Congratulations go to all our Forfar Scottish Seniors Curling teams who were playing in the District Qualifiers over the weekend.
All four rinks have qualified for the finals, well done to the rinks skipped by George Christie, Don Stark, Ian Young & Andy McGlynn and best of luck in the finals.
There were twenty-seven over-50s men's teams entered, looking first of all for a place in the Scottish Senior Finals at the Lanarkshire Ice Rink, Hamilton, February 8-10. From there the new Senior Champions will take part in the World Senior Championships in Chelyabinsk, Russia, April 16-24.
Monday, 11 January 2010
Friday, 8 January 2010
Seniors Day
Another very busy day at Forfar Indoor Sports with the Ice Rink hosting the RCCC Scottish Seniors District Qualifiers and through in the bowling rink all six rinks were busy playing the weekly popular seniors league.
The two three rinks from Forfar skipped by Andy McGlynn, Ian Young and Don Stark competing in the Senior Qualifiers are all doing well and head into Saturday and Sunday's games full of confidence. Also doing well down at the Greenacres qualifiers are George Christie's rink.
Here is a selection of pictures from the day which hopefully tell there own story with a few worthies in the rouges gallery: -
The two three rinks from Forfar skipped by Andy McGlynn, Ian Young and Don Stark competing in the Senior Qualifiers are all doing well and head into Saturday and Sunday's games full of confidence. Also doing well down at the Greenacres qualifiers are George Christie's rink.
Here is a selection of pictures from the day which hopefully tell there own story with a few worthies in the rouges gallery: -
and to the bowling rink.........
Monday, 4 January 2010
Forfar Young Curlers under 17’s & 12’s Cup Competition
I am indebted to Ian Taylor for the following report: -
Forfar Indoor Sports was the venue for the first ever Forfar Young Curlers under 17’s and under 12’s Cup. Young curlers from as far south as Kelso and Greenacres and Aberdeen in the north braved the wintery weather and blocked roads to compete in two new events. Both events were sponsored by Mackie’s of Scotland, who not only provided prizes, there was also lots of free ice cream and crisps available during both days. Local company Tannadice Trophies sponsored complimentary badges to the travelling teams and provided engraving services.
10 under 17 teams were drawn in 2 sections and played a round robin league. The winners of each section progressing to the High Road Final and the runners-up the Low Road Final. A high standard of curling was on show throughout the competition with a mixture of experienced junior curlers and curlers taking part in their first competition, all enjoying the holiday atmosphere of this new event. The High Road final was an all Forfar affair between rinks skipped by Andrew Callander and Robert Fawns. The scores were close throughout with Robert having the upper hand in the early ends however Andrew won a 3 at the 7th to go into the last end one up but without the hammer. Most top curlers say they would rather go to the last end one down with the hammer than one up without, but this theory didn’t work for Robert. Andrew got two stones side by side near the front 8 foot circle and Robert opted for a difficult double takeout and hopefully an extra end. He played a firm strike weight and managed to remove the two red stones but his own stone went through a gap reportedly less than a stones width and out the back of the house to leave the end blank. A draw to the 4 foot might have been the better option, but that’s easy to say with hindsight. Very well done and congratulations go to Andrew and his team, Alistair Stewart, Hayley Smith and Thomas Halder also Ewan Mitchell who played during first day. The Low Road was contested between George McConnell’s rink from Greenacres and Frazer Thomson’s rink from Kinross skipped by Cameron Smith. The Kinross rink of Cameron Smith, Frazer Thomson, David Laird and Grant Barr winning by 7 shots to 3.
6 Teams from Perth, Dundee and Forfar including two new curlers from Kirkcaldy enthusiastically competed for the under 12’s Cup. They played 3 rounds in a Schenkel Bonspiel followed by 1-2 and 3-4 playoffs. The competition was fierce with the youngsters all keen to show off their talents in front of a large gallery of parents, grandparents and friends. The final was between Mili Smith’s rink from Perth and Euan MacDiarmid’s home rink. Mili was playing a controlled game and was favourite going into the last end 3–1 up, but Euan coolly drew his last stone to the edge of the 4 foot circle to win a 3 and the Cup. Well done to all the competitors who played and entertained the audience throughout.
I must share a comment made by an under 12 girls team who unfortunately were without a win. “We really enjoyed playing and we’re going to stick together because next year we will be bigger and better and could even win!” If only our adult teams had the mental strength of these young curlers.
