EASTER FUN DAY!

We are all looking forward to the next junior event which ofcourse is the 'Easter Fun Day' which will be held on Saturday 15th March. We will once again hold a Texas Scramble and we hope as many of you as possible will come along and have some fun.

We will tee off at 11am so if you can all come around 10.30am to register that would be great. We will not provide food this time however there will be menu on and will be available to purchase after play.

Sign up for the day on the entry sheet on YOUR notice board or call or email to let us know you would like to play.

Look forward to seeing you all again soon!

DO YOU WANT A HANDICAP?

For all of you who feel you are ready to play for your Handicap, Dawn Jackie and Iain will be available on Saturday from 12.15. We will be there for those of you who want a Club Handicap on the 9 hole course. Please get in touch with us by either EMail ianddinsurance@aol.com or telephone either Iain or Jackie on the numbers which are printed on the header above so we can arrange times and go out with you. Even if you already hold a 9 hole handicap we will be revising all club handicaps before the season starts so come along and get a card in!

I will post the correct manner to obtain a handicap on your Notice Board and on the web shortly but Iain Dawn and Jackie will keep you right!

CHECK THE COURIER!

Quickly get your parents to buy todays Courier there is a picture of some brilliant juniors! Look at page 5 and page 18!! Think you better buy one quick before they all sell out!!

GIVE YOURSELF A HUGE CHEER!!!

Sunday was our very first 'new look' Junior Get Together and we certainly did make a Leaping Launch!! Over 30 of you came along and played in our 'Texas Scramble'. Everyone contributed to the scoring and we hope you all enjoyed the format and playing together as a team. We were very lucky with such a sunny day!

The Winning Team was Callum Menzies, Josh Bell, Jodie Smith and the team Captain was Dawn Butchart (ME!!!), in second place was the team of Frankie Moran, Ryan McKenna, Michael Brodie and the Team Captain was Iain Butchart. In third place was Josh McKenna, Abigail Aird, George Ogilvie and the Team Captain was Stephen Schofield. A special prize went to the team of Mark Smith, Matthew Wiggins, Liam MacPherson and Team Captain Matthew Bell who had a super score but unfortunatley not all team members used a drive.

A special thank you to all the other Team Captains who came along to help they were Beginners Convenor Jackie Moran, Intermediate Convenor Fergus Martin along with Grant Martin, Megan Aird and Alastair Aird also our thanks go to the Centre for the fabulous food and for making us all feel very welcolme. But the biggest thank you goes to all of you who came along on the day and for making it such a success. Also thank you to those who have sent EMails and messages of thanks that is very sweet and we really appreciate it.

Don't know about you but I am really looking forward to the next event!! It will be our Easter Fun Day which will be held on Saturday 15th March. We will get a sign up soon on YOUR notice board so sign up ASAP. Also please contact me if you have anything you would like to see on YOUR website! Also remember if you enjoyed your day TELL YOUR FRIENDS!!

Below are some photo's of the day just give it a click, also if you want to enlarge any of the photo's above just double click with your mouse. If you want to leave a message/comment click on the comment logo below!

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LEAPING LAUNCH UPDATE!

Fantastic news, our numbers for the Leaping Launch have now reached over 30!! I know you have all had a phone call from Elite Junior Convenor Iain Butchart and the response has been excellent. However if you still haven't entered there is still time to get your name added to the list.

Either phone the Strathmore Golf Centre on 01828 633322 or Iain 01828 633000 daytime or 633395 evenings. I know lots of you are playing football on Sunday so our next event will be held on a Saturday which we hope will suit even more of you. But if by any chance your football is cancelled on Sunday just come along to the Golf Club where you will be more than welcome.

Look forward to seeing you all on Sunday.

THE LEAPING LAUNCH

Sunday will be the offical start to the the new look Junior Section. We will be hosting 'The Leaping Launch' which will be a real fun day to which you are all invited.

Don't ever think that you are not good enough because we actively encourage beginners to come along and have some fun. We will meet around 10.30, get into teams, play 9 holes of golf then back to club house where we will supply some food (juniors only!!). You will then get a chance to meet your relevent Junior Convenors and all the helpers who have vounteered to make sure you have a great day. You can also meet your Junior Captain, Mathew and Vice Captain, Grant.

So far we have 20 juniors coming along so please get you name signed up or call Iain 01828 633000(day time) or 01828 633395 (evening).

Look forward to seeing there!

OUR NEW JUNIOR LOGO!

We thought Strathmore Juniors deserved their own idenity and this is the one which was chosen by the Junior Committee. Let me know what you all think of it.

