SSS Trip 3

SSS League

On the 25th February 2015 EUCC partook in the third SSS league day in Perth.

The team representing the University consisted of Callum McLean at skip, Jayne Stirling playing third, Sarah Sloan playing second stones and Jakub Polak throwing lead stones.

The first game of the day was against Robert Gordon University.

Winning the toss, we went in to the game with last stone advantage. The 1st end was kept reasonably clear, allowing McLean to draw for a 1. In the 2nd end RGU were left with a straight nose hit to win back a 1. End three saw EUCC losing a 3 after a superb double take-out by the opposing skip. Unfortunately, a couple of unlucky shots on our part allowed RGU to steal a 1 in the 4th end. However, a  lovely double from Sloan and a great draw behind a guddle of guards by Stirling set us up well in the 5th, allowing McLean an open draw for a 2. Unfortunately, ends 6 and 7 didn’t go our way despite some great guards set up by Polak. RGU managed to steal a one in both ends, meaning the match finished 7-3 to RGU.

 

The second game of the day was against Strathclyde 1.

For spectators, this game may have been appeared quite bland – but for the players it was an excitingly close game. The game took a very defensive approach, a high percentage of stones being take-outs. Winning the toss again, we retained the hammer. An open house allowed McLean to draw for a one in the 1st end. Strathclyde then followed our lead in the 2nd end, scoring 1. Ends 3 and 4 were played in a similar way – EUCC having an open nose hit for a 1 in the 3rd, and Strathcylde drawing for their 1 in the 4th end. End 5 saw a double take-out from Polak and a great double run back from Stirling, finishing with a 4 ft draw by McLean for 1. In end 6, Sloan was very successful with both of her draws to the house. However, team Strathclyde managed a lovely strike through a portal to win back a 1. This meant that going in to the final end the scores were tied, EUCC having last stone advantage. A couple of slack shots from the opposing team allowed us to split the house in the 7th end, leaving McLean to conclude the game with a draw for a 3. Final score 6-3 to Edinburgh University.

 

Callum McLean

Edinburgh University 7 – 10 Carrington

Linlithgow League

On the 22nd February 2015 team Edinburgh University faced Carrington in another Linlithgow league match.

A team of Callum McLean, Eilidh Yates, Scott Cocker and Rowena Stevens faced Carrington this Sunday. The game started very positively – McLean played a great draw against 2 to score 1. Some successful take-outs kept the 2nd end clear, resulting in a blank end. With last stone advantage, EUCC had high hopes. However, a couple of slack shots presented Carrington’s skip with an opportunity to steal 5. A tough shot, but a fantastic take out through a port secured the opposition’s 5 in the 3rd end. In the 4th end McLean made excellent use of a corner guard (placed there by Cocker) to take back a 2. Again, a few unfortunate shots allowed Carrington to take a 4 in the 5th end. We came back fighting in the 6th end – Stevens put up two perfect guards and Cocker and Yates demonstrated some great draws – followed by two good shots from McLean, gave us 3 in the 6th. EUCC then forced Carrington to draw for 1 in the 7th, before we played a strike against a 2 to score 1 in the last end. Unfortunately it wasn’t enough though as the final score was 10-7 to Carrington.

Callum McLean

Edinburgh University 7 – 5 Corstorphine

Linlithgow League

On the 7th December 2014 the University side would make its last outing in the Linlithgow League this semester.

A team that featured Yeats, Sloan, Steven and Keatinge were all keen to go out and get the university club its second win in the competition. And thanks to some great curling they were successful in their mission! with a final scoreline of 7-5 to the EUCC the team of four managed to give the club a nice high to end on leading up to exam time. Sadly everyone must now put their brushes down and pick up their pencils as the exam time looms.

Thanks to Steven who made her debut with the University in this match.

 

Gavin McQuistin.

Edinburgh University 6 – 10 Vets

Linlithgow League

On the 30th November 2014 the University team would face off against Vets in the Linlithgow League.

The University would be represented by  Spain, Striling, Chiang and McLean.

Again the university would be fielding a very experienced team as all team members have been with the club for over a year at the least. Though they played a good game they weren’t able to beat the Vets. With a final score of EUCC 6 – 10 Vets.

Gavin McQuistin.

