The 1979
European Curling Championships
The European Curling Championships are annual curling tournaments held in Europe between various European nations. The European Curling Championships are usually held in early to mid December. The tournament also acts as a qualifier for the World ...
were held from November 18 to 24 at the Palaghiaccio arena in
Varese
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It is the c ...
,
Italy
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.
The Scottish men's team won their first European title, and the Swiss women's team won their first European title.
For the first time, the men's team of Wales took part in the European Championship.
Men's
Teams
Round robin
: Teams to playoffs
: Teams to tiebreaker
Tiebreaker
Playoffs
Final standings
Women's
Teams
Round robin
: Team to final
: Teams to semifinal
Playoffs
Final standings
References
{{European Curling Championships
European Curling Championships, 1979
European Curling Championships, 1979
European Curling Championships
Curling competitions in Italy
International sports competitions hosted by Italy
European Curling Championships
The European Curling Championships are annual curling tournaments held in Europe between various European nations. The European Curling Championships are usually held in early to mid December. The tournament also acts as a qualifier for the World ...
European Curling Championships
The European Curling Championships are annual curling tournaments held in Europe between various European nations. The European Curling Championships are usually held in early to mid December. The tournament also acts as a qualifier for the World ...
European Curling Championships
The European Curling Championships are annual curling tournaments held in Europe between various European nations. The European Curling Championships are usually held in early to mid December. The tournament also acts as a qualifier for the World ...
20th century in Lombardy