
Classy Trinity "B" win at burnfoot
The PSA's annual Primary
School sports took place at Burnfoot on Sunday 11th
May. On a perfect day the boys and girls
entertained a large crowd to a fast, skilful display
of grass roots rugby football. Every tie was
competitive and exciting, and great credit must go
to the players, schools and coaches for the high
standard their teams produced.
In
pool one Trinity B made the running and took the
winners slot, but were pushed all the way by
Drumlanrig A who came second.
Pool two saw a combined Stirches A win through,
chased all the way by Burnfoot A, who took the
runners-up spot.
In
the first semi, Burnfoot A proved a hard nut to
crack, but Trinity B stuck in and in the second half
ran in five tries to one. The second
semi was a classic win in extra time:
Drumlanrig A struck first to ease out Denholm /
Stirches A.
The
final was a pleasure to watch and a ding dong
affair, and with only one try separating the sides
at half time there was all to play for; but
Trinity B class began to tell and they ran in
another three tries to Drumlanrig A's one, and lift
the cup for the second year running.
During the afternoon, ten teams ran in 112 tries
from 23 ties. So it is a big thank you
to our referees on the day - Craig Rodgerson, Gary
Robson and Andy Renwick - for their sterling work on
a hot afternoon.
Club president David Blair presented the cup and
medals to the finalists and a tee shirt to all
competitors for their efforts. He also
thanked the schools and Rocky Johnstone for their
input; Rhona Blair and her girls for keeping
the spectators well watere and fed; and
finally his hard working committee for making the
afternoon possible - with special mention to F Neish
and I Harkness for their catering skills in running
the beefburger and ice creams stall.
Adie Renwick looks back on the season
This has been an up and down season for us:
losing narrowly our first three league games did not
help our young team, and it took time and a lot of
hard work by the coaches and players to turn things
round. Confiidence was built up and the
second half of our league campaign saw much
improvement, which augurs well for next season.
Our
cup run - in a tough pool - was much better, and
only defeats by Gala Wanderers and a streetwise
Murrayfield
Wanderers side meant we failed to qualify for the
playoffs. A big disappointment for the
club, players and coaches.
However, all is not gloom and doom. We
have had to rely this season on a very young squad,
full of potential, who are making improvement every
week - and if this continues, season 2008-09 should
be one to remember for all at Burnfoot.
PSA
internationalists
With the international
season coming to an end, haven't the PSA done well?
In fact, they have a superb treble up, with Nicky
Little (prop) a current player who represented
his country at under 18 level, along with former
players Craig Charters (middle row) at under 20
level, and Nicky Walker (winger) for Scotland.
Well
done, boys! You have made the club proud
to have helped shape your career in rugby football.
PSA
Burns
night (pictures on this page)
At the Cricket Club on
Saturday 16 Feb, PSA held an informal dinner with
toasts, addresses, songs and poetry to Robert Burns
and Rugby Football.
Well
chaired by President David Blair, it turned into a
special night and a good time was had by the large
attendance. A first for the Burnfoot
club, but it won't be the last.
Fine contributions were given by speakers G Tinlin,
J Renwick, I Nichol, E Davies, J Kirk, R Nichol and A Renwick,
followed by singers J Tait, G Tinlin, C Ritson and C
Rudkin.
Fine renditions of poetry and verse were superbly
expressed by C Rudkin (Tam O'Shanter) and J
Tullie (Holy Willie's Prayer).
The
Cricket Club bar staff kept the sell-out company
well watered, and Nick and Jackie Powolny (Brydon's
Bakery Restaurant) served up a top class meal.
Special thanks to coach Gary Robson for his behind
the scenes organisation.
We
have two photos on this page, taken by David Blair.
Note
for players
Please try to remember Friday nights at the Cricket
Club, which is open from 7pm to 10pm. Your friends will also be more than
welcome.
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