This is now such a popular fixture that the Old team tried to field too many players, when this was discovered they were at least assured of a presence in the 'briar patch'.
Despite the youngsters successes in the leagues, they last won the major bragging rights in 2014 (although there has been one peel) and were up to make amends.
James Logan quickly took control of his game fro the oldies and ran out a comfortable winner,
9 - 4 against Lindsey. Meanwhile James Logan built up a lead against Hamish only to see it almost wiped out going in to the last end. Making good use of the hammer his team secured a big 5 shots to give the oldies an 11-5 win.
With two wins the Oldies retain the title for a further year.
The players then moved on and enjoyed a Chinese banquet (and a box of chocs donated by the president).
Wednesday 18 December 2019
Thursday 21 November 2019
Wingate @ 50%
So with two big scores of 6's for Lindsey and Karen (boy does her Dad owe her big time for that one) the Wingate reaches the end of its first round, with literally everything to play for. I cannot recall the league having been that tight.
Leading the way on five points are the recipients of the 6's are Dave and Lindsey, they are also both on 15 ends won and 13 lost, so it falls to shots up to separate them, so Team Munro Snr leads Team McConnell by 2 shots up.
Next, one point behind on two wins and two losses each come Willie and Sandy, both also on 14 ends won and lost, so again it comes down to shots up. This time Team Kerr Snr has an 8 point advantage over Team Sandy.
No-one is yet clear of Team Logan who are poised to attack from behind and are still well capable of lifting the crown at the end of the year.
GAME ON !
Leading the way on five points are the recipients of the 6's are Dave and Lindsey, they are also both on 15 ends won and 13 lost, so it falls to shots up to separate them, so Team Munro Snr leads Team McConnell by 2 shots up.
Next, one point behind on two wins and two losses each come Willie and Sandy, both also on 14 ends won and lost, so again it comes down to shots up. This time Team Kerr Snr has an 8 point advantage over Team Sandy.
No-one is yet clear of Team Logan who are poised to attack from behind and are still well capable of lifting the crown at the end of the year.
GAME ON !
Wednesday 6 November 2019
Points Competition
A decent turn out of 10 players energetically took to the ice. Tricky ice conditions prevailed which meant that only James Logan was able to maintain last years score. Most players being between 5 and 10 points down. This didn't help James as he also managed to maintain sixth place.
Congratulations to the siblings, Sandy and Lindsey, who despite going first, managed to retain their crowns.
A couple of players also achieved new low scores !
Our new member John Harcourt succumbed to the 'old hands' game-play and went early, which possibly had a detrimental effect on his score. Never the less, he may have come last but was the ONLY player to keep a blank off his card.
The full results can be found in the usual place!
Congratulations to the siblings, Sandy and Lindsey, who despite going first, managed to retain their crowns.
A couple of players also achieved new low scores !
Our new member John Harcourt succumbed to the 'old hands' game-play and went early, which possibly had a detrimental effect on his score. Never the less, he may have come last but was the ONLY player to keep a blank off his card.
The full results can be found in the usual place!
Sunday 3 November 2019
Rennie at 50%
With the Rennie reaching the half way point, we see that father and daughter Kerr lead our 2 competitions (Temporarily anyway).
Ms Kerr and her team took on her fellow 'youngsters'. With team Munro being one player short and Rowena having drafted in Sandy as a sub, it looked like it was going to be a long afternoon for Karen but nobody told her that ! Leading 5 - 4 going into the last end she was pipped by two shots. The final score was 6 - 5 to Rowena, leaving her team unbeaten through the first round and leading the table with Karen holding third place, Team Morgan splits the two 'young' rinks.
Meanwhile the two winless teams also had an interesting clash. Things were looking good for Team Pate when they took a 6 - 1 lead after four ends, then the Aberdein Squad decided to turn up. Sitting with a 3 Andy played a perfect last draw to take a 4 in the fifth end and then stole a 1 in the sixth to tie the game. With 0.00 minutes on the clock, Andy tried to shake hands until his third pointed out that the bell had not yet gone, so a final end commenced (on a sort of double or quits basis). With James's last stone to play, he faced an open centre line strike for the win. Unfortunately his stone, having run fairly straight from the previous two ends decided to curl. The hit was successful but rolled too far and left Andy with two shots and an unlikely 8 - 6 win.
