The Cornwall Curling Club wishes to thank Jody Ford of Lowther’s Snow Removal for donating the time and materials for repairing our hack plates.
By the way, winter is on the way – be sure check our Lowther’s for your snow removal needs!
The hack plate is that piece of metal in the ice that the hacks fasten to
This Tuesday (October 4th) from 4-8 pm the Veronica Smith team will be doing a Celebrity Night Fundraiser at Boston Pizza. 10% of all receipts from the dining side of the restaurant will go directly to their team funds! Come enjoy a night out for supper and help support their team!
(L-R): Veronica Smith-Skip, Jane DiCarlo-Third, Whitney Young-Second, Aleya Quilty-Lead
The ice plant has been started, and our head icemaker Lance Lowther is busy, as you can see in the picture, putting on the base coats. You will also note that the rafters have changed colour, and are now painted a nice white, and the the cement part of the walls at the back has also been repainted. New carpet for the ice house area is being installed next Tuesday and Wednesday. The sponsor signs will have to be put back up, but we’re on schedule for ice availability on Oct. 11. After the base coats are on, the ice is painted white, and then lines and circles are added, and top coats are applied, before the pebble is put on and you can hit the ice!
Here are Adobe PDF and Microsoft Word versions of a poster advertising our curling school. We would appreciate it very much if you would take the time to print out a copy and post it on your workplace bulletin board, or anywhere else you see fit (and doesn’t get you or us in trouble!). Remember, if we get a new adult member through your help, you are entitled to a 10% rebate on your membership dues, so these posters could help you as well!
Try Curling Poster (PDF)
Try Curling Poster (Word)
Here are the Cornwall Curling Club Board of Directors members, executive, and committee chairs for the 2016-2017 season. Feel free to get in touch with any of them with your questions and suggestions. A special welcome to new Board members Chris Creighton, Gary O’Sullivan, Darlene Howlett, Jean Sinclair, and Angela Sanderson.
EXECUTIVE
President: Alan Mason
Vice President: Gary O’Sullivan
Secretary: Angela Sanderson
Treasurer / Finance: Jean Sinclair
Past President (ex officio): Paula Ling
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Membership & Draws: Gary O’Sullivan
Publicity: Colleen MacDonald
Facilities: Chris Creighton
Bonspiels and Socials: Darlene Howlett and Lisa MacEachern
Juniors: Brent Irving
Fundraising and Volunteers: Kimberley MacDonald and Angela Sanderson
Daytime Curlers: Jim Orr
Nominating: Paula Ling
By-Laws: Brent Irving
Cornwall’s popular and highly successful junior program, for new and returning curlers from age 6-20, begins instructional training on Sunday, Oct. 23. Teams who don’t take instructional curling can begin earlier (ice will be available starting Oct. 11).
The beginning curling program is divided into two sessions, before and after the Christmas break, and you can sign up for one or both. The program includes beginner instruction and, for those with more experience, the Novice category, normally in the 8-12 age category. There is also after-school team curling practice opportunities on weekdays. Junior curling wraps up just before March Break.
Signup for returning Junior Members is Wed. Oct. 5 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
Signup for new Junior Members is Oct. 11-13 from 6:30-8:30 pm.
Schedule
Sunday:
Little Rocks (age 6-7) 3:30 – 4:15 pm
Novice (age 8-12) 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Tuesday:
Novice (age 8-12) instruction 5-6 pm.
Junior team practice time (2 spots per week, must be prebooked):
Monday: 3:30-6 pm
Tuesday: 3:30-5 pm
Wednesday: 3:30-6 pm
Thursday and Friday; 3:30-5:30 pm
Junior curling instruction will take place this season on Sundays from 3:30 to 5:30, and on Tuesdays from 5-6 pm.
There is also a Saturday morning Under 16 junior team league, running selected dates. Contact the Club for information on this league.
Junior rates:
Junior “walk on” fee (for non-members when space available, and for sparing when you are not scheduled to curl) is $5 per game, HST included.
Locker Rentals (may be shared) $30 for season.
Youth memberships are due at registration. Memberships may be paid with Debit, Visa, Mastercard, cheque, or cash.
Note that HST and a Canadian Curling Association/Curl PEI fee (was $15 last season – this season’s fee to be confirmed) are added to the rates.
File photo (L-R): 2015-2016 Cornwall members Katie Fullerton, Chloé McCloskey, Sabrina Smith
Here are some of the accomplishments of our Junior and Varsity curlers last season:
Cornwall’s Lauren Lenentine, along with Alex MacFadyen, win our annual Mixed Doubles spiel.
The Lauren Lenentine rink were runners up to Chester Nova Scotia’s Mary Fay team at the Silver Fox Junior Bonspiel. Later in the season, the Fay team won the Canadian and World junior championships, while Fay skipped the Winter Youth Olympics (mixed) gold medal team.
Cornwall’s Chloé McCloskey participates in Canadian Mixed in Toronto.
December
Cornwall’s Sabrina Smith, along with Kyle Holland, are PEI’s Mixed Doubles champs.
Cornwall’s Mitchell Schut team wins division final, Alexis Burris team wins consolation match at Moncton Canada Games Dev’t spiel.
January
Cornwall’s Devin and Mitchell Schut rinks participated in the Future Tankard developmental event.
At the Canadian Juniors in Stratford Ont., Cornwall’s Chloé McCloskey won the women’s Ken Watson Sportsmanship award, as voted on by the players, while Aleya Quilty won the Balance Plus Fair Play award for the women’s lead position, as voted on by the officials.
The Matthew MacLean rink from O’Leary and Cornwall finished with a 3-6 (won-lost) record at the Canadian Juniors, while Cornwall’s Katie Fullerton team completed play at 4-5.
Cornwall’s Alexis Burris team finishes in 1st place in the Future Scotties developmental event. Emma Coffin and Rachel MacLean teams also take part.
Mitchell Schut rink goes undefeated to win the Wendy’s U16 league at our Club. The Alexis Burris rink were runners-up.
February
The Veronica Smith rink from the Crapaud and Cornwall curling clubs compiled an 8-1 record en-route to winning the Atelka P.E.I. Mixed Fours Provincial Curling Championship in Alberton. Team Smith will now advance to the 2017 Canadian Mixed Curling Championship, Nov. 14-19, 2016, at the Mariners Centre in Yarmouth, NS.
Cornwall’s Lauren Lenentine, Mitchell Schut rinks are provincial U16 champs. The Lenentine rink went undefeated in their championship at the Charlottetown Curling Complex, while the Schut team won the boy’s title by default. Cornwall’s Bailey O’Grady won the girl’s Sportsmanship award.
Cornwall hosts successful U18 Ch’ship. Cornwall’s Lauren Lenentine rink won the women’s event, with the Club’s Lauren Moerike team coming third. The Club’s Donald DeWolfe team were runners-up in the men’s event, with third place going to the young Mitchell Schut team, also from our club. Cornwall’s Emma Coffin won the women’s Sportsmanship award, as voted on by the players.
The UPEI Women’s team, skipped by Cornwall’s Veronica Smith, took part in the Atlantic University Curling Ch’ships, but their attempt to win their 4th-straight trip to the Nationals fell short.
Second annual Glen Afton U13 funspiel held
March
Holland College Hurricanes, who played in our Tues. night league, participated in the CCAA ch’ships, and picked up a Fair Play award.
Cornwall’s Lauren Lenentine team, along with the Tyler Smith team win the Atlantic U18 Ch’ships at CFB Halