Curl Aberdeen Now Closed

With Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire now in Level 3 Curl Aberdeen is now closed until our Council areas are moved back into Level 2.

It is highly likely changes will have to be made to our fixture list in due course.

I'll keep you advised as developments occur.

Meantime stay safe.

Results - Winter League Round 7

P Knoll v  A Macrae (10-5)
G Fisher v R Shand (7-5)

Results - Winter League Round 6

G Fisher v P Knoll (7-5)
R Shand v A Macrae (12-8)

Campaign Secures £2M in Government Funding

See Scottish Curling news article here.

Results - Winter League Round 5

P Knoll v R Shand (11-4)
G Fisher v A Macrae (6-5)

Results - Winter League Round 4

P Knoll v A Macrae (9-2)

G Fisher v R Shand (5-5)

Results - Winter League Round 3

P Knoll v G Fisher (11-9)

R Shand v A Macrae (13-1)

Scotland's Ice Rinks Frozen Out

While, currently, we are very fortunate and still able to curl the situation elsewhere in Scotland is very different.

Scottish Curling are working in partnership with the Scottish Ice Rink Association, to highlight the devastating impact and continued uncertainty around Protection Levels is having on the sport; with revenues expected to be down by 50% for this season alone.

Please click on the link below to read and share this article, as widely as possible, and help save curling in Scotland, this season, and for the future.

https://www.scottishcurling.org/scotlands-ice-rinks-frozen-out/

Results - Winter League 2

R Shand v P Knoll (10-5)
G Fisher v A Macrae (7-7)

Return to the Ice

It was good to be back at the rink on Wednesday and to see so many familiar faces - once the masks came off! The changes are going to take some getting used to but although there’s some frustration, such as playing the perfect weight (despite what Bob says) only to see it fall short because you’ve not got two sweepers, everyone managed admirably.

I’d like to say that I led from the front, and in a way I did, with the clubs first fall of the season when I attempted to sweep my first stone of the night. With all the focus on the risks of Covid it seems I needed to be reminded that ice is slippery...

Good curling, stay safe and see you soon!

James Florance
President

Results Winter League - Round 1

P Knoll v A Macrae (15-2)
R Shand v G Fisher (5-2)

It's great to be back curling!!

Season 2020/21

Curl Aberdeen reopens on Sunday 8 November.

The website has been updated with the season's information All members should now have received the fixture list and team draw by email.

View Scottish Curling's Returning to Curling Guidelines here.

Safe curling and see you soon.

Return to Curling Guidelines Remain Unchanged

With restrictions across Scotland now being tightened to mitigate a recent rise in Covid-19 cases, please see the statement below from Scottish Curling’s CEO, Bruce Crawford.

" I’d like to take this opportunity to reassure members, that the First Minister’s latest statement on Covid-19 restrictions makes no changes to our ‘Return to Curling’ guidance.

There is no suggestion that a return to sport has increased the spread of the virus.

Rather, there is huge recognition that playing and enjoying sport has a positive and uplifting effect on our mental health and general wellbeing.

We have been working hard in partnership with officials to make sure every protocol in place at ice rinks will keep participants, staff and volunteers safe.

I visited my local rink yesterday, seeing first-hand the thorough and extensive measures in place, ready for curlers’ return.

Yes, this season will be different; but I urge members to support their local rinks, and the sport we love, and wish all those who choose to curl a safe and enjoyable season. "

Our latest guidance can be found on the Covid-19 section of our website here

Bruce Crawford, CEO

Scottish Curling

Return to Curling Update from Curl Aberdeen

There is a great deal of work being carried to get us back on the ice. With the cancellation of the World Mixed and the uncertainty of when the Scottish Government will allow us to open, the Management Committee have taken the decision to delay the start of our season until 1 November. 

This will allow Curl Aberdeen to make sure they have all the proper protocols in place for your return to the ice rink.Tom has been heavily involved with ventilation discussions with SportScotland and the Scottish Ice Rinks Association. This is a complex area but we have the equipment and set up to meet the requirements.

Return to Curling Guidelines

Scottish Curling have published some guidance about how they anticipate a return to curling after the lockdown caused by COVID-19

This guidance has been prepared based on the Scottish Government's Route Map and in consultation with ice rinks, partners and stakeholders.

You can view this document by following this link, it will be updated as we move to different phases.

There will be no more posts until late August when all being well the 2020/21 season information will be uploaded. The club can still be contacted any time via email.

In the meantime new member enquiries for next season are welcome.

Curl Aberdeen hopes to re-open for curling on Monday 28 September 2018.

Update 31/3/20

Hi All

I sincerely hope you are all well and continue to be so.

The situation regarding Covid-19 does not show any real signs of abating in the United Kingdom. It has been reported that it will get worse before it gets better. The seriousness of this should now be abundantly clear to the population of this country that adhering to the rules and guidance issued to combat this virus is necessary.

Various timescales are flying around as to when normality will return. Some say 3 months others say 6 months, truth is, nobody knows.

In a nutshell, everything is up in the air regarding planning for 20/21 season until such time as some clarity is seen.Your committee members will keep this under review.

