Season's Greetings

In the Winter League three teams are now tied on 20 points. Theoretically any of the top five teams could still be champions. The last round of games will decide.

 For the league table click here.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your families.

Good Curling in 2013.

Results - Winter League Round 17

P Knoll v B Rodger (12-10) [*club rule 2 invoked +6 shots added to B Rodger total]
N Bruce v R Shand (6-7)
T Atkinson v R Morrison (6-12) [*club rule 2 invoked +6 shots added to R Morrison total]
I Ingram v A Macrae (7-8)

Results - Winter League Round 16

R Morrison v G Fisher (5-12)
B Rodger v R Shand (9-9)
P Knoll v I Ingram (12-10*) [*club rule 2 invoked +6 shots added to I Ingram total]
N Bruce v A Macrae (4-7)

Results - Winter League Round 15

R Morrison v I Ingram (2-11)
N Bruce v G Fisher (11-3)

The other Round 15 matches have been postponed until Friday 4 January at 6.15pm.

T Atkinson v B Rodger
R Shand v A Macrae

Results - Winter League Round 14

B Rodger v I Ingram (13-7)
R Morrison v R Shand (4-12)
T Atkinson v P Knoll (5-9)
G Fisher v A Macrae (15-2)

Curl Aberdeen - Andrew Mitchell Points Competition

The annual Andrew Mitchell Points Competition will be held on Saturday 22 December starting at 10.00am with sessions starting every hour up until 3.00pm dependent on the number of entries.

If you wish to enter sign up for your preferred session on the Curl Aberdeen notice board or email development@curl-aberdeen.co.uk with your preferred time slot.

The best four scores for each club will count for the Province Points Competition.

Results - Winter League Round 13

P Knoll v R Shand (3-7)
R Morrison v N Bruce (5-8)
T Atkinson v I Ingram (2-11*) [*club rule 2 invoked +6 shots added to I Ingram total]
B Rodger v G Fisher (6-3)

Results - Winter League Round 12

P Knoll v N Bruce (2-12)
R Shand v I Ingram (0-11)
T Atkinson v G Fisher (5-6)
B Rodger v A Macrae (4-10)

Results - Pairs Semi Finals & Final

The semi finals and final of the Pairs Competition was played last night.

Having won their respective semis G Fisher & G Stanley played I Ingram & A Shand in the final. It was a closely fought game which after five ends came down to the final stone.

Two against but with the hammer Ian and Andy played a perfect draw onto their opponent's stones to lie and win 4-2.

All results of the competition can be found here.

Results - Pairs Round 2

The second round of the Pairs Competition was played this evening to decide the four semi finalists. The results and ranking can be found here.

The semi final matches will be played on Tuesday 27 November with the final thereafter.

6.15pm
G Fisher & G Stanley v R Morrison & L Fisher

7.15pm
P Knoll & B Yeats v I Ingram & A Shand

Results - Winter League Round 11

T Atkinson v R Shand (5-6)
R Morrison v A Macrae (2-8)
P Knoll v G Fisher (5-8)
B Rodger v N Bruce (9-10)

Results - Pairs Round 1

The first round of the Pairs Competition was played this evening. The results and ranking can be found here.

The second round matches will be played on Friday 23 November.

6.15pm
G Fisher & G Stanley  v  N Bruce & N Christie
R Shand & M Fisher  v  I Ingram & A Shand

7.15pm
P Knoll & B Yeats  v  B Rodger & G Sword
I McKay & J Florance  v  R Morrison & L Fisher

The cumulative scores will decide the four semi finalists.

Results - Centenary Trophy

The Centenary Trophy was contested for the 39th time yesterday afternoon and after 4 rounds Robert Shand, Peter Knoll, Graham Stanley & Susanne Evans remained undefeated and lifted the first silverware of the season. Bill Rodger, Gus Sword, Marie Fisher & Norma Pratt were runners up.

After the curling 21 members stayed on for a tasty evening meal, some banter and the presentation of the trophy.

All the scores and final positions can be found here.

Pairs Competition

The Pairs Competition commences on Thursday 15 November at 6.15pm.

The teams, first round draw and rules can be found here.

Please note there is a change in the format this season. As there are only 8 teams competing each team will play again in the second round on Friday 23 November at 6.15pm.

The cumulative scores from both games will decide which teams go through to the semi finals.

Results - Winter League Round 10

T Atkinson v N Bruce (7-7)
P Knoll v A Macrae (8-5)
B Rodger v R Morrison (3-6)
G Fisher v I Ingram (8-5)

Centenary Trophy

The draw for the competition which takes place on Sunday 11 November at 2.30pm
has been made. Click here for the draw and here for the rules.

After the curling an evening meal will be served at approximately 7.00pm followed shortly thereafter by the presentation of the trophy.