It was great to see the ice rink full of talented youth and I congratulate Forfar Young Curlers for holding such a successful event.
Forfar Indoor Sports was the venue for the first ever Forfar Young Curlers under 17’s and under 12’s Cup. Young curlers from as far south as Kelso and Greenacres and Aberdeen in the north braved the wintery weather and blocked roads to compete in two new events. Both events were sponsored by Mackie’s of Scotland, who not only provided prizes, there was also lots of free ice cream and crisps available during both days. Local company Tannadice Trophies sponsored complimentary badges to the travelling teams and provided engraving services.
10 under 17 teams were drawn in 2 sections and played a round robin league. The winners of each section progressing to the High Road Final and the runners-up the Low Road Final. A high standard of curling was on show throughout the competition with a mixture of experienced junior curlers and curlers taking part in their first competition, all enjoying the holiday atmosphere of this new event. The High Road final was an all Forfar affair between rinks skipped by Andrew Callander and Robert Fawns. The scores were close throughout with Robert having the upper hand in the early ends however Andrew won a 3 at the 7th to go into the last end one up but without the hammer. Most top curlers say they would rather go to the last end one down with the hammer than one up without, but this theory didn’t work for Robert. Andrew got two stones side by side near the front 8 foot circle and Robert opted for a difficult double takeout and hopefully an extra end. He played a firm strike weight and managed to remove the two red stones but his own stone went through a gap reportedly less than a stones width and out the back of the house to leave the end blank. A draw to the 4 foot might have been the better option, but that’s easy to say with hindsight. Very well done and congratulations go to Andrew and his team, Alistair Stewart, Hayley Smith and Thomas Halder also Ewan Mitchell who played during first day. The Low Road was contested between George McConnell’s rink from Greenacres and Frazer Thomson’s rink from Kinross skipped by Cameron Smith. The Kinross rink of Cameron Smith, Frazer Thomson, David Laird and Grant Barr winning by 7 shots to 3.
6 Teams from Perth, Dundee and Forfar including two new curlers from Kirkcaldy enthusiastically competed for the under 12’s Cup. They played 3 rounds in a Schenkel Bonspiel followed by 1-2 and 3-4 playoffs. The competition was fierce with the youngsters all keen to show off their talents in front of a large gallery of parents, grandparents and friends. The final was between Mili Smith’s rink from Perth and Euan MacDiarmid’s home rink. Mili was playing a controlled game and was favourite going into the last end 3–1 up, but Euan coolly drew his last stone to the edge of the 4 foot circle to win a 3 and the Cup. Well done to all the competitors who played and entertained the audience throughout.
I must share a comment made by an under 12 girls team who unfortunately were without a win. “We really enjoyed playing and we’re going to stick together because next year we will be bigger and better and could even win!” If only our adult teams had the mental strength of these young curlers.
It was great to see the ice rink full of talented youth and I congratulate Forfar Young Curlers for holding such a successful event.
Thursday, 31 December 2009
Graham Arnot Trophy 2009
Here is a more detailed report on the Graham Arnot Competition prepapred by Ian Young:
This years Graham Arnot was played over two days, 28 and 29 December 2009 again sponsored by Strathmore Foods who provided the prizes.
12 teams took part with three games being played in the first day. 6 sheets were used with all sections playing at the same time. All teams coped well with having to play three games and some excellent curling took place.
8 teams qualified for the semi finals. Gordon Craik, Ian Young and Andy McGlynn qualified for the High Road as winners of the three sections with Adrian White taking the fourth spot as best second place in Section 3.
Bill Thomson, David Russell, Stuart Stark and Don Stark qualified for the Low Road with the latter making it into the semis by one end.
All semi finals were keenly contested with Adrian White and Andy McGlynn going through to the High Road final. Andy found himself 3 down going into the last two ends but managed to take a three in the 7th end and a single at the 8th to win through.
Bill Thomson and Stuart Stark won through to the Low Road final with Stuart managing to succeed over his father.
Two marvellous finals then took place with both games going to the last end.
In the high road Andy and Adrian exchanged a two and a three in the first two ends with Adrian having the upper hand. Three ends were then blanked with Andy taking a two in the 6th end to lead by one. Adrian took a three in the 7th to take a two shot lead into the last end. Despite Andy’s best efforts he was only able to take a one in the last to leave Adrian victorious.
