Welcome to all Junior Section members. 2007 will be another busy and exciting year for Oldmeldrum Golf Club Junior Section. This newsletter provides an update for all members.
Review of 2006
2006 proved to be a busy year both on and off the course. Our pennant team won 3 and lost 2 of their 5 fixtures, and we reached the semi finals of both the Felicity Cup, and Off the Tee competitions. Junior medals were very well supported, whilst our Junior Open and Adult/Junior Open both received record entries. For beginners, those boys and girls involved with clubgolf made great improvement, and our mini juniors were busy every week throughout the summer.
The section also enjoyed trips to Aviemore in April, and Portumna , Ireland in August. I'm sure everyone involved with these trips will agree that they were a tremendous success.
Off the course, we held a social night in February, and a car boot sale in May, which together raised over £1000 for the section.
2007 Office Bearers Following the AGM in September, the following were elected as Junior Office Bearers:
Junior Captain: - Ewan Barrack
Junior vice Captain: - Ben Gourlay
Junior Committee Members:
Ian Barrack
John Elrick
Louise McGillivray
Gordon McKechnie
Greg Law
Craig A. Chalmers
Allan Reid continues as Junior Convenor, and a list of his assistants, and their phone numbers can be found in the fixture book. Any queries, do not hesitate to get in touch with one of them.
2007 Preview
2007 looks as though it will be as busy as ever! The final winter games night takes place on Monday 19 th March, with the official opening and first medal taking place the following week (March 26 th ). Medals take place every Monday, with additional Thursday medals during June, July and August.
Mini Juniors begin on Monday 16 th April where the tee is booked every week from 5.15 – 6pm
The pennant team have been drawn against Hazlehead, Inchmarlo, Alford, Newmachar and Peterculter. A list of fixture dates and times can be found on the Junior notice board, and the players will be notified before each fixture. Off the Tee takes place in July at Newmachar, and the Felicity Cup has yet to be drawn. To begin the season, the pennant team pre-season tour takes place to Aviemore 6 th – 8 th April.
Friendly matches for higher handicappers will also be arranged, against clubs such as Newburgh , Kemnay, Huntly, Alford and Ellon. There is also the possibility of a weekend trip for the higher handicap players – further details will be available soon.
Our Junior Open, sponsored by Independent Oilfield Inspection Ltd, takes place as ever on the first Sunday of July (1 st ). The Adult/ Junior open, sponsored by Banks of Ury Hotel, Inverurie takes place on Sunday August 19 th . Further information about these competitions will be available nearer the time.
Dates for your Diary
23 rd March Junior Social Night, with Country Edition - Daviot Hall, 7.30pm for 8pm start – Tickets from Allan Reid, Stuart McKechnie or the Clubhouse Bar.
30 th March Rules Night with Ron Menzies, North East SGU Rules official. 7.00pm in the clubhouse – All members and guests welcome.
7 th April Easter Bonnet Competition, 10.00am in the Clubhouse
8 th April Easter Raffle & Egg competition, 10.00am in the Clubhouse
Junior Girls Section
Oldmeldrum Golf Club Junior Section has a thriving Girls Section run by Junior Convenor's: Anne Allan, Morag Cruickshank, and Ann Digweed. A busy season lies ahead, with clubgolf coaching, and other exciting asctivities. The Girl's Convenors contact numbers can be found in the fixture booklet, and any enquiries will be passed on to them.
Car Boot Sale
We are looking to have a car boot sale in May to raise funds for the section. All donations of items are very much appreciated, and can be left at the clubhouse any time.
Trophies
An early reminder to all Juniors who won trophies last season that they can be returned to the Clubhouse any time, so that they are ready in plenty of time for their new winners.
All that's left to do is to wish everyone all the best for the coming season. The junior committee look forward to seeing you at medals and all other events. Keep an eye on the notice board and the web site for further information. Any queries, please contact one of the Junior Convenors.
Review of 2006 
2007 Office Bearers 
