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Sad news for our sport as former British Curling athlete Norma McGarry passes away
British Curling has been deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former wheelchair programme athlete Norma McGarry. Norma, who hailed from Airdrie was introduced to wheelchair curling in 2016 and started curling in Stirling. She soon became a familiar...
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SCOTS HEAD IN FORCE TO BADEN SEASON OPENER
Scotland’s five leading men’s teams are kicking off their crucial 2024/25 season by competing in this week’s Baden Masters (15-18 August). Former World Champions Team Mouat and reigning Scottish Champions Team Whyte, along with Teams Craik, Bryce and Waddell all...
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Neurodiversity In Sport Workshop Encourages Different Thinking
If one thing was reaffirmed at British Curling’s recent Neurodiversity in Sport Workshop it was that no one thing will work in seeking to prepare every athlete for elite competition. Former Olympic rower Caragh McMurtry and her husband Michael Mottram,...
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SMITH BRINGS VAST EXPERIENCE TO NEW OLYMPIC PATHWAY ROLE
Long-standing British Curling Coach Nancy Smith has been appointed to the organisation’s newly created role of Pathway Manager Olympic, starting immediately. Having previously held a variety of positions within the sport, helping guide the careers of many leading players including...
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BRITISH CURLING ANNOUNCES WORLD CLASS PROGRAMME PARA ATHLETES 2024-25
British Curling has named the biggest squad of athletes who will participate in its world class Paralympic programme for the 2024-25 season. The dozen in the GB Paralympic squad include Paralympians Hugh Nibloe, Gregor Ewan, Robert McPherson, Gary Smith and...
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BRITISH CURLING ANNOUNCES WORLD CLASS PROGRAMME ATHLETES 2024-25
Following an extensive selection process, British Curling has named the athletes who will participate in its world class programme at both Olympic and Performance Foundation (PF) level for the 2024/24 season. In total 17 curlers have been selected to the...