The Scottish Government and Scottish Rugby joined forces today to support the Back Scotland campaign for the Rugby World Cup.

In a visit to Murrayfield today, Stewart Maxwell MSP, Minister for Communities and Sport, threw the Scottish Government’s weight fully behind Scottish Rugby’s Back Scotland campaign.

He was joined by Colin Thomson, Scottish Rugby’s Head of Community Rugby, who explained how the Community game is contributing to the campaign. The goal is to bring the Rugby World Cup alive for boys and girls and encourage schools and clubs to get behind their national team.

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The Solway Sharks lost 8-2 to the Dundee Texol Stars on Sunday night in their opening fixture in the new Scottish Premier Hockey League at Dundee Ice Arena. The first period was a close run thing with John Churchill scoring a superb equaliser to John Dolans’ second minute opener. But the Taysiders came out strong in both the second and third periods to record what was a comfortable victory in the end. The first period was a close run thing with John Churchill scoring a superb equaliser to John Dolans’ second minute opener. But the Taysiders came out strong in both the second and third periods to record what was a comfortable victory in the end.

The Solway Sharks lost 8-2 to the Dundee Texol Stars on Sunday night in their opening fixture in the new Scottish Premier Hockey League at Dundee Ice Arena. The first period was a close run thing with John Churchill scoring a superb equaliser to John Dolans’ second minute opener. But the Taysiders came out strong in both the second and third periods to record what was a comfortable victory in the end.

OVER-45 FIFE AC veteran Terry Mitchell, St Andrews and Scottish Marathon Champion Kate Jenkins (Gala Harriers), were the winners of the Fife 50km Race - incorporating the Scottish Championships - on Sunday (September 9th).

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The Camanachd Association, the world-wide governing body of shinty, has confirmed that the current President, John Mackenzie MBE will not be seeking re-election when his term of office concludes at the AGM on 25 April 2008.

John MacKenzie conveyed this decision to the Board of the Camanachd Association at its recent meeting as part of the discussion relating to the roll out of new processes for the election to the Board from 2008. The processes that will seek nominations from individuals interested in becoming President Elect, will normally commence six months before the end of the three year term of office of a current President. The opportunity to begin the process earlier in 2007 will ensure that the President Elect will be in position to play a key role in finalising the Camanachd Association’s strategic plan for 2008-2011, later in the year.

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CMCR Ltd. of Larbert and The Munro Society have been carrying out surveys to check the true height of mountains, to see if any of the close contenders would turn out to qualify for Munro status after more accurate modern surveys.

They announced on 6th September that their survey of Beinn Dearg (North of Torridon) shows it falls short of the 3000 feet (914.4 metres) mark, though by less than a metre. Earlier in the year, a survey of Foinaven confirmed that it too was less than Munro height.

Beinn Dearg 189529.601 Easting, 860820.553 Northing and a height of 913.675 metres
Foinaven 231519.451 Easting; 950698.611 Northing, and a height of 911.046 metres.

The new heights have been ratified by the Ordnance Survey

This means that both confirmed as Corbetts, failing to reach the required height in excess of 914.4 metres to qualify as a Munro.

http://www.mountaineering-scotland.org.uk/news/brief_news.html#foin

The USA edged out a gallant GB & I side by 12½ points to 11½ to retain the Walker Cup in a thrilling afternoon finale at Royal County Down.

Jonathan Moore’s spectacular eagle three on the final hole clinched the winning point for the Americans as he edged out Welshman Nigel Edwards, who for the third Walker Cup in a row was involved in a sensational decisive match. . .

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The Edinburgh Diamond Devils are delighted to announce a new strategic sponsorship partnership with SPORTSassist. The initial two-year agreement with SPORTSassist, part of the Caesar and Howie company, sees the sports’ referral network become the club’s title sponsor.

SPORTSassist can help YOU save money on a variety of services via their helpline or website. They offer no obligation quotes on a huge variety of services that can help save you money! Give them a call today!

Website: www.sportsassist.org.uk
E-mail: enquiries@sportsassist.org.uk
Telephone: 0845 455 7711

Download our information leaflet for further details on this excellent scheme that is helping support all levels of baseball in Edinburgh.

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The Scottish Golf Union (SGU) and Scottish Ladies Golfing Association (SLGA) have issued a joint response to the recent EU directive on equality, further to the consultation paper published in June this year, reflecting the views of affiliated clubs and members who gave feedback.

Alnmouth FC and Whickham AFC were both recently visited by Karen Dodds our Business Development Partner. Both clubs have ambitious development plans which require funding. Karen reinforced the SPORTSassist message to club officials who have already got SPORTSassist fundraising underway. Our pictures show the first cheques being presented to each of these clubs. Well done Alnmouth and Whickham and good luck with your plans.