Sport Archives - Campbeltown Courier

Young footballers compete against county rivals

The team out on a fantastic performance under the leadership of their coach, Rhys Blair.

Ross lifts Keil Trophy

September 22, 2017

One unfortunate player had forgotten to sign his card and was subsequently disqualified.

Hat-trick saves the day for ‘Dale

September 21, 2017

Docherty had a great chance to complete his hat trick as well but his penalty kick was saved by the keeper.

Ace Alasdair retains tennis title

September 21, 2017

He played Fraser MacBrayne in the final with both playing very competitive semi-finals to get there.

Pupils U16s bounce back

September 20, 2017

The Pupils were able to put their disappointing result at home last week behind them.

Dunaverty lotto

September 20, 2017

There were no winners, therefore the prize money increases to £500.

Wee Toon Warriors battle it out in obstacle race

September 20, 2017

The course was created to be the ultimate test of strength, stamina, mental determination and teamwork.

Dodie’s Cup played in autumnal conditions

September 20, 2017

The inform Iain Macalister took the silverware home.

Machrihanish golf club results

September 19, 2017

The results from Machrihanish golf club’s September Medal, September Wednesday Stableford and McFadyens/Travis AM-AM.

Machrihanish lotto winner

September 18, 2017

The next draw, for a jackpot of £100, is Monday September 18.

Athletics

Handicap runners season’s finale

September 14, 2017

‘Conditions were tougher than May’s run, on the same course, due to the wind, but it looks like it didn’t affect times too much.’

Handicap race runners final fling

September 2, 2017

Positions in the free to enter, five race, series are not decided until the prize giving later in the year.

Tarbert hosts race runners

August 21, 2017

Kieran Cooper scooped the top prize in both the 5K and 10K events, beating his father, Richard, by just 16 seconds in the shorter race.

Athletic teenager’s Tarbert triumph

August 18, 2017

In her final year at Tarbert Academy, Cara has always been a keen runner.

Young athletes aquathlon action

August 16, 2017

The youngsters competed in different age groups for prizes including a Campbeltown Pottery medal, commemorative t-shirt and goody bag.

Triathletes triumph in terrible conditions

August 10, 2017

Marshals strung out round the cycle course and run also received a battering.

Handicap runners hare round MACC base

August 10, 2017

The race positions will be kept secret and announced at the SKSC Race Series prize giving later in the year.

Campbeltown athlete wins tough MOK triathlon

August 9, 2017

Sharkey posted the fastest cycle leg time of 37:41, for the 21km, which was run in atrocious weather for the time of year.

Southend stars create Highland games magic

July 30, 2017

Photo gallery special on a great sporting day.

Largs girl’s super Southend games

July 29, 2017

Jennifer Martin won three events the 440 yards, half and mile races to total nine points.

Cricket

Carradale knocks ’em for six with blazing batting

September 17, 2017

Batting first Kippen blitzed a seemingly unassailable total as Carradale appeared to wilt under the heat of the sun and the pressure of the final.

Football

Young footballers compete against county rivals

September 22, 2017

The team out on a fantastic performance under the leadership of their coach, Rhys Blair.

Hat-trick saves the day for ‘Dale

September 21, 2017

Docherty had a great chance to complete his hat trick as well but his penalty kick was saved by the keeper.

Pupils U16s bounce back

September 20, 2017

The Pupils were able to put their disappointing result at home last week behind them.

Pupils U16s thrashed in season opener

September 16, 2017

Not enough of the Pupils players turned up on the day and it could have been a heavier defeat.

U13s continue to dominate the league

September 15, 2017

The local side simply proved too strong for Broomhill as they took control of the game from kick off.

Football

Baillieston batter ‘Dale in windy encounter

September 9, 2017

In the closing minutes, a bellicose, Michael Charlwood was red carded, by ref Archie Mitchell and departed for an ealy bath.

Football

Pupils almost pay for lapse in concentration

September 8, 2017

That should have been game, set and match, but the home side contrived to make it hard for themselves through a combination of complacency and some suicidal possession on the edge of their own box.

Pupils u13s’ league domination continues

September 8, 2017

The Kintyre side was in total control and playing excellent football.

Football

Pupils take the crown in Kings Park victory

September 1, 2017

With possibly the youngest squad in the division, the Pupils continue to grow in stature.

Debut day’s super sixteen-goal scorcher

August 31, 2017

Paterson picked the ball up in the centre of midfield and drove forward before unleashing a wonderful strike into the top hand corner.

Other Sports

Seasports crews master dinghies

August 20, 2017

RYA instructor of the year 2016, Alastair Mackay, said: ‘There is a misconception that sailing is an elitist sport, it is not and that’s what this week demonstrates.’

Young ace secures tennis shield

August 14, 2017

Excellent racquet skills from Logan Lovell.

Summer soaking fails to stop smashing tennis final

August 11, 2017

The first and second matches in both groups were played in constant drizzle leaving the ball heavy and spraying water with every shot.

Last chance to nominate sports stars

August 9, 2017

The awards aim to celebrate and reward the hard work and achievements of athletes, coaches and volunteers

Rally car 67 sponsors

July 31, 2017

Rally team’s backers.

Mixed doubles winners pocket Platypus cup

July 28, 2017

The HMS Platypus trophy, for mixed doubles, was donated to Campbeltown tennis club in 1918 .

Kintyre riders jump for ribbons

July 22, 2017

ARC chairman Gillian Rennie said: ‘I couldn’t be more proud of the riders and horses and hope to send more teams next year.’

MacNab clinches fourth Tarbert golf championship

July 21, 2017

in a testament to the good work happening on the course, just two greens were under some water as play started.

Oban rally team rocket Machrihanish win

July 17, 2017

The superlative drive came after Sinclair, 48 and MacLean, 42, failed to finish in the same car last year due to gearbox problems.