At 9.30am on the 20^th June 1999 Speyside Community Education Centre was invaded by 24 football teams, managers and their supporters from as far a field as Aberdeen.
The day started off well with glorious sunshine but unfortunately we had showers of rain throughout the day but this did not dampen the player's enthusiasm or team spirit.

In the primary 5 and under tournament the Rothes Destructors played very well but unfortunately did not win their group so did not reach the semi-final play offs. The Speymouth Tigers ended up being overall winners of this tournament.
In the primary 7 and under tournament Rothes Rovers did very well reaching the semi-finals convincingly beating Fochabers, Dufftown, Urquhart and Speymouth on route. We lost to Aberlour 'A' in the semi-final who went on to win the tournament overall.

All in all it was an excellent tournament with everybody enjoying their day with lots of good football, teamwork and sportsmanship.
It was nice to see representatives of Walkers, Aberlour as well, with Miss Marjorie Walker and Nicky Walker both attending the event. So often companies sponsor these events but do not participate in them. So a big thankyou is owed to Walkers for sponsoring the tournament again this year and we are all looking forward to next year.

Des Johnston, Team Coach.

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