was an absolute disgrace that something so intrinsically associated within the memory of locals should be destroyed. It should be preserved for posterity and relocated in somewhere like the Highland Folk Museum at Newtonmore. I concurred fully with this suggestion and contacted former Shinty Association President John Mackenzie, who worked in the museum. The museum Curator Bob Powel, said they would be delighted to accommodate the pavilion as it would fit in perfectly with a project Shinty Heritage in Badenoch and house the exhibition. They were in the process of laying out a sports park at the museum where the pavilion could be erected. Bob then approached the S&SE manager at Foyers, Mike Cruickshank. The S&SE were happy to agree that the Pavillion would not now be demolished, but relocated in Newtonmore. The dismantling of the pavilion will be done by construction apprentices of the Highland Small Communities Housing Trust under supervision of the museum staff. So though no longer in the area, the future sympathetically restored Pavilion can continue to be utilised for sporting events as the British Aluminium Company intended . Former users of the Pavilion can take a stroll down memory lane as they will be able to visit it at its new location. This week commencing 4th June the Pavilion is being dismantled, after 82 years of presiding at the Factory Field, and will be erected at the Folk Museum in the late summer early autumn . Will post updates on website on Pavilion project progress and when it is opening to the public at its new location.
Donations Boleskine Camanachd would like to thank Willie Fraser of William Fraser, Haulage Contactor, Gorthleck for the kind donation of £100 to cover fuel costs for the mini bus used on last Saturday 7th April trip to Col Glen.
Alba, the Scots Gaelic shinty team has named its squad for the fifth running of Iomain Cholmcille, the Shinty/Hurling International Series between Gaelic speakers from Scotland and Ireland, will be held in Portree, Isle of Skye on Saturday 7th April. Congratulations to Doneil MacLeod, who has been selected for the Alba squad, Doneil has played in the first Gaelic game five years ago and it is a great honour to be involved again.
Donations Boleskine Camanachd would like to thank Inverness Tyres, Carsegate Road ,Inverness for a generous donation of £ 150.. A company banner will be displayed at our home games.
Boleskine Match Reporter
Volunteers are required to write a short match report on club games, this greatly enhances the fixture page and is of interest to club supporters who are unable to attend games because of distance or infirmity . This was a feature of the fixtures this page and was done for many years by the Alister Chisholm who due to family commitments is unable to do it over the last year or the intermediate future . For any budding reporters this is a window of opportunity which would raise the profile of the team, plus enabling the volunteer to gain experience in writing a balanced report on the Shinty club matches. If interested contact the web site by sending an E Mail
Boleskine Annual General Meeting 2011
The
Chieftain : Bob Black President : Peter Macdonald
Vice President :
Secretary :
Treasurer :
Committee :
Team Manager :
Fixtures Secretary
Trainer :
Vice Captain : Dane MacPherson
U14 Fixtures Secretary:
U12 Fixtures Secretary :
Child Protection Officer : Liz Macdonald . Tele 01463 791955
TEAM MANAGER CAPTAIN CHILD PROTECTION OFFICER
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Sale of Work
Brian Stoddart & Donald Macgruer Memorial Cup
Billy Cameron Trophy
Jim Chisholm Memorial Bench
Prior to the
Boleskine Challenge Cup
Annie Butterworth
Congratulations to Annie Butterworth who has been been selected for the Scotland Senior Squad for the 2011 Shinty/Camogie International home and away fixture in October.
Raymond Robertson
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The club would like to thank Mr Andy Mackenzie of the Carsegate MOT Centre for his donation of £250 .A company banner will be displayed at home games.
Rolling subs trial for 2011
A player who has been replaced by a substitute can himself be used as a substitute to replace a player at a later stage during a match. The Referee must be informed when a substitution is to take place and this is done by the Referee receiving a card from the player coming on, informing him of the player's name and number, and the name and number of the player coming off.
Donations
The club received a donation of £150 from Inverness Tyre Services Ltd ,Carsegate Road Inverness. A company banner will be displayed at our home games.
The manager for the new season is to be Bob Black assisted by 2 senior players Ian Grant & Graeme Black
Jim Chisholm
Sadie and family would like to thank family, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy in the many cards, phone calls and visits they received following the sad loss of Jim. Sincere thanks to the Dr Malcolm Maclean for his comforting service. Also special thanks to all who helped with the catering. Grateful thanks to those who paid their respects at the funeral/ church and graveside and for the generous donations towards Chest Heart and Stroke, amounting to £640.16.
