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CENTRAL MARQUEES ISLE OF MULL HOTEL Isle of Mull Isle of Mull Rugby Sevens Hotel & Spa 2017 For 32 years “THE WORLD’S MOST SOCIABLE SEVENS” PROGRAMME Saturday 20th May 2017 & ENTRY Kick-off 12.00 p.m. £5 Garmony, Craignure, Isle of Mull Programme £2 Sevens Sponsors Isle of Mull Hotel & Spa MESSAGE FROM OUR SEVENS SPONSORS Central-Marquees is proud to be the official event sponsor of the world famous Isle of Mull Rugby Sevens Tournament 2017. The Isle of Mull has graciously welcomed Central-Marquees to her beautiful land with open arms throughout the years allowing us to provide marquee cover for weddings and events across the Island. Central Marquees itself is a West coast company and we pride ourselves on striving to give the people of Mull the best marquee event possible no matter what the terrain or weather. We would like to wish all the teams luck and look forward to the fantastic atmosphere of the tournament. Sam Newall CENTRAL MARQUEES The Isle of Mull Hotel is very pleased to support the worlds "Most Sociable Sevens" in this, it's 32nd year. The Isle of Mull Hotel is a member of the Crerar Hotel Group and the very heart of our ethos is a close involvement with the community. With this in mind it's wonderful to see so many teams from all over Scotland and beyond attending the Sevens. We wish all the teams good luck and look forward to an exciting tournament. Isle of Mull Hotel All our Brilliant Club Sponsors TSL Construction, AGL Architects, Inverlussa Marine Services, Salen Hotel, Glengorm Estate, Mull Slaughterhouse, Isle of Mull Hotel, Tobermory Hotel Ltd. Island Pork and Isle of Mull Cheese, Tobermory Fish Company 1 ISLE OF MULL RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB 20 17 SEASON 2016-17 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Welcome to the Isle of Mull Rugby Sevens. This is our 31nd event. We look forward to a great day of excellent rugby from all the teams involved and hope you enjoy your visit to our beautiful Island. A massive welcome to woman's team True Core who have made the trip from Belfast. We are particularly pleased to see the return of Black Watch, Lenzie and Hillfoots and extend a warm greeting to Sevens virgins Brown Trouts, Ali BaBas and Greenock Wanderers Ladies. We hope you will all find an easy path to the bar. As usual we give our appreciation to all those who contribute in every way to ensure the continuing success of this very special event from the helpers, supporters, players and through to the ball boys. Very many thanks also to Andy Summers for organising the referees and to Marjorie for her understanding, support through the season. A special thanks to our joint sponsors, The Isle of Mull Hotel and Central Marquees. I would also like to thank the many clubs who participate gallantly each year and particularly the outstanding women’s teams. As usual I'm very pleased to see all the West Highland representation. Good luck and thank you for your continued support and friendship! Sunday 21st May, A Social Clean-up Garmony Club House from 12 noon AGM Mull Rugby Club Wednesday 31st May, 7.30 at Garmony Saturday Morning Tag Rugby Finals Saturday Afternoon Men’s Tournament Women’s Tournament Late Afternoon Finals Early Evening Presentation of trophies Saturday Evening Giant Celebration dance at the Club House Sunday Clean-up. All help is really appreciated Mull Youth About the Day Notice Board Photo Gallery Rugby Record Page 14 Page 12 Page 18 Page 8 Page 15 2 TAKE ME TO THE MULL MULL RUGBY SEVENS Please camp at Garmony, organise your own transport or contact: Island Taxi (Iain English) Taxi Tel: 07510 195989 Mull Taxi Service (Alan Robson) Tel: 07760 426351 Chris Taxi Hire (Chris) Tel: 07493 886237 Tobermory Taxis (Andy Malcolm) 07810 666222 IMPORTANT NOTICE Working with the police to enforce licensing conditions on the premises club stewards will be readily identifiable by name badges. One particular worry is that younger club supporters (not being able to purchase at the bar) may try and bring alcohol onto the premises. The stewards are under instructions that only alcohol purchased on the premises can be consumed on the premises. Alcohol from other sources must not be brought into the club house. 