DOLLAR Golf Club is starting to reap the benefits of the revolutionary new SPORTSassist funding initiative – just three months after the club signed up to the pioneering concept. The latter gives amateur sports clubs the opportunity to end funding difficulties by creating a continuous source of income annually. A division of The Caesar and Howie Group, SPORTSassist has created a select team of professional business providers who are passionate about sport and keen to support amateur sports clubs financially. The simple concept means providers pay clubs that market their services, via a SPORTSassist marketing payment, so the more successful the marketing is, the more money the club will make.  Nestled at the foot of Dollar Glen, the Clackmannanshire club was established in 1890 and is now the oldest club in the area. Secretary John McMillan was delighted to receive Dollar’s first cheque for £334 from SPORTSassist partner Michelle Dixon on Tuesday (6^th November). John explained: “This is a great start for us and we hope it is the first of many cheques. We have committed to this scheme, which we feel will be a godsend for the club financially. David Borrowman, SPORTSassist’s Principal Partner commented: “It is great to see Dollar Golf Club enjoying the benefits of signing up to SPORTSassist, which is a fantastic opportunity for local sports clubs of any size to regain control over their finances.He said: “This is a perfect example of how – by motivated officials and members – clubs can create continuing revenue streams.  This is self-help – not pleading with others for awards of money. If clubs and officials have the same passion for sport as we have, funding problems for clubs can be resolved permanently.” He stressed that it is imperative the initiative was designed to add to the flow of funds coming into a club, not replace existing monies.  David added: “It is not intended to conflict with any traditional sponsorship a club may have and if clubs have any other type of sponsor we urge them to keep these arrangements in place. If the initiative proves a success for their club, it may even make it easier for them to obtain traditional sponsorship.”

Pic: John McMillan receives his cheque from SPORTSassist’s Michelle Dixon.  

PAISLEY Pirates have come up with a new plan to increase their fan base … afternoon games.

The move comes as dates for their Scottish Cup ties against Solway Sharks are unveiled.

The first leg for Bobby Haig’s side will be played at the Braehead Arena on Sunday, November 11, with the return leg in Dumfries on Sunday, November 18.

And the club has decided to have face-off at 3pm on Sunday, November 11 in a bid to attract families who may wish to visit the shopping centre prior to the match.

The face-off in Dumfries on Sunday, November 18, is at 6pm.

Pirates’ managing director Allan Paul said: “Ice hockey has a reputation for being a family sport and what better way to cater for the family than to have a face-off time that will allow these families to enjoy the facilities of the whole Braehead experience before the game.

“If this experiment is a success, then we will look to repeat the exercise in the future, subject to ice availability.”

Pirates have also decided to reduce their admission prices for the remainder of the season which will prove to be a big incentive to the Paisley faithful.

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Oban Camanachd Shinty Club signed up to SPORTSassist

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.

http://www.scottishrugby.org/sru/corporate-sru/sru-news.cfm?news_uuid=FA53C619-D4B6-2107-F827-253D76484172

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).

http://www.scottishathletics.org.uk/index.php?p=17&itemType=news&itemId=3047

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.

http://www.shinty.com/news.htm

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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