Kiwis retain 2008 Trans Tasman Trophy

Written by Craig Parr-Whalley

Tuesday, 24 June 2008 09:00

Local teams again proved too strong for the Aussies, with Peter Becker's team winning the final of the Earnslaw One Trans Tasman against the previously unbeaten four skipped by his son Sean.

The Earnslaw One Trans Tasman Tournament is an "unofficial" international curling tournament held annually between teams from New Zealand and Australia.

Two visiting Queensland teams took to the ice against five local teams. Sean Becker was unbeaten in pool play with 6 wins. Peter Becker and Darren Carson had 4 apiece, with Kris Miller (3 wins) taking the fourth semi-final spot.

In the semis, Sean Becker had a 8-6 win over Miller and Peter Becker prevailed 7-3 against Carson. The unbeaten run of Sean Becker ended in the final though, when his father's team upset most predictions to triumph 9-7. Miller headed off Carson 8-2 in the playoff for 3rd and 4th.

NZ teams have now won all four of these annual contests.

More details available here.

Main Menu

MCI

MCI website

MCI News

Naseby Council and Clubs

Idaburn Council and Clubs

Naseby and The Maniototo

Coming Up...

MAY

20.05.2012 16:50
Auckland Club league

MAY

22.05.2012 19:00
Contractors Cup - Naseby

MAY

23.05.2012 19:00
Contractors Cup - Naseby

MAY

24.05.2012 18:45
Auckland School league

MAY

27.05.2012
MCI Over-50s - Naseby

Newsflash

WCF newsletter - and have your say

The May 2012 newsletter from World Curling Federation President Kate Caithness is now available online to read or download.

The WCF also invites you to help shape the future of our sport, and wants to hear what you think about the rules of curling. WCF will be researching the possibility of changes to the rules which would enhance and improve the game.

WCF values all input and encourages all athletes, coaches, administrators, spectators and members of the media to get involved and have your say.