Boleskine Annual General Meeting 2010
The
Chieftain : Bob Black
President : Peter Macdonald
Vice President :
Secretary :
Treasurer :
Committee :
Team Manager
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Fixtures Secretary
U14 Fixtures
Secretary:
U12 Fixtures
Secretary :
Child Protection Officer : Liz Macdonald . Tele 01463 791955
Trainer :
Captain:
Vice Captain :
Juvenile Coach’s : Ian Hope.
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Chief Bob Black |
President Peter Macdonald
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Sandy Fraser |
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Joey presenting Reuben with the U12 Quaich
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Joey presenting Hamish with the U14 Quaich
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Brian Stoddart & Donald Macgruer Memorial Cup
 Present team 2010 winners |
 All the players who participated in match |
Billy Cameron Trophy
Hussey Cup
Annie Butterworth
Congratulations to Annie Butterworth on winning the Valerie Fraser
Camanachd Cup at Mossfield Park, Oban along with her team mates in the
Glengarry Ladies . This is the equivalent of the Camanachd Cup for
woman's Shinty and is the first time Annie has won the trophy marking
her winning debut in the final by scoring a goal. A
Laurence Parrot
A Shinty match in remembrance of Laurence was held at Smith park on Saturday 28th August at 6pm .The current Boleskine team plus a couple of guest players, contested a game against a team of former U14 that played together with Laurence between 2002 and 2006. Former U4 team managers Steve & Rod Munro were in charge of the former U14 team and Bob Black the current Boleskine team, with Joey Smith referee . Prior to the match Joey Smith spoke on behalf of the club and Heather Parrot on behalf of the family, there will be a plaque in Laurence memory in the home dressing room . Ros Hutcheson of Eudinuagain, Torness, composed a pipe tune " The Shinty Boy's of Stratherrick" and both teams were piped on to the park by Brian Yates of Foyers .There was a large crowd in attendance at the game, including a lot of Laurence 's fellow pupils and friends from the Royal Academy Inverness, also the parents of the former U14, some renewing acquaintances after not seeing each other for a few years . In a closely contested game the Boleskine current won by 2 goals to one. for match report see fixtures 2010.
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Billy Cameron Trophy & Paul Smith U17
Sandy Fraser
Boleskine Annual General Meeting 2009
The
Chieftain : Bob Black
President : Peter Macdonald
Vice President :
Secretary :
Treasurer :
Committee :
Team Manager :
Fixtures Secretary
U14 Fixtures
Secretary:
U12 Fixtures
Secretary :
Child Protection Officer : Liz Macdonald . Tele 01463 791955
Trainer :
Captain:
Vice Captain : Sandy Fraser
Juvenile Coach’s : Ian Hope.
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Laurence Parrot
It is with deep regret that we have to announce that Laurence Parrot has died as a result of a tragic accident on Sunday 6th September. The club would like to extend their condolences to his family, John, Heather, Moteh, Eleanor & Iseabail at this sad time. Laurence who was a first team player has been with the club since primary school and was member of the successful Boleskine team in 2004 that won the U14 North League Div2 .
A gathering to celebrate Laurence life was held at Boleskine Church, Drumtemple ,Stratherrick on 25th September at 12 noon.
Boleskine U14 Success
Boleskine U14 defeated Glengarry U14
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The successful Boleskine U14 team with The Fraser Cup |
Mathew Ross
Mathew Ross, Boleskine vice captain & committee member has decided to leave the club and return to his native Glengarry club . We would like to thank Mathew for his work over period he was with the club .
Annie Butterworth
Congratulations to Annie Butterworth who has been been selected for the Scotland Senior Training Squad for the 2009 Shinty/Camogie International . Annie a player with Boleskine since primary four first shinty days has been playing for the Boleskine senior team for a couple of seasons and turns out regularly for the Glengarry Shinty Club woman's team . Annie unfortunately is injured with a knee problem at the moment but we hope she will recover in time for the squad training.
