Go with the flow chart for pitch perfection

WITH the new shinty season due to start next week (March 7) and the weather still showing distinct wintery tendencies, pitches will be under real scrutiny early season to make sure they are fit to play on.

So pay attention, and sit up at the back of the class - particularly you boys and girls from the wild, wet west coast.


In order to come to a decision on whether or not a pitch is playable - and to help in finding an alternative venue where appropriate - the Camanachd Association has come up with a handy chart (pictured above) for shinty clubs to follow.

The chart (perhaps) looks worse than it is, but could spark nightmares in anyone with memories of flow charts from school. And talking about school, it would be advisable to have someone under the age of 18 on hand to interpret the chart - and for health reasons do not try this with a hangover on a Saturday morning.

Go with the flow chart and, hangover or not, at least the fixtures backlog headache should be eased.

And if you can't find the answer, phone a friend at the Camanachd Association and they will be delighted to help.