Calendar

Nov
19
Thu
Sports Psychology Seminar
Nov 19 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Sports Psychology Seminar!

Our very own Dr. Kyle Paradis will deliver a seminar on sports psychology and its applications to curling starting at 7:30pm.

Kyle was awarded a Post-Doctoral Fellowship from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada before joining the University of Ulster in 2019 in Belfast.

This is one not to be missed.

Dec
11
Fri
Christmas Cracker Virtual Bonspiel
Dec 11 – Dec 13 all-day
Dec
19
Sat
Zoom Drinks …
Dec 19 @ 8:00 pm

Zoom Drinks! Come and say Merry Christmas to your fellow ICA members from 8pm till late. We will have small breakout groups to make sure we can all chat. Look out for a Zoom link from our secretary, Bill Gray, in your inbox.

Jan
10
Sun
Irish Playdowns 2021 @ Dumfries Ice Bowl
Jan 10 all-day

ICA playdowns for the Irish men, women, and senior teams.

This fixture is subject to change in line with whatever Covid-19 restrictions may be in place at the time.

 

Ardrossan Castle Friendly 2021 CANCELLED @ Greenacres Curling Rink
Jan 10 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Irish Curling Association
vs
Ardrossan Castle C.C.

This annual fixture will take place at
Greenacres Curling Rink
on Sunday 10th January 2020
at 12.30 pm over 2 sheets of ice.

The ICA is looking for 8 curlers to play in this friendly annual fixture.

The game will be followed by tea/coffee and sandwiches.

We are looking for individual players to make up two teams to play this important fixture. If you are available please contact us.

This friendly annual event was revived by the ICA in 1994 but was first played in 1861. Originally we hoped to play it alternating between Irish and Scottish ice rinks, however, we cannot provide ice time in Ireland at the moment.

The Trophy is the Belfast Medal hanging in a wooden curling stone. The medal was originally played for between Belfast Union and RCCC.

 

 

Jan
29
Fri
Four Nations CANCELLED @ Ayr Ice Rink
Jan 29 – Jan 31 all-day

This event has been cancelled due to COVID.

The next Four Nations event will be organised by Scotland in 2022 – and held in Ayr Ice Rink, Scotland. The national associations for each country compete for seven trophies.

The 2023 Four Nations will be hosted by Ireland.

Ireland competes for the Hugh Meikle Memorial Trophy against Wales, the Turnbull Cup against England, and the Marshall Millenium Trophy against Scotland.

The Four Nations competition is an enjoyable and social weekend tournament between the governing bodies of each of the home nations (England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales).  It has evolved over a number of years with the first recorded games taking place in the early 1900s.  The tournament is hosted in turn by each of the four nations annually towards the end of January.

Feb
7
Sun
Murrayfield Bonspiel 2021 CANCELLED @ Kinross Ice Rink
Feb 7 all-day

Join us in Murrayfield for a social Irish Curling Bonspiel followed by a late lunch.

Individual entries will be sorted into teams.

Feb
19
Fri
Stranraer Weekend 2021 CANCELLED @ Stranraer Ice Rink
Feb 19 – Feb 21 all-day

This fixture has been cancelled due to Covid closing the Stranraer Ice Rink.

May
30
Sun
Bank Holiday Zoom Drinks …
May 30 @ 8:00 pm

Zoom Drinks!

Come and say “Hi” to your fellow ICA members from 8pm till late.

Look out for a Zoom link from our secretary, Bill Gray, in your inbox.

Jul
1
Thu
AGM 2021
Jul 1 @ 12:15 pm – 2:15 pm

Final Date and Location to be confirmed – hopefully we can meet in person.