Fraser Cup Round 6

 The final Fraser Cup match was played between Rinks 2 and 3 both of whom were in contention for the trophy. Rink 2 was skipped by Allan Chapman, supported by Robert Charters,Donald Cattanach and Bob Cherry. Rink 3 was skipped by Jimmy Niblock with Ronnie Wilson (sub) Alastair Henry (sub) and David Gray making up the team.  

The Chapman team got away to a 4 shot lead after the first end on sticky ice which rapidly quickened to the normal fast Greenacres ice. We were using new curling stones which are being 'run in’ for use at next years Olympics They proved to be extremely swingy except when an exaggerated rotation was used by the curler. The teams were all square after 4 ends. 

The fifth end proved crucial.  The Niblock team were lying 4 shots with the final stone to be played. Allan managed to draw through a port to take a single shot. After 8 ends, Rink 2 won by 8 points to 5 and took the victory and the Cup. An enjoyable game and finale of the first half of the season.

The final table can be found by clicking here.

RINK CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH REPORT - 8 DEC 24

 In the aftermath of Storm Durragh, a short notice scratch Gangrels Rink of Ronnie Peat (S), Bob Cherry, Peter Galloway and Donald Cattanach headed for Greenacres on Sunday 8 Dec for a 2000 session in the Rink Championships Quarter Final against Dalry (W Smith (S), S NcNab, J Logan and A Gemmell).

 Gangrels stormed in to an early and unexpected substantial lead by taking a 4 in the first end.  However, despite trying their best, they were then to be subjected to a recovery battering by Dalry.  They took the next 3 ends to be peeling 4-4 at the end of the 4th.  And then the onslaught began.  A good score of 4 by Dalry in the 5^th end followed by another 5 in the 6^th knocked the wind out of the Gangrels and hands were shaken before the bell without playing a 7th end with Dalry winning 13-4."