SSS Trip 2

SSS League

On the 19th of October 2014 The EUCC would make their second venture to Perth this year to take on the other University teams.

The team representing the University would be McLean at skip, McQuistin playing third, Fyfe playing second and Sloan throwing first stones. They were hoping to build on the success of the first trip to Perth that the team had made but as they were playing the two teams that were at the top of the table they knew it would be a challenge.

 

The first match was against Strathclyde 2.

Though the team didn’t play a bad game they were just not able to preform to the standard presented by Strathclyde 2. The team stared in disbelief as pretty much every shot made by the skip of the opposing team would be made no matter the difficulty. This left the final score at 11-2 to Strathclyde 2.

 

The second match was against Glasgow 2.

Again the team would play a good game of curling but they were once again up against a team that were on top form. Again they were left with a scoreline that they weren’t overly happy with but Glasgow 2 most rightly deserved for playing such a good match. The game ended 9-1 to Glasgow 2.

 

Overall it wasn’t the trip to Perth that the team had hoped for but one that was somewhat expected as they were playing two very tough teams.

Gavin McQuistin.

Edinburgh University 6 – 8 DAFS

Linlithgow League

On the 2nd of November 2014 the University team consisting of McCrossan, Chiang, Yeats and Johnston would face off against DAFS, the team that won the competition last year.

It what was described as an exciting match that saw both sides taking three points in at least two ends each. Sadly it wasn’t to be for the university team. However the team could be happy with such a close fought match against a tough opposition. Final Score: EUCC 6-8 DAFS.

Thanks very much to new club member Johnston for making his debut with the club.

Gavin McQuistin.

SSS Trip 1

SSS League

On the 29th of  October 2014 The University team would make their first venture up to Perth to face off against the other Universities in the first round of the Scottish Universities Curling competition.

The team of McLean at skip, Striling at Vice, Polák playing second and Fyfe throwing first stones would represent the University.

 

The first match was to be against Aberdeen 1, a team that the university side have had close fought matches with in most outings.

This time the Aberdeen would have the better of the University side in a match that would end 6-5 to Aberdeen. Though it wasn’t the start the university teams had hoped for they were happy to have such a good match-up and good curling against a very talented opposing team.

 

The Second match would be against Glasgow 1.

By this time the University team had got to grips with the ice, which tends to run a lot faster than Murrayfield, and they were feeling confident for their match against Glasgow 1. This confidence obviously shone through in a match that would finish 16-3 to EUCC.

It’s always good to get a win on the board at SSS and hopefully the team can carry onto future weeks.

 

With so many new curlers at the club you can expect to see the line-up changing over the year and potentially two teams travelling to SSS in future years.

Gavin McQuistin.

Edinburgh University 4 – 6 Aegon

Linlithgow League

On the 26th of October 2014 the University team would go up against Aegon in the Linlithgow League with a team consisting of Stirling, McLean, Yeats, and Polák.

In what would be a first of what I’m sure could be many close-run matches for the University team sadly ended in a loss. Unfortunately they would have had the hammer in the last end  but the bell had went during the seventh. The final scoreline was EUCC 4-6 DAFS.

We would like to thank Yeats and Polák who both made their debuts with the club during this match.

Gavin McQuistin.

Edinburgh University 1 – 11 Heriots FP

Linlithgow League

On the 19th of October 2014 Edinburgh Universities team consisting featuring Wallentin, Fyfe, McCrossan and McQuistin would face off against a talented Heriots FP side in what would be the first Linlithgow  match of the season.

Sadly their game was marred with tragedy as McQuistin’s broom head flipped upon sliding out causing him to miss his shot for one. His day didn’t improve much from there.

Sadly it wasn’t the debut that Wallentin had hoped for, yet the team put in very good individual performances sadly they just weren’t up to standard of play produced by Heriots FP that day. The final score at 11-1 to Heriots FP

Gavin McQuistin

*******Alumni Bonspeil Coming up this Sunday 23rd March 2014******

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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

Edinburgh University 6 – 9 Vets

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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

 

 

 

Edinburgh University 7 – 2 Heriots FP

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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

Edinburgh University 5 – 8 The 37 Club

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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

 

 

Ednburgh University 8 – 5 The 37 Club

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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