3 ISLE OF MULL HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS RUGBY SEVENS TOURNAMENT Started in 1985 the Isle of Mull Sevens Tournament brings together rugby clubs from all over the West Highlands and Islands along with guest players. Rugby players from all walks of life and all levels of skill compete on equal terms of skill and enjoyment. The very social nature of rugby and the fact that it is a game for all weathers makes it an ideal sport for our isolated rural areas where long trips and overnight stays are commonplace. Mull’s geographic position in the centre of this remote area makes it the perfect setting for a competition of this nature. For these reasons the Sevens Committee award trophies to the best West Highland team in the tournament. In 1992 the Mull Sevens made rugby history by running a dual tournament for both ladies and men. This was the first of its kind anywhere in the world! SOCIAL OR SERIOUS In the "Worlds most Sociable Sevens" no teams are excluded no matter what standard they play. To make the tournament as much fun for all we have introduced our own formate. Preliminary rounds are played to select the social sides from the serious sides with the top teams going through to a knock-out mens tournament to play for a Cup and Plate and the remaining teams invited to play in a best "Social Sides" competition. This makes 2017 the thirtysecond anniversary of the Most Sociable Sevens and the twenty-sixth Worlds first men’s and woman’s sevens tournament. THE THEME OF THE 2016 SEVENS IS TARTS AND TRUMPS THE MULL 7's CUP WINNERS Men: Gruline Cup & Medals Women: Pink Cup & Medals EAGLE FINALS Eagle Trophies for Men and Women's Teams BEER AND BUBBLY FINALS Best Social Sides in the Tournament FUN AND FAIR PLAY AWARDS HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AWARDS PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT AWARDS ( Selected by the Referees from the West Highland Teams ) 4 QUALIFYING AREA FOR HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS TEAM TROPHY One third of the population of the Isle of Coll arrive by boat in Tobermory for the "World Most Sociable Mull Sevens" The Worlds Most Sociable Sevens Deagh Chraic 5 Inverlussa Shellfish is one of Scotland’s leading producers of rope grown mussels, our shellfish is supplied to Tesco’s, Waitrose, Sainsbury’s etc, as well as local hotels and restaurants. Inverlussa Marine Services provides efficient and reliable workboat services in and around the West Coast. With services including public car ferry relief, coastal transport such as fish feed delivery and non-standard cargo transport. We are all rooting for Mull Rugby team again this year!! Inverlussa Shellfish Co Ltd Craignure Isle Of Mull PA65 6BD 01680812436 [email protected] www.inverlussa.com Donald Arrives to attend the Mull Sevens. Security is tight. 6 WEST HIGHLAND AND ISLAND TEAMS WHO HAVE ATTENDED THE ISLE OF MULL SEVENS ISLE OF MULL RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB CLUB HISTORY: Mull is the third largest of the Hebrides. The coast line, broken by sea lochs, bays and inlets is the amazing length of over 300 miles. On Sunday 30th July, 1978 the first game of Rugby was played and won on Mull! Shortly after, the Isle of Mull Rugby Club was formed and has thrived on what can only be described as arduous conditions. In 1989 the Mull Rugby Club won three 7’s tournaments. These playing achievements and the completion of the Garmony Sports pitches gained the club the honour of being MacEwan’s Club of the Month in September 1989. In 1992 the Mull Club made history by running the first dual sevens tournament for both men and women. This tournament is now recognised as the "Worlds most Sociable Sevens". Shortly after the clubhouse was completed. In 2002 the club became the first Glasgow and District island side to be promoted to the National Leagues. Mull was the first club awarded the Hydro Electric Club of the Month in September 2007. This reward was given in recognition of the success of the junior section which had cumulated in winning both a National Tag Rugby Title and the Murrayfield tournaments Fair Play Award. A major refurbishment was completed in 2011 to upgrade the Garmony facilities to an Island Sports Hub. Mull are the holders of the Mull Sevens Trophy WOMEN’S SECTION: Mull women’s teams have won the main tournament once. The women’s rugby team was officially constituted into the Isle of Mull Rugby Club in 1992. CLUB PITCH: Garmony. CLUB HOUSE: Garmony Clubhouse. ARRAN RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB CLUB HISTORY: It is often said that Arran is Scotland in miniature - having wild mountains to the north and a fertile plain to the south. An ideal gathering ground for rugby players. Arran Rugby club was started in September 1975. NUMBER OF VISITS TO THE MULL SEVENS 10 BENBECULA NOMADS RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB CLUB HISTORY: North Uist, Benbecula and South Uist have been linked by bridges and causeways to form a single ‘long island’. Benbecula is separated from its neighbours by stretches of shell sand and quick sand. In 1977 some local lads and schoolboys got together and formed a rugby team. They have no home for the club; hence the name Benbecula NUMBER OF VISITS TO THE MULL SEVENS 1 BUTE RUGBY CLUB CLUB HISTORY: With the mountains of Arran to the south and those of Argyll to the north, Bute is a lowland island in a highland setting.