Boleskine Challenge Cup
Brian Stoddart & Donald Macgruer Memorial Cup
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James Stoddart presenting the cup to Boleskine captain Lewis Smith |
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Boleskine Annual General Meeting 2008
The
Chieftain : Bob Black
President : Peter Macdonald
Vice President :
Secretary :
Treasurer :
Committee :
Team Manager :
Fixtures Secretary
U14 Fixtures Secretary:
U12 Fixtures Secretary :
Child Protection Officer : Liz Macdonald . Tele 01463 791955
Trainer : TBA
Captain: Lewis Smith
Vice Captain :
Juvenile Coach’s : Ian Hope.
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Boleskine end of season team get-together
Sale of Work
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New Dressing rooms
The Strathdearn Cup final the North Junior
championship was held at Smith Park Farr on Saturday 27th
September 08 at 2:30pm, between Fort William & Kingussie. R
Boleskine U12 WIN BRITISH LEGION CUP
Congratulation to the Boleskine U12 who have won the British Legion cup , The Cup re-launched this year by Glen man, Jimmy Macintosh (Jimmac) was formally used for the same age group in the seventies and eighties. The competition was to have been played on a round robin league basis with each team playing host on one round. unfortunately due to early throw up at Smith park for the adult game on the Saturday we were to play hosts, the boys had to play all their games away, which makes their achievement even greater . The club would like to thank Ian Hope for all the sterling work he had done with the U12 over the last few years, which cumulated in Saturdays excellent win, the first time we have won a trophy at this age group in living memory. For match reports see Junior Team page
Boleskine Challenge Cup
Dressing rooms at Farr hall
Brian Stoddart & Donald Macgruer Memorial Cup
Boleskine end of season Soiree
Boleskine held their end of season Soiree and player of year award
function at Rollerball on Friday 14th December . The participants
had an enjoyable sporting social evening ,midway through the night
the Billy Cameron trophy for Boleskine player of the year 2007 was
awarded to Peter Tinney . The Paul Smith trophy, for
best U17 Boleskine player went to Sandy Fraser and
Boleskine Annual General Meeting 2007
The
Chieftain : Bob Black
President : Peter Macdonald
Vice President :
Secretary :
Treasurer :
Committee :
Team Manager : Joey Smith.
Fixtures Secretary
U14 Fixtures Secretary:
U12 Fixtures Secretary :
Child Protection Officer : Liz Macdonald . Tele 01463 791955
Trainer : TBA
Captain:
Vice Captain : TBA
Juvenile Coach’s : Peter Macdonald .
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President Peter Macdonald
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Secretary Michelle Fraser
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Boleskine Sale of Work
Boleskine's
annual sale of work was held at Gorthleck Hall on 1st
December 2007. The Sale was opened by former Councillor for the district
Ella Macrae at 3pm, to a large crowd of eager shoppers .
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Annie Butterworth
Congratulations to Annie Butterworth in being selected to the squad for the North of Scotland Ladies to play the South Ladies at Inverness on Saturday 24 Nov at 11:30 am at the Bught Park weather permitting .
Annie a player with Boleskine since the primary school , played for Boleskine U14 team this year and also turns out for Glengarry ladies team .
The Strathdearn Cup final the North Junior championship held at Smith Park Farr on Saturday 29th September resulted in a win for Kilmallie by two goals to one over Kingussie . More details on fixtures and results page .
On 17 September Neil Ferguson tenure as team manager ceased .Club captain and vice captain Keith Nicholson and Graham Black will be in charge of team selection for the remaining two games of the season.
The position of club secretary till the end of the season will be filled by Liz Macdonald 01463791955 . We would like to thank Joan Fraser for the sterling work she did as Secretary over the last couple of years, including fulfilling the role on a temporary basis since the start of the season.
On 20 June both Garry Maclennan and Scott Ferguson stepped down from the joint team manager posts, the club would like to thank them for their commitment and efforts in that role. Both players are continuing with the club in a playing capacity and during the transitionary period will assist our new team manager Neil Ferguson . Neil a former club player, was until recently a shinty referee.
Boleskine's New Sponsorship Deals
Boleskine have secured new sponsorship deals, one with Macdonald Fromwork a local construction firm from Moy for a new adult team strips, plus substitute tracksuits , this has been partly matched by Sports Scotland for for equipment to assist youth development . Strathnairn Community Benefit fund have donated monies towards running costs for the Club, plus monies for park improvements such as dugouts and nets. The club are grateful towards these donators as the costs of running a Shinty team are increasing each year, before a ball is hit, fees and costs to our governing body the Camanachd Association which includes competition entries, insurance and league referee fees are between £1500 -£2000 per annum.
