In October 2022, our club had a real treat. Team Mouat came to visit, and we were really excited to meet them. They were charming and friendly to all the club members who came, and we all go to chat, see the Olympic medals etc. I remember thinking that the top curling athletes continue to be accessible to the sport at the club level, and to give back, in a way that happens in no other sport.
And then the unbelievable bit happened. One of our directors asked if they would play a few ends……… and somehow, 20 minutes later, my husband and I ended up as opposing skips on the ice with half of them on each team, along with 2 club members. I had Bruce as my vice and Hammy as my lead, against my husband with Bobby and Grant. We played two unforgettable ends, and team Mouat were great sports throughout.
Only in curling could you show up for your Friday tag draw and end up playing with the soon-to-be world champions!
