SEASON OPENER ANNOUNCED

NEWS Sunday 5th February 2006, 10:00am

by John Campbell

  Edinburgh Monarchs

The date of the first speedway meeting at Armadale Stadium for the 2006 season has been announced.

Edinburgh Monarchs will get their season off to a flier in the traditional manner with a Spring Trophy match against arch rivals Glasgow Tigers. The Armadale leg takes place on Friday 24th March and the Monarchs will retain their normal Friday evening start time of 7.30pm.

The full season at Armadale will consist of at least twenty five meetings, all on Friday evenings, and will feature Premier Trophy, Premier League, Knock Out Cup as well as Scotland's Premier Individual meeting, the Scottish Open Championship.

The full fixture list will be issued shortly