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 Club President Peter Macdonald received sponsorship from Fromworks Steven Rancombe |
Pictures courtesy of Peter Paul.
Boleskine Camanachd Club Secretary
Shinty Balls
EQUIPMENT ( new merchandise page )
The Boleskine Club have
now shinty balls for sale competitively priced , these top
quality Camanachd Association approved balls are available by contacting
Liz Macdonald on 07717815545 to place order .
Inverness Half Marathon
Bob Black Presentation
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Brian Stoddart & Donald Macgruer Memorial Cup
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Ally Stoddart presenting cup to Duncan Macmillan |
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Veterans L to R Andrew Sumner, Dunc Macmillan, Peter Macdonald, Clive Girvan, Robert Henderson, Peter Gow, Neil Robertson, Duncan Macdonald. Unfortunately due to an oversight there was no team photo taken at field . Charlie Kennedy , Mark Sloggie , Kevin Hunter, Ian Hope, Andrew Sumner jun & Ali Fraser also played |
Boleskine Challenge Cup
Boleskine Annual General Meeting 2006
The
Chieftain : Bob Black
President : Peter Macdonald
Vice President :
Secretary : To be announced( Joan Fraser acting at moment)
Treasurer :
Committee :
Team Manager : Garry Maclennan & Scott Ferguson .
Fixtures Secretary
U14 Fixtures Secretary:
U12 Fixtures Secretary :
Child Protection Officer : Liz Macdonald . Tele 01463 791955
Trainer : Garry Maclennan &
Captain:
Vice Captain : Graham Black
Juvenile Coach’s : Peter Macdonald .
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President Peter Macdonald
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Treasurer Keith Nicholson |
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Garry Maclennan
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Boleskine Sale of Work
The Annual
Shinty sale of work for 2006 was held in Gorthleck Hall on Sat
11th November, excellent support once again by the community
raised just over £1700 towards the club coffers .The
Paul Smith Memorial Trophy's
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Duncan Fraser Shield U14
This game was played against Lochbroom on 28th October and Boleskine retained the trophy by four goals to nil ,for full report on match see junior team web page .
Boleskine end of season dinner
Boleskine held their end of season dinner and player of year award function at Dow's bar Diner on Friday 27th November. A very enjoyable social night was had by everyone all attended , the Billy Cameron trophy for player of the year 2006 was awarded to Graham
Black .
Wayne & Gillian Grant Wedding
Andrew Young
Andrew has
been selected for the U17 Scotland squad to
travel to Ireland on 2nd
July 2006 for a four day competitive tour, culminating in challenge
matches against the County development sides of Dublin, Kildare and
Wicklow. Andrew who works as a game keeper at Dunmaglass estate, joined
the club at the start of the season from Glen Urquhart .
Paul Smith
Duncan Fraser Shield U14
This game will be played at a later date once the season starts possible, in the evening during May, possible opponents Strathglass, further information to follow .
Boleskine Challenge Cup
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Brian Stoddart & Donald Macgruer Memorial Cup
Boleskine Annual General Meeting 2005
The annual general meeting of the Boleskine Camanachd Club, was held in Farr Hall on Friday 2 December 05, the following Office bearers were elected.
Chieftain :
President : Peter Macdonald
Vice President : Keith Nicholson
Secretary : Joan Fraser. Tele 01456486220
Treasurer : John Fraser
Committee : Garry Maclennan, Lewis Smith, Wayne Grant, Alister Chisholm, Joey Smith, Alec Fraser , Sandy Matheson.
Team Manager : Bob Black & Garry Maclennan.
Fixtures Secretary
U14 Fixtures Secretary :
U12 Fixtures Secretary :
Child Protection Officer : Liz Macdonald . Tele 01463 791955
Trainer : Garry Maclennan & Lewis Smith
Captain: Garry Maclennan
Vice Captain : Keith Nicholson
Juvenile Coach’s : Lewis Smith , Keith Nicholson & Peter Macdonald .