There is still all to play for in the second round.
Ms Kerr and her team took on her fellow 'youngsters'. With team Munro being one player short and Rowena having drafted in Sandy as a sub, it looked like it was going to be a long afternoon for Karen but nobody told her that ! Leading 5 - 4 going into the last end she was pipped by two shots. The final score was 6 - 5 to Rowena, leaving her team unbeaten through the first round and leading the table with Karen holding third place, Team Morgan splits the two 'young' rinks.
Meanwhile the two winless teams also had an interesting clash. Things were looking good for Team Pate when they took a 6 - 1 lead after four ends, then the Aberdein Squad decided to turn up. Sitting with a 3 Andy played a perfect last draw to take a 4 in the fifth end and then stole a 1 in the sixth to tie the game. With 0.00 minutes on the clock, Andy tried to shake hands until his third pointed out that the bell had not yet gone, so a final end commenced (on a sort of double or quits basis). With James's last stone to play, he faced an open centre line strike for the win. Unfortunately his stone, having run fairly straight from the previous two ends decided to curl. The hit was successful but rolled too far and left Andy with two shots and an unlikely 8 - 6 win.
There is still all to play for in the second round.
Tuesday 29 October 2019
Province Competitions
The full draws for the Province Knockout and the Pairs competition can now be seen on the fixtures tab (above).
E L Knockout - round 1
James Logan, Dave Munro, Hamish Logan & Karen Munro
Sunday 25th November @ 2.15 against Doo'cot
cost £13 per head.
E L Pairs
David Munro & James Pate (syllabus names!)
Sat 7th December from 12 noon
cost £45 per team
E L Knockout - round 1
James Logan, Dave Munro, Hamish Logan & Karen Munro
Sunday 25th November @ 2.15 against Doo'cot
cost £13 per head.
E L Pairs
David Munro & James Pate (syllabus names!)
Sat 7th December from 12 noon
cost £45 per team
RCCC Rink Championships
Due to miscalculated planning, our first round game against the Musketeers came at 10am the day after the top end of our team were at a fellow club members wedding.
History does not relate if this was relevant or not. Suffice to say the early Saturday morning start was not to our teams liking and the scores were not in our favour, leading to an early hand shake.
At least our draw for the Swan sees us straight through to the semi-final.
History does not relate if this was relevant or not. Suffice to say the early Saturday morning start was not to our teams liking and the scores were not in our favour, leading to an early hand shake.
At least our draw for the Swan sees us straight through to the semi-final.
Wednesday 23 October 2019
SKINS COMPETITION - Reminder
The new date will be circulated when it is known.
Rennie - Top of the Table Clash
At last nights top of the table clash, leader Morgan was being deputised by Sandy in a titanic clash against Rowena. The final result saw Team Ms Kerr take a big 11-3 win (not securing the 'granny' this time out) and going joining Team Nicoll Snr on 6 points. Rowena moves into the lead due to her huge haul of ends.
The last games in the first round sees a bottom of the table battle between the (currently) winless teams Aberdein and Pate.
The last games in the first round sees a bottom of the table battle between the (currently) winless teams Aberdein and Pate.
Tuesday 22 October 2019
Wingate is Go......
The Wingate got underway last night with the defending champion Sandy sitting this round out.
The Nicoll family was represented by Rennie Winner, Lindsey (McConnell) aided by her dad taking on Dave Munro. This was a tight game from the outset with only one end going for more than a single. Perhaps fittingly honours were even with a 4 - 4 peel and Lindsey just edging it on ends.
The other game saw President Willie taking on Past President James L. Things were bubbling along nicely until a less than ideal shot by Willie (He couldn't see Graeme's broom against his trousers, apparently) allowed James to draw for a 3. Thereafter, luck was not on Willie's side and James made a couple of well judged shots to take the game 6 - 3.
