1 Aug 2025 – The Idaburn Trophy was contested on natural ice for the first time in several years last Friday - while the ice held on Naseby's Centennial Ponds, at least. The warming day meant that the afternoon games were transferred to the artificial rink across the road.

This one-day spiel is contested between New Zealand's two Curling Councils, Idaburn and Naseby, with the teams selected by the Council Presidents.

Thanks to Sam Inder for the photos.

Under way on a brisk morning

Curlers ancient and modern!

Curlers from all Central Otago clubs

Stu Francis from Mt Ida CC and Oturehua's Ken Gillespie