OFFICE BEARERS
President Peter Macdonald |
Vice President
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Secretary Joan Fraser |
Treasurer John Fraser |
TEAM MANAGERS
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Bob Black |
Garry Maclennan |
Boleskine Sale of Work
The Annual Shinty sale of work which was held in Gorthleck Hall on Sat 26th November at 3pm raised £1500 towards club funds
On the eighth of October the Inverness Area Coaching Committee hosted a Shinty/Hurling composite matches at Farr, in the morning prior to the Shinty/Hurling internationals at the Bught park Inverness . The Eire Og Hurling Club of County Clair under 15 squad, guests of the committee were in the north over the weekend and played the first of two matches on the day against Caberfiedh , Inverness & Glenurquhart select which they lost by four goals to two . In the second game they defeated the Beauly ,Lovat , Boleskine & Strathglass select by three goals to nil . The contrast in styles of play was enjoyed by the local spectators, some getting a glimpse of the Irish game for the first time .
Boleskine Club Personal Change Update
It is with regret that we announce that both Steve & Rod Munro have parted with the Club , Steve was currently team manager has done sterling work over the years including developing the youth side of the club , Rod was current youth coach and involved since last season in the coaching side when he managed the successful U14 team. The club would like to thank them both, along with their families for their efforts over the years .
Team Captain Garry Maclennan has taken over the duties of team manager for the remainder of the season
The acting secretary till end of season is Michelle Fraser 01463 718380
Boleskine have a new adult team sponsorship for their strip this season, that of Dows Bar & Restaurant of Balloan Road, Inverness .
The team received the strip and training jackets prior to their home game with Fort William from Mike Dignan ( seventh from left back row ) proprietor of Dow's .
Boleskine use Dows to provide teas to visiting teams and can thoroughly recommend the restaurant for dining out, from light snacks to meals they have an extensive menu to cater for all tastes .
A great end to a tremendous season for the U14 team, whose achievements surpassed all expectations at the onset of the season eleven months ago . Their endeavour and commitment shone through over the league programme and they fully deserved the title, the experience they have gained from being a raw team at the start of the season has shone through and shows in their play. Congratulations to the U14 coach Rod Munro for his hard work over the season to mould the players into a successful unit and to the coaches who trained them in the U12's Steve Munro, Alister Chisholm, Peter Macdonald & Joey Smith. Its great to see all the efforts put in over the years paying off, this is the first silverware a Boleskine Juvenile team have won since 1962 Strathdearn six a side win
A big thank you to all the parents for their help and assistance over the seasons, the club greatly appreciates the support we get from you all .
Boleskine Annual General Meeting 2004
The annual general meeting of the Boleskine Camanachd Club, held in Farr Hall on Friday 14 January 05, . At the said meeting the following Office bearers were elected.
Chieftain :
President : Peter Macdonald
Vice President : Ian Rae
Secretary : Kate Munro.
Treasurer : John Fraser
Committee : Alister Chisholm, Joey Smith, Steve Munro, Beth Munro, Brian Watson , Alec Fraser , Sandy Matheson, Keith Nicholson , Liz Macdonald.
Team Manager : Steve Munro.
Fixtures Secretary
U14 Fixtures Secretary :
U12 Fixtures Secretary :
Child Protection Officer : Liz Macdonald . Tele 01463 791955
Trainer : Steve Munro.
Captain: Garry Maclennan
Vice Captain : Dickie Mackenzie
Juvenile Coach’s : Steve Munro, Rod Munro, Alister Chisholm, Keith Nicolson & Peter Macdonald .
OFFICE BEARERS
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President Peter Macdonald |
Vice President Ian Rae |
Kate Munro |
Treasurer John Fraser |
TEAM MANAGER
Steve Munro
Boleskine Challenge Cup
The
Boleskine Challenge Cup was
Duncan Fraser Shield U14
Boleskine retained the shield by defeating Beauly by four goals to nil on 11 December at Smith Park .
Boleskine Sale of Work
The Annual Shinty sale of work was held in Gorthleck Hall on Sat 27th November at 3pm raised around £1000 towards club funds.
The club would like to thank the community, for their donations and well attended support , which went to make the sale a success.
Boleskine Juveniles Halloween Party
The club held an Halloween party for their junior players on Sat 30 Oct at Farr Hall, as an acknowledgment and thank you for their efforts over the past season. Thirty eight children attended the party all in various Fancy dress, The best dressed Guisers for the U12 section were Alister Fraser as Shriek & Annie Butterworth as Directory Enquiries 118 Runner. The winners of the U14 section was Kevin Hepburn as a chicken ( Alan Sumner won his wager against the coach, as he arrived resplendent in a fairy costume ). The shinty quiz games were won by Stewart Watson for the U12 section and Drew Watson for the U14 ..The game of Blind Mans Guidance ( where a younger player orally guides an blindfolded older player to do tasks in a team event) was won again by the reigning champions Rosie Stoddart & Annie Butterworth. The party was compered by Rod Munro, who kept the children occupied throughout the night. Though at one period of the evening , one the Guisers a Rod Munro look alike (Scott Watson) took over the proceedings and had the coach's doing twenty press ups .