Generally, it was good to see new faces on the ice and a late night drink at the bar saw the Wingate Rosebowl well under way.
The Nicoll family was represented by Rennie Winner, Lindsey (McConnell) aided by her dad taking on Dave Munro. This was a tight game from the outset with only one end going for more than a single. Perhaps fittingly honours were even with a 4 - 4 peel and Lindsey just edging it on ends.
The other game saw President Willie taking on Past President James L. Things were bubbling along nicely until a less than ideal shot by Willie (He couldn't see Graeme's broom against his trousers, apparently) allowed James to draw for a 3. Thereafter, luck was not on Willie's side and James made a couple of well judged shots to take the game 6 - 3.
Generally, it was good to see new faces on the ice and a late night drink at the bar saw the Wingate Rosebowl well under way.
Monday 14 October 2019
Syllabus Correction - Becky Culverwell
Please note that the telephone number on the syllabus for Becky Culverwell is incorrect.
Her contact number is :-
07748981862
Her contact number is :-
07748981862
Subscriptions - OVERDUE
To date (almost 1 month after the 'subscription deadline') we have received 34 subscriptions.
This mean that 18 are still outstanding - you know who you are!!
You should have received a reminder by email detailing amounts due and payment details.
Monday 7 October 2019
SKINS COMPETITION - Urgent
Please note that the SKINS Competition is being postponed and will NOT take place on Wed 23-10-19.
The new date will be circulated when it is known.
The new date will be circulated when it is known.
Tuesday 1 October 2019
'MY HADDINGTON'
The High Street traders have produced a magazine to high light our community.
I am pleased to say that our curling club features.
I am pleased to say that our curling club features.
Rennie - Start your engines
The Rennie got underway last night with a fiercely contested game between Karen Munro and James Pate with Karen's team coming out the victors with a 5 - 3 win.
The other game saw Andy Aberdein pit his team against Morgan. Andy and his team never quite got the hang of the tricky conditions on sheet one, or the new stones but were unlucky to miss a take out which would have put them only one shot down going in to the final end. The final result was 6 - 3 to Morgan.
The other game saw Andy Aberdein pit his team against Morgan. Andy and his team never quite got the hang of the tricky conditions on sheet one, or the new stones but were unlucky to miss a take out which would have put them only one shot down going in to the final end. The final result was 6 - 3 to Morgan.
Monday 30 September 2019
Opening Bonspiel
This game is traditionally a chance to get to meet our new members. This year, however, most of our new members (like our treasurer) were away on holiday, so we look forward to greeting them as the season unfolds.
Our players enjoyed a chance to look round the improvements at the ice rink and then settled down to the playing and the eating and the drinking. The scorecards indicate wins for our President's team and the Vice-President's team. I wonder if they will be able to keep that up for the season?
Our players enjoyed a chance to look round the improvements at the ice rink and then settled down to the playing and the eating and the drinking. The scorecards indicate wins for our President's team and the Vice-President's team. I wonder if they will be able to keep that up for the season?
Canadian Visitors
Our season got off to a very early start when four visiting Canadians from Oshawa Curling Club paid a visit to Edinburgh. They wanted to take on the BEST of Scottish Curling, unfortunately they were not available, so they had to make do with Haddington Curling Club.
After the best part of a year with emails going back and forth 'our' organiser then decided to go away on his motorbike when Jim Thedorf and his team hit our shores, so it was delegated to John Good to organise the 'Scottish' team.
In order to try and redress the balance, we enlisted our own Canadian, Julia Mackey (Aberlady CC) to join President Willie, John and Shelagh taking on Jim Thedorf and his wife Patricia and Henry Cornelissen and his wife Pauline.
I am reliably informed that, at times, both teams played well, played badly and had good/bad luck, so a normal Haddington game then. As hosts, we allowed them to take a lead, and as good guests they gave some of it back in the final end. The record shows a win to the Oshawa Vagabonds of 7 - 6.
The game was followed by the usual chat, supper and exchange of gifts.
After the best part of a year with emails going back and forth 'our' organiser then decided to go away on his motorbike when Jim Thedorf and his team hit our shores, so it was delegated to John Good to organise the 'Scottish' team.
