Week 4 - Autumn League (Halfway!)

In the first of tonight's close games, Mara took a 3 at the last end to secure a 7-7 draw against Richard Morrison's team.
The second game also had a three at the last end, when Mike McNeill overturned a two shot deficit to win by 8 shots to 7.
Richard remains top of the league, with Mike second and Mara in third place.

Fullarton Points Competition

Tonight we had 9 competitors for the Annual Points Competition.

Everyone enjoyed the game and the results were:

3rd  -   Richard Morrison
2nd  -  Mara Lindsay
1st   -  Ronnie Peat

Good fun was had by all and our reading of the ice and shot playing will undoubtedly have benefited from the game.

Week 2

Richard Morrison's team continued their good form with a close 8-6 victory over Bill Abbott's team tonight.
In the other rink, David Wallace's team played well to beat Mara Lindsay's rink by 6 shots to 3.

The New Season Begins

Given the number on holiday, it was a triumph that there were 16 players on the ice for the first games of the new season. Well done to Mara and Alison for their efforts.

Richard Morrison 's team had a good victory, winning by 12 shots to 6, despite losing 5 shots in the last end.

In the other game, Mike McNeill's team beat Bill Inglis's team by 8 shots to 3.

The results and table can be found under the League Results Tab above.

Yesterday, a team representing Fullarton took part in Ayr Ice Rink's opening bonspiel.  Mike skipped Ian, Alison and Jennifer to win their first prize of the season.  Unfortunately it was the dreaded "wooden spoon".
It was however followed by a delicious meal and some good socialising with The Bunnets team.

Teams for Next Season

The teams and fixtures for the Autumn League have now been announced and can be found by clicking on the pages above.

All the dates for the first half of next season can be found by clicking here.

IMPORTANT - Please Vote in RCCC Curling Awards

Ayr Curling Club has been honoured by featuring in two categories of the Annual Scottish Curling Awards.

GRASSROOTS COACH OF THE YEAR CATEGORY

We are delighted that Kirsty Letton has been nominated in the Grassroots Coach of the Year Category. This well deserved nomination is no surprise to those who have seen the drive and enthusiasm that Kirsty has brought to Ayr's Coaching over many years.

She has developed an enthusiastic team of coaches who have all been highly successful in promoting the game in Ayr and helping to develop curlers of all abilities. Being able to cope with the tremendous response to Try Curling, and Schools and Corporate Groups is a true testament to the abilities of Kirsty's team.

ICE DIAMOND AWARD CATEGORY

We are also pleased to announce that Ayr Curling Club Development Group has been nominated in the Ice Diamond Award Category.

This is a fantastic recognition of the progress that has been made by Euan Lawrence and his team, in only their first year of action. The group met a significant majority of the targets set for them by the RCCC and as a result secured additional funding which will be used to benefit everyone at Ayr.

Details of all the nominees can be found on the RCCC website or by clicking here.

Being nominated for the shortlist for these two prestigious awards is great news, but it would be even better if we were able to win them. The other nominees are also strong candidates!

I would urge everyone who is an RCCC member  to help achieve that win and promote Ayr Curling Club by voting now.  There are two ways of doing so.

  

You can vote online through the RCCC membership database if they hold a valid email address for you in their system.  Simply click Membership Database to log in.  Once you have logged in you will be presented with your voting options.  If you need assistances please contact the RCCC office on 0131 333 3003.

Alternatively you can download a voting form by clicking here, complete it and return it to the Royal Caledonian Curling Club, Cairnie House, Ingliston Showground, Newbridge, Midlothian EH28 8NB.

Online voting closes at midnight on Thursday, 15th May 2014, while paper voting forms will be accepted at the RCCC office until noon on Friday, 16th May 2014.

Closing Bonspiel and AGM 2014

Last night, we rounded off our season with the Closing Bonspiel.
Four rinks took part and the winners were Graham Spence's team of Ian, Campbell and Barbara.  They won all their games.

Closing Bonspiel Winners
Campbell Kay, Graham Spence (skip) Barbara Kirby, Ian Snodgrass
with President Mara

After a delicious meal from Passion Caterers, we held our AGM and Prizegiving.  Photos of the Prizewinners are shown below.

Points Winner
Ronnie Peat

Pairs Competition Winners
Margaret Morrison and Campbell Kay

Autumn League Winners
Mabel Hildebrand, Jennifer Peat, and Margaret Morrison
(David Wallace absent)

Spring League Winners - presented by Mabel
Mara Lindsay, Campbell Kay, Anne Wilson and Ian Snodgrass

Mini League Winners
Graham Spence, Richard Morrison, Barbara Kirby and Campbell Kay