Inverclyde curling news
Enlarge photographA BIG INVERCLYDE WELCOME FOR THE USA LADIES!
Thursday 12 November 2026 — Waterfront Ice Rink, Greenock
The flags will be flying and the pipes playing when the USA Ladies Curling Tour arrives in Greenock — and our Waterfront ladies are pulling out all the stops!
The local ladies curling clubs have joined forces to arrange a day packed with sightseeing, curling, entertainment and Scottish hospitality. Their aim is simple: to give their American guests an Inverclyde welcome to remember.
Twenty American curlers, led by Tour Captain Kathy Pielage, will visit as part of their three-week Scottish adventure. Greenock is their penultimate stop before Hamilton and their journey home on 15 November.
THE GREENOCK PROGRAMME
11.00am — Welcome to Greenock
The visitors arrive from Perth at Custom House Quay.
12.00 noon — Discovering Inverclyde
A sightseeing bus tour takes in Lyle Hill, the Esplanade and views across the Clyde.
12.45pm — Arrival at the Waterfront
Time to drop off curling bags and settle in before lunch.
1.00pm — Lunch and a warm welcome
The visitors enjoy lunch at the ice rink before getting ready for the afternoon’s curling.
2.00pm — Capture the occasion
Photographs to mark this special international visit.
2.15pm — Pipes, flags and a celebratory toast
A piper and flag bearers lead the parade onto the ice — a distinctly Scottish start to proceedings!
2.30pm — Let the curling begin!
The USA ladies take on their Waterfront hosts in a game of eight ends, or until the bell. Expect friendly rivalry, plenty of encouragement and new friendships.
4.30pm — Gifts and onward to the celebrations
Gift bags are presented before the visitors change and leave for the evening reception.
5.00pm — Drinks reception at the Tontine Hotel
A chance to relax together and discuss the afternoon’s action.
5.30pm — Dinner is served
A two-course meal continues the Scottish hospitality.
7.00pm — The results are revealed
Time to discover who takes the curling honours!
7.15pm — Entertainment and friendship
The USA and Waterfront ladies provide the evening’s entertainment, rounding off a memorable day together.
8.00pm — Farewell, and on to Hamilton
The visitors board their coach for the final stop of their Scottish tour.
A TEAM EFFORT WORTH CELEBRATING
Behind this packed programme is the hard work and enthusiasm of the Waterfront Ladies Branch and our participating local clubs. They are coming together to celebrate everything that makes curling special: teamwork, friendly competition and a welcome that extends well beyond the ice.
Let’s hear it for our Waterfront ladies — ready to make Greenock a highlight of the American tour!