In order to try and redress the balance, we enlisted our own Canadian, Julia Mackey (Aberlady CC) to join President Willie, John and Shelagh taking on Jim Thedorf and his wife Patricia and Henry Cornelissen and his wife Pauline.
I am reliably informed that, at times, both teams played well, played badly and had good/bad luck, so a normal Haddington game then. As hosts, we allowed them to take a lead, and as good guests they gave some of it back in the final end. The record shows a win to the Oshawa Vagabonds of 7 - 6.
The game was followed by the usual chat, supper and exchange of gifts.
Friday 6 September 2019
Murrayfield Door Entry System
As of 15-10-19 there will be a new door entry system at Murrayfield.
You will need your ECC Membership Card (swipe card) to get in.
Could ALL members please check that they have their Swipe Card, (see photos below). This is the card with the magnetic stripe on the back that also gets you 10% discount at the bar/canteen/shop.
If you do NOT have this card please let Graeme know ASAP. We can get replacement cards FREE until 15-10-19. Thereafter there may be a £5 charge.
You will need your ECC Membership Card (swipe card) to get in.
Could ALL members please check that they have their Swipe Card, (see photos below). This is the card with the magnetic stripe on the back that also gets you 10% discount at the bar/canteen/shop.
If you do NOT have this card please let Graeme know ASAP. We can get replacement cards FREE until 15-10-19. Thereafter there may be a £5 charge.
Swan Trophy
First Congratulations of the season - We are through to the semi finals !!!
We will face Penicuik or Oxenfoord.
The draw is up on the Fixtures Tab
We will face Penicuik or Oxenfoord.
The draw is up on the Fixtures Tab
Wednesday 28 August 2019
Fixture List 2019-2020
The fixture list has been added and some of the external competition dates have been added.
Saturday 27 July 2019
Season 2019/20
Our Skips meeting has been held and the teams have been selected. The teams for the main leagues have been added to the 'Fixtures' tab.
We are still awaiting our ice allocation and this information will be made available shortly.
I would also take this opportunity to welcome our new (and returning) members for the season:-
Keith, Avril and Neil Anderson. Keith will be playing in the Wingate League, while Avril and Neil will be reserves.
John and Margaret Harcourt, who will both be playing in the Rennie League.
John McOmish, who joined us as a reserve during the past season will remain on the reserve list this year.
Stephen Dyer, who has sat the last 2 seasons out with injury will return, sharing a rink place with Shelagh Main in the Wingate.
We are still awaiting our ice allocation and this information will be made available shortly.
I would also take this opportunity to welcome our new (and returning) members for the season:-
Keith, Avril and Neil Anderson. Keith will be playing in the Wingate League, while Avril and Neil will be reserves.
John and Margaret Harcourt, who will both be playing in the Rennie League.
John McOmish, who joined us as a reserve during the past season will remain on the reserve list this year.
Stephen Dyer, who has sat the last 2 seasons out with injury will return, sharing a rink place with Shelagh Main in the Wingate.
Thursday 25 July 2019
Spring Cleaning
Ice allocations are due by the end of July.
In preparation for the new season, the website will be updated over the next couple of weeks, as information is available
In preparation for the new season, the website will be updated over the next couple of weeks, as information is available
Tuesday 28 May 2019
Summer Event - BBQ
Following the huge success of the BBQ last year, Colin and Pat have kindly said they would be delighted to have us back again.
Details as follows:-
- Date: Sunday 7th July @ 3:30pm
- Where: The Strip, Heriot (Come off A7 at Heriot and you keep going up the hill for about a mile. It's the big pale yellow new build on the left, just before the school)
- Bring your own bottle/juice
- Bring a pudding
Anyone for tennis ....then remember your trainers.
Please reply to Shelagh by 11th June or before and we hope as many of you as possible can make it.
Sunday 26 May 2019
Thursday 28 March 2019
.... and you thought it was all over.
Just before Murrayfield shuts down for its summer upgrades, it was brought to our attention that we hadn't played our RCCC District Medal game so....