The Low Road final was a very close affair with the teams exchanging shots at each end. They went into the last end all square and it was anyone’s game but Stuart Stark having the advantage of last stone. This proved crucial as he managed to take the last end by one shot.
The presentation of prizes took place immediately after the finals with Ian Clarke. Sales Director of Strathmore Foods, presenting the trophy and prizes.
Thanks go to all the teams who took part and we look forward to your entry for next years competition. Thanks also go to Steve and his team for the preparation of the ice and Linda and her team for provision of food and drink over the two days.
This years Graham Arnot was played over two days, 28 and 29 December 2009 again sponsored by Strathmore Foods who provided the prizes.
12 teams took part with three games being played in the first day. 6 sheets were used with all sections playing at the same time. All teams coped well with having to play three games and some excellent curling took place.
8 teams qualified for the semi finals. Gordon Craik, Ian Young and Andy McGlynn qualified for the High Road as winners of the three sections with Adrian White taking the fourth spot as best second place in Section 3.
Bill Thomson, David Russell, Stuart Stark and Don Stark qualified for the Low Road with the latter making it into the semis by one end.
All semi finals were keenly contested with Adrian White and Andy McGlynn going through to the High Road final. Andy found himself 3 down going into the last two ends but managed to take a three in the 7th end and a single at the 8th to win through.
Bill Thomson and Stuart Stark won through to the Low Road final with Stuart managing to succeed over his father.
Two marvellous finals then took place with both games going to the last end.
In the high road Andy and Adrian exchanged a two and a three in the first two ends with Adrian having the upper hand. Three ends were then blanked with Andy taking a two in the 6th end to lead by one. Adrian took a three in the 7th to take a two shot lead into the last end. Despite Andy’s best efforts he was only able to take a one in the last to leave Adrian victorious.
The Low Road final was a very close affair with the teams exchanging shots at each end. They went into the last end all square and it was anyone’s game but Stuart Stark having the advantage of last stone. This proved crucial as he managed to take the last end by one shot.
The presentation of prizes took place immediately after the finals with Ian Clarke. Sales Director of Strathmore Foods, presenting the trophy and prizes.
Thanks go to all the teams who took part and we look forward to your entry for next years competition. Thanks also go to Steve and his team for the preparation of the ice and Linda and her team for provision of food and drink over the two days.
Wednesday, 30 December 2009
Festive Curling Activity
There is a great deal of activity going on at the ice rink right now.
It was very encouraging to see a healthy turn out for the Graham Arnot trophy over Monday & Tuesday. Healthy competition was had by all with Adrian White's rink of Adrian, Jill McDonald, Craig Johnston and Adrian's sister the eventual winners beating Andy McGlynn's rink in high road final.
Stewart Stark's rink beat Bill Thomson's rink in the low road final. The losing semi finalists were Gordon Craik & Ian Young in the High Road and Don Stark & David Russell in the low rink.
Great competition played in an excellent spirit. Many thanks go to the sponsors McIntosh Scottish Foods and well done to the Curling Centre for organising the event.
As I write this the Forfar Young Curlers are hosting an under-17's competition which reaches it's climax today (Wednesday). It is great to see the rink full of so many young talented curlers with many having travelled quite a distance to get to Forfar through some dreadful weather. Good luck to all
It was very encouraging to see a healthy turn out for the Graham Arnot trophy over Monday & Tuesday. Healthy competition was had by all with Adrian White's rink of Adrian, Jill McDonald, Craig Johnston and Adrian's sister the eventual winners beating Andy McGlynn's rink in high road final.
Stewart Stark's rink beat Bill Thomson's rink in the low road final. The losing semi finalists were Gordon Craik & Ian Young in the High Road and Don Stark & David Russell in the low rink.
Great competition played in an excellent spirit. Many thanks go to the sponsors McIntosh Scottish Foods and well done to the Curling Centre for organising the event.
As I write this the Forfar Young Curlers are hosting an under-17's competition which reaches it's climax today (Wednesday). It is great to see the rink full of so many young talented curlers with many having travelled quite a distance to get to Forfar through some dreadful weather. Good luck to all
Wednesday, 23 December 2009
Farmers Sponsors Invitation 2009.
After many years absence the Forfar Farmers Curling competition was resurected in the format of a sponsors invitation.
With eight rinks battling it out over 2 days good competition was had by all. With excellent fast and swinging ice most games went to the wire with one section only decided by shots up after points and ends were the same for three rinks.
