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Competitions Brochure Welcome Contents COMPETITIONS BROCHURE WELCOME CONTENTS • NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS • ANNUAL TROPHIES • CLUB & RINK COMPETITIONS This brochure is designed to help members discover a little bit more about each of the competitions we offer, and to perhaps spark a flame of interest in • JUNIOR entering something new. COMPETITIONS Scottish Curling administer over forty competitions every year. These range from national championships, where teams can put in their bid to don the • ENTRY-LEVEL ‘Team Scotland’ kit, to the Newcomers Trophy and Virtual Club Challenge for COMPETITIONS those just starting off; from the Rink Championship that sees clubs across the country do battle throughout the season, to the Waldie Griffith Inter-Province Cup where provinces host a four team contest. • EXTERNAL COMPETITIONS The competitions are broken down into categories. Firstly, for those who would like to claim a national title, followed by our Province and club competitions. • CONTACT There is then some information about our Junior competitions, and some events for newer curlers of all ages. We have rounded off with details of some INFORMATION & competitions run by other organisations in Scotland that we feel would be of interest to our members. ENTRY FORMS All of our competitions are governed by the RCCC Rules of the Game, which are updated each season and can be found on our website here. This covers everything from sheet layout to substitution rules, as well as any competition specific rules. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS GOLDLINE SCOTTISH CURLING MIXED DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIP A recent Olympic addition, one male and one female join forces in this dynamic format. With shorter games, aggressive ends and Power Plays thrown in, Mixed Doubles provides an exciting game for players and spectators alike. SCOTTISH CURLING MIXED CHAMPIONSHIP This open, inclusive and fun event traditionally takes place at the end of the season and combines the competitive and relaxed aspects of our game. The format allows curlers to play with new people and potentially go all the way and book their ticket to the next season’s World Mixed Championship.Teams must SCOTTISH CURLING CHAMPIONSHIPS consist of 2 male and 2 female players playing in alternate positions. The most prestigious event of the season showcases both male and female teams competing over a week to be crowned Scottish Champions. Spectators gather from across the country to take their ice-side seats for some of the best action Scotland has to offer. SCOTTISH CURLING SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS A fiercely competitive event with a strong social element, this is a chance for all curlers over the age of fifty to become a member of Team Scotland. Teams participate in Men’s and Women’s parts of the event to earn their place at the World Senior Championships. SCOTTISH CURLING JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS This week-long event is the pinnacle of the junior curling calendar, in which curlers aged 21 and under compete for the Scottish Curling Junior Championship title in the hope to represent Scotland at the World Junior Championships. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS GOLDLINE SCOTTISH CURLING JUNIOR MIXED DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIP This hugely popular event gives juniors the opportunity to play mixed doubles on a national stage. Experience the format that is the newest addition to the Olympic family and captured the imaginations of fans across the world in Pyeongchang. Teams must contain 1 male and 1 female under the age of 21. SCOTTISH CURLING SCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIP Have you thought about getting a school team together? With a national title to play for, any four curlers from your school (or feeder primary schools) can enter. Entry can be made by teachers, parents, volunteers or the curlers themselves. A SCOTTISH CURLING PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIP later closing date means you have enough time to find the perfect teammates The Scottish Curling Pairs Championship is a competitive and sociable national at the start of term. A local qualifier may be required before the finals in March. competition following on from local ice rink qualifiers. Open to teams of any two curlers, if you are considering entering, contact your local ice rink to find out about your local qualifier. SCOTTISH PROVINCE CHAMPIONSHIP FRED OLSEN CRUISE LINES SCOTTISH CURLING MASTERS This is the perfect chance for your club to claim a national title for your province. CHAMPIONSHIP After a provincial qualifier, you will play at the finals weekend against curlers Open to curlers aged 60 and over with separate female and male competitions, from across the country. This competition unites the historic provinces of this consisting of a mid-week qualification round in November and finals played over 4 proud curling nation. Your province secretary is the first point of contact for