Hey guys just to let everyone know that unfortunately the curling rink will be shut due to Covid restrictions for at least the next two weeks. This means there will be no practice session tomorrow or the following Wednesday (21st October). Fingers crossed the rink will be open the following week and we will get back to practice! Keep safe and hopefully, we will be back soon! 
Today marks the much anticipated SQA results day in Scotland, we hope you are all happy with the grades you have received and if you have decided to come to join us at Edinburgh University we look forward to seeing lots of new faces at our first practice!
To keep up to date with any news of practice and our upcoming virtual Sports Fair make sure to give us a follow on our social media pages; our facebook page, facebook group, Instagram, Twitter. And we will keep you updated with all we have in store for our next season. No experience is necessary, we love to introduce new people to the sport!
Hope to see you all soon!
Practice will recommence the 25th of January at 2.30pm at the Murrayfield Ice Rink as per usual.
If you are new to the club please send an email to us and we will help you get there!
See you soon 🙂
Calling out for all the people interested in trying out curling!
We will be hosting an EdEx event on Saturday the 28th of January at 11.30. The event will be held at Murrayfield ice rink and we will meet up outside Teviot at 10.30. Bring warm and comfortable clothes and CLEAN shoes. The ticket is £3 for 2H of ice time with coaches and equipment provided!
To get a ticket sign up here!
We’ll be having our annual Christmas Bonspiel on the last practice for 2016! On the 30th of November at 2.30pm at Murrayfield Ice rink as usual.
Wear your ugliest Christmas jumper and come and join us for some ends of good curling!
Join the Facebook event! 🙂
As part of Edinburgh University Alumni Sports Day we’re hosting an alumni bonspiel on Sunday 23rd March at 3.50pm at Murrayfield Curling Rink.
We’d love to see as many alumni and current members there as possible for a fun afternoon of friendly competition and a dinner available afterwards. The cost for this event is £8 per head and a further £12.50 for the dinner.
You can come individually or as a group as we will be drawing up teams on the day.
If you wish to take part please sign up at www.regonline.co.uk/alumnisportsday14
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | T | ||
| Edinburgh University | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | – | 6 | |
| Vets | * | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | – | 9 |
On Sunday 23rd February 2014, Edinburgh University with a team of McQuistin as skip, McLean as third, Chiang playing second and Keatinge playing lead lost against the Vets 6-9.
We lost the coin loss and at first struggled to find out weight with most stones going straight through the house. McLean who had already played a match that morning, warned us as well that the ice was particularly swingy. Vets gained one, EUCC 0 -1.
Still struggling to find our weight and with swingy ice meant in the second end the Vets were able to gain 2, EUCC 0 -3.
Edinburgh University managed to gain 1 in the third end though due with credit given due to McLean doing a great takeout and McQuistin playing the eighth stone just slightly nearer to the centre of the house that the Vets opposing stone. EUCC 1-3.
The fourth end, however, saw the Vets takeout most of our stones and gain 3. Edinburgh University was now down 1- 6. McQuistin feeling the pressure managed to play spectacular shots in the fifth end with good shots from Keatinge and Chiang and a couple of ideal placed guards from McLean we gained 3. EUCC 4 – 5.
The match was getting close but the Vets were able to gain another 3 in end six and Edinburgh university were still struggling more than them with the swingy ice. End seven saw us have the advantage of the hammer and McLean and McQuistin able to take out several of the Vets stones. Although the Vets won it was a close game with great shots from McLean and McQuistin and the final score as 6-9 to the Vets.
Catriona Keatinge
The final game of 2013 on 15th December saw Edinburgh University play Heriots FP and win 7 -2 to Edinburgh University! This was the second win for Edinburgh University of the semester both of with contained president Stirling in the winning team. The Edinburgh University team consisted of Stirling as skip, third was Sloan, Sheddan as second and making his debut for the club as lead was Buckbee. Sheddan particularly enjoyed playing against Heriots FP as a Heriots former people, but a more recent one at that.
Catriona Keatinge
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | T | ||
| Edinburgh University | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | 5 | |
| The 37 Club | * | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | – | 8 |
Edinburgh University also played the 37 Club again three weeks later on 1st December 2013. By chance the score happened to be the same but the other way around in that it was 8-5 to the 37 Club. McQuistin was skip, Stockton third, McLean was second and lead was played by Keatinge.
We began by losing the coin toss and the 37 Club managed to gain 2 in the first end by taking out both of McLean’s excellently placed stones in the centre of the house. EUCC 0-2.
