Marine Harvest North Division 1

Newtonmore v Aberdeen University

Champions Newtonmore reserves open with a match against Aberdeen University at The Eilan. The students were one of Newtonmore’s biggest challengers last season so this is a tasty opening day fixture.

Orsten Gardiner takes the Newtonmore managerial hotseat from Cammy MacDonald.

Former Boleskine and Aberdeen University forward Ewen Fraser has joined Newtonmore as he now works in the area, so he could play against his former club.

Glengarry v Kingussie

The Kingussie seconds, who finished third last year, are away to Craigard to play newly-promoted Glengarry.

Skye Camanachd v Kinlochshiel

There is a reserve west coast derby as Skye Camanachd and Kinlochshiel meet at Pairc nan Laoch, Portree.

This is the first of four meetings

There will be changes with Steven Sloss unavailable and Daniel Sloss, Evan MacLellan, Chrissie MacMillan and Craig MacDougall moving up to the Oban Camanachd squad.

Inveraray v Ballachulish

Ballachulish are off to The Winterton where newly-promoted Inveraray seconds are the opposition.

Veterans David MacPherson and David Robertson will provide experience for Inveraray’s young side.

Aberdour v Bute

Title contenders Aberdour and Bute meet at Silversands.

Aberdour will miss Roddy MacColl’s goals after he retired at the end of last year but David McDougall will look to fill the void. Captain Cammy McCue has looked good during pre-season.

John MacCallum and Ian McDonald look after Bute who will be keen to get off to a good start.

Kyles Athletic v Kilmory

Kyles Athletic and Kilmory meet as Fraser Williamson takes over from Peter Mobeck in charge of Kyles. Kilmory will again rely on the scoring threat from Alex Cunningham and Hal Jones.

Tayforth v Col Glen

Tayforth have home against Col Glen.

Ronnie MacVicar has taken over as Col Glen manager. advantage