Yesterday John Good, Ian Donald, Graeme Maguire and David Wyllie took on our old Balyarrow Friends Strathendrick. I am pleased to say that we came away with a convincing 13 - 1 victory.
Congratulations everyone.
Don't forget the AGM on Sun 14th April.
Yesterday John Good, Ian Donald, Graeme Maguire and David Wyllie took on our old Balyarrow Friends Strathendrick. I am pleased to say that we came away with a convincing 13 - 1 victory.
Congratulations everyone.
Don't forget the AGM on Sun 14th April.
Tuesday 5 March 2019
Rennie.
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| The Boss |
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| Lindsey putting her foot down. |
With little brother Sandy having taken the Wingate it was a great season for family Nicoll and the drinks will be on them at the Dinner on Friday.
Saturday 16 February 2019
Wingate - Final thoughts.
The final round of the Wingate saw only minor changes to the league positions, Sandy having the night off having secured the title a couple of weeks ago. It also saw a powerful last game from Squad Aberdein who led Dave Munro five ends to two, however these were a good two ends for Dave meaning he took the game 6 shots to 5 ! - and moved onto the podium in third place. Meanwhile in a rerun of the President/Vice President game Team Kerr secured second place with a decisive win.
Team Nicoll (male, junior) have had a dominant season, dropping only one game (to J Logan) and peeling one game against second placed Team Kerr (snr) Sandy led the league from start to finish. Willie, who had a good season only lost one more game but interestingly won and lost the same number of ends and was only 2 'shots up' behind our winners.
The records show Team Aberdein in the strong position, holding up the entire league. Although this reflects the results it does not reflect the play as they often played much better than the scores show.
Now we ask if Team Nicoll (female, junior) - OK, Team McConnell can make it a Nicoll clean sweep in the Rennie or can she be caught by Team Nicoll (male, senior) or Team Pate.
Team Nicoll (male, junior) have had a dominant season, dropping only one game (to J Logan) and peeling one game against second placed Team Kerr (snr) Sandy led the league from start to finish. Willie, who had a good season only lost one more game but interestingly won and lost the same number of ends and was only 2 'shots up' behind our winners.
The records show Team Aberdein in the strong position, holding up the entire league. Although this reflects the results it does not reflect the play as they often played much better than the scores show.
Now we ask if Team Nicoll (female, junior) - OK, Team McConnell can make it a Nicoll clean sweep in the Rennie or can she be caught by Team Nicoll (male, senior) or Team Pate.
Wednesday 6 February 2019
Rennie - Family Double on the Cards
Things are still tight in the Rennie League.
In theory, any of our 5 teams could still win, although after last nights back-to-back steals of 5's against Team Pate (I bet James regretted taking that night off - or maybe not!) Lindsey looks in pole position to take the title. After Sandy taking the Wingate crown last week, that would be some achievement and may help heal the pain of the 'Oldies' taking the Old v Young title (again).
In a twist of irony the next Rennie game could seal the win for Lindsey if she defeats her nearest title contender, her dad !
The remaining three teams are all sharing the same points and are only separated by ends, so all still to play for.
If Lindsey wins will she bring one of her famous cakes along to celebrate ?
In theory, any of our 5 teams could still win, although after last nights back-to-back steals of 5's against Team Pate (I bet James regretted taking that night off - or maybe not!) Lindsey looks in pole position to take the title. After Sandy taking the Wingate crown last week, that would be some achievement and may help heal the pain of the 'Oldies' taking the Old v Young title (again).
In a twist of irony the next Rennie game could seal the win for Lindsey if she defeats her nearest title contender, her dad !
The remaining three teams are all sharing the same points and are only separated by ends, so all still to play for.
If Lindsey wins will she bring one of her famous cakes along to celebrate ?
Monday 28 January 2019
Wingate - latest gossip
The Sandy Nicoll team were the first to complete their fixtures. Playing with injuries and the knowledge that a peel would secure Sandy's first Wingate Rosebowl it was a nervy game. The opposition, Team Aberdein, were desperate to take their first win and all played a good game. A measure in the fifth end proved pivotal and allowed Team Nicoll to relax a bit and come away with 8 - 3 win. This final scoreline did not fairly represent the game which was much closer.This makes Sandy uncatchable so, Congratulations to Sandy, Graeme, John Good and Frances Donald.
