INSIDE THIS WEEK:
New sponsor for Camanachd Cup
THE Camanachd Association has welcomed Tulloch Homes as the new principal sponsor for the Camanachd Cup, for 2017 to 2020 inclusive.
Tulloch Homes has a proud 90-year history of business activity in Scotland, historically in the construction and building services sector but now focused on building quality homes. Tulloch Homes is a company that is firmly embedded within the shinty heartlands.
Jim Barr, president of the Camanachd Association, said: ‘The Camanachd Association looks forward to an exciting new chapter of the Camanachd Cup’s 121-year history and is appreciative of the support for the further development of grassroots shinty which will result from this partnership.
‘The Tulloch Homes Camanachd Cup will continue to be the premier cup competition for senior teams throughout Scotland and a winner’s medal will remain the single most coveted honour for the players involved.
‘Tulloch Homes will become only the third sponsor of this iconic trophy and we wish to forge a lasting relationship with them, similar to that enjoyed with the previous two sponsors of this competition.’
George Fraser, chief executive of Tulloch Homes, was a former Newtonmore shinty player. He was the winning captain in the 1975 Camanachd Cup final in which Newtonmore defeated Kyles Athletic 1-0 at Fort William, following a 3-3 draw at Kingussie.
He went on to gain three successive Camanachd Cup winners’ medals in 1977, 1978 and 1979, followed by two in succession in 1981 and 1982 and again in 1985, when his club won the grand slam, and in 1986 – thus playing in eight Camanachd Cupwinning teams.
He commented on the partnership: ‘We are delighted to sponsor shinty’s most prestigious trophy for the next four years.
‘It is an ideal way to conclude our 90th anniversary celebrations.
‘Many people we employ directly and indirectly, and throughout our supply chain, are involved with shinty as players, officials or supporters.
‘So we are delighted to put something back into the community by backing the Tulloch Homes Camanachd Cup.’