Archer Shield clash and marathon feature during weekend’s sport
Orkney’s footballers head across the Pentland Firth, while the third annual St Magnus Marathon returns during another weekend of sporting action.
The Archer Shield is on the line on this Saturday, as Orkney’s senior county football side travel to The Dammies to take on Caithness.
Both managers told The Orcadian this week that they were determined to lift the silverware, with Orkney boss Karl Adamson saying a win would provide a huge boost ahead of Shetland’s visit in July.
Three players — Liam Delday, Kyle Drever and Graeme Bain — are in contention to win their first Orkney caps in the 16-player side, captained by Thorfinn Stout.
To see the full side, pick up a copy of this week’s The Orcadian. The match is to kick-off at 2pm in Thurso.
Meanwhile, on Sunday, the St Magnus Marathon will return, with close to 70 runners set to tackle the 26.2-mile course.
Starting at the St Magnus Cathedral at 10am, the runners will follow a course through the West Mainland and finish at the Birsay Community Centre.
A total of 166 runners are signed up for the 10K, while entries for the 5K Fun Run will be taken on the day, with both events starting from the Birsay Community Centre after 11am.
In golf, the inter-county cup — the Wilson Cup — will be up for grabs this weekend, at Wick Golf Club.
Played over Saturday and Sunday, the Orkney Golf Club team of Steven Rendall, Andrew Bonner, Stuart Slater and Ewan Rendall are hopeful of retaining the trophy they won last year.
Stromness Golf Club will also be competing against teams from Shetland and Caithness.
The final Parish Cup semi-finalist will be decided on Saturday, with Birsay hosting Sanday.
The tie is finely poised at 1-1 ahead of 12 noon kick-off in Dounby.
There is also a double-header of motocross racing, racing for the McEwen Shield and the Hourston Cup on Saturday and Sunday.
Both days are at Yesnaby, with racing starting at 11am.
A kickboxing competition, held in memory of Ryan Reffell, will also take place at the KGS on Saturday, from 10am-1pm, with all proceeds being donated to the Samaritans.