The World Curling Federation has unveiled a special book to mark the 50th anniversary of the organisation ©WCF/Jeffrey Au

The World Curling Federation (WCF) has unveiled a special book to mark the 50th anniversary of the organisation.

Written by Mike Haggerty and featuring photographs compiled by Richard Gray and design by Douglas Colquhoun, the book "covers major shifts in the last 50 years of curling including the introduction of the sliding delivery, and curling’s inclusion in the Olympics".

It was launched at a ceremony at the WCF headquarters in Scottish city Perth.

"This book is a first-class addition to our celebrations during our 50th anniversary year and a tangible legacy as we step into the next 50 years," said WCF President Kate Caithness.

The book was written by Mike Haggerty ©WCF/ Jeffrey Au
The book was written by Mike Haggerty ©WCF/ Jeffrey Au

"Thank you to the team that put together this wonderful commemorative book."

Haggerty was approached to write the book at the start of this year, which will now be distributed to WCF Member Associations and stakeholders.

A PDF copy can be downloaded here while a copy will be stored at the British Library in London. 

"We had a fantastic meeting with some specialists at the World Championships in Basel," said Haggerty. 

"All these guys are absolutely marinated in the sport, so they just all spill it out."