Just to let members and also players know, there will be a practice match on Friday 29th April, Castle Douglas has kindly agreed to host this. The intention is that I will be able to look at some players in different positions and also as a form of team building. I am aiming to have at least 32 players there, if not more.

There was a good discussion at last executive committee meeting and this is one suggestion that we all felt could help get a real unity of purpose for this years Hamilton Trophy. Letters are in the process of being issued to all players for selection and I will finalise rinks for practice match as soon as I can. Please note positions and rinks for practice match may not be positions or rinks for first game, it is for practice and I will be changing things throughout game. Weather permitting we will try and get 12-14 ends played, starting at 6.30pm.

I will contact club reps with full details nearer time to ensure all players are notified.