U14 :- Most improved player David Fraser
U14 :- Player of the year (players choice) Garry Ferrier.
U14 :- Player of the year (coaches choice ) Ali Urquhart.
U14 :- Top scorer Andrew Sumner.
Medals were given to the players who had competed in the U12 games this season
U14 players Brett Munro presented coaches Rod Munro, Steve Munro and Alister Chisholm, with an engraved crystal glass in appreciation of their work over the season.Special thanks to Rod and Kate Munro and everyone who helped make this evening a success, which the Juvenile players all enjoyed .
Boleskine Camanachd Club Buffet Dance
The annual Boleskine Buffet dance was held at the Chieftan Hotel, Inverness on 15 October. A large gathering of over sixty members and friends attended . The highlight of the evening was announcement of the winner of the Billy Cameron trophy for Player of the Year , this years custodian is Garry Maclennan
Boleskine Under 14 Six a Side Quaich Competition
The Inaugural Boleskine Six a side Quaich was held at Smith Park Farr on Saturday 3 July, The contesting team's were Beauly A & B ,Caberfeidh, Lovat A & B, Strathglass, Kinlochshiel, Newtonmore, Ballachulish, Aberdour, and Boleskine A, B & C . The competition was run in two sections, with the top two teams in each section playing off for the final and third place play off games (Winner group A playing runner up group B and winner group B playing runner up of group A) the winners of these games contested the Final and the losers, played off for third place.
In group A consisted of six teams the top four teams were separated by two point's, Boleskine on eight points , Aberdour on seven points and Lovat B along with Strathglass on six points.
Group B had seven teams and the final placing's were Lovat A on eleven point's, Caberfeidh on ten points, Ballachulish on seven points, with Beauly B and Kinlochshiel on six points .
In the Semi finals Boleskine A defeated Caberfeidh in an action packed match by two goals to nil, and a very close game in the other semi resulted with a win for Lovat A over Aberdour by three goals to two.
The third place match Aberlour beat Caberfeidh by one goal to nil .
In the final match Boleskine A v Lovat A was a good hard fought contest with not much between the teams, but Lovat's sharpness in front of goals telling as they led by two goals to nil at one point .Boleskine pulled one back and we going for the equaliser, when Lovat sealed victory with almost the last hit of he game. Lovat where well deserved champions on the day, with their sharpness up front and strong defence only conceded three goals throughout the day
After the final Brian Watson presented the Quaich to the winning Lovat captain Calum Macaulay, and medals to the four semi finalists.
Brian also presented Plaque's to the player of tournament, Grant Mackenzie of Ballachulish and to the tournament top scorer with fourteen goals, Stewart Macdonald of Lovat
It was an excellent day out with some great shinty on display, marred only by torrential downpour that caused play to be suspended for a period .The competition was capably refereed by some of the Boleskine players, Dickie Mackenzie, Stevie Munro, Allan Sumner, Mike Pirrie & Kevin Stewart .
Much appreciation to all the teams who travelled to Farr contested the trophy including our longest travellers Aberdour, we are sorry Cruachan & Connel could not be with us, but unfortunately their mini bus broke down at Spean Bridge .
Thanks must go to the organisers and their many helpers throughout the day, who all assisted to make the inaugural competition such a success.
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Extraordinary General Meeting 2004
At the extraordinary general meeting of the Boleskine Camanachd Club, held in Farr Hall on Friday 30 January 04, It was decided that during the trial period of summer shinty the Clubs A.G.M. would be held prior to the end of January . At the said meeting the following Office bearers were elected.
Chieftain : Maxie Smith
President : Peter Macdonald
Vice President : Joey Smith
Secretary : Liz Macdonald. Tele 01463 791955
Treasurer : Michele Fraser.
Committee : Bob Black, Steve Munro, Beth Munro, Davie Gillies, Lewis Smith, Alister Chisholm, Keith Nicholson, Scott Ferguson & James Smith, .
