Newsletter March 2018 www.brandoncurlingclub.com
BRANDON CURLING CLUB HISTORY
The Brandon Curling Club was first founded in 1889-90 on the corner of 18th Street and Victoria Ave. Since its inception, the Brandon Curling Club has moved three times and was destroyed by fire twice. In 1992-93 the Brandon Curling Club contributed financially to the expansion of the Keystone Centre, where we have now have our eight sheet curling rink.
Championship Day Saturday, Important Board Information: th March 17 , 2018 – see There are vacant positions on the board right now. posters for more info Vice President & a minimum of 2 board members are needed! If you know of someone that could fill one of these positions, please nominate them! 2017-2018 Forms are by the suggestion box. Help this club Board of Directors move forward!
President - Cory Lawson Vice President - (Vacant) Past President - James Barnett
Treasurer - Donna MacGranachan
Derek Papegnies
Tania Leafloor
Miro Gawinski Lisa Papegnies
Kathy Popple
Marian Funk
Jim Dyck
Manager – Crystal Lawson
Ice Maker - James Treloar
What a Season!
2017 Travelers Canadian Women’s Championships, Kingston, ON
CHAMPIONS!
Stacey Fordyce, Christy Erickson, Stacey Irwin, & Pam Gouldie
Canola Junior Provincials in Altona, Dec. 26th-31st
March Vachon, Justin Gerrard, Beau Bridgeman, Quinn Robins, Seth White & Coach Clayton Robins
Brayden Payette, Tyler Grumpelt, Bryce Cisyk, Kyle Gardiner & Coach Theresa Payette
Kaitlyn Payette, Shae Arnold, Rebecca Sahulka, Megan Huculak, & Coach Duane Payette
Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Killarney, Jan. 10th-14th
Cheryl Reed, Sam Murata, Pam Robins & Roz Taylor & Coach Dave Petursson
Tiffany McLean, Mallory Black, Hayley Surovy, Cassandra Lesiuk, Dori Vince & Coach Blain Malo
Viterra Championship in Winkler, Jan. 30th- Feb 4th
Terry McNamee, Brendan Taylor, Geordie Hargreaves, Trevor Calvert & Coach Grant Calvert
Steve Irwin, Travis Taylor, Travis Brooks & Travis Saban, Rob Van Deynze & Coach Shawn Taylor
Strathcona Trust Senior Men’s, Assiniboine CC in Winnipeg Feb. 21st-26th
Jim Renwick, Ray McPhail, Clayton Wood, Harvey Heise, & Greg Rabe
2017 Defending Champions: Murray Warren, Brian Barker, Terry Warren, Reg Warren
Manitoba Credit Unions Master Men’s, Gimli Mar. 7th-12th
Murray Warren, Rae Hainstock, Garry Van De Kerkhove, Reg Warren & Gerry Haight
Jim Renwick, Ray McPhail, Greg Rabe, Bill Sutherland & Ray Tomiak
Travelers Provincial Championships, Carman Mar. 15th-18th
Kelsey Russill, Michelle Klemick, Jenna Sambrook, Autum Logan
Adult Learn to Curl We started the Adult learn to curl on January 29th, 2018. We offered 5 free on-ice sessions to anyone who signed up. We are happy to report we had 15 curlers sign up and participate! The group had a wide range of skills. Some looking to improve, while others had never stepped on the ice before. We already have a list of participants started that are interested in learn to curl for the start of next season! Volunteers needed to help run this at the start of next season. Talk with the manager, Crystal Lawson for more information if you are interested!
Did you know BCC earns $0.25 per drink in the Did you know BCC now has the Floor Curl? 2 sets available lounge? Check out our Daily Drink Specials! Contact Manger for more information.
Practice Ice
Lunch Practice Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 11:15am – 12:30pm
Evening Practice
Monday 9:30pm - 10:30pm Tuesday 9:30pm - 10:30pm Wednesday 6:00pm - 8:00pm (Reserve only on Wed) Thursday 8:30pm - 9:30pm Friday 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Practice Ice Rules
Please obserserve the practice Ice times. No practice to start after 12:20pm. Ice makers need time to prepare ice for afternoon curlers. If you would like to practice outside these times, please contact the club. We cannot guarantee there will be a sheet ready if you do not call ahead. If you are a team with a bye and would like to practice at your regular league times, please also call ahead.
*Note. Practice Ice is available for club members. If you are not a club member and would like to practice, a small donation can be made in the suggestion box by the manager’s office.
THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS! Volunteering can bring huge benefits to both the volunteer and the organization. Thank you to all the volunteers that helped out this past season with the MANY programs, bonspiels & other events held at the club this year! Neil Andrews Bonspiel, Sunlife Junior Challenge, Curl 101 session, wheelchair sessions, Thursday Youth Curling, School/Youth Groups, Ag Day changeover & Championship Day. Some of these events did struggle to find people to help. Volunteers are key part for non-profit organizations. For next season, I’d love to new faces helping out whenever you can!
WHEELCHAIR CURLING On November 25th, 2017 we hosted a learn to wheelchair curl here at the BCC. Two wheelchair sport gold medalists taught the workshop. Following the Session, Ryan Sturgeon with Community Mental Health Program in Brandon, quickly booked ice at the club for the rest of the season on Thursday evenings from 6:30 – 8:30 pm for practice. The participants are quickly improving their skills, and have already committed to renting 1 sheet for next season, and will possibly be starting games! A Very exciting future! Ryan is also hopeful to start a basketball league for wheelchair users in the summer!
MANAGER’S LETTER I love all aspects of curling. The sportsmanship, the competition, the challenge, the lingo, the social aspect, the fun. It’s a sport that can be enjoyed by anyone. Curling is one of the few sports that has such a diverse grassroots base. From farmers to businesspeople, from the youth to the masters, stick curling & wheelchair curling. People from all walks of life participate in curling all over the world. I don’t know if you’ll find a friendlier place than at a curling rink. Lots of chatter, lots of laughs. For all of you curlers out there, keep loving the sport, keep supporting the club. We will see you next season!
Brandon Curling Club is continually looking for ways to enhance our curling programs and improve your experience.
If you have any ideas you would like to share feel free to speak the club manager, send an email to the club or leave a note in the suggestion box (located beside the manager’s office)