The Tattler

The Tattler
GRIMSBY CURLING CLUB
277 Kerman Avenue
Grimsby, Ontario
L3M 4G5
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Phone: (905) 945-2688
Website:
www.grimsbycurling.com
Email:
manager@grimsbycurling.com
Message from the President
Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/
GrimsbyCurlingClub?ref=hl
As nights fall to single digit temperatures it is time to start thinking about curling. Our ice technician Joe Hahn is back with us again this season and started to put the ice in on September
16th.
MEMBERS OF THE
BOARD
Manager:
Andy McCulloch
President:
Danny Whitley
Past President:
Marie Solvason
VP & Curling
Development:
Andy McCulloch is back as club manager.
I would like to welcome our new board members: Adam Hughes – Director, Club Games and
Ken Harrott – Director, Facilities.
We are working on a zero budget this year, which means a stretch as far a membership is concerned – we know of at least 10 people who will not be returning this year, so please bring out
a friend. The sale of our back lot ( west end of our property ) is progressing with earliest clos-
Geoff Johnson
Treasurer:
Randy MacMullan
Membership:
Ray Wong
ing date early November, albeit I think the date will get pushed back.
Bonspiels:
Bonnie MacMullan
Associations:
Richard Hueston
Club Games:
Andy has been getting quotes to insulate and clad the arena – we will use the Tankard money
Adam Hughes
Communications:
Angela Wilchiwsky
Facilities:
Ken Harrott
frey Johnson and will soon kick off our long range renovation/building committee.
Secretary:
Lynda Riddell
Sponsorships:
Judy Polstra
Master’s Rep:
Larry Pearson
We have contracted with Computan to start designing a new website – we hope to have an at
least a partial version up and running in October. Geoffrey Johnson is leading this initiative.
to fund this initiative.
We have started to pull together documentation for a Trillium Grant, which is headed by Geof-
I would like to thank our Sponsors and Advertisers – please support these when you can. This
is our club – as such any assistance you can provide in any area goes a long way.
Registration is October 15th—18th.
Yours in curling,
Danny Whitley
President, G.C.C.
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“As part of the 2014 Curling Summit in Niagara Falls, the CCA held a
short essay contest for children in
the region. We asked kids to tell us
why they love curling and why other
kids should try it. The contest winner was eight-year-old Riley Puhl
from the Grimsby Curling Club.”
http://www.curling.ca/
ilovecurling/2014/10/09/gateway-to-ahealthy-future/
Riley and Jill after the presentation of Riley's
award at the 2014 Swing and Sweep Golf
Tournament in Niagara Falls, Ont. (CCA
Photo)
This Season’s Bonspiels
Make sure you book these days in your calendar so you can participate in 2014/2015
bonspiels. If you have any questions, feel free to ask our Bonspiel Director Bonnie
MacMullan or the Bonspiel Captain.
November 22, 2014 - “Nuts and Bolts” run by John Lansky
December 13, 2014 - “Christmas mixed Holly Spiel” run by Glenis Snoie and Diane, Liz
& Elaine
January 31, 2015 - “John Wolf Classic” run by Stacy Stestric and Kristy Roller
February 28, 2015 - “Mixed Bonspiel” run by Bonnie MacMullan and Mary,
March 12, 2015 - “Billy Bob” run by Sean
March 18, 2015 - “Spring Fling” run by Kathy Conway
A thought to ponder: If you are looking to volunteer, please consider running our annual
golf tournament that is fun in June. Please see Bonnie MacMullan for more details.
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Pro Shop Deals
New Grimsby Curling Club jackets will be available to order during
the first half of the season. Jackets are blue with Grimsby Curling
Club embroidered on it, costing only $75.00 tax included.
Jackets will be available to try on during the open house. Should you
wish to order one or have any questions please see
Bonnie MacMullan.
Wednesday Night Open League
This year Wednesday Night Curlers are going to see minor changes to the format of the league this season.
A simple win-loss-tie with points awarded, 10-2-5 respectively. The top 2 teams in each division / flight move up
and the bottom 2 teams move down. Standard club rules with respect to timing will be used. Tie breakers will be
broken as follows: Head to head competition will be used first followed by a draw to the button.
Playoffs will change to a double knock-out format, similar to what we see in the Hamilton and District Bonspiel. It
will also allow all teams the possibility to win the Club Championship. If we had 20 teams then team 1 would play
team 20, team 2 would play team 19, etc. We would then sort / delegate teams into flight D, C and B as the teams
progress thru the playoffs - 4 games would be maximum. Timer should also be used, however, subject to further review.
We will bump the fee structure to $60/team this year (an increase of $2.50 per person or $10 per team. The skips are
to pay / collect the money and pay either Dan Whitley, the Club Manager or deposit in the black mail box by the
office, with the name of the team on the envelope. Danny will co-ordinate with the Club Manger who has paid and
who has not. Danny will do any follow-up or chasing.
Also, if you wish to play in this league and do not have a team you will be able to sign up as an individual and the
co-ordinators will be placing you on a team.
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Canada Curling Association Approved Notions
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The two-year trial for the Canadian Mixed Doubles Trials was extended for another year, with a decision expected in
the next 12 months on whether the discipline will be included as a medal sport for the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
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The qualifying rounds at the Canadian Seniors and Mixed Championships were eliminated and replaced by a similar 14team direct-entry format that is currently used at the M&M Meat Shops Canadian Junior Men’s and Women’s Championships, with the 14 teams split into two seven-team pools, and the top-four finishers from each pool advancing to the
championship round-robin. As well, games at both the Seniors and Mixed nationals will be reduced to eight ends, falling in
line with international competitions.
