Some of the action from the afternoon session with a plethora of stones in play. To mark the 175th Anniversary of the Royal Club, Area 4, namely Glasgow, Dunbarton and Argyll Provinces arranged a special one day Indoor Grand Match at Braehead Curling Arena on Sunday 1st December. Within the limited records of the Provinces, there was no mention of any previous inter-provincial matches, so it was deemed appropriate that this would be an ideal event to have a ‘birthday’ party.
128 curlers assembled over the day at Braehead with all eight sheets filled over a morning and afternoon session. Glasgow Province clubs were drawn against Dunbarton and Argyll clubs out of the hat, and games were eight ends with shots on either side accumulating. Competition was fierce but friendly as each Province sought to gain the advantage. However there was plenty of time during a stacking of brooms after four ends to take stock and have a laugh and a tale.
28 different clubs put in teams to challenge for the champion province accolade, ranging from as far afield as Millport, Dunoon , Tighnabruach, Helensburgh, Cardross and Forest Hills.
The Dunbarton and Argyll clubs showed they meant business by taking a handsome 72 to 40 shot lead into lunch. Suitably roused by Glasgow Province RCCC Representative Bobby Corbett’s words of encouragement after lunch, the next 64 curlers took to the ice for the second 8-end challenge.
Clive Thomson’s Dunbarton/Argyll charges however showed they were in no mood for charity or complacency and ended the day with a victory tally of 152 shots to Glasgow’s 111.
Bruce Harley and the Braehead ice and catering teams put on a splendid day, and all participants agreed that it was as good a way as any to celebrate the birthday milestone. Who suggested it should become an annual event…?!
128 curlers assembled over the day at Braehead with all eight sheets filled over a morning and afternoon session. Glasgow Province clubs were drawn against Dunbarton and Argyll clubs out of the hat, and games were eight ends with shots on either side accumulating. Competition was fierce but friendly as each Province sought to gain the advantage. However there was plenty of time during a stacking of brooms after four ends to take stock and have a laugh and a tale.
28 different clubs put in teams to challenge for the champion province accolade, ranging from as far afield as Millport, Dunoon , Tighnabruach, Helensburgh, Cardross and Forest Hills.
The Dunbarton and Argyll clubs showed they meant business by taking a handsome 72 to 40 shot lead into lunch. Suitably roused by Glasgow Province RCCC Representative Bobby Corbett’s words of encouragement after lunch, the next 64 curlers took to the ice for the second 8-end challenge.
Clive Thomson’s Dunbarton/Argyll charges however showed they were in no mood for charity or complacency and ended the day with a victory tally of 152 shots to Glasgow’s 111.
Bruce Harley and the Braehead ice and catering teams put on a splendid day, and all participants agreed that it was as good a way as any to celebrate the birthday milestone. Who suggested it should become an annual event…?!
Glasgow Province RCCC Rep Bobby Corbett (right) presenting Clive Thomson, his Dunbarton / Argyll counterpart with the GAD Province Quaich.
Words and Photos - Alan Sloan
