2008 Fixtures

The Over 60s and Over 65s international teams took part in the European Championships in Spain (finishing in sixth and fourth place respectively) and in the World Championships in Hong Kong (finishing in 5th place in both competitions). A combined team played Wales in a double header in November but found the opposition too quick on the break, losing both games.

On a more social level, Scottish Thistles took part in two tournaments in the Netherlands in January and October.

January 26-7 IJsmutsen Tournament - Oss, Netherlands (Scottish Thistles)
March 2 Selection/training matches - Dundee
March 22-24 European Championships - Sant Cugat, Spain
May 24 Training match against Dundee select - Dawson Park, Dundee
August 2-3 Training match and games against Clydesdale Select - Titwood, Glasgow
September 12-21 World Grand Masters Championships - Hong Kong
October 15-16 Hellevoetsluis, Netherlands (Scottish Thistles)
November 15-16 Wales v Scotland - NEWI, Wrexham