Results - Winter League Round 9

T Atkinson v A Macrae (6-11)
N Bruce v I Ingram (4-7)
P Knoll v R Morrison (10-5)
R Shand v G Fisher (2-6)

The table at the end of first round robin can be found here.

Results - Winter League Round 8

N Bruce v R Shand (4-14*) [*club rule 2 invoked +6 shots added to R Shand total]
I Ingram v A Macrae (3-8)
T Atkinson v R Morrison (*16-4) [*club rule 2 invoked +6 shots added to T Atkinson total]
B Rodger v P Knoll (8-10)

Match Secretary now away until 26/10/12

Sorry there will be no results or updated league table posted until my return from Carvoeiro in the Algarve on the above date.

Results - Winter League Round 4 (part 2)

T Atkinson v I Ingram (11-4)
B Rodger v G Fisher (6-7)

Results - Winter League Round 7

B Rodger v R Shand (3-8)
N Bruce v A Macrae (8-8)
P Knoll v I Ingram (9-6)
R Morrison v G Fisher (4-3)

Results - Winter League Round 6

T Atkinson v B Rodger (10-14*) [*club rule 2 invoked +6 shots added to B Rodger total]
R Shand v A Macrae (7-7)
R Morrison v I Ingram (10-5)
N Bruce v G Fisher (10-2)

Results - Winter League Round 5

T Atkinson v P Knoll (5-7)
R Morrison v R Shand (5-9)
B Rodger v I Ingram (6-8)
G Fisher v A Macrae (10-6)

NE Province Web Site - Now Live

Andy Carr the NE Province Match Secretary has just set up a RCCC club network web site where all the Province news, fixtures and results can be found.

Click here http://royalcaledoniancurlingclub.org/northeasternprovince/

Results - Winter League Round 4 (part 1)

P Knoll v R Shand (7-13*) [*club rule 2 invoked +6 shots added to R Shand total]
R Morrison v N Bruce (7-9)

The other Round 4 matches are not due to be played until Sunday 14 October.

Results - Winter League Round 3

P Knoll v N Bruce (2-8)
R Shand v I Ingram (5-8)
T Atkinson v G Fisher (5-11)
B Rodger v A Macrae (4-12)

NE Province Competition Rules

The Rules which were ammended in May 2012 has been added to the web site for your information.

Members representing ACC in Province competitions should read them over.

Results - Winter League Round 2

T Atkinson v R Shand (9-8)
B Rodger v N Bruce (6-9)
P Knoll v G Fisher (5-7)
R Morrison v A Macrae (4-7)

Results - Winter League Round 1

This season the scores will be posted at the end of each round in the competitions.

T Atkinson v N Bruce (3-10)
B Rodger v R Morrison (6-7)
P Knoll v A Macrae (5-8)
G Fisher v I Ingram (6-5)

As usual the tables etc can be found by clicking on the links opposite.

Changes to Winter League Teams

There has been a number of changes made to the Winter League teams. This was necessary because of several withdrawals which have occured since the fixture lists were issused.

The revised team list can be found here.

If anyone wants a proper double sided folded version to replace their original fixture list - send me an email and I will provide a link so you can download it.

Season 2012/13

The new curling season's information has been uploaded and members should receive their membership pack in the post by the weekend. If your pack does not arrive please get in touch with the Secretary ASAP.

Our club commences curling on Tuesday 18 September at 8.30pm.

Please note that the Skips meeting will be held at the rink prior to this at 7.45pm. All Skips (Winter & Spring) are requested to attend.

Good Curling to you all.

Web site closed until next season

There will be no more posts until mid August when the season 2012/13 fixtures and teams will be published. However the club and it's officials can still be contacted at any time.

For your information Curl Aberdeen will re-open for curling on Monday 17 September 2012.

Annual General Meeting - Wednesday 25 April

The Annual General Meeting and Presentation of Prizes will be held at Curl Aberdeen on Wednesday 25 April at 7pm.

All members should by now have received written notice of the AGM from the Secretary with a membership form to indicate next seasons playing preferences.

To allow me me to accurately prepare next season's ice request I need this form sent back to me ASAP.

John Geddes Commemorative Bonspiel - Result

Aberdeen 5 points
Rotary 7 points

With three wins and a peel Rotary CC managed to retain the John Geddes Quaich for another year now making it three in a row.

Despite the result, click here, there were some eventfull games. The highlight of which was Robert Shand's team scoring a magnificient seven ender !!

Having since analysed the cards it could easily have gone our way, despite my teams efforts, because Aberdeen were ahead in four of the six games going into the final end.

More importantly a good afternoon was had by all in memory of John.

Singles Final - Result

The Singles final was played last night. Alison Dunbar, Richard Morrison & Ali Macrae played Gus Sword, Jean Cresdee & Robert Shand.

