Author: Malcolm Watson

A team skipped by Petroleum’s Rhiann Macleod recently reached the final of the Henderson Bishop Ladies’ competition in Hamilton.  Having won the Aberdeen local event, Rhiann’s team of Claire Perras, Lorna Smith, and Kim Brewster traveled to Hamilton for the finals from 26thFeb till 1st March.  The finals involve a round robin in 4 sections followed by semis and then the overall final.  Rhiann won all 4 of her pool games before overcoming Ayr-2 in the semi final.  The Aberdeen team lost out in the final to Ayr-1 by a score of 6-5.  Well done for coming so close ladies.

We would like to apologise for the lack of posts recently – we have been having some technical problems with the website.  Hopefully we will now be able to bring you news items again.

On Sunday 10th December 24 members and guests enjoyed the Petroleum Christmas bonspiel.  The teams managed to fit in three short games over one session, followed by a meal in the lounge.  This year’s winning team comprised Rod, Craig, Rogan, and Anne – congratulations to them.  Thank you to Iseabal for organising the prizes, and to Ryan who prepared an excellent meal for us.

Curl Aberdeen held their second club bonspiel of the season on Saturday 25th November.  Petroleum’s team of Ian, Chris, Rod, Sarah, and Andy had a successful day winning all 3 of their 3 games.  Unfortunately this wasnt enough to win the competition as Meldrum & Daviot CC also won all their games and also won more ends.  But a second place (together with our first place from the first bonspiel) means that Petroleum is still well placed overall.  The third and final bonspiel will be held on 17th February.  Well done team !

 

The Club’s annual points competition took place at Curl Aberdeen on Sunday 19th November.  Ten members took part, and the top three scores were :

Rod         34

Sarah      33

Rhiann   31

Well done to Rod, and all those who took part.

The 2017 World Mixed Curling Championship came to a close at Champery in Switzerland on Saturday.  After a tough week of Competition Scotland’s team of Grant Hardie, our own Rhiann Macleod, Billy Morton, and Barbara McFarlane beat Canada by 8-5 after an extra end to take gold.  WELL DONE RHIANN – another gong to add to her already impressive collection.

About 15 members of Petroleum helped Rhiann to celebrate at a supper in the Dutch Mill on 24th October.  After being presented with a commemorative miniature stone Rhiann shared out an enormous cake and a good time was had by all.

 

Welcome to the 2017-18 season.  We are now back on the ice and getting back into the way of playing.

Our first competition has already taken place.  The first Curl Aberdeen club bonspiel was held on Saturday 7th October.  12 clubs entered and results were determined after the clubs played three games each.  Petroleum’s team was skipped by Ian Grigor and included Bill Morrison, Chris Inglis, Craig McNaughton, and Sarah Glidden.  The picture shows Ian’s team clebrating after beating Turriff in the final and winning the competition.  Well done all.

On 14th May APCC members celebrated the club’s 40th anniversary when they gathered in Bieldside for their annual AGM, prizegiving, and barbeque.  Ian Grigor presided over a strong turn-out of 25 members – minutes will be circulated shortly.  Many thanks to those who brought along contributions of food or raffle prizes, and special thanks to Roy and Neva Haites who hosted the event.  Prior to the meeting some members enjoyed a round of golf ; and afterwards members enjoyed games of table tennis, volleyball, and boules in brilliant Spring sunshine.  Prizes were presented by special guest Tom Brewster, and are listed below.

Thirds Competition – Sarah Glidden, with Ian Grigor, David Addison, and Rogan Milne (absent)

Autumn League – Dillan Perras with Brian Stewart, Rod MacKenzie, and Fraser Grant (absent)

Spring league – Dillan Perras with Fraser Garrow (absent), Rosemary Morrison (absent), and Philip Townsend (absent)

Most Improved Player – Malcolm Watson

Dennis Burdek cuts the APCC 40th anniversary cake

The Petroleum Club spring league was concluded on Tuesday 28th March.  Two teams started the day in contention, with Dillan 1 point ahead of Ian.  Roy and Rhiann were not far behind.  Ian’s team notched up their desired win against Bill, but this was not enough because Dillan won a close game against Rhiann leaving Dillan top of the table on 15 points after 10 games (won 7, lost 2, peeled 1).  Ian finished on 14 points with 7 wins and 3 losses.  Congratulations to Dillan’s team of Fraser Garrow, Rosemary Morrision, and Philip Townsend.  This means Dillan has won “the double” this season having earlier won the Petroleum Autumn league – Well Done !  Full results are available elsewhere on this site.

     

    

And Good luck from all at APCC to Philip Townsend who will leave Aberdeen shortly on a multi-thousand mile round Britain cycle tour with his wife Sue.

In addition to winning the double team competition which we announced previously, Aberdeen Petroleum will pick up trophies for the league competitions at the NE Province prizegiving.

Petroleum 2, skipped by Richard, came top of the B section, narrowly edging out Banchory 2.  Both teams won 5 of their 6 games but Petroleum 2  had more ends and shots.

Petroleum 3, skipped by Ian, were clear winners in the C section after a perfect campaign of played 6 won 6.

Petroleum 1, skipped by Bill, were the strongest Petroleum team at the start of the season, and this earned them a place in the tough A section.  Bill’s team finished mid table and this section was won by AWW 2.

Well done to all Petroleum team members.

Province results available here