Scottish Curling are 'saddened' by the closure of Ayr Ice Rink, having said all of the country's facilities had a chance of staying open.
"The current economic situation poses unprecedented challenges to ice rinks across Scotland.
"The Scottish Curling board have formed a working group to examine options to support Ayr Ice Rink, as well as other rinks under threat of succumbing to economic and other outside pressures." Scottish Ice Rink Association president Mike Ferguson commented: "The hike in energy costs is a very serious issue and rinks also have to contend with inflation running at about 10% on all other costs.
"Extensive discussion and debate is needed at this critical time. Meetings have taken place with MSPs, MPs, councillors, governing bodies, and agencies to highlight the situation."
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