Curl Edinburgh hosts a wide variety of competitions for curlers of all ability levels. Below is a list of many of our current offerings, along with a brief introduction to each.
Competitions
Beginners Bonspiel | New curlers and experienced club members play side-by-side in this fun, informal competition for the Dunvegan Quaich. | A weekend in December |
Cousin Trophy | Teams in this mixed, members-only competition are typically experienced curlers and can come from any club. | Tuesday evenings throughout the season |
Edinburgh International Seniors | Originally called the Worlds Curling Championship, the Edinburgh International has been running since 1922 and continues to draw curlers from around the globe for this annual bonspiel. | A weekend in November |
Jackson Trophy | Our annual Champion of Champions event, competing for the prestigious trophy presented by W.K. Jackson. | Played as a straight knockout over a weekend early each season. |
Half Century League | This sociable but competitive league is open to members of all abilities who are over 50 years of age. | Friday afternoons |
Linlithgow Trophy | The Linlithgow Trophy is a competition between Edinburgh-based clubs played over the course of the season. | Sunday mornings |
Maxwell & Morton Trophies | The Maxwell and Morton Trophies are competitions between curlers of Scottish Ice Rinks, each rink being represented by three teams, with men playing for the Maxwell and women competing for the Morton. | A mix of home and away games, typically during the day |
Midlothian Province League | Midlothian Province organise a variety of competitions throughout the year, including a 3-division league. | Mondays at 9:30 p.m. |
Monday Ladies League | This round-robin competition is played in two divisions, allowing curlers of all abilities to participate. | Daytime on Mondays throughout the season |
Sellar Trophy | The Sellar is a longstanding, multi-day ladies competition open to both members and non-members. | Weekdays in January |
Spring Business Bonspiel | The Business Bonspiel is a great opportunity for a company day out building comradery through a bit of friendly competition; beginners encouraged. | A Thursday afternoon |
Swan Trophy | The Swan Trophy is a double rink knock-out competition dating back to the Haymarket Rink. | Thursday/Friday afternoons |
Swing 'n Sweep | Combine golf and curling in this afternoon event; open to non-members. | A weekend in September |
Under 21 Mixed Doubles | This junior competition brings together competitive junior curlers at the end of the season for a weekend of fun and sportsmanship. | A weekend in March |