Team SGA took delivery of the trophy this morning, which is kindly sponsored by Western Toyota.
The SGA already enjoys a fleet partnership deal with the motor company where members receive fantastic discounts on new Toyotas including the Toyota Hilux, which is hugely popular within the sector.
Receiving this further backing is a major boost to the annual football competition, which kicks off on Saturday May 23rdat 10am at Donaldson Park, Milnathort.
Final entries are now being taken for this year’s event, with teams of 7 advised, if possible (to allow for substitutions).
“We are delighted to receive this backing from Western Toyota,” said an SGA Youth Committee Spokesman.
“All the support we get, including the entry fees, goes towards educational films which demonstrate the value Scotland receives from responsible game management.
“This also helps to showcase the sector as an attractive career option for our young people.”
Last year’s winners Grouse Muir United look set to field a team again, with final names to be submitted.
Those wishing to take part should email info@scottishgamekeepers.co.uk to register their team and ensure entry. Fees (£10 per player) can be taken on the day.
A bit more about the competition:
Date and Time: 23rd May 2026, 10am start. Approx close of playing time (12-1pm). Socials in clubhouse until 5pm. (Soft and alcohol drinks)
Venue: Donaldson Park, Milnathort (outdoor pitch with indoor clubhouse facilities/toilets). Playpark on-site for kids.
Parking: Plenty on-street parking nearby
Cost: £10 per player entry fee. In addition, Donations taken for food/refreshments and Raffle in the clubhouse.
Proceeds: To SGA Youth Committee Educational Films, showcasing the benefits of responsible gamekeeping
Age range: 13 to vintage (people responsible for their own abilities to run/jog around!)
Teams: Recommended 7 people or more (for rolling substitutions). Mixed teams and all-sex teams welcome. Team members can be friends/family/colleagues. They don’t need to be affiliated to any sector/organisation.
Ability: Range of abilities. Organisers will try to match abilities, as far as possible.
*As this is a FUN event, referees have licence to alter rules mid-match to even out imbalanced matches ie: one team play two touches only, or one team can field extra player, etc.
Format: Each team will get between 30 mins to 1 hr playing time in total (with rests between).
Matches last between 10/15 mins (depending on number of competition entries).
Group sections followed by semi final and final (longer matches).
Gear: Football boots/trainers advised for outdoors football. Players also bring their own socks, shorts, tops, tracksuits/training tops, rain jackets, etc
(BIBS will be provided to denote teams)
Referees: Referees are competition volunteers, not officially trained. They will understand rules, etc, and will be able to discipline by cards/sin bin
Swear Jar: Inappropriate language will be penalised with a donation to the donations jar.
First Aid: There will be trained first aiders on site.
