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Camanachd Association
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The Camanachd Association (in Scottish Gaelic, Comann na Camanachd) is the World governing body of the Scottish sport of shinty. The body is based in Fort William, Lochaber, Highland, and is in charge of the rules of the game. Their main competitions are the Camanachd Association Challenge Cup and the Marine Harvest Premier Division.
The Camanachd Assocaition was founded in 1893 after a meeting in Kingussie in order to formalise a set of rules for the many shinty clubs across the British Isles.
In 2005, the Camanachd Association took the decision to change its structure and moved to being a company limited by guarantee with no share capital.
The company is overseen by a board of directors, most of whom are volunteers who are chosen by the members at the AGM.
The membership of the association consists of shinty clubs and related associations, such as the Glasgow Celtic Society. The membership appoints non-salaried office-bearers through the Annual General Meeting, which is also the only medium through which the playing rules of shinty can be altered.
In 2006 the Association appointed its first Chief Executive, Richard Tulloch. He resigned within three months. The Board of Directors have now appointed Gill McDonald, the first woman CEO in the sport.
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