The 2019 Scottish Wheelchair Curling Association National Pairs was played over the weekend at Kinross curling rink. 16 pairs of curlers from as far as Preston to the South and Elgin to the North competed in 4 sections of round robin on Saturday to determine the ‘High’ road and ‘Low’ road plays–offs on Sunday.
After a highly competitive Sunday it is Congratulations to Paralympians Jim Gault & Gregor Ewan from Elgin who were the class pair of the field winning the ‘High’ road and the title of National Pairs Champions 2019. In the final they defeated local favourites Ross Hatten & Leslie Barr who beat some very strong pairs along their route to the final. Ross & Leslie also deservedly won the umpires award for outstanding contribution to the tournament.
The ‘Low’ road was also a very keenly contested competition with the Lockerbie pair of Daniel Cowan and Alison Cloudsley deservedley coming out on top. Congratulations to both players.
Our thanks go to Kinross Ice Rink for allowing us to use their facilities, the addition of the new lift and increased space allowed the competition to run very smoothly, grateful thanks to the ice staff, umpire Harry Brodie and all the catering as well as our army of volunteers who we just cannot do without.
Our next tournament is the SWCA British Open at Hamilton Ice Rink, 9th to the 11th February. Please see the new SWCA Facebook page ‘Scottish Wheelchair Curling Assoction – SWCA” for info on this great sport.