Seasons End & Friendship League

 Last night saw our final game of the season between Dave Wyllie's rink with Zack playing skip and two reserves in the team v The New Stones team.  Graeme, skipping for the New Stones generously gifted the opposition a shot whilst drawing for 2 himself in the second end but Zack kindly repaid the compliment with the final stone of the season, giving the New Stones 2 shots instead of 1.  The final score was, perhaps fittingly a peel and their first point of the league.

As the New Stones Skip, I was extremely impressed with how they all played and despite the final table position I thoroughly enjoyed playing with them.

Now the curling is over, the engraving, pie purchasing and accounts and preparations for next season have begun.

See You All at the Dinner and Prize Giving at Howie's, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh on Thursday 8th May 2025 - 6 for 6.30pm.  

President v Vice

Our AI President

Only one sheet this year. Never the less, our President was keen to win one more time before her term of

office concludes.  Despite Adam and Graeme "tag teaming" Julia was on imperious form and wasn't to be denied After taking the first six ends the Vice realised that an "eight" wouldn't be enough and offered an early handshake.  So it is the final congratulations of the season to Julia Mackey, Daniel Peart, Adam Hicks/Graeme Maguire and Stuart Richardson.

Friendship ? League

 With another devastating win, the winners of the Friendship League is Team Adam Hicks.  Three wins (two of them 'double figure') out of three.  Adam was assisted by Dale Callander, Rosie Clark/Sheena Munro and Julia Mackey.

One game left which will determine the 'wooden spoon' winners.

Friendship League

The first game in our new Friendship League got underway last night.  This league consists of a team made up of our New Stone recruits (coached and skipped this year by Graeme) and pitches them against our "Thirds" teams.

The game was played, against the John McOmish side, in very good spirit and the New Stones team played exceptionally well.  Lead Lesley played all her stones at a steady length and helped set up the ends nicely, while third Iona played some fine draws and take outs and with a bit more experience will make a fine skip.  Neil at second was a very new player, stepping in for the night also played consistently. 

The first end went to the New Stones and by the end of the third end they were 3 - 1 up, before John steadied his experienced squad. Going in to the final end the scores were pegged at 6 - 6.  With his final stone Graeme drew behind guards onto the button, only for the New Stones hopes to be shattered with an inch perfect shot (that had his sweepers very worried) by John to nudge it back for the McOmish side to take a 7 - 6 win.

The game created interest from some of the Oxenfoord players on the adjacent sheet who thought the game more interesting than their own because "Something changed with nearly every shot".

Most of the players adjourned to the bar afterwards and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the game and the friendly atmosphere.

Congratulations Roundup

 Congratulations to Team Julia,

Shots Competition

Julia Mackey, John McOmish, Dale Callander and Pam Clark/Jillian Bradfield for winning/retaining the title 

Peter Allan Shield

This came down to the final shot of the final game in 'Regular Season' but the Club overall champions and Shield winners are

Daniel Peart, Adam Hicks, John Good, Rosie Clark/Sheena Munro.

Friendship Competition

Team 4 (The New Stones Team) will be skipped by Graeme, unless more New Stones volunteer. Mike Wood will skip Rink 1.

The Team 4 rinks for the three fixtures  will be (running order to be decided on the day):-

Fri 28 Feb @ 18.00 hrs :- Graeme, Iona Hill, Lesley Paterson, STILL VACANT

Wed 12 Mar @ 19.45 hrs :- Graeme, Iona Hill, Lesley Paterson, Simon Rice

Mon 24 Mar @ 19.45 hrs:-  Graeme, Iona Hill, Lesley Paterson, Simon Rice.

 

We are still looking for 1 player on Fri 28th Feb @ 18.00.  This is open to any New Stones or Reserves (Pref being given to New Stones)

The Highs and the Lows of the Points

 With a diminished field we say CONGRATULATIONS to the reigning champions for successfully defending their titles.  David Wyllie took the crown in style, improving last years score by two.  Meanwhile Julia, despite fierce competition from herself took the ladies trophy increasing her score by 20% from last season.  Julia was the only competitor that scored in every discipline and also moves up three places to 8th (2nd lady) in the 'all time list'

Meanwhile Graeme improves from last years wooden spoon with a third, defeating John G into fourth.  Both Graeme and John recorded their lowest all time Aberlady Points scores.  As one lady present, who shall remain nameless (!) both their scores combined wouldn't have beaten our champion.

Let's hope for a much increased field next season.