After 15 ends the score was 13-9 and Richard, Ali & Alison lifted the trophy.

For all the scores of the competition click here.

Spring League - Champions

Last night with one round of games still remaining Peter Knoll, Ian McKay, Andy Shand & Norma Pratt were crowned Spring League Champions. So far they are undefeated having won 6 games and peeled 1. Congratulations to you all.

The league table can be found here or by clicking on the link on the right.

Singles Competition - Semi Finals

For the semi finals results click here. The final will be played on Friday 23 March at 8.30pm.

Teams will draw for playing order just prior to the game.

John Geddes Commemorative Bonspiel 2012

A full compliment of 24 players have now signed up for the Bonspiel with Rotary CC which takes place on Saturday 24 March at 2.30pm.

For details of the teams click here.

Menu: Steak Pie and Vegetables, Apple and Bramble Crumble, Tea & Coffee.
(Please let me know ASAP if you require a vegetarian option.)

Cost: Curling & Dining £20, Curling only £9

Singles Competition - First Round

For results of the first round, click here. The semi finals will be played on Friday 16 March at 8.30pm.

Teams will draw for lanes and playing order just prior to the game.

Curl Aberdeen - Andrew Mitchell Points 2012

The Andrew Mitchell Points will be held on Friday 9 March at 5pm and 7pm. To sign up for this please contact Laura (development@curl-aberdeen.co.uk) specifying which time you would like to play. There are trophies for overall winner, top lady, top junior and top team. The cost is £9 (£5.50 junior).

Singles Competition

The draw for the singles competition was made last night, click here. The first round takes place on Thursday 8 March at 6.15pm.

Teams will draw for lanes and playing order just prior to the game.

John Geddes Commemorative Bonspiel 2012

The 3rd annual end of season bonspiel takes place on Saturday 24 March at 2.30pm.

Six teams from Aberdeen CC will compete against Rotary CC for the John Geddes Quaich.

Currently the score is Aberdeen 0 Rotary 2 !!

Therefore I need 24 players. Please assist me by ticking yes or no against your name on the club notice board to indicate whether you will be participating as soon as possible.

After the curling a two course meal will be served (Menu TBC) followed by the presentation of the Quaich. If you require a vegetarian option please let me know.

The cost is expected to be £20 if you are dining and £9 if curling only to be collected on arrival.

Rules
Skips will draw to see which sheet they are playing on
Aberdeen CC will play red stones, Rotary CC will play yellow stones
Games are to be 8 ends or the bell
Toss for who plays first
2 points awarded for a win, 1 point awarded for a peel
Winner will be the club with the most points
In the event of the points being level the winner will be the club with the highest score
Quaich will be retained, for the year, by the team from the winning club that has the biggest winning margin

Points Competition - Result

16 members took part in the Points Competition yesterday afternoon, it finished with only 2 points separating the top three.

Terry Atkinson lifted the Claret Jug for a second time with a score of 28 points out of 48, Ian McKay was runner up with 27 points and Ali Macrae was third with 26 points.

The scoresheet can be found here.

Singles Competition 2012 - Final Call

I now have 18 members already signed up to play the singles competition. That means there is space for 6 more players only. If you still wish to play please tick the sheet on the notice board or let me know ASAP.

Unless 6 more sign up the competition will proceed with the original 18 in teams of 3.

Spring League

We've just passed the half way stage in the Spring League, the table can be found here.

Points Competition 2012

The annual points competition for the Claret Jug will take place on Sunday 19 February at 12.15pm. As always all members are invited to participate, just turn up early on the day to register.

The Claret Jug, with wonderful curling adornments, was presented to the club by

Mrs James Forbes Lumsden in January 1887.

From research, the Jug designer is Christopher Dresser (1834-1904). Probably made by the firm of Hukin & Heath in 1883-85. His simplicity of design, as opposed to the flamboyant designs of the Victorian era put him ahead of his time. Very few pieces of his work are still in existence. – J.F.Donald (Past Member ACC) – 22/11/78

It was awarded annually for an unspecified competition from 1887 until 1908. No further inscriptions appear on the jug until 1967 when it was resurrected and presented to the winner of the club's annual points competition. The wooden plinth with polished steel band was later added in 1997.

Some Dates for Your Diary in 2012

Happy New Year,

With curling about to recommence here is an early reminder that the following ACC competitions and other events will take place between now and the end of the season.

Sunday 19 February at 12.15pm - Points Competition

Thursday 8 March at 6.15pm - Singles Competition Commences

Saturday 24 March at 2.30pm - John Geddes Bonspiel

Top Ten Challenge at Forfar Sunday 25 March

Your support in making these events a success is very much appreciated.