The prestigious final between Banbridge and Cookstown, which is normally played on Boxing Day, will now move, for the fifth time of asking, to Sunday 25th April. However, the venue is yet to be decided as Lisnagarvey Hockey Club is unavailable.
“It is regrettable that we have had to change the date yet again,”
explained Ulster Hockey Executive Manager, Angela Platt.
“We simply hadn’t realised that the British Universities Hockey Tournament in England, was clashing with the 10th April date, and as several players involved in the Kirk Cup Final, would also be playing for the Northern Ireland Universities team, we had no choice but to find another date.
"It is very disappointing to have to change the date, as other dates we have pencilled in have been postponed because of the severe weather conditions this season.
“Unfortunately we cannot use Garvey’s excellent facilities, so we are trying to find a suitable neutral venue for the final. We have a couple of alternative venues in mind but we are checking availability at the moment.”
So, it is fingers crossed this time round, or we could still be playing it in June!
5 Comments:
sure why not just hold on 'til next christmas at this rate...and just cancel next years competition.
UNBELIEVEABLE - - ESPECIALLY WHEN THE RESPECTIVE CLUB MATCH SECRETARIES HAVEN'T EVEN BEEN INFORMED YET...GOT TO THE STAGE WHERE NOTHING THE BRANCH DOES SURPRISES ME ANY MORE.
A SUNDAY YET AGAIN.
So the branch do not check if there are any other competitions or fixtures on that date and then announce a date that the venue is unavailable and no other option has been confirmed yet. And on a Sunday without informing either match secretary. Wouldn't be surprised if they play the game on sand at Deramore or Stormount. No common sense at all.
It makes sense, move the Linden Cup onto the Water base at Banbridge and move the Kirk Cup to the Sand base at Deremore, Dosn't it!!!!
Anyone know what happened Ulster seniors and U21 at weekend? Results seem disappointing? Or were they expected?
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