Get Yourself Curling in 23/24
Curling Season 2023/24 is fast approaching and I hope you are as excited as I am! I’ve been back on the ice training at the National Curling Academy now for 3 weeks… I know what you’re thinking, it’s still summer! Even so, entries for next season are starting to come out and I can’t wait to see everyone enjoying curling all around the country again. I’ve compiled a few options below for a variety of levels of curler, BUT this list is certainly not extensive and if there isn’t something that quite hits the spot for you, contact the team at BCS and we will do our best to advise on an event that may suit your needs.
National Gateway Challenge
Date: 23rd March 2023
Venue: Curl Edinburgh
Host: Scottish Curling
Player level: The Gateway Challenge is a great chance for beginner level curlers to play in an inter club event. Note that players must be a member of a Scottish Curling Virtual Club
Highlights; All teams will play 3 4 end games, one day event, excellent opportunity to meet curlers from other clubs
Entry Info: Scottish Curling Website
Scottish Curling Adult Camp (Over 21)
Date: 3rd-5th November 2023 OR 1st-3rd December 2023
Venue: North West Castle, Stranraer
Host: Scottish Curling
Player level: Open to all curlers aged over 21 who are looking to improve their curling with some coaching
Highlights: Packed weekend with lots of coaching, learning, fun and social activities. All inclusive packages available at the North West Castle
Entry Info: Scottish Curling Website
British Players Open
Date: 12th-14th January 2023
Venue: Forfar Indoor Sports Centre
Host: British Players Open
Player Level: Open to all, Male, Female or Mixed teams
Highlights: Triple knockout format, guaranteed at least 4 games. Lots of fun and social activities
Entry Info: Email bpo2024@gmail.com to enter or for more information
Dumfries Lions Bonspiel
Date: 23rd-24th September 2023
Venue: Dumfries Ice Bowl
Host: Dumfries Ice Bowl Curling Association
Player Level: Open to all
Highlights: Raising funds for the Lions Club, Dumfries in memory of Jim McCormack
Entry Info: DIBCA Website
Kinross Superspiel
Date: 1st – 3rd December 2023
Venue: Kinross Curling
Host: Kinross Curling
Player lLevel: Open to all ages and abilities, Male, Female and Mixed teams
Highlights: Guaranteed a minimum of 3 games. Fun, social events in the evenings, including dinner on Friday and Saturday
Entry Info: Kinross Curling Website
European Junior Curling Tour
Date: 19th-21st January 2024
Venue: Dewars Centre, Perth
Host: European Junior Curling Tour
Player Level: Under 21 Male and Female events
Highlights: This is a brand new event, the first EJCT in Scotland since the closure of Braehead. The chance to play against top junior international curlers
Entry Info: email ejctperth@gmail.com
Mercure Perth Masters
Date: 4th – 7th January 2024
Venue: Dewars Centre, Perth
Host: Mercury Perth Masters Committee
Player Level: Advanced Curler. 24 men’s teams, 12 women’s teams
Highlights: The opportunity to play against some of the world’s top teams in a high class event
Entry Info: email AthlinPhillips@liveactive.co.uk
If you’re running an event next season and would like it added to the list, please get in touch and let us know!
*Photo Credits- British Players Curling Championship Facebook Page