Team Manager : Bob Black.
Fixtures Secretary Joey Smith. Tele 01463 239606
U14 Fixtures Secretary : Rod Munro.
U12 Fixtures Secretary : Steve Munro.
Child Protection Officer : Liz Macdonald
Trainer : Rod Munro.
Captain: Rod Munro .
Vice Captain : Stevie Munro.
Juvenile Coach’s : Steve Munro, Rod Munro, Alister Chisholm, Keith Nicholson & Peter Macdonald .
At the meeting the following rule was made,
Training all players to attend , non attendance is not acceptable unless valid reason for missing training ie ( work commitments ) Those missing training due to work commitments will be expected to have alternate training arrangements to maintain their fitness.
OFFICE BEARERS
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President Peter Macdonald |
Vice President Joey Smith |
Secretary Liz Macdonald |
Treasurer Michelle Fraser |
TEAM MANAGER
Bob Black
Boleskine Juveniles Xmas Party
The club held an Xmas party for their junior players on Sat 13 Dec at Farr Hall, as an acknowledgment and thank you for their efforts over the past season. Forty one children attended the party, their ages ranges from six years old to fifteen enjoyed a selection of Quizzes and games for prizes, including shinty keepy- uppy, Gladiators, the Shocker and Blind Mans Guidance ( where a younger player orally guides an blindfolded older player to do tasks in a team event) .The party was compered by Rod Munro, who kept the children occupied throughout the night. After the buffet, Santa Clause put in an appearance with gifts for one and all, Liz Macdonald presented medals to the sponsored walkers who had completed the Boleskine up the Ben event, with a special medal for Kevin Hepburn on appreciation of him raising £700 sponsorship for club funds on the climb.
Liz also presented the best players with trophies for the season.
U 12 :- Player of the year this was jointly won by Gavin Butterworth and Garry Ferrier.
U14 :- Most improved player Daniel Taylor.
U14 :- Player of the year (players choice) James Fraser.
U14 :- Player of the year (coaches choice ) Brett Munro.
Medals were given to the players who had played in the U14 interim league competition.
U14 players Ali & Andrew Matheson presented coaches Rod Munro, Steve Munro and Alister Chisholm, highland quaichs for their work over the season.
Special thanks to Rod and Kate Munro and everyone who helped make this event such a success . Many thanks also to trophy donators Richard E Michalek and the generous raffle prizes donated by various sponsors .
Boleskine interim league best player award
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Scott Ferguson was the player picked by his team mates in a poll conducted by the secretary, as the best player for Boleskine in the Interim league. Scott who returned to play for the club after several years absence, only missed one game this season, that being against Kincraig due to work commitments . Scott who excelled playing in defence at wing back for most of the season showed his versatility in the final two games of the season moving up to wing center to cover for injured players. |
Boleskine Sale of Work
The Annual sale of work which was held in Gorthleck Hall on Sat 29h November at 3pm raised over £1000 towards club funds.
The club would like to thank the community, for their donations and well attended support , which went to make the sale a success.
Boleskine win Interim League Div 5
Boleskine secured the point required against Kincraig away, in their two all draw to ensure that their points total could not be surpassed by the other teams in the division . In a very tough encounter Boleskine scored first through a Lewis Smith penalty, only for Kincraig to equalise making the score one apiece at half time . Kincraig scored again early after the restart and it looked as though the would hold to win, but Lewis Smith scored from close in with five minutes left to to gain the draw required, making the final two league matches academic . Footnote . Following their win against Glenurquhart at Drumnadrochit on 22 Nov, Boleskine were presented with the Interim Div 5 shield on behalf of the Camanachd Associaton, by Allan Bell of Glenurquhart.
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Boleskine team that played against Strathglass on Sat 6 Nov with North League Div 3 Cup and Interim League Div 5 Shield . Photo courtesy of Phil Downie Photography.
Back row L-R Joey Smith, Peter Macdonald, Neil Fraser, Dickie Mackenzie, Allan Summer, Keith Nicholson, Alister Chisholm, Gus Fraser, James Smith, Graham Black, Ewan Macdonald , Bob Black.
Front row L-R Scott Ferguson, Duncan Mackenzie, Davie Gillies, Kevin Stewart, Mike Pirrie, Lewis Smith.
Rod Munro, Steve Munro, Garry Maclennan & John Cameron also played for the team during the interim season.
