Sunday 17 March saw 24 curlers from the above clubs venture onto the ice at Greenacres to challenge their skills in specific shots. The competition took the format of each curler having two attempts at nine specific shot disciplines, ranging from guards and draws to tap-backs, double take-outs and drawing through the port! A maximum…
The Jim Fraser Pairs was held at Greenacres on Tuesday 12 March. On this occasion eight clubs participated in the competition – Helensburgh, Bearsden Ski, Bearsden, Alma, Kelvinside, Dumbarton, Cadder and Partick. Each game was three ends and each player had three stones. Bearsden was represented by Eilidh and Alan.They were successful in their games…
The 1911 Centenary Bonspiel is an annual event between the four curling clubs who were founded in 1911 viz. Bearsden, Craigie Hill, Monifieth and Wengen. It was first held in 2011 to mark the centenary of the four clubs. Bearsden CC won the1911 Centenary Bonspiel Trophy last March at Perth Ice Rink and, as the…
On Saturday 2 March Bearsden members met Gateway members in a friendly match at Greenacres, with the aim of a fun game and potential recruitment of new Bearsden club members. We were introduced by Emily to her fellow Gateway members Ross Wilson, Graeme Lashley, Bernard Healy and Eli Lai (who currently subs for Bearsden). Our…
Two of our annual competitions finals are being played in March between the following rinks. Firth Medal – 22 March – Rink A (Joan MacVoy) v Rink C (Geraldine Murphy) Rink Medal – 25 March – Rink D (Gerry McCormak) v Rink A (Joan MacVoy)
Simon is this weekend umpiring at the prestigious Scottish Curling Mixed Doubles Championship being held at the Dewars Centre, Perth over 22 – 25 January. This Championship is a Scotland wide competition with 15 couples teams. The rinks playing include several previous National and World Champions including the familiar names of Dodds/Mouat, Aitken/Hardie, McMillan/Craik…
This was a keenly fought competition between the Ladies and Gents of Bearsden Curling Club. Due to the shortage of female members in the club some of our gents very kindly assisted in the Ladies Team. Surprisingly, for the second year running, the Gents came out on top! Apparently by a 6 point lead…… though…
The fantastic view from Campbell’s bedroom! The Wengen Holland Cup winners
Simon, Ross and Alison competed in the National Masters Championships for curlers over 60. This was held over 1 – 4 February at Greenacres Curling Club. The Masters Championship is a Scotland wide competition with teams competing from 14 different Scottish rinks from Aberdeen to Stranraer. The rinks playing included several previous National and World…