McQuistin was able to draw in to gain 1 in the second end however, EUCC 1-2.
In ends 3 and 4 both the 37 Club and Edinburgh university managed to gain 2 respectively. By the 4th end the game was close and we were only done by one, EUCC 3-4.
The 5th End, however, saw our chances begin to slip away. Both Keatinge and Stockton’s stones were too heavy and out of play allowing the opponent to have more stones in play. The house ended up with 4 of their stones close to the centre and 2 of McLean and McQuistin’s stones. The measure was used and it was decided that it was 3 to the 37 Club. EUCC 3 – 7.
With the hammer in the sixth end, McLean managed a well placed guard and McQuistin was nicely able to draw in giving Edinburgh University 2 in this end. EUCC 5-7.
In the seventh and final end, however, the 37 Club with the hammer gained 1 so that the final score was 8-5 to the 37 Club, still a close match and brilliant effort from McQuistin, McLean, Stockton and Keatinge.
Catriona Keatinge
| 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | T | ||
| Edinburgh University | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | – | 8 | |
| The 37 Club | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 5 |
Usually the university team isn’t favourite to win the matches in the Linlithgow league. Due to the skill of the opposition and the range of experience in the club. Yet, as McQuistin had cancelled his trip home to cut logs with his Dad in favour of studying, the University had a good competitive team lined up to play against the 37 club. In the form of Stirling as skip, McQuistin at third, McLean at second and Stockton at lead. All players had recently managed to acquire a win at University level curling so the teams hopes were high.
The 37 club are currently sitting just above mid table with Edinburgh down near the bottom.
The first end went as expected. Instead of losing three or four shots Stirling managed to reduce the 37 club to only take one point after narrowly missing the double. Edinburgh University had the usual trouble of adjusting to the ice. Except McLean who had been playing since half eight that morning. 1-0 to the 37 Club.
The second end begins and the rest of the team now begins to catch up to McLean. Stirling changes tactics, attempting to fill the house with University stones. It pays off. With excellent play at both ends and a double take-out from Stirling gives the university side a well deserved four points. 4-1 to EUCC.
Going into the third the university team attempt to get stones in the house once more yet good play from the 37 cub results in them losing two. 4-3 to EUCC.
The university club up their game once more with McLean making a very difficult hit through a tight gap and McQuistin follows this up by drawing into the centre of the house behind cover. Stirling guards allowing the University side to take two. 6-3 to EUCC.
McLean plays two good stones to the centre of the house yet the 37 club manage to get two of their own lying shot. With a guddle forming there is little Stirling can do and the 37 club take two. 6-5 to EUCC.
The sixth sees The University team with plenty stones in the house, Stirling is unlucky to make it two and Edinburgh get another point. 7-5 to EUCC
Going into the last end only two shots up and against hammer with the 37 club consistently taking two in the past few ends they’ve had hammer left the University team in a tense situation. Stirling opts to try and play the hitting game yet a long guard played by the 37 club foils this plan. It is then removed by McQuistin who then plays another hit to stick one University team stone in the house. The 37 club only manage to promote the stone further towards the centre of the house yet they still have first and second shot. They place in a third yet Stirling uses this to play a well executed hit and roll to lie shot with her last stone. The opposition is unable to remove Stirlings effort and the match ends 8-5 to EUCC.
Gavin McQuistin
Sunday 3rd November saw Edinburgh University take on Penicuik in the Linlithgow League. Penicuik won with a score of 14-2. Spain as skip, Fyfe as third, Piggott playing second and Sheddan as lead still put in a great effort for the club though!
| H | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | T | |
| Edinburgh University | * | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Aegon | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
On Sunday 27th October Edinburgh University played Aegon in the Linlithgow League. The university team consisted of Spain as skip, Fyfe playing third, Sheddan as second and playing lead was Keatinge. This was Sheddan’s second curling game and Fyfe’s debut for the club.
Despite winning the coin toss, our winning streak shortly ended. Both teams struggled to find their weight in the first end with no stones remaining in the house. Ends 2,3 and 4 were very well played by the opposing team managing to guard or take out all of our stones. A well played shot by Fyfe in the 5th end kept the spirits up in our team although Aegon’s strong performance dominated with them also gaining 2 in both the 6th and 7th end. Spain managed a fantastic take out in the final end to give us one more point. Overall, Edinburgh University put in a lot more effort that the score may suggest.
Catriona Keatinge
