Dalziel Rugby Membership marked their thirtieth annual Pageant of Youth Rugby – with the glittering occasion returning stronger than ever.
Following a two-year absence due to Covid restrictions, lots of of supporters loved the showcase spectacle within the sunshine.
Over 900 gamers – from P1 to U18 – turned out on April 23, and among the many contributors had been Dalziel’s latest groups; pre-school Dinky Dragons, for 3–5-year-olds, and the membership’s first ever ladies’ staff, at U14 stage.
The occasion was as soon as once more devoted to the reminiscence of the person who began all of it in 1991, the late Alan Calder.
Pageant convener – and Alan Calder’s son – Graham Calder mentioned: “It was merely sensible to be again after a two-year hiatus. We noticed incredible, onerous, aggressive rugby from all age teams – performed with a spirit of respect and friendship.
“Teamwork and group have been the very lifeblood of the occasion since 1991. I’d like to specific my honest because of all who helped each over the weekend and, certainly, over the previous three many years. Particular thanks additionally to all those that sponsored us – together with our sponsor DecorAll Ltd.”
There was a robust turnout throughout all age teams from native golf equipment together with hosts Dalziel, Hamilton, Lanark, Strathaven and East Kilbride.
Squads from additional afield, together with Melrose, Ardrossan and Carrick fielded sturdy groups while a touring membership from Northern Eire – NI Civil Service – returned to the competition for the eighth successive yr.
Biggar bagged a double invoice, profitable the U18 tourney, The Calder Trophy, and the keenly contested U16 group. Dalziel got here out on high at U15 stage, seeing off high-calibre sides East Kilbride and Melrose.
The U14 ladies’ occasion was gained by EK and Melrose gained the U14 boys. At U13, EK edged it while Dalziel had been high of the category at P7.
Melrose gained the P6 occasion and Hamilton triumphed within the P5 competitors.
At P4, NI Sharks had been in a position so as to add a trophy to their baggage maintain and the P1-P3s took half for the love of the sport, with all youngsters receiving medals.
Graham added: “None of this could be doable with out a lot dedication from so many individuals.
“The looks of our Dinky Dragons and our first ever U14 ladies’ staff is incredible and solely bodes properly for the long run.”
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