Kinross Newsletter

Sports NewsAthleticsIn the July Newsletter it was reported thatKinross athlete Eilidh Child had been selectedfor the Great Britain and NI team competing atthe European Team Championships in Leira,Portugal. On the first day of this competitionshe was fourth in the 400m hurdles in a time of 55.48seconds and on day two ran the second leg in the 4 x 400mrelay in which the British team finished third.This was the start of a busy few weeks for Eilidh. Next upwas the UK Under 23 Championships. Eilidh ran a steadyheat and easily qualified for the final in which she lined upagainst her UK main rival, the talented Perri Shakes-Drayton from London. In a thrilling final, Shakes-Draytoncrossed the line in 55.34 seconds, just two one-hundredthsof a second in front of Eilidh who ran her fourth PersonalBest of the season, finishing in 55.36 seconds. Both athletesran easily within the qualifying time for the EuropeanUnder 23 Championships and were subsequently selectedfor the event that took place a fortnight later in Kaunas,Lithuania. In Kaunas, Eilidh easily got through her heat andsemi-final to reach the final, where again she was up againstPerri Shakes-Drayton and a very good Russian athlete. Thefinal was closely contested and once again Eilidh was justpipped at the post by her rival by only six one-hundredths ofa second; Shakes-Drayton finished in 55.26 and Eilidh wonthe silver medal in another PB time of 55.32 seconds.One week later Eilidh was given a lane at the prestigiousAviva Grand Prix at Crystal Palace where she lined upagainst a world class field including world number oneLashinda Demus from the USA, and the gold and silvermedallists from the B eiijing Olympics, as well as PerriShakes-Drayton. Eilidh ran a solid race finishing fifth in55.68 seconds and for the first time this season ahead ofShakes-Drayton who was sixth in 55.79 seconds.The reward for her efforts this season was her selection forthe Great Britain and NI World Championship team and bythe time this article goes to print she will have competed inthe event in Berlin.Kinross Volleyball ClubVolleyball Season commencesIndoor training and coaching commences at Kinross HighSchool on Monday 7 September with junior coaching from8 till 9 pm and senior coaching from 9 till 10 pm. Newmembers always welcome. It is hoped to have five Kinrossteams competing in this season’s Perth League with Kinrossdefending the Premier League Championship, the PremierLeague Cup, The Recreational League Championship andthe Recreational League Cup.34Kinross Cricket ClubSenior 1st XIThe 1st XI have continued their dominance ofStrathmore & Perthshire division two as theycurrently sit top of the table with 10 wins outof 10 games. The highlights of the month include PeterRoss’s unbeaten 102 and Nick Farrar’s maiden senior 50,both against Forfar based Strathmore Cricket Club.Perthshire-Mayfield were resoundingly beaten by 10wickets with James Ross taking the key Perthshire batsmanwith the very first delivery of the game. James then went onto score an unbeaten 41 in the run chase. With three gamesleft to play the 1st XI look set for promotion to division one.1st XI opening bowler James Ross has been selected for theMCC Scotland XI to play in an invitational two day gameagainst MCC Yorkshire XI at Carlton Cricket Club inEdinburgh. James is the first Kinross player ever to beselected for an MCC team and the entire club wish him wellfor the game.Senior 2nd XIThe seconds continue to improve but have yet to recordtheir first outright league win in division three. A host ofnew players moving up from the under 15’s look set toboost the team’s performance and we all hope they can gettheir first win before the season ends. A combinedjunior/2nd XI team won a tight game against the PerthshireSolicitors team in early August. A return fixture at the endof August looks set to be a great fixture.Ladies SectionThe ladies and juniors have been enjoying the summerbreak and are set to resume their match schedule at the endof August.The Junior Awards Night is set for Monday14 September at the Windlestrae Hotel at 6.30pm. Thejunior cricketers have been busy throughout Augustworking towards the ECB bronze, silver and gold and intercricket proficiency awards. The statistics are being collatedfor the individual age group performance awards as thecompetitive season draws to a close. There have also beenlots of young players that have improved greatly over theseason and have worked hard with a good positive attitudeand this is also greatly valued by coaches. All proficiencyaward winners and other prizewinners will be announcednext month.Training continues until mid September. Junior training ison Mondays, 6.15pm – 8pm. Ladies’ and Men’s training(coached separately) is on Thursdays 6.30pm – 8.30pm.Further information can be found on the club website atwww.kinrosscc.co.ukALDERBANK LTDHardwood Flooring Specialists• New Floors Supplied and Fitted• Old Floors Repaired, Sanded and RefinishedFor Free Advice and QuotationsCall Niall Simpson on 07778 772354or 01259 781394or see www.alderbank.comfor more info and special offersJOE BURNSComputer Repairs & ServicingComputer slow, virused,needing upgraded or internet problems?If you suffer from any of the above or just need advice,give me a call.Local collection and delivery, competitive rates, call-outsand evening visits available.01577 862399 (24hr Ans Mc)07850897924 MobileJBcomputing@btinternet.com