Big Scores and Bold Comebacks as Torphichen Broom Gets Underway

 

Torphichen Broom — Match Report & Updated Standings

The 2026–2027 Torphichen Broom campaign got underway on Thursday evening with three competitive ties across the Murrayfield ice. Under the unique rules of the Torphichen Broom, teams holding the hammer must score at least two shots to register an end, while single-point hammer ends result in blanks and hammer turnover. Furthermore, penalty points incurred are directly awarded to the opposition.

Match Reports

Sheet 1: Stewart Barr 9 – 7 David Baird A classic encounter of two halves. David Baird flew out of the blocks, capitalizing on early precision to secure 4 shots in the 1st end and adding 3 in the 2nd for an imposing 7–0 advantage. Stewart Barr’s rink mounted a steady comeback, chipping away with deuces in ends 4, 6, and 8, alongside a single in the 7th. With +2 penalty shots awarded under Torphichen rules to Stewart Barr, the rink completed a 9–7 turnaround victory.

Sheet 2: Colin Howden 7 – 4 Ian Keron Ian Keron took the initiative early, stealing single shots across the 2nd, 3rd, and 8th ends. However, Colin Howden seized control midway through the match, executing decisive multi-point ends with a 3 in the 4th followed immediately by a 4 in the 5th to seal a 7–4 win

Sheet 3: James Baird 9 – 1 Graham Young James Baird established control from the opening stones, putting Graham Young under immediate pressure with 3 in the 1st end and a steal in the 2nd. Young answered with a point in the 5th, but Baird closed out the match in commanding style with a 5-ender in the 6th to run out 9–1 winners.

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Torphichen Broom — League Standings

Updated: 23 Oct 2026

Pos	Team / Skip	P	W	D	L	Ends	SF	SA	Shots Up	Pts
1	Team 6 (James Baird)	1	1	0	0	3	9	1	+8	2
2	Team 3 (Colin Howden)	1	1	0	0	2	7	4	+3	2
3	Team 1 (Stewart Barr)	1	1	0	0	4	9	7	+2	2
4	Team 2 (David Baird)	1	0	0	1	2	7	9	-2	0
5	Team 4 (Ian Keron)	1	0	0	1	3	4	7	-3	0
6	Team 5 (Graham Young)	1	0	0	1	1	1	9	-8	0

Torphichen Broom Rules: Hammer must score 2+ shots. Penalty points added to opponent's team. Tie-breaker Order: Points → Shots Up → Ends Won → Total Shots For. Midcalder CC Season 2026-2027

Recent Match Scores

Round 1 • Thu 22nd Oct 2026 (5:30pm) Sheet 1

Team 1 (Stewart Barr) 9 - 7 Team 2 (David Baird)

Torphichen Broom penalty rule: +2 penalty shot(s) added to opponent Team 1 (Stewart Barr)

Ends: E1: 0-4 | E2: 0-3 | E3: 0-0 | E4: 2-0 | E5: 0-0 | E6: 2-0 | E7: 1-0 | E8: 2-0 | E9: 0-0

Round 1 • Thu 22nd Oct 2026 (5:30pm) Sheet 2

Team 3 (Colin Howden) 7 - 4 Team 4 (Ian Keron)

Ends: E1: 0-0 | E2: 0-1 | E3: 0-2 | E4: 3-0 | E5: 4-0 | E6: 0-0 | E7: 0-0 | E8: 0-1

Round 1 • Thu 22nd Oct 2026 (5:30pm) Sheet 3

Team 5 (Graham Young) 1 - 9 Team 6 (James Baird)

Ends: E1: 0-3 | E2: 0-1 | E3: 0-0 | E4: 0-0 | E5: 1-0 | E6: 0-5 | E7: 0-0 | E8: 0-0

Upcoming Fixtures

• Thu 19th Nov 2026 at 7:45pm (Sheet 1): Team 4 (Ian Keron) vs Team 5 (Graham Young)
• Thu 19th Nov 2026 at 7:45pm (Sheet 2): Team 1 (Stewart Barr) vs Team 6 (James Baird)
• Thu 19th Nov 2026 at 7:45pm (Sheet 3): Team 2 (David Baird) vs Team 3 (Colin Howden)
• Tue 12th Jan 2027 at 6:00pm (Sheet 1): Team 1 (Stewart Barr) vs Team 3 (Colin Howden)
• Tue 12th Jan 2027 at 6:00pm (Sheet 2): Team 2 (David Baird) vs Team 5 (Graham Young)
• Tue 12th Jan 2027 at 6:00pm (Sheet 3): Team 4 (Ian Keron) vs Team 6 (James Baird)

For full schedules, substitute rules, and syllabus details, please consult your Midcalder CC 2026-2027 booklet or contact Club Secretary Colin Howden.