It’s going to be a hoot, with funds going towards the group’s educational activities on land and river management in Scotland.
We are now looking for teams to come forward to comprise the first competitors (with a view to extending out to the wider public after year one).
Date and Venue: Donaldson Park, Milnathort Saturday 31st May, 9am to 2pm. There is on-street parking around the park perimeter on 2 sides and other on-street spaces in Milnathort village.
Facilities: SGAYC will have use of the pitch (grass) and the indoor clubhouse through a kind arrangement with local football club, Kinross Colts FC.
Changing rooms, toilets, kitchen and bar area, seating are all on-site.
The surrounding park contains a children’s play area so there is plenty to keep the young ones occupied (aside from laughing at the adults).
Fun Competition details: Teams will play each other in a league. Group winners and the highest placed runner-up will then face off in a (Champions League) final. Matches will last 10 minutes with a short break in the middle for water and general resuscitation! The final will last 20 minutes.
Teams of 10 are advised to allow for rolling substitutions (we’re not all CR7!)
Mixed teams very welcome (age 15 and upwards)
Every team will be guaranteed 50 mins of FUN football, with the finalists playing longer.
We will also build in opportunities for others in the league section to play a runner-up game (if not too tired!!)
Referees will be friends/Committee members so don’t expect VAR-quality decisions (or maybe you should, given your stance on VAR?!)
Matches will start roughly at 9.20am following rules/registrations. The playing part is timetabled to finish around mid-day, with 2 hours left for socialising, replenishing etc.
Each team should bring 1 item for a Raffle.
Football boots are recommended, or trainers that you don’t mind getting muddy! Bibs to demarcate teams will be provided so don't get hung up on team strips!
Costs: £10 per player so £100 for teams of 10. We are looking for notes of interest NOW to info@scottishgamekeepers.co.uk
Payment can be made on the day
Teams are responsible for their names so get creative! All teams require a name.
Fans: People who are not competing are very welcome to attend and join the FUN. It’s a fun family day. Supporters can bring their best singing voices and good-natured heckling is fully expected.
There will be soup/sandwiches and snacks for sale throughout in the clubhouse as well as teas/coffees, soft and alcoholic drinks (after 10am)
Activities for kids will be provided (not as newsworthy as the Willy Wonka experience!)
A Raffle will be held in the clubhouse after the competition.
Get involved: If you’d like to support the SGAYC and the event by sponsoring, donating or providing raffle items, please contact info@scottishgamekeepers.co.uk
Let’s go!
Warning: Football is (probably not) coming home!!!!
