January 5, 2024
Orillia Curling Club President Don Kinzinger | Photo: Don Kinzinger/Orillia Curling Club
Hi everyone, Happy New Year!
I hope all of you had a wonderful bit of time off with family and friends.
Debris- We have seen quite a bit of debris on the ice this week. Please be sure to wear proper footwear and that you use the boot cleaners and sticky mats. Some debris may also be coming from the carpeted areas so be mindful of that.
Practicing prior to games- It has long been asked for a definitive rule on which sheet you should practice on prior to a game. Each club has there own policy on which sheet you can use prior to your game. There are pros and cons to both. I have referred to the World Curling Federation rule book and it states under "Rules of Competition", section C4:
(a) Prior to the start of every game at WCF competitions, each team is allowed a pre-game practice on the sheet on which it will be playing.
The club will adopt this going forward.
Euchre Tournament- There are still spots available for our Euchre tournament on Saturday, January 13th @6:00pm. This is always a fun event with pizza and a 50/50 draw for only $25 each. The game is open to the public so bring your friends and family out for some good times. The games will be held at the Curling Club.
Click here to register!
Doubles Spiel- On February 3rd we will be hosting our third annual Doubles Bonspiel.
2 Draws, 9:00 & 11:00 Start Times
2 - 8 End Games beginning with a Continental Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, Games and Prizes.
$100/Team Mixed or Same Gender Teams Welcome!
For More Information contact Jonathan Woolhouse @ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Click here to register!
55+ Ontario Senior Winter Games- As you may know, we are hosting these games on Wednesday, February 7th, and Thursday February 8th. These games are expected to go on all day so there will be NO CURLING on those 2 days.
We are excited and cheering on our 2 Orillia teams consisting of:
Team-1: Cam Devine, Rhonda Thanasse, Dave Douse, Charlene Ley
Team-2: Noella Robert-Kappel, Mike Kappel, Jan Jeffrey, Lorne Jessop
Good Luck!
Family Day Bonspiel- Just posted is our annual Family Day Bonspiel on February 17th.
Open to all Members, their families and friends to come out and enjoy a fun-filled day on the curling rink.
The Day will start at 9:00am with Coffee Tea and Sweets.
2x 4 end games followed by lunch. Then a 6 end game using rotating positions! Ending with prizes.
Enter as a "Family up to 4", or individually and be put with a "Family"!
Cost is $50 per person
Click here to Register
That's it for now!
Thanks
Don Kinzinger