days in January. This immensely popular competition is the perfect way to reunite information. with friends of old and make new connections too. RINK CHAMPIONSHIP SCOTTISH CURLING SENIOR MIXED CHAMPIONSHIP Kick off your season of Senior curling by entering a team of two males and two This highly coveted national title sees curlers come together in their clubs to females for a weekend of curling and fun, while competing for the first national compete first in the local ice rink qualifier and proceed to the national finals. An title of the season. Curlers must be fifty or over and play in alternate positions. enjoyable weekend towards the end of the season, the finals combine high quality curling with camaraderie. CLUB & RINK COMPETITIONS CLUB & RINK COMPETITIONS THE HENDERSON BISHOP TROPHY THE MORTON TROPHY The perfect blend of competitive women’s curling and friendship, The Henderson A great way to get to play with everyone in your Ladies’ Centre as well as meet Bishop Trophy is a competition where teams first compete in ice rink playdowns. curlers from around the country. In this competition each ice rink is represented Qualifying teams from each rink play in the highly social finals for the illustrious by three teams play who play in regional sections throughout the season before Henderson Bishop Trophy, or for the low road Cherrystone Trophy. Entries are the finals day in March. Friendship and development are prioritised in this made centrally to Scottish Curling. competition and contacting your Ladies’ Branch Rep or Morton Secretary is the perfect place to start. THE WALDIE-GRIFFITH INTER-PROVINCE CUP THE MAXWELL TROPHY This competition gives you a chance to represent your province. Teams of any A competition between any curlers of local rinks, each ice rink being represented composition are selected by each Province to play a four-game match against by three teams. The competition is played in sections throughout the season, with another Province. At the end of the season, the Province which gains the highest the top teams qualifying for the knock out stages in March. average majority of shots per team over its opponents will be declared the winner. This trophy has the distinction of being the only one presented at the AGM in June! JUNIOR COMPETITIONS JUNIOR COMPETITIONS The Asham Slam Series makes up a large part of our Junior Competition offering, and the events are extremely popular with junior curlers across the country. There are three age groups that our youngest Scottish Curling members can participate in: U17 SLAM SERIES Under 14 – Under 17 – Under 21 This slam features five events which are each two days long. Any team can enter and Entrants can take part in more than one age group provided they are eligible, and there gather points at each event, with their best three results contributing to their final are prizes available at individual events as well as overall Slam prizes. With top of the leaderboard ranking. There are prizes for the top Men’s, Women’s and Mixed teams, range curling equipment and international curling experiences up for grabs, what are and competition will be fierce for the overall top spot which affords the team the you waiting for? opportunity to go to the World Curling Federation Youth Summer Camp in Füssen, Germany. U14 SLAM SERIES The gateway for many Scottish champions, this series of four one day events offers an introduction to competitive junior curling for any four curlers. These competitions are spread across the country to accommodate as many members as possible and offer a great day of curling and meeting new friends. With points being awarded across the season, you could claim the overall slam title and the top prize! U21 SLAM SERIES Consisting of 4 slams that are the perfect preparation for the Scottish Junior Championships. Each event has a Male and Female competition and runs from Friday to Sunday. A cash prize of £1,000 is on offer for the top male and female teams as well as entries into other competitions provided by the Scottish Curling Academy Programme. JUNIOR COMPETITIONS ENTRY-LEVEL COMPETITIONS SCOTTISH CURLING JUNIOR CLUB CHALLENGE CURLABILITY BONSPIEL This gives you the chance to represent your junior club and battle to be crowned This inclusive half-day competition is open to any curler; however, it is particularly the best in the country! Held across three divisions with Division 1&2 playing suited to wheelchair and stick curlers, as well as those with a sensory impairment, together and Division 3 on a separate weekend, each club entry is represented learning disability or Autism. The Bonspiel is a fun social occasion, and includes a by two teams with a minimum of two females. Clubs are promoted and relegated break for refreshments which is enjoyed by players and supporters alike. Entry is between divisions depending on their results and there are prizes for each by individuals, forms available on the website and teams are formed on the day. division. SKILL AWARD CHALLENGE This one-day competition is open to any junior curler with a Scottish Curling Skill Award.
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