Who We Are
The Royal Caledonian Curling Club (RCCC), trading as Scottish Curling, was established in 1838 and is the National Governing Body for the sport of Curling in Scotland. With approximately 10,000 members in around 550 clubs it is one of the largest governing bodies of sport in Scotland.
Curling is a game which is played and enjoyed in communities across Scotland and is renowned for its proud history, traditions and great friendships. Participating in sport can improve the quality of life of individuals and communities, promote social inclusion, improve health and raise individual self-esteem and confidence. We are committed to promoting the sport and increasing participation levels among all ages, sexes and abilities.
Our mission is to develop a robust infrastructure of clubs and facilities that will support the growth of the sport, increase the number of people who enjoy curling in Scotland and sustain medal success at world class levels.
Structure
Incorporated in 2002 the RCCC is a company limited by guarantee without a share capital.
The Company is governed by a Board of 11 directors, comprising six elected Directors, two Independent Directors, the Chief Executive Officer, the President of The Royal Caledonian Curling Club and an openly recruited Chair. Directors are elected for an initial term of three years and can stand for re-election for a second term. Two of the elected Directors’ positions are available on a rotational basis each year. The President and CEO are directors while they hold those positions. The Board invites other key people as observes (not voting) to board meetings, these are: Vice President, President of the Ladies Branch, Head of Development (employee), and sportscotland representative.
The Board is responsible for setting the strategic direction for the RCCC and the ensuring that the company is run properly. The day to day operation of the organisation is in the hands of the CEO and staff of the RCCC, with support from various committees. The Convenors of the committees are appointed by the Board. All these committees report to the Board and their programmes are aligned to the strategic plan.
The Area Standing Committee, chaired by the President, was established in 2002 and is made up of representatives from each of 13 geographical areas in Scotland. There are currently 23 area representatives. The role of the members of the ASC is to represent all members of the RCCC within their area and to serve on committees where appointed.
The Ladies Standing Committee (LSC) is chaired by the President of the Ladies Branch and is made up of female representatives from most Ice Rinks. The role of the members of the LSC is to represent female members within their ice rink centres.
At the AGM of the RCCC a President is appointed. The current process is for nomination of a Vice-President in February with election at the AGM in June and thereafter automatic progression to the position of President at the following AGM. The President serves in office for one year and thereafter assumes the role of Past President.
The Ladies’ President is appointed at the Ladies Branch AGM in May having previously served as Junior Vice-President and Vice-President.
Between 2018 and 2021 a working group of members looked into potential for changes to the organisational structure. The proposals were debated in roadshow meetings but were not adopted at the RCCC AGM. The board have committed to working with the national committees in future and particularly bringing the ASC and LSC together more often.
