Monday 28 October 2019

Friendly / Handicap League Matches 2019



 FRIENDLY MATCHES

Unfortunately this year we didn’t have any outright wins.
We were extremely lucky with our match against Alyth as it was a lovely day there while it poured with rain in Perth. We gave it our best effort but were beaten 2 & 1.  Our match against Perth Ladies was a fun match with mixed teams and agreed a draw due to a misunderstanding of the rules! It was our turn for Strathmore to come to us, but due to Strathmore ladies having difficulty moving their gear over the railway bridge we agreed to go to them. All future matches against Strathmore will be played away and we will pay for our own food.
Craigie Hill – well what can I say?  Our 2 teams were both beaten on the 13th. Dates for training days for the return match on home soil to be announced later, possibly a talk from a sports psychologist… 2020 is going to be the year to take that Craigisle Trophy back!

HANDICAP LEAGUE

I’m pleased to report that we ended up with a better result this year than last – with our final placement in Section A 3rd out of 5. Kinross were the overall Handicap League trophy winners 2019.
We got off to a great start with a convincing win at home against Blairgowrie. The next 2 matches were draws – away at Murrayshall and home to Alyth.  Unfortunately we only won one game out of 5 in our final match against Muckhart, although this was partly due to not being able to send a full team. It was late by the time we completed the 18th and so dark we could hardly see our way!
The new draw has been done for next year’s teams with King Jimmy playing Blairgowrie and Murrayshall again and also Auchterarder and Crieff.  The dates selected are earlier in the season than this year so hopefully your diaries should not be so full. Please be aware that rescheduling matches due to not having a full team will not be allowed under the rules – so please put the dates in your diaries when they are confirmed at the start of 2020.

Thanks again to all the ladies who took part in these matches this year.  Thanks also to Paul for the food for our Friendly home match.

Pat