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Eglinton Jug 2025

04/11/2025

Ayr and Alloway entered one rink for the Eglinton Jug, Ayrshire's premier curling competition. It was held on 1st and 2nd November 2025 at Greenacres. The rink was Charlie Steele skip, Alan Mitchell, Ken Ireland and Ed Baines.

Pre-season outing

27/08/2025

On Wednesday 27 August 2025, a stroll through the Gorge Walk at Boswell's Estate was an excellent way to catch up with friends, followed by a fine lunch in the Coach House. Lots of talk about the curling season approaching, how the summer had been spent and who had picked up new injuries!

2024-25 Results

31/03/2025

The main 2024/25 league was played at Greenacres. Unfortunately with the Greenacres plant failing in February, we missed a game, and the alternative date did not suit everyone.

2025-26 League with The Gangrels

Ayr and Alloway have joined forces with The Gangrels to play some competitions together. Here is the latest report from Peter Galloway:

Monday 17 November was the 5th round of the Fraser Cup League (Gangrels) and Fergusson Rose Bowl (A&A).
On sheet D, A&A2 (Mitchell (S), H Kennedy, Shanks, J Cherry) played against A&A3 (R Wilson (S), Ireland, L Wilson, Haddow). A&A3 were determined to try and win their first match in this league and so gain some points. They lost singles in the first 2 ends but then bounced back in buoyant fashion to take 7 over the next 2 ends to lead 7-3 going into the 6th end. Single shot successes in the final 2 ends resulted in A&A3 winning 9-3 and gaining 2 points in the league totals.
On Sheet C, Gangrels 2 (Lawrence (S), Galloway, Charters, Niblock) faced Gangrels 3 (Gray (S), Mutter, Henry, B Cherry) and it had all the hallmarks of being a game of the titans with Gangrels 2 top of the league and Gangrels 3 close behind at 3rd. The ice was keen and very swingy at both ends and it was clear from the outset that mastering line and pace was going to be crucial. And so it proved with Gangrels 2 taking the first 2 ends with Gangrels 3 retaliating in the 3rd to peel 3-3. It was nip and tuck thereafter with the hammer advantage being played but Gangrels 3 just kept their nose in front to win 7-6 after 7 ends.
The overall League Table is below. With 2 rounds to go before the festive break, it could be a close run finale!

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Find out more about joining our club

Ayr and Alloway is one the largest clubs that played at Ayr Ice Rink. With the closure of Ayr, we now play at Greenacres, with outings to Stranraer.

It is a particualrly friendly club, with over 40 members, and we are keen to invite anyone to join us. It maybe you would like to try curling for the first time, or you wish to have extra games. Just Send an email to the secretary for more information.

Social curling, yet competitive

You will not find a friendlier club, but there is still a competitive element. Here are some of the competitions we used to play for when Ayr Ice Rink was open. Hopefully we get back to these competitions when a new curling rink opens.

League & Knockout

We have eight rinks in the league playing each other once per season. The Knockout will be played as a league, with eight rinks. We enter 2 rinks in the Day League.

Other Curling

We play several inter-club "friendlies", and enter rinks in many of the open competitions including the Eglinton Jug and Rink Championship. We also play Points, Pairs and a Cue Competition.

Social Side

We have a pre-season barbecue or picnic, group practice sessions, coaching and various social nights. The prizegiving and AGM are preceded by a meal held in the Abbotsford Hotel.