A couple of things to mention in the meantime:-

1) The Spring League and Singles competitions have been considered as null and void.

2) A letter has been sent to Preston Curling Club to assess their interest in a home and away match as part of both clubs 150th Anniversary celebrations in 2021.

Please, Please, Please take care of yourselves and your nearest and dearest during this difficult time.

On behalf of your committee.

Ian McKay 

President

Coronavirus Announcement

16^th March 2020

Coronavirus Announcement

Here at Curl Aberdeen, the health and safety of our members, guests and staff is our highest priority. We, as a community, must do our part in mitigating risk to others in and around our Club. The Management Committee along with myself have decided to close the Club as of this morning, Monday 16^th March 2020, for the remainder of the curling season.

This decision was made by consensus with many factors taken into consideration. Curl Aberdeen has a wide-ranging membership demographic, from all walks of life, and staff that allow us to operate daily. We also provide a venue for an even wider demographic of guests for events and room hires. Given the breadth of uncontrollable factors, and rapidly evolving situation, we believe it is our responsibility and best for all involved if we take this step to protect everyone, as much as possible.

We have also taken the decision to postpone the Club AGM on, 30^th April 2020. A new date will be sent out once we have a date confirmed.

Updates will be sent out in the next few weeks with our plan going forward. These communications will include details about the current unplayed games, the new season, Club AGM and other details.

In the meantime, stay healthy, stay active, and enjoy time with family.

Best regards,

Tom Brewster

Manager

Results - Spring League Round 5

M Fisher v K Johnston (8-8)
K Beaton v L Fisher (8-1)
G Stanley v I Kerr (9-3)

Results - Spring League Round 4

L Fisher v M Fisher (10-6)
G Stanley v K Johnston (8-6)
C Forbes v I Kerr (11-4)

Results - Mixed Doubles Rounds 5 & 6

M Fisher & G Fisher v K Beaton & C Forbes (3-1)
A Dunbar & R Shand v C Ross & S Birnie (6-3)

C Forbes & K Beaton v C Ross & S Birnie (7-1)
M Fisher & G Fisher v A Dunbar & R Shand (3-3)

After the double round robin Marie and Graeme Fisher finished top and are winners of this enjoyable competition.

All the scores are here.

Results - Spring League Round 3

M Fisher v K Beaton (11-5)
G Stanley v L Fisher (5-4)
C Forbes v K Johnston (9-5)

Results - Mixed Doubles Round 3 & 4

C Forbes & K Beaton v C Ross & S Birnie (6-0)
A Dunbar & R Shand v M Fisher & G Fisher (4-2)

M Fisher & G Fisher v C Ross & S Birnie (5-2)
C Forbes & K Beaton v A Dunbar & R Shand (10-0)

Results - Spring League Round 2

K Beaton v G Stanley (9-5)

L Fisher v C Forbes (8-6)

I Kerr v K Johnston (6-4)

Results - Mixed Doubles Round 1 & 2

M Fisher & G Fisher v C Ross & S Birnie (5-0)
A Dunbar & R Shand v K Beaton & C Forbes (3-3)

M Fisher & G Fisher v K Beaton & C Forbes (8-3)
A Dunbar & R Shand v C Ross & S Birnie (6-1)

The score sheet is here.

Results - Pairs Semi Finals & Final

Semi Finals
R Morrison & S Birnie v R Shand & M Fisher (3-2)
A Macrae & K Beaton v G Fisher & J Cresdee (4-3)

Final
A Macrae & K Beaton v R Morrison & S Birnie (9-1)

All the scores from the competition can be found here.

Results - Spring League Round 1

M Fisher v G Stanley (6-4)
C Forbes v K Beaton (10-3)
I Kerr v L Fisher (15*-1) (*denotes +1 shot awarded to I Kerr score)

Results - Pairs Round 2

A Macrae & K Beaton v C Forbes & C Morrison (3-2)

R Shand & M Fisher v N Marshall & A Dunbar (4-1)

G Fisher & J Cresdee v J Florance & G Stanley (6-2)

P Knoll & F Glascodine v R Morrison & S Birnie (5-1)

The score sheet and the semi final matches are here which take place on
Thursday  30 January at 6.15pm with the final thereafter.

Results - Pairs Round 1

A Macrae & K Beaton v R Morrison & S Birnie (5-3)
R Shand & M Fisher v J Florance & G Stanley (8-0)
G Fisher & J Cresdee v N Marshall & A Dunbar (6-1)
P Knoll & F Glascodine v C Forbes & C Morrison (4-1)

All teams play again in Round 2 on Tuesday 14 January at 6.15pm

Results - Winter League Round 14

J Florance v R Shand (13-1)
I Mckay v G Fisher (7-6)
P Knoll v A Macrae (8-6)

Peter Knoll, Keith Johnston, Lorraine Stevenson, Fiona McPherson and Neil Paterson are Winter League Champions after winning their final match in a close finish between the top three teams. This result means Robert Shand, Ian Kerr, Alan Simpson, Katrina Beaton and Heather Manson were runners up.

The final league placings are here.