Christmas Bonspiel

An excellent turnout of 19 members played in tonight's Christmas Bonspiel. Santa Hats and Christmas Jumpers were well admired. Five rinks played a round robin format, and the team skipped by Richard came out on top, wining all of their games (Richard, Alison and Robin). Ronnie's rink (Ronnie, Jim L, Barbara and Katie)took second spot. Prior to the prizegiving, we enjoyed sandwiches and mince pies from Passion Caterers.At the end of the evening, President Mike wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

The winning team with their prizes

Final matches

It was all to play for at both ends of the table in the final two matches of the Autumn League. At the top end, the two leading rinks were playing each other. Margaret's rink were victorious over Bill's rink, and as a result have won the League - many congratulations to Margaret and her rink of Dave, Bob and Hilary.
At the other end of the table, David's rink, skipped again by Alison, were successful against Mike's rink

Penultimate week matches

It's going to be an exciting end to the season, as the 2 top teams play each other in the final matches! Tonight, Margaret's rink, skipped by Dave, had a good win over David's rink, skipped by Alison. Mike's rink had a close game with Richard's rink, who were skipped by Jim, with Mike's rink being successful. It was a busy night for subs, as it looks like all available subs were utilised. Thanks to Jim Paxton for managing this

9.30pm matches

Late matches for Fullarton tonight. On sheet 1, Bill's rink came out winners against Mike's rink. On sheet 2, Richard's rink was successful against David's rink

Don't forget Ayr Curling Club Quiz on Friday evening, or the Christmas Party Night on December 10th

Tuesday's matches

Last night's matches kept the tussle at the top of the table interesting! On one sheet, Margaret's rink held on to an early lead to win over Mike's rink. On the other sheet, Bill's rink overturned an early lead by Richard's rink (skipped by Jim L), to end up the winning team

Plenty of fireworks this week!

Two very close matches tonight, both peeled going into the final end, and both won by only one shot. On sheet 5, Richard's rink just edged out Margaret's rink, while on sheet 6, Bill's rink took the single on the last to narrowly defeat David's rink. It's still very tight at the top of the league, so it's all to play for in the coming weeks

Halfway Stage Matches

Midway through the Autumn League, and its all change at the top. In last night's matches, Bill's rink now sit top of the table following their win over Margaret's rink. It's all very close however, with three rinks all on 6 points, the league placings being decided by shots up. In the other match, David's rink had a close match with Mike's rink, with David's rink winning by 2 shots

Halloween week matches

Some tricks and treats in tonight's matches. Richard's rink overcame an early deficit to defeat Mike's rink, while Margaret's rink kept their noses in front all the way against David's rink (skipped by Alison)

Week 3 matches

Lots of subs playing tonight - well done to Jim for helping organise all that. Richard was the only skip who was able to field his listed team!

On sheet 3, Richard's rink led most of the way against David's rink (skipped by Alison). However, in the final end, Alison was sitting 6 shots up, until Richard managed to sneak in a winning shot with his final stone. On sheet 4, Bill's rink were successful against Mike's 3-man rink

Points Competition

Eight members took part in our annual Points Competition tonight. Many us us missed the impact of sweepers, and occasionally found the ice challenging to read, Congratulations to President Mike, who produced the best score of the evening. Ronnie was a close second, with Jim Paxton just a couple of points behind that

Week 2

All teams have now played at least one match. Tonight Richard's rink came from behind to defeat Bill's rink. On the other sheet, Margaret's rink, skipped by Dave, won over Mike's rink

And they're off!!!

First game of the new season, and 2 rinks kicked off with good wins. Margaret's rink were successful against Richard's rink, and Bill's rink won against David's rink (skipped by Alison in David's absence)

Karen plays her part in Second Place at Kinross

Sunday saw the first RCCC Ladies One Day Bonspiel Competition at Kinross.  This Bonspiel took over from the Unders and Overs event and was for two curlers with over 5 years experience and two with less than 5 years.

Margaret White, Pat Galloway, Janice Sutherland and Karen McCreath were unbeaten in their section but finished second, losing on shots scored to Jane Drysdale's team.

Closing Bonspiel and AGM

Five teams took part in our Closing Bonspiel tonight. It was particularly nice to welcome Sandi back on the ice, as well as new player Katie. Following the Bonspiel we sat down to an enjoyable meal, provided by Steven, Hazel and their staff. The evening concluded with the AGM, chaired by President Mike.

Closing Bonspiel winners David, Dave, Mabel and Jennifer receiving their prizes from Mike

Points winner Ronnie receiving his trophy from Mike

Pairs winners Ronnie and Jim with president Mike

Vice President David presenting Mike, Alison and Robin with their prizes for the Autumn League - Steven and Karen, who shared the fourth team place were not able to attend

Mike presenting the trophy for the Spring League to Alison and Jim. Skip Margaret and lead(s) Steven and Karen were not present

What a finish!

