Forres Mechanics open day at Mosset Park earns the club £2000

By Garry McCartney

- garry.mccartney@hnmedia.co.uk

Published: 15:05, 19 October 2021

| Updated: 15:07, 19 October 2021

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Youth Development coaches Dave McCartney, Graeme Esson and Duncan Simpson overseeing shooting practice and small-sided games.

AROUND 150 people enjoyed a family fun day at Mosset Park which raised £2000 for Forres Mechanics.

The event on Sunday afternoon featured a car boot sale, stadium tour with club chairman Dave MacDonald, tea and cakes in the lounge, refreshments from local businesses Fraser Brothers Butchers and Forres Tesco, as well as a variety of games on the pitch including Ajax sixes, trampoline penalties, kick the (tin) Cans and match the players.

Attendees enjoyed a car boot sale in the car park.

Under-12s coach Steven Hamilton and players playing cones Connect 4.

A club spokesperson said: "The Mechanics and Youth Development open day for players, parents and supporters was a great success.

"Spectators enjoyed catering in our refurbished hospitality suite in the main stand while over 50 of the Cans’ budding stars showed off their skills on the park.

"Special thanks are due to head coach Allan Frisken and his team for the on-field activities, Ann Ewing for marshalling the catering and committee member Sandy Aird for organising the event which raised over £2000 for club development."

Coach Esson overseeing trampoline shooting practice with the under-16s.

Under-12s taking part in a match the cones competition.

Sandy thought the response from the youth teams in particular was "excellent".

He said: "Around 40 youth players and 100 spectators attended. The funds raised will be split between the Youth Development teams and Forres Mechanics."

Player of the Year awards were presented to winners from each of the youth teams at the end of the afternoon.

Under-13s players' player of the year 2019-20 and coaches' player of the year, Hayden Windsor.

Under-13s players' player of the year 2020-21, Angus Mackintosh.

Under-13s coaches' player of the year for 2019-20, Ben Ross.

Under-13s leading goal scorer for 2019-20, Callan Munro.

Forres Mechanics under-15s coaches' player of the year for 2020-21, Owen Royan.

The club's next fundraising venture is a race night at 7.30pm on Saturday, November 13 at Forres Golf Club.

Paddock entry of £10 includes a buffet supper.

For tickets, email sandy@theretiredgolf.pro or call him on 07989 213199.

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