Email me at ianddinsurance@aol.com

PERTH AND KINROSS COUNTY COACHING

Perth and Kinross Ladies County Golf Association offer Winter County Coaching to girls in Perth and Kinross, plus they also stage competitons over the summer season which are open to girls of all levels of ability. Even if you are only able to play over 3 holes come along and join us. There is no need to hold a handicap and the County will help and advise you throughout.

Just like Strathmore the County have three levels of coaching. Beginners go to our own Andy Lamb, Intermediates attend Noah's Ark in Perth and the elite girls are very lucky, they go to Gleneagles. As you can see from the photos Strathmore members Megan and Emily Aird are Elite squad members and attended Gleneagles yesterday where their coaching included video swing analysis. Their younger sister Abegail attends the beginners coach, Andy Lamb. I am sure just like her sisters she will also progress through the squads.

Joining fee is only £5.00. If you are at all interested in any of the above please see me (Dawn Butchart 01828 633000/633395) and I can advise you of how to join.

STRATHMORE JUNIOR CAPTAIN 2008

Following a meeting of the Junior Committee it was decided to reinstate the postion of Junior Captain and Vice Captain. The committee nominated Matthew Bell as Junior Captain and Grant Martin as Vice Captain. We are very please to report both Matthew and Grant have accepted the posts.

Matthew not only takes part in Junior fixtures but Gents and Mixed events too. Matthew communicates well with all Club members. Grant also takes part in Junior, Gents and Mixed Events and we are sure along with Matthew will be excellent ambassadors for the section.

Come along to the Leaping Launch on Sunday 17th of February at 10.45 and meet your new Captain and Vice Captain.

JUNIOR SECTION

As per the previous blog, Strathmore Junior Section is being revamped! We have loads of people who are willing to give up their time to help make the Junior Section a much more important and successful part of the Club.
The juniors will be spilt into three sections. The first Section with be the Elite Squad which will be made up of juniors who have a Congu Handicap and play on the 18 hole course. Iain Butchart has agreed to take these Juniors under his wing and will organise and be around for competitions. He will also advise the players of county and national competitions which they should be trying to take part in. Already he has been central in arranging our very first male junior, Allan Easton, to be accepted and coached by P&K County Gents Association at Gleneagles. Megan and Emily Aird have also been selected by P&K County Ladies Association for the same coaching.
The next squad with be the Intermediate and will be made up of players who are passed the beginners stage but not quite to the standard of Congu handicap. Fergus Martin has agreed to take these player under his wing and it is hopeful that the Blue Course will be available for them to play their competitions throughout the summer.
And last but not least will be what I think is the most important squad, the beginners. This is the squad where our future players will come from and if we can grap their attention at this stage then hopefully they will continue through the squads. Jackie Moran has agreed to look after and make this squad as much fun as possible for all the players. She is already organising there own logo and lots of fun days and competitions starting with the 'Leaping Launch' which is to taking place on Sunday 17th February.
Other volunteers are Frank Moran who will be in charge of Fund Raising and Sponsorship, Dawn Butchart who along with Jackie will take care of handicaps, Dawn will also be available for any rulings and Stephen Schofield who will remain as convener. Both Lady and Gent Captains, Jane and Lewis, and our President Peter Tinker have also given their full support to the numerous meetings which have been held over the winter. David Norman has also been invloved in all meetings and has generously agreed to continue to fund the coaching and will support the juniors in any way that he can.
There are also lots more volunteers who have already went through disclosure to allow them to help out on days when competitions are being held. However if you are at all interested please contact us as there will be plenty to do!
We really wish our junior section all the very best and have set up a this new website purely for you our juniors.
We will post all the draws and dates of competitions plus any news items of interest. I have put a links at the right hand side of this page for both boys and girls to the SLGA and SGU where you will find entry sheets to all the Scottish Events. Iain will keep the boys up to date with the SGU Boys events and Dawn will keep the girls up to speed with all the Girls Scottish events which we would advise you to enter.
If there is anything else you would like to see, or links you would like let me know!

EXCITING TIMES!!

Strathmore Juniors have been completely re-vamped and a whole new group of people have been working very hard to make your Junior Section successful and even more important FUN!!

All juniors of all playing abilty are invited to our 'Leaping Launch'. We will have a get together which will give you a chance to meet your relevant Junior Convenor plus all the helpers and centre staff. This is taking place on February 17th, tee of at 11am. Please come early to enable us to make teams and get ready for the day!

We will provide a snack after the game and really hope you will enjoy a taster of things to come!

A letter will be posted off to all juniors today so look out for the postie over the next few days!