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.

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

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

All involved enjoyed the 2 days and it is hoped we can build on this success and make the Farmers Competition a regular event on the calender.

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.

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: -

• 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

Total Forfar  68  Bon Accord  48

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.

Curling Coaching

We are often being asked about coaching for curling and we know there are many curlers both novice and experienced who would enjoy the odd session or two. Less well known is that fact that there are regular coaching session when you can simply turn up and participate. The sessions booked in at present are: -

•  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

In addition Andy McGlynn holds sessions every Monday morning at 11am.
 
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 !!