An exciting night's curling to finish off the Spring League. Either David's rink or Margaret's rink could win the League - Margaret's rink had the better ends / shots results, so David's rink had to achieve a better result than Margaret's to triumph. Just to make it more nail-biting, they were not playing each other! David's rink were playing against Richard's rink, and Margaret's rink were playing against Mike's rink. Going into the eighth ends, it was still anyone's game, with both contenders having a narrow lead. Margaret's rink succeeded by scoring a 2 at the final end, to win the trophy - well done to Margaret, Alison, Jim and Steven. Commiserations to David, Dave, Robin and Sandra

An exciting last week in store!

Tonight's games saw David's rink and Mara's rink having a peeled game. On the other sheet, Mike's rink won against Richard's rink. This means that it is all to play for next week - both David and Margaret's rinks have the same points total, so it all hinges on the results of next week's matches

Another busy night at the ice rink

A very close game on sheet 1 tonight, with Bill's rink narrowly beating Mara's  rink by one shot. On sheet 2 David's rink were successful over Margaret's rink. The Spring League is heading for an exciting finish, with 4 teams all within 4 points of each other - no pressure then over the final two weeks of matches!

Tuesday's Matches

Close matches again tonight in the Spring League. David's rink got off to a good start against Mike's rink, winning the first four ends. Mike's rink fought back, winning the next three ends, but could not make up the deficit, so David's rink took both points. On the other sheet Mara's rink were ahead by three shots going into the last end against Margaret's rink (skipped by Alison). A strong performance from Margaret's rink in the final end resulted in a peeled match

Annual Match against Darvel

We had our annual match against Darvel last night.  Our two teams were David Wallace, Mike, Campbell and Jennifer, and Ronnie, Alison, Robin and Anne.

Both teams won their first end, but things did not go quite so well afterwards.  David's team eventually lost by 8 shots to 2 and Ronnie's by 13 shots to 5.

Thereafter, we had drinks, sandwiches and coffee in the bar and a very convivial evening was enjoyed.
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Valentine Week matches

Two very different matches on Tuesday night! On one sheet, Mike's rink took a 2 in the final end to give them a narrow win over Mara's rink (skipped by Graham). On the other sheet, Margaret's  rink had a good win over Richard's

Inter-Club League

Congratulations to President Mike, and his rink comprising Margaret, Alison and Jim (Paxton) who had an excellent win over a rink from Dalmellington last night. Well played everyone!

Halfway stage of the Spring League

Half of the fixtures in the Spring League have now been completed, and it couldn't be closer! Tonight, David's rink had a close win over Bill's rink. On the other sheet, Margaret's rink came out on top against Mike's rink. With half the games completed, two rinks are tied on 6 points, Margaret's rink having the edge on shots up. It is also close for 3rd/4th, with another two rinks on 4 points each

Fullarton braves the wind and the rain........

Well done to the players who left their warm, dry homes to brave the current weather! Mara's rink fought back from an early deficit to win by one shot. On the other sheet Bill's rink had a good win over Mike's rink

Pairs Competition

Tonight's Pairs Competition resulted in a very exciting conclusion. 5 pairs played in a Round Robin competition. Going into the final group of matches, any two of the four teams playing could qualify for the final. Both matches were level at 2 shots each, going into the final end. The successful teams were David Wallace and Jim Paxton who qualified for the final against Ronnie Peat and Jim Lindsay. The remaining competitors watched from upstairs as a closely fought final was played out below us. David and Jim took the first end with 2 shots. Ronnie and Jim fought back to take the second end with a single. It was Ronnie and Jim who came up trumps in the final end, taking a 3, and winning the trophy. Well done to everyone who took part, it was great end to a good night's competition

President Mike delivering a crucial stone

Anne making sure that Richard's stone reached the house

The finalists before they played their game

A good night for the Morrison's

Both Richard and Margaret led their rinks to victory tonight. Richard's rink came from behind to have a comfortable win over Mara's rink. On the other sheet, Margaret's rink had a good win over David's rink

week 2 results

Hard to say whether the Stranraer curlers were benefiting from the extra practice or still suffering the after-effects of the weekend! Mara led her rink to a good win over Margaret's rink. Mike's rink has a close game with the rink led by Dave Pittam (skipping in place of David Wallace). A 4 at the last end resulted in victory for Dave's rink

Stranraer Weekend

Fullarton Curling Club descended on the North West Castle Hotel in Stranraer for our Annual Curling Weekend - for some our seventh visit, for others their first! We entered four rinks into the Hotel's weekend competition. We all enjoyed our games, but came against some strong opposition from as far away as Aberdeen, and most results unfortunately did not go out way! However, we had a great time, enjoyed some excellent food, and had fun at the dance and following ceilidh on Saturday night. Provisional booking already made for next year!

Team Morrison / Wilson

Team Inglis / Lindsay

Team Peat / Marr

Team McNeill / Young / McCreath

Relaxing with coffee after Dinner

Spring League Week 1

Happy New Year to everyone!

The Spring League got off to an excellent start, Mara's rink had a good win over Mike's rink. On the other sheet,  Margaret's rink, skipped by Alison, came out top in a close fought match against Bill's rink.

Just a reminder that the Club Information Page contains useful information re what happens in situations like players not turning up for a match, or playing positions of subs - worth a read