Thanks go out to the twenty-odd folk who turned out to scrape sludge off the pitch this morning. The pitch was looking rather lovely by the time we’d finished and the Young Farmers managed a game this afternoon too, so it looks as though our efforts will have been worth it. Fingers crossed that it … Read more
As most people probably now know, the pitch has started to flood again. We think this is because the algae has started growing again, as it does at this time of year. In previous years, the first freeze has killed the algae off again, and the pitch has started to drain (although there is then … Read more
During the spring, KHC members were busy collecting Sainsbury’s Active Kids vouchers and all the kit we ordered as a result arrived today. We have two bags of hockey balls, some cones, a couple of agility ladders and some agility rings; a bag of whistles is following shortly. Thanks to everyone who made the effort to … Read more
After a hard Saturday of hockey in the pouring rain, there’s nothing quite like a Sunday in the hockey classroom to set you up for the week ahead. Pete, Ralph, Andy and David Mac, Monty, Kirsty and Claire were at the KGV today, taking first faltering steps on the way to becoming qualified umpires. There … Read more
Stirling Wanderers were in town on Saturday for a series of games against the Kobras. Our younger age groups did particularly well in five- and six-a-side games, while the older age groups were more evenly matched at seven-a-side and in a closing full-pitch game. As you can see, it was worth turning up just for … Read more
In order to make sure that replacing the surface of the pitch will actually solve the problem of it flooding all the time was to do some porosity testing of the lower layers. This involves lifting the carpet and seeing how quickly water drains away. At the end of the video, you can also see … Read more
The two Andrews – Montford and McIntyre – were honoured with Community Volunteer Awards last night for their work on behalf of Kinross Hockey Club (although Andy Mac couldn’t be there to pick his up in person) But well done us!
The new Kobras strips got their first official airing at the Perthshire Tournament this weekend, and you have to say they look really good. Thanks again to our generous sponsors – Soho Wealth and Pure Spa and Beauty – for their support and thanks also to Tricia Macpherson and Gerrold Kuijpers, who took on photographic duties.
Congratulations to David, Cammy and Arthur, whose Midland team came away with victory in the Interdistrict U18 championship at the National Hockey Centre in Glasgow yesterday. An honourable mention is also due for Alex Wilson, who captained the U16s to third place. Andy’s match report as follows: Wins against North, East and Highland were followed … Read more
