News

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CCAwMSAL3Q_XaeWzHl_K9UTyuD_pEz8z/view?usp=drive_link

League updates for the Peak Leagues and Afternoon Mixed can be found under the competitions tab.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sas6FRpCIGTjXXFQCiJaJbYc1ftoR_4a/view?usp=drive_link

A good day of excellent curling took place on Saturday in the Muirhead Pairs.  It was especially pleasing to see four of our juniors competing.  The pool stages were closely contested, and eventually the top two of each pool progressed to the semi-finals.  

Craig and Conner McCallum (Loch Ard) met Murray Henderson & Arran Bauer (Stirling Young Curlers) in the first semi, where it was all square going into the final end.  The SYC juniors managed to steal a three to progress to the final.

A second very close semi followed, with James Dunn & Ian More (Loch Ard) meeting Lee & Judith McCleary (Keir), with Dunn & More running out narrow winners.

In the final, the juniors Henderson & Bauer played an exceptional game, with Dunn & More conceding after five ends at 11 – 1.  They are now winners of the Stirling Muirhead Pairs, and qualify to represent Stirling at the National Pairs competition.

Arran Bauer & Murray Henderson receiving the Muirhead Pairs Trophies from SCG Chair Mike Gellatly

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AhO14jSni5JEg-aTAgD52fUq7z5xqj78/view?usp=drive_link

Would organisers of points competitions note that there is an error in the rink ice markings for points competitions on sheets 2, 4 and 6.  This only relates to the second discipline (“Inwick”) where the ring on the edge of the four foot circle (the red circle) has been incorrectly aligned.  This makes a considerable difference to the difficulty of the shot.  It is however easily corrected when playing.  

The correction is to place the outer target stone with its inner edge touching the outside of the four foot circle as before, but its front edge just touching the rear of the ring marked on the ice instead of placed on the ring.  This will place the stone exactly where it is meant to be.  This may seem awkward or difficult in writing but becomes very clear when read looking at the head on the rink.  We will try to get a diagram prepared to make it even clearer.  Note that sheets 1, 3 and 5 are unaffected (and may be looked at to see the difference in placement of the ring in question).

Details here: FYC Under 12’s Cup 2025 (1).pdf

Don’t forget today is the deadline for your application to take part this year. The competition is on Saturday 21 December at The Peak, Stirling. Contact secretarystirlingcurlinggroup@gmail.com for more information.

https://stirlingcurlinggroup.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024Novnewsletter-1.pdf

Thursday 5 December – Any Ladies wishing to play in this Ladies Branch Funspiel, there is a sign up sheet in the Ice Hall for you to add your name. Places filling up fast!

We have room for more entries for the Muirhead Pairs. Please ensure your entries are submitted by 29 November

November results are now posted. Please look under the Competitions Tab for the specific league you are interested in.

Open the link below for more details and how to apply. Closing date 29 November.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r8KNJlDLizDJQR2WRpwCvx5xcTPfQYGN/view?usp=drive_link

Our new season started last week with our Opening Bonspiel, the Doune Rosebowl. Taking place over two sessions it was a good opportunity to get the feel of the ice again after the summer break.

Congratulations to Kilsyth Curling Club who won the Rosebowl after winning both the afternoon and evening sessions. Kippen finished third overall.

Afternoon session runners up were Oldfellows CC and third place were Forth Valley Ladies. Runners up of the evening session were Kippen with Sauchie and Bannockburn in third place.

Here are the links to the entry forms for our competitions for next season. Please complete and submit as soon as possible and no later than 30 April 2024.

Doune Rosebowl – For club teams – early September

Interclub League – for club teams – games about once every two weeks

Peak Leagues Adult – for adult teams – games most Tuesdays evenings

Peak Leagues Junior – for Junior teams – games most Tuesdays evenings

Stick League – for individuals who will be put into teams by SCG – games about once per month

Daytime League Team – for teams – games about once per month on Monday afternoon

Daytime League Individual – for individuals who will be put into teams by SCG – games about once per month on a Monday afternoon

Afternoon Mixed League – for individuals of mixed curling experience who will be put into teams by SCG. Gateway members especially welcome. Games about once per month on a Tuesday afternoon

Xmas Bonspiel – for Club teams – December