James MacDonald (Second)
(Dumbarton Curling Club)
James MacDonald (known as Jim) is a member of Dumbarton Curling Club (1815), which is a founder member of Dunbartonshire Tenth Province (1860). Jim is also a member of Cardross Curling Club, also a member club of Dunbartonshire Tenth Province.
Curling History - Jim started curling in 2014 when he went along for a "Try Curling" session at Braehead Curling Rink after being inspired to try the sport watching David Murdoch and Eve Muihead win Silver and Bronze medals respectively at the Sochi Olympics.
Jim joined the Braehead Virtual Curling Club at the start of the 2014/15 season. A couple of months later Jim joined Dumbarton Curling Club, where he was appointed as Club Secretary in 2016, a position he still currently holds. In 2017 Jim also joined Cardross Curling Club.
Jim qualified as a level 1 coach in 2018, and is frequently found at The Waterfront and Greenacres curling rinks during the season either playing or coaching.
Jim was elected President of Dunbartonshire Tenth Province in 2022. After serving his year as President, he was elected as the Provinces Representative to Scottish Curlings Area Standing Committee, a 4 year appointment which expires at the end of the 2026/27 season.
Jim is also a member of the Royal Artillery Association (previously served with 207bty, (105th Regt) Royal Artillery), where he is currently the Glasgow Branch Standard Bearer.
Personal details:
| Born: | Glasgow - A few years ago |
| Starsign: | Pisces |
| Profession: | Computer Programmer - Specialising in Microsoft Dynamics and Business Central 365. Previously served with 207bty, 105th Regiment Royal Artillery Reserves as a qualified Missile Operator, Signaller and Driver. |
| Parther: | Angela Graham |
| Children: | 1 daughter - Erica MacDonald, James Graham (step-son), and Laura Graham (step-daughter) |
| Residence: | Yoker, Glasgow |
| Hobbies: | Web Development, music (all genres and ers), chess, reading, watching sports, going to concerts and theatre shows. |
| Other Interests: | Standard Bearer for Royal Artillery Association (Glasgow Branch) Member of Mensa UK Tries to do at least one charity event, which has included zip-sliding across the river Clyde, and abseiling from the Falkirk Wheel. |