The other game saw both teams playing without their skips, Simon Kesley kept Dave Munro's team on point by taking the first 6 ends. Elinor, skipping for James Logan took a 3 in the last end to bring some respectability to the score.
The final fixtures will see Willie, James and Dave slugging it out for the podium positions.
Friday 18 January 2019
Rennie - Update
Last night saw the top of the table clash between Willie and Sandy.
Sandy played casual and arranged for fellow rival skip, Dave Munro to play in his place.
Sandy's team was also suffering injury with Graeme unable to sweep. (Not sure who suffered the most, John G and Frances who had to put up with Graeme pacing beside them 'urging' them on or Graeme himself, desperate to sweep but unable !)
Team Kerr got off to a great start with Willie drawing with his last stone to take a 3. Dave then fought back to take a 2 at the next four ends (sometimes with Willie's help!) to take a commanding lead of 8 - 3 after five ends. Dave then elected to 'allow' Willie to take a 2 at the penultimate end only to see Shelagh superbly directing the sweeping to get a double wick with the final stone to secure an unplanned (by team Nicoll jnr) 3. With another great final stone Team Kerr managed to steal another 2 in the final end to deny Sandy the title by securing a peel.
The top two teams now only have one game left and are separated by two points, so Sandy requires a peel in his final game against Team Aberdein. Sandy also has a one end and two shots up 'cushion' over the Kerr Squad who will face James Logan in their final game.
James Logan's team, helmed by Elinor took a narrow win over Andy Aberdein's squad to keep them mathematically in contention, but they would have to win their last games well and Sandy and Willie would need to lose their last games.
Team Munro looks secure in fourth place BUT if Andy beats Sandy in his next game the destination of the wooden spoon could come down to the final clash between the two contenders !
Sandy played casual and arranged for fellow rival skip, Dave Munro to play in his place.
Sandy's team was also suffering injury with Graeme unable to sweep. (Not sure who suffered the most, John G and Frances who had to put up with Graeme pacing beside them 'urging' them on or Graeme himself, desperate to sweep but unable !)
Team Kerr got off to a great start with Willie drawing with his last stone to take a 3. Dave then fought back to take a 2 at the next four ends (sometimes with Willie's help!) to take a commanding lead of 8 - 3 after five ends. Dave then elected to 'allow' Willie to take a 2 at the penultimate end only to see Shelagh superbly directing the sweeping to get a double wick with the final stone to secure an unplanned (by team Nicoll jnr) 3. With another great final stone Team Kerr managed to steal another 2 in the final end to deny Sandy the title by securing a peel.
The top two teams now only have one game left and are separated by two points, so Sandy requires a peel in his final game against Team Aberdein. Sandy also has a one end and two shots up 'cushion' over the Kerr Squad who will face James Logan in their final game.
James Logan's team, helmed by Elinor took a narrow win over Andy Aberdein's squad to keep them mathematically in contention, but they would have to win their last games well and Sandy and Willie would need to lose their last games.
Team Munro looks secure in fourth place BUT if Andy beats Sandy in his next game the destination of the wooden spoon could come down to the final clash between the two contenders !
Tuesday 8 January 2019
New Members Update
We are delighted to welcome John McOmish as a new reserve member of our club. He was a former junior player with Gogar Park but is making his comeback and has come through a Beginers Course and is a member of New Stones (and several other clubs).
I have played against John and witnessed him making a very good double tap up and a double take out in successive shots !
His details are:-
I have played against John and witnessed him making a very good double tap up and a double take out in successive shots !
His details are:-
Name
- John McOmish
email
– john.mcomish AT hotmail.co.uk
Mobile
number – 07521 365 302
To consolidate things I would also remind you of our other new member Julia Mackey. I have included her details here as well
Name
– Julia Mackey
email
- Julia.mackey AT hotmail.ca
Mobile
number -07483 416 565 (This is the updated UK mobile number)
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