We run a year long 50/50 program at the club that gives a great opportunity for curlers to win prize money and the club to raise extra funds.

Over the past few seasons we’ve passed out between $2000-$2500 each season in winnings – with prizes as high as $950!

Every member of the club, registered participant in the Monday Commercial Rental League, registered participant in the Island Pride Rental League, and parents of the clubs junior curlers (who opt in) have their name thrown in the draw jar and each Thursday a name is drawn.

If the name drawn has either 1) paid for the season or 2) paid for the week, they win the prize.

If they haven’t paid then we all have a great laugh at their misfortune and the pot continues to grow.

This year we are expanding the options for payment – you may now pay in cash (as always) or via e-transfer or cheque.

First draw is THIS Thursday night!

Another year, another Nova Scotia team has claimed the Village Green Cash Spiel title.

Team Granchelli out of the Mayflower Curling Club.
Pictured left to right. Kris Granchelli, Brent MacDougall, Brad Wilson, Ian Wilson.

Kris Granchelli and his team, consisting of Brad Wilson, Ian Wilson, and Nova Scotia curling legend Brent MacDougall filling in at Vice, kept the championship in Nova Scotia. Representing the Mayflower Curling Club, Team Granchelli defeated Jamie Newson and his PEI Club Championship rink 7-4 in the final on Sunday afternoon.

The playoff picture was not finalized until the last draw on Saturday evening. Dennis Watts edged Darren Higgins in a draw-to-the-button tiebreaker, a result that sent Newson into the playoffs and into the money.

The quarterfinals featured several upsets. Ian MacAulay, who posted a perfect 4-0 record in the round robin, was knocked off by Newson. Pool B winner Connor Bruce got off to a slow start and was never able to recover, falling to the Cornwall Curling Club Champions, Team Doherty. In the other quarterfinal matchups, Granchelli defeated Peter Murdoch, while King Eddie MacKenzie used a big fourth end to upset Michelle Armstrong, the 2024 Canadian Club Curling Champions and current Nova Scotia Women’s Club Curling champions.

In the semifinals, King Eddie jumped out to an early lead against Newson but ran out of steam as Newson took control with a pair of three-enders to punch his ticket to the final. In the other semifinal, Granchelli defeated Robbie Doherty in an entertaining eight-end battle.

The championship game was a rematch of a round-robin meeting, but this time the result was different. Granchelli and his team captured the title with a 7-4 victory over Newson. A grudge match is anticipated at the National Club Curling Championship in 4 weeks.

Team Newson, out of the Crapaud Curling Club.
Pictured left to right. Jame Newson, Andrew Robison, Chris Ellis, Greg Ellis

This marked the fourth year that Village Green has graciously served as the title sponsor of the event. Nova Scotia curling legend Brent MacDougall summed up the weekend best, stating:

“The Village Green Cash Spiel is no longer a bonspiel. It’s an event that curlers should have on their schedule.”

A huge thank you goes out to Ron Matters for maintaining top-notch ice conditions throughout the weekend. Thank you also to Ian MacAulay, Mark O’Rourke, and Danny Kneabone for stepping up when the event was running behind schedule. Special appreciation goes to the bar staff for keeping players refreshed and to the Cornwall Curling Club for hosting what continues to be one of the must-attend events on the curling calendar.

(EDITORS NOTE:  And once again thanks goes to Ryan Giddens who not only wrote the above article but is the main driving force behind the planning and implementation of this event!)

If you have registered for the season you should have received an email newsletter this afternoon from Newsletter@early.mailer.zeffy.com

It may have gone to your spam folder – so you might need to check there and mark it as not spam.

The regular club schedule beings on Monday, October 26th. 

As always you can find the upcoming schedule at: https://cornwallcurling.com/schedule/

We look forward to having everyone back at the club. 

The 4th Annual Village Green is this weekend from 2pm on Friday through the championship game on Sunday starting at 3pm.

Thanks to Village Green for their continued sponsorship – we are excited to be carrying one of their drafts at the bar this season again.

Come out, have a drink, and watch some great curling!

Our Thursday night league is 2 players short of filling out a team.

If we were to get 6 more players the league would be balanced and no one would have a bye.

If you are interested let me know!  

Registration for Thursday night will end TOMORROW, Thursday, October 22nd at 5pm to give our drawmaster time to fill out the draw.

This is Kelley.  Kelley is cool.  Kelley is one of our bartenders.

Do you want to be cool like Kelley? 

Then send in your resume!

We have openings for bar staff on Friday evenings and Sunday evenings (with some Saturday shifts for events).

We are asking club members to pass this along because our club members recognize the value and importance of having qualified, friendly staff at the bar to help the club run smoothly.

We are seeking to hire a seasonal Bar/Club Attendant to fill out our staff and asking members to make recommendations or send this information to people you may know who are interested, qualified, and would be a good fit for our Club.  

Responsibilities for Bar/Club Attendant:

• Provide high-quality service to club members and customers.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for guests and team members.
• Adhere to all club guidelines and provincial liquor laws.
• Serve beer, wine, and coolers, pop, chips, etc  following standards set out by club management.
• Process cash, debit, and credit card transactions following appropriate procedures.
  Carry out all tasks (including opening/closing procedures) with attention to detail, cleanliness, and safety.
• Ensure detail to inventory/inventory controls, and the stocking/refilling of products.
• Provide sales service for retail operations.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 19 years of age
• Must have or be willing to obtain a Responsible Beverage Service Certificate of Training.
  • Club will pay the cost
• Possess basic mathematical skills and be able to operate a simple cash register system.
• Possess strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.
• Should possess (or be willing to obtain) basic first aid training/certification.
• Knowledge of the sport of curling is considered to be an asset (but not required)
• This job is a part-time position – typically one evening per week plus some weekend shifts
• Hourly wage: $17.45 plus tips

Please submit resume with a brief cover letter to the club manager in person or via email at: manager@cornwallcurling.com

Never tried curling but worried about a bad back, bad knees, or just bad balance? 

Been a few years since you’ve been on the ice?

Interested in transitioning to stick delivery?

We’ve got you covered, come out and try stick curling at the Cornwall Curling Club for FREE!

FREE SENIOR STICK LEARN TO CURL:
WHEN: October 22nd from 9:00am-12:00pm 
WHERE: 29 Cornwall Road (enter through SIDE door)

To register or if you have any questions, please feel free to call the club manager at 902-566-4427, email him at manager@cornwallcurling.com, or drop by the club at 29 Cornwall Road.