Oh! and Seven

Analysis of The Scotties Experience - Execution Execution Execution

Everyone on Team Lumax made good, and even great shots throughout the week.  But execution was the fundamental downfall of the team.  The team needed their errors to be on the advantage side of the miss.  Lots of hits rolled out instead of grabbing the rings.  Lots of draws drifted through instead of staying in play, in potentially useful positions.  Accuracy and finesse hit weights also fluctuated, leaving the team disappointed when an opportunity arose.  Team Lumax didn't capitalize on a few opportunities that could have put a double-ewe on the standings.  But, a look at the line scores illustrates that there were successes.  The team took four teams to a full 10 ends.  They conceded twice after 9 ends, and once Team Lumax was run out of rocks in the 10th.  Team Lumax has endurance. The team came from behind to put on pressure to even-up the scoreboard.  Team Lumax has grit. The team stole ends and forced their opposition multiple times.  Sweeping calls and judgement improved as the week advanced.  Game strategy became tighter and more apparent and the game-clock, which had been a worry before the event, was managed and is not expected to affect team play at the Provincial Senior Womens in three weeks at The Heather. 

CLICK ON THE CHART to take closer look at the line scores for the seven round robin games.

Team Lumax enjoyed their Scotties experience and especially their gracious host, Edna Letkeman who was there for the team all week, with a smile and full support.  Team Lumax also wants to extend special thanks to Dale Wohlgemuth, their Team Sponsor from novozymes, who drove to the Winnipeg Airport and ferried team member Betty Kotyk back to Altona so she could benefit from the Scotties experience as the team moves forward toward their goal of the winning Manitoba Senior Women's Curling Championships. 

Tuesday Jan.25... Robbie Burns Day

We had our practice ice today, and after that, we did our skills test.  We're pleased that we all were inside the 4 foot area.  Later in the week, this could come back to help us if we are in a 3-way tie. It was a nice start.  The ice has LOTS OF SWING! 6 feet!  Who knows if it will straighten out as the week goes by?  And it's pretty keen, very nice underfoot.

Our cresting was all approved and our lead sponsor, novozymes, has stepped up to help us get Betty here on Thursday.  Thanks so much Dale.

We have two games on day one - Wednesday - noon and 8pm.  The host committee is so cheerful.  The opening banquet was fantastic and we are happy, healthy and eager for a good week and a strong showing.  Thanks for following.

Team line-up for day 1: Skip - Bev, 3rd - Lois, 2nd Sandra, Lead - Nancy.  Betty will arrive on Thursday.