South Division One (shinty)
The South Division One (currently known as the 'Marine Harvest South Division 1' for sponsorship reasons) is the third tier of the Shinty league system. League champions are awarded the Dunn Cup and play-off against the North Division One champions for promotion to the National Division.
| Country | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Confederation | Camanachd Association |
| Number of teams | 10 |
| Level on pyramid | 3 |
| Promotion to | National Division One |
| Relegation to | South Division Two |
| Current champions | Lochside Rovers (2017) |
| Website | www |
Current Teams[1]
The 2018 Marine Harvest South Division 1 will consist of the following teams:
*Denotes Reserve team
*Lochside Rovers are the 2nd team for Premiership side Oban Camanachd*
History
1980's: South Division One the top tier of Shinty. National final between winner of North Division One and South Division One.
1996 to 1999: Winners of North Division One and South Division One playing in National final with eventual winner gaining promotion to Premier Division.
1999 to 2006: National Division One becomes third tier of shinty with advent of National Division One. Winners of North Division One and South Division One playing in National final with eventual winner gaining promotion to National Division One (2nd tier).
2007: South Division One once again becomes the second tier of Shinty with the folding of National Division One. Champions guaranteed promotion to the Premier Division.
2014: South Division One once again becomes the third tier of Shinty with the reinstatement of National Division One with South Division One champions being promoted through a play-off win.
List of winners (since 2014)
- 2014 - Ballachulish Camanachd Club
- 2015 - Bute Shinty Club
- 2016 - Oban Celtic
- 2017 - Lochside Rovers
- 2018 - Season in progress
References
- "Marine Harvest South Division 1 « Shinty". www.shinty.com. Retrieved 2017-03-17.