Boleskine up
the Ben
On 18 October The Boleskine U14 team along with Parents, Coaches, and
Supporters had a sponsored walk up the highest mountain in Britain, Ben
Nevis to raise club funds. The 17 kids and 11 adults climbers ages
ranging from 8-60 met at the car park at the foot of the mountain at
approx 8:30am ,on a very cold Saturday morning.
We agreed to take it fairly easy and take plenty of breaks. Commenced our accent at 9:00am we set off in single file with the idea of having an adult at the head and at the end of the queue. The mountain was fairly busy with walkers passing both up and down the paths. The footpaths were very well set out and it was clear that the authorities had spent plenty money and time putting them in perfect condition. The first half an hour or so was spent walking around the foothills to get to the BEN. The summit was not visible until approx three quarters of the way up and their are numerous "false summits". The half way point of the climb is marked by a beautiful loch and by the time we reached this milestone the sun had come out and we were drenched in sunshine.
The upper part of the walk is made up of zig-zag paths meandering upwards and you can make out the muddy trails carved out by the hill runners from the annual challenge race. Having climbed the BEN, you have to question the mentality of anyone who attempts to run up it! Apparently the record is 1 hour and twenty minutes to get up and down!! On reaching the summit after 5 hours climbing the group were rewarded with spectacular views of the surrounding land, coasts and Islands including the Irish coastline. We spent an hour having lunch at the summit and do a bit of sunbathing!
The visibility was that clear that through Iain Hepburn telescope you could make out the players on the shinty park at Spean Bridge over ten miles away .
There is an old weather station on the top of the BEN and we all took some photos with the club banner beside the boys. We started to descend the mountain at approx 3:00pm and it took approx three hours to reach base camp, by which time everyone was absolutely exhausted but very glad that they had their first Ben ascent under their belts and happy that they had raised over £2000 for club funds. Special mention must go to Norrie Matheson who was going to pack it in after 100 yards, but soldiered on to complete the walk along with everyone who started.
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Brian Stoddart & Donald Macgruer Memorial Cup
After an absence of ten years the "Old Crocks shinty game" was revived on the 23 rd August at Smith Park, Inverarnie. In front of a large and enthusiastic crowd the veteran's of yesteryear, took on the majority of the 2003 Sutherland cup final team for Brian and Donnie's Cup. The veterans lineup included players who had contested the inaugural game twenty years previously ,(Charlie Kennedy, Kenny Ross, Eddie Smith &, Leslie Stoddart ) to players who were still playing for other clubs( Clive Girvan & Neil Cairney) .
On a hot evening, with the pitch dry and fast, conditions were more suited to the youngsters better overall fitness, the result was a win for the 2003 team by six goals to one. The game was very competitive with both teams determined to produce a good performance and the skills demonstrated by both teams was appreciated by the spectators young and old alike . The Cup was presented Davy Gillies present team captain by Christine Shaw sister of Brian Stoddart and the medals to both teams by Maxi Smith . Best player for 2003 was Steve Munro and for the Veterans, Peter Sloggie picked by adjudicators Allan Macdiarmid & Billy Stoddart.
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Boleskine AGM 2003
At the recent AGM of the club held in Farr Hall on Friday 4th July the following Office bearers were elected.
Chieftain : William Macdonald
President : Peter Macdonald
Secretary : Liz Macdonald. Tele 01463 791955
Treasurer : Michele Fraser.
Committee : Bob Black, Steve Munro, Beth Munro, Davie Gillies, Lewis Smith, Alister Chisholm, Paul Smith, Joey Smith, Rod Munro, Kate Munro, James Smith, Duncan Mackenzie.
Team Manager : Joey Smith / Bob Black.
Fixtures Secretary Joey Smith.
Trainer : Rod Munro.
Captain: Davie Gillies .
Vice Captain : Keith Nicholson.
Juvenile Coach’s : Steve Munro , Peter Macdonald , Alister Chisholm & Rod Munro.
Boleskine Challenge Cup
After
a break of several years, the Boleskine Challenge Cup was again contested at
Farr on the 2nd of August . The competing teams were Boleskine and Strathglass,
which the visitors won by four goals to nil. The score line flattered
Strathglass as it was fairly even game, in which they took their chances and
Boleskine failed to do so, with two late strikes for the visitors making the
result appear more convincing than it was.
© AJC 2003