Scottish Vets Team to play Irish Senior Select announced

Pamela Williamson (Baberton), Captain of the Scottish Veteran Ladies has announced her team to play against an Irish Senior Select in the annual Mary McKenna Perpetual Trophy. This year Scotland plays host and the match will take place over Craigielaw Golf Course on Sunday 17th and Monday 18th of April with a practice round on the Saturday. Last year, one of the main problems was getting the match played due to the volcanic eruption in Iceland and cancellation of the flight to Dublin. A later date was arranged for July when Scotland narrowly lost the trophy which had been in their possession for many years. They will be looking to avenge this defeat.

The team to do the needful includes Moira Thomson of Gullane, who had been in the original team in April but who had been unable due to work commitments to play in the re-arranged tie in July. The other East Vet from last year, Noreen Fenton of Dunbar indicated last year she has other commitments and did not wish to be considered - but will be along to spectate and cheer on the team. Unfortunately East Vets and Scottish Vets Champion of 2010, Karen Ballantyne (Craigmillar Park) will be in Australia and cannot play. The other missing face is that of Fiona de Vries (Honorary member of Baberton but really she plays for Midlands!)who will be playing in the World Senior Curling Team Championship and we wish her and her team all success.

Why not come along and support. Sunday is the four-ball foursomes and Monday - singles. It will be riveting - guaranteed!

Scottish team
Elaine Allison (Midland)
Heather Anderson (North)
Alison Bartlett (North)
Lorna Bennett (Midlands)
May Hughes (West)
Anne Ryan (North)
Mary Smith (North)
Moira Thomson (East)
Reserves - Alex Glennie (West)Suzanne Cadden (West)
Pamela Williamson (East) - non-playing captain
Helen Faulds (West) - non-playing vice-captain