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Although the club failed to clinch any silverware during the past season they were extremely proud of the fact that their scrum-half, Kris Hamilton, was selected for the Scotland under-19 team. Kris narrowly missed out the previous year in representing the under-18 side but his perseverance, commitment and excellent form throughout the season was recognised by the national selectors.
It is a huge achievement by Kris and reflects positively on Caithness rugby as a whole. Youngsters playing the game locally are able to associate their talents and efforts with a local player who has made the break through to become a junior internationalist and they too can aspire to achieve similar goals. Kris has been awarded a place in the National Rugby Academy.
At the end of the season the club held a very successful sportsman’s dinner with ex-Scottish internationalist and British Lion, Jim Calder the main speaker.
Profits from the event went towards the drive to raise money for our own clubhouse, which would introduce a social venue at Millbank - a long-time major gap in our facilities.
The clubhouse scheme, currently awaiting planning approval, includes changing rooms, lounge/meeting space, bar and food serving facilities and toilets.
Our ambition is to have the clubhouse up and running in time for our fiftieth anniversary season - 2012.
The club recently purchased a new minibus which we hope will prove a major asset for all age groups.
The youth element of rugby in Caithness is strong with minis, midis, school and under 18s all progressing well.
We look forward to some of the stars of the youth ranks coming through to wear a green jersey in the not too distant future.
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