The club has pledged £50 to the Scottish Hockey men's team fundraising drive. The Bluesticks have qualified for the World League semi-finals in London in June, where they will get to play big hockey nations like the Netherlands and India.
If the fundraising drive is successful then a lucky KHC member can be a mascot at an international game in Glasgow in August.
If anyone else wants to bung a few quid in the Bluesticks pot, the donations page is here.
Last night saw the official opening of the new pitch. This was a chance to thank everyone who had helped bring the project to fruition, and in particular our donors and sponsors.
The honours were done by Gail and current Scotland international Gavin Byers. Thanks to all the KHC members who came down to show their appreciation.
Some pictures from the day courtesy of Tricia MacPherson (plus one or two by Andy Mac).
Congratulations to Andrew Clark and Ollie Wilson, who have been picked for the Midland U14 boys squad.
We have a tree surgeon in at KAS today, dealing with the overhanging trees around the perimeter of the pitch. The birch is being taken out completely, along with one of the small trees, which is rotten and in danger of falling over. The two big trees are going to be pollarded to reduce their size.
Tricia has sent us some pics of the Perthshire tournament last weekend. It's only the U14s this time.
With a mild winter meaning meaning few postponements and an early finish to the season, we have been trying to put together a few friendlies. This morning's game against Dunfermline City HC was the result, and a glorious morning for a game of hockey it was too.
It also meant that we had a chance to give a debut to Ben Volland, who is going to be stepping up from the Kobras next season. And a very mature performance it was too, with some neat play, nice skills and not too much of the fancy-dan stuff. Oh, yes, and a goal too.
Simon and Ralph were seen to be nodding approvingly.
Tricia Macpherson has sent us some wonderful pictures from the Kinross/Stiring/Trossachs tournament a few weeks ago.
The letter below has just been received from Jamie Frail, the head of domestic game at Scottish Hockey.
Dear Gail,
I am extremely pleased to announce that Kinross Hockey Club has successfully completed Scottish Hockey Silver Club Accreditation. Your organisation has been recognised as a strong club that supports workforce, is well organised, operates efficiently and is a safe environmnet for members with a focus on growth and retention.
The rewards that your club can access as a silver club are:
You will shortly receive further information on our Silver Club Development Day which you will receive two invites for club members to attend.
Silver clubs will be reviewed every two years and a member of the Scottish Hockey development team will be in contact to support closer to the time.
Well done on all the hard work and effort required to attain Silver status as this is a fantastic achievement.
We look forward to conitnuing to work with your club and if you wish to progress to Gold Accrediation Status please get in touch.
Kind Regards,
Jamie Frail
Head of Domestic Game
Congratulations to Andrew Clark, William Lester and Ollie Wilson, who have made it through the first selection stage for the Midlands squad for the interdistricts.
Good luck to the boys in stage 2.
Once again, Kinross is punching way above its weight in the junior age groups.
The Ladies 2s did it! They fought their way to a narrow victory over Perthshire to clinch the Division 2 title.
Well done to Cap'n Wendy and everyone who has made such a success of the season.
It's a big day tomorrow. The L2s are playing their last game of the season. They are currently third in the league, level on points with the two teams above them, but with a game in hand on both.
So tomorrow's game against Perthshire 3s could Kinross crowned champions.
Pushback is 2pm at Kilgraston. If anyone is able to get along to cheer them on (aspiring members of the team, for example!) I'm sure they'd appreciate it.