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Effective as of the 2015-16 curling season, the age-eligible date for juniors to play at the M&M Meat Shops Canadian Juniors was shifted six months back to fall in line with the World Curling Federation rules. Previously, Canadian juniors had
to be 20 and under as of Dec. 31 of the year prior to a Canadian championship; now they have to be 20 and under as of
June 30 of the previous year. Prior to this change, non-Canadian players at the World Junior Championships could be up
to six months older than the eldest Canadian player.
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Among various minor tweaks to the Canadian rulebook that will govern the sport here from 2014 through 2018 was a
change in the timing system. Thinking time for 10-end games will be reduced to 38 minutes from 40 minutes, and to four
minutes and 30 seconds in the extra end from five minutes. This change is also expected to be made by the World Curling Federation later this month.
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A proposal to investigate potential resources to help teams participating in the qualifying round at the Tim Hortons Brier
and Scotties Tournament of Hearts was approved, with report to be presented to the membership at the 2015 National
Curling Congress.
Ontario Curling Association Competitions
Listed below are the competitions that are held each year. If you are interested in participating in any of these events please sign
up before the entry deadline. Should you wish to sign up simply visit <http://www.ontcurl.com/competitions/browse-allcompetitions.aspx> and click on the event you wish to enter and click “Enter Competition Online”.
Travelers Curling Club Championships - October 24-26 at Glendale Golf and Country Club
Pepsi Junior Men & Women - November 28-30 at Welland CC
Tim Hortons Master Men - November 22-23 at Dundas Valley
Best Western Challenge (Women) - January 3-4 at Burling G&C
Fairfield Marriott Challenge (Men) - January 3-4 at Burlington G&C
Mixed Doubles Challenge - TBA
Scotties Tournament of Hearts - December 5-7 at Glendale G&C
Men’s Tankard - December 5-6 at Glendale G&C
Bantam Boys & Girls - January 17-19 at Welland CC
Gore Mutual Schoolboy & School Girls - December 5-7 at Welland CC
Senior Men & Women - December 19-21 at Welland CC
Best Western Intermediate Men & Women - December 12 014 at Dundas Granite Club
Time Hortons Colts & Trophy - February 14-16 at Grimsby CC
Junior & Bantam Mixed - February 27-March 1 at Welland CC
Women’s Tankard & Dominion Regalia Silver Tankard - March 28-29 at Glendale G&C
Senior Mixed - January 30 - February 1 at Dundas Valley Golf
Brokerlink Mixed - January 30 - February 1 at Dundas Valley Golf
Wheelchair Championship (Provincials) - January 27-31 at Galt CC
*For more information look at Zone 13’s Competition poster at http://www.ontcurl.com/resources/competition-posters.aspx
Corporate League
Build a Recreational Curling Team within your Company or Group and curl after work in a
league with other business teams. Encourage sportsmanship, exercise and team building along with participating in
one of Canada’s favourite Olympic Sports.
The Grimsby Curling Club is launching a Business/Corporate Curling League at our Kerman Avenue facility. Date
Deadline to set up League October 29th, 2014
START: First week in November until the end of March 2015
WHEN: Monday 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Space for 8 Teams
Friday 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Space for 8 Teams
Six End Games: Approx. 20 weeks of curling.
COST: $400.00 plus HST per Team
NEED: 4 or 5 individuals per team from the same company or organization interested in curling; (i.e. having a fifth
player allows for a spare replacement—same price). Players must bring clean soft soled shoes and warm, athletic
type clothing that allows flexibility.
The Curling Club will provide curling instruction and a draw schedule to get the group started, thereafter this
league may wish to run their own draws otherwise the Club will assist. Equipment such as club brooms, grippers
and sliders will be available for game use. The Club has a Pro Shop that offers a range of curling shoes and equipment for purchase and Club Lounge privileges are available after games.
Choice of day will be given on first come basis— total of 16 teams required. The Club reserves the right to cancel
the league if team numbers not reached. (**NOTE: There may be a bit of wiggle room to push back the start time
15 minutes for this league)
Contact: Marie Solvason, Past President—Coordinator: mtsolvason@cogeco.ca
Andy McCulloch, Club Manager; Grimsby Curling Club 905-274-2688, 277 Kerman Avenue, Grimsby manager@grimsbycurling.com www.grimsbycurling.com
AGM
Our AGM was held in September. Thank you to all those members who came out to support our cause.
We discussed the financial report of 2013/2014, membership fees, the sale of our back lot as well as upgrades to our facilities.
We also had our draw for our volunteers from last season:|
Winners of volunteer reward program:
full membership - Bonnie MacMullan
one-half membership - Kelly Kjeldsen
1 Club jacket - Bonnie MacMullan
1 Club jacket - Wanda Brown
1 Club jacket - Steve Parks
Sundry Prizes: 1 bottle of wine to each: Kristy Roller, Diane Wiersma, Lynda Riddell and Laurie Robert
We also filled our remaining spots on the Board of Directors. Please welcome Adam Hughes who was appointed
Director of Club Games and Ken Harrott who was appointed Director of Facilities.