Our thanks go to the sponsors without whose support the competition wouldn't happen: -
- Powerwasher Services
- Netherton Tractors
- John Guthrie Limited
- Strathtay Potatoes Ltd
- Ferguson Oliver
- Forfar Indoor Sports
The competition was won by Ferguson Oliver 2 comprising of Colin Inglis, Ron Caithness, Roy Kerr, Bill Thomson, Bobby Craik and Mike Ferguson who played in the rink at some time or another over the competition. Here are a selection of the winning teams: -
Well done to all and very Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year from all at Forfar Indoor Sports.
RCCC Masterclass: Saturday 19th December
By all accounts the RCCC Masterclass was a great success with good feedback from those that attended.
A full report and pictures can be found here: -
http://www.royalcaledoniancurlingclub.org/nlstory.cfm?ID=36321&NLID=40830
Our thank go to all who participated and to the RCCC coaches and staff for travelling up to Forfar on such a cold day. Hopefully we can hold another masterclass next year.
A full report and pictures can be found here: -
http://www.royalcaledoniancurlingclub.org/nlstory.cfm?ID=36321&NLID=40830
Our thank go to all who participated and to the RCCC coaches and staff for travelling up to Forfar on such a cold day. Hopefully we can hold another masterclass next year.
Wednesday, 9 December 2009
Ice Skating Update
I nipped through to the ice skating last Thursday night to see what went on during the Thursday Family nights.
It was very encouraging to see so many parents and kids enjoying themselves and to see the efforts of all the stewards and attendants whose hard work is truly appreciated.
I hope to post much more from the ice skating rink in the new few weeks.
Bowls Report w/c 30/11/09
SENIORS:
Forfar exacted revenge on Bon Accord with a 20 shot victory, mainly due to the rink skipped by Angus Walker well supported by Jock Buist, Ian Gerrard & Peter Simpson.
The full results are: -
THE WILLIE PETRIE MIXED PAIRS
An excellent weekend of bowling with some really exciting stuff with the final going to the last bowl.
The semi-finalists were: -
Matthew Ord & Audrey Stewart v Dave Carrie & Margaret Webster
Edward Aspinal & Janet Milne v Sheila Alexander & Philip Nicoll
Winners Edward Aspinal & Janet Milne who beat Dave Carrie & Margaret Webster in the final.
The club is once again indebted to WIllie Petrie for his sponsorship and continued support for next year.
My thanks go to Ian Stewart for providing me with the report. More next week.
Forfar exacted revenge on Bon Accord with a 20 shot victory, mainly due to the rink skipped by Angus Walker well supported by Jock Buist, Ian Gerrard & Peter Simpson.
The full results are: -
- A Walker 32 - D Callum 7
- J I Stewart 16 - J Patterson 17
- A M Milne 8 - R Airth 11
- A Dick 12 - A McGaughey 13
THE WILLIE PETRIE MIXED PAIRS
An excellent weekend of bowling with some really exciting stuff with the final going to the last bowl.
The semi-finalists were: -
Matthew Ord & Audrey Stewart v Dave Carrie & Margaret Webster
Edward Aspinal & Janet Milne v Sheila Alexander & Philip Nicoll
Winners Edward Aspinal & Janet Milne who beat Dave Carrie & Margaret Webster in the final.
The club is once again indebted to WIllie Petrie for his sponsorship and continued support for next year.
My thanks go to Ian Stewart for providing me with the report. More next week.
Thursday, 3 December 2009
Curling Coaching
- Sunday 6 Dec @ 10.30am
- Saturday 12 Dec @ 3pm
- Sunday 27 Dec @ 12.45pm
- Sunday 10 Jan @ 1pm
- Saturday 16 Jan @ 10.30pm
- Sunday 24 Jan @ 1pm
- Saturday 6 Feb @ 3pm
- Sunday 14 Feb @ 1pm
- Sunday 21 Feb @ 1pm
- Saturday 13 March @ 3pm
- Saturday 20 March @ 3pm
If you want to come along please feel free to do so you will made most welcome as can be testified by those already attending. We are in the process of creating a coaching & development notice board where more information on the subject will be found.
If any club wants to organise a coaching session for their members please get in touch and we will see what we can do.
Oh and don't forget about the RCCC Masterclass on December 19th we are still taking bookings for what is an excellent and not to be missed day.
Good Curling !!
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