Last weekend was Kinross’s turn to host the monthly Midland District junior tournament. There was a huge turnout from the club: we put out three U10 teams, and two at U12, plus one at U14. There were lots of competitive debuts. Thanks to everyone who helped run the show – officials, caterers, supporters, coaches. Where would … Read more
We are pleased to announce that Kinross Astro, the charity that owns and operates our pitch in Kinross, has been awarded £1000 by Awards for All Scotland. This will go towards the purchase of two pairs of foldaway goals. No more heaving the match goals around every time you want to do a new drill! It … Read more
After training with the men for all of last season, four Kobras had their first competitive games for the Mens 2s last weekend, and acquitted themselves very well. Lots to learn, but lots to look forward too as well. Well done to Matthew and Lewis Bentall, Ben Volland (pics below) and to Douglas Young (an international … Read more
Congratulations to everyone who successfully completed the hockey leaders course at KAS today: Nikki Dall Sam Human Sophie Rose Lewis Bentall Matthew Bentall James Fenna Kara Shiels Mike Young Douglas Young Katie Douglas Vicki McLean It was long hard day, but hopefully it was worth it in the end. The club is now officially awash … Read more
The first Kobras tournament of the new season was hosted by Dundee Wanderers at Dalnacraig. The U12s in particular looked very strong.
At some point the rain gods will stop smiling on us for club day and we’ll have a wash out. But 2017 was once again completely idyllic, with glorious weather, lots of kids having fun, haute cuisine burgers, a completely bonkers parents and kids game, and a good run around for everyone else. Thanks to … Read more
Fraser Henry was a mascot at the final of the Eurohockey Mens II competition in Glasgow the other day. He seems to have brought the Bluesticks some luck, as they came away with the gold medal at the end of the day, beating Wales 2-1. Earlier in the week, Andrew Clark fulfilled the mascot’s role … Read more
A few days ago, Karen from the L2s brought her mum down to the KAS pitch to celebrate her 80th birthday. Morag, a former hockey captain at Morrison’s Academy, had never played on astro before, and thought it would be fun to try it out. It certainly looks like the old magic is still there. … Read more
More news on the pitch front. The KAS pitch has now been officially certified as a “National” standard pitch by the FIH. We’re hoping that this will help bring in bookings from further afield. Congratulations to Kinross Astro, the Muirs on their new FIH National certified hockey field @EnglandHockey @TenCateGrass @TigerTurfUK pic.twitter.com/VQJXbZKxhA — FIH Hockey … Read more
Our pitch contractor Ecosse Sports was back in Kinross last week to take some drone pictures of the pitch for their promotional material. Doesn’t she look nice?
