Successful Skill Awards Challenge this weekend

On Saturday 10th December the Skill Awards Challenge took place at Dewars Centre in Perth. A full 16 teams took part in the competition in which 64 juniors from across the country enjoyed a fun and full competitive day of curling. After three group stage games, the teams were split into High Road, Low Road and Fun Challenge meaning that all children took part and competed for the whole day. All sections were very fiercely contested.

In the final stages, the High Road semi finals were between Perth vs Highland and Dumfries vs Stranraer, with Perth and Stranraer going through to the finals. After an error with Stranraer’s last stone Perth had a draw to the eight foot to tie the game up. The stone was swept furiously, but unfortunately he came up short only scoring two and Stranraer claimed the victory!

The low road semi finals were Braehead Rockers vs Lockerbie and Ayr vs Dundee. After close games Lockerbie and Ayr progressed through to the finals with Lockerbie taking the win.

In the Fun Challenge the players took on two draw shots, the second being made more difficult as it was performed blindfolded. The juniors showed their skills well and the winners were Blair MacKenzie (Braehead Young Curlers) with 16 and Ross Craik (Forfar) with 12.

Finally, a word of thanks must go to all participants and helpers for making it such a great day and to the parents for supporting their children’s continued participation in curling.

For all line scores from the weekend, please visit Skills Award Challenge.

High Road Winners – Stranraer