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A consultation on the development of a safety system for adventure activities in Scotland has been launched by the Minister for Commonwealth Games and Sport, Shona Robison.   The Scottish Government is considering the best way forward for Scotland in light of the UK Government's plan to replace the statutory Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA) with a new voluntary code of practice.   ... [more]

Kick start your New Year with a fitness programme with a difference.  Wick Tora-Kai Karate Club is now running Beginners Classes for all ages 12 and upwards every Monday night at 7.00 pm in the Assembly Rooms.   ... [more]

Pictured with John Hilton (2nd right) are Mike Ritchie (2nd left), Mike's son Michael & his daughter Kimberley.  This family trio have all achieved the grade of 2nd Dan black belt in Shotokan karate.   ... [more]

520 competitors from swimming clubs in Scotland will arrive in Inverness to compete at the Scottish Short Course Championships held at Inverness Leisure from Friday 15th until Sunday 18th December.  This championship event covers the full Olympic Programme, showcasing the young talent from around the country.   18 Highland Swim Team members from clubs across the Highlands have qualified,  aiming to achieve their best performances in their home pool.  Highland Swim Team will compete in 11 Relay Team events ranging from 4 x 100 Freestyle to 4 x 50 Medley Relays.   ... [more]

Since High Life Highland (HLH) launched its festive season winter workout programme, Move it to Lose it, on November 14th, more than 1300 people across the Highlands have signed up to shape up in the run-up to Christmas, and to step into 2012 healthier and fitter.   The Christmas Challenge has struck a chord with people everywhere, and newcomers are still signing up every day.   ... [more]

If you are aged between 10 and 19 you can play badminton FREE at wick High for the next few weeks.   Want to learn or get back into it once again - then now is your chance..   ... [more]

The Highland Council is delighted to learn that the Scottish Open will return to Castle Stuart Golf Links near Inverness in the week prior to The Open Championship next year.   The confirmation of the date and venue will be part of The European Tour's announcement of the second portion of the 2012 International Schedule which will be made in Dubai next month.   ... [more]

On the 5th of November Crail Airfield hosted the final single stage rally of the Scottish Tarmac Championship, known as the Kingdom Stages and run by GMSC.   Three Caithness Car Club crews travelled down to compete in this fast 44mile rally.   ... [more]

High Life Highland, established on the 1st October to deliver Community Learning and Leisure services on behalf of The Highland Council, launches its first Highland-wide community event this month.   The 6 week "MOVE IT TO LOSE IT" Christmas Challenge begins on the 14th November at all participating High Life Highland leisure centres.   ... [more]

On 27 July, 2012, the eyes of the world will be on London for the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games as the Olympic Flame arrives at the Olympic Stadium for the lighting of the cauldron to signify the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games.   In the build up to the start of the event, the Olympic Flame will make its journey from Greece and arrive in the UK on 18 May 2012, ready for the Olympic Torch Relay to begin the following day.   ... [more]

Reporter Noel Donaldson Wick Academy ....5 Nairn County....3.   WICK Academy will well remember the fifth of November...the only difference was that their plot did go with a bang.   ... [more]

Report and Photos - Noel Donaldson A SINGLE goal and a penalty at that, tipped the Scottish Cup scales in favour of Keith, on Saturday, 22 October 2011, in the second-round tie at Harmsworth Park but it was hardly the stuff of cup magic.   Nowhere are there so many if-onlys as in football, and the ones Wick Academy will reflect on, are the chances missed, not least Craig Shearer's header from a free kick which shot past the post.   ... [more]

Highland Junior Golf Championships at Spey Valley More than 40 young golfers from golf clubs in Highland, Moray and Orkney took part in the ninth Highland Junior Golf Championships held at Spey Valley Golf Course, Aviemore, on Thursday 13 October 2011.   Nairn Academy won the Highland Schools Team event with Thurso High School last year's winners in second place.   ... [more]

The Daily Telegraph, in partnership with the Royal Bank of Scotland, has launched a new grants programme to support community and amateur sports clubs across the country.   For the next two years, community and amateur sports clubs such as village cricket clubs, the lawn bowls clubs, badminton club, amateur boxing clubs, etc, will be able to apply for a £1,000 Amateur Sports Clubs Grant packages.   ... [more]

The Wick to Thurso road relay race started way back, but has been running in its present form since 2002.  The race is currently organised and marshalled by the CAAC committee, coaches, family and friends and normally takes place annually in September.   ... [more]

British Orienteering awarded the 2015 World Orienteering Championships At a press conference today the International Orienteering Federation announced that British Orienteering will host the 2015 World Orienteering Championships.  There was competition to stage the event with Sweden submitting a strong bid; however the strength of the British Orienteering bid won favour with the IOF.   ... [more]

Caithness Boot Camp Fitness Weekend Saturday * Morning Run * Lunch Break * Late afternoon class * Talk about gym programme and keeping yourself healthly Sunday * Morning Run * Lunch break * Late afternoon class * Health and diet advice after class * how to keep in contact with us and how to book for the next fitness weekend AFTER THIS WEEKEND YOU GET ONLINE ADVICE FRROM OUR TEAM AND THE CHANCE TO GET A NEW GYM PROGRAMME WHEN NEEDED TO KEEP YOU ON THE RIGHT TRACK!! PRICE FOR WEEKEND IS £40 ONLY 20 SPACES AVAILABLE SO PUT YOUR NAME DOWN NOW Dates to be confirmed in the next few weeks!!! Michael Miller Number1 Peak Performance Boxing for Fitness 07900070100 www.number1peakperformance.com .   ... [more]

Caithness Rugby club keeps moving on from strength to strength.   Over the past few years the club has seen more and more success on the field and in addition has developed its ground and pavilion.   ... [more]

The Thurso-based Pentland Canoe Club has taken delivery of 4 open canoes along with associated equipment and a trailer thanks to support from the Awards For All Scotland programme and a Discretionary Ward Grant from The Highland Council.   The equipment was handed over to the Club by John Thurso MP and Councillor David Flear representing The Highland Council.   ... [more]

Wick Amateur Swimming Club finished off the swimming year with a fun gala and the club championships.   The fun gala was for younger swimmers just starting their swimming career and a series of fun races let them show off their new found skills and have great fun at the same time.   ... [more]