South Division Two (shinty)
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The South Division Two is a league for shinty
teams. It is presently in the third tier of the Shinty league system
. The winners of the league are promoted to the South Division One
.
As of 2009, the league is known for sponsorship reasons as the Marine Harvest South Division Two.http://www.shinty.com/index.php?page=south-division-two.
In 2011, the following teams will make up South Division Two.
† Denotes a reserve team
The South Division Two was always the second tier of shinty in the South of Scotland from its creation in 1978 and the trophy played for was the Fraser Cup, upon the amalgamation of the Dunn League and the Southern League.
Between 1996 and 1999, the South Division Two became third tier with the creation of a national Premier Division
Between 1999 and 2006, the South Division Two became the fourth tier of the league system with the advent of the National Division One. The winners of North Division One
and South Division One would play off to gain promotion to National Division One.
In season 2002-2003 Glasgow University won the league with an undefeated record. The club was unable to take promotion due to the shift of season.
In 2004, the withdrawal of the Universities on the advent of summer shinty and Oban Celtic and Ballachulish second teams folding saw the South Division Two go into abeyance for two years.
In 2006, the South Division Two was re-established with the entry of Col-Glen and Aberdour into the league.
In 2007, the National Division One was removed, and the Division once again was the third tier of league shinty.
Shinty
Shinty is a team game played with sticks and a ball. Shinty is now played mainly in the Scottish Highlands, and amongst Highland migrants to the big cities of Scotland, but it was formerly more widespread, being once competitively played on a widespread basis in England and other areas in the...
teams. It is presently in the third tier of the Shinty league system
Shinty league system
The Shinty league system is a series of interconnected leagues for shinty in Scotland. It is administered by the Camanachd Association.-About the system:...
. The winners of the league are promoted to the South Division One
South Division One (shinty)
The South Division One is a league for shinty teams. It is presently in the second tier of the Shinty league system. The winners of the league are promoted to the Premier Division...
.
As of 2009, the league is known for sponsorship reasons as the Marine Harvest South Division Two.http://www.shinty.com/index.php?page=south-division-two.
In 2011, the following teams will make up South Division Two.
- AberdourAberdour Shinty ClubAberdour Shinty Club is a shinty club which plays in Aberdour, Fife, Scotland. It is the only senior Shinty Club in Fife and was founded in 2001...
† - Ballachullish†
- ButeBute Shinty ClubBute Shinty Club is a shinty club from Rothesay, Isle of Bute, Scotland. The first team was relegated from the Premier Division in 2010 but romped to victory and promotion in an undefeated 2011 season back to the Premier Division...
† - Col-GlenCol-Glen Shinty ClubCol-Glen Shinty Club is a shinty club based in Clachan of Glendaruel, Cowal, Argyll, Scotland.The club's name reflects the two villages from which it draws its players and support, Colintraive and Glendaruel....
- Glasgow Mid ArgyllGlasgow Mid ArgyllGlasgow Mid Argyll Shinty Club AKA GMA is a shinty club from Glasgow, Scotland. It is the only senior side in Glasgow and was founded in 1928. They currently play in the Premier Division as of 2010...
† - InverarayInveraray Shinty ClubInveraray Shinty Club is a shinty club from Inveraray, Argyll, Scotland. It plays in the Scottish Hydro Premier Division. There is also a reserve team who plays in the South Division One as well as a Ladies team.-History:...
† - Strachur & DistrictStrachur and District Shinty ClubStrachur and District Shinty Club is a Shinty team from Strachur, Argyll, Scotland. The club has one team which won South Division Two in 2011.-History:...
- TayforthTayforth CamanachdTayforth Camanachd is a shinty team from Perth, Scotland. Whilst being based in Perth, the team draws players from all over the Tayside and Lothian area...
† Denotes a reserve team
History
At various times in its history the South Division Two has varied in regards to its status.The South Division Two was always the second tier of shinty in the South of Scotland from its creation in 1978 and the trophy played for was the Fraser Cup, upon the amalgamation of the Dunn League and the Southern League.
Between 1996 and 1999, the South Division Two became third tier with the creation of a national Premier Division
Premier Division (shinty)
The Premier Division is a league for shinty teams. It is the primary league competition in shinty and top tier of the Shinty league system. The Premier Division was formed in 1996 in order to create a Scotland-wide league set-up for the first time...
Between 1999 and 2006, the South Division Two became the fourth tier of the league system with the advent of the National Division One. The winners of North Division One
North Division One (shinty)
The North Division One is a league for shinty teams. It is presently the in second tier of the Shinty league system. The winners of the league are promoted to the Premier Division....
and South Division One would play off to gain promotion to National Division One.
In season 2002-2003 Glasgow University won the league with an undefeated record. The club was unable to take promotion due to the shift of season.
In 2004, the withdrawal of the Universities on the advent of summer shinty and Oban Celtic and Ballachulish second teams folding saw the South Division Two go into abeyance for two years.
In 2006, the South Division Two was re-established with the entry of Col-Glen and Aberdour into the league.
In 2007, the National Division One was removed, and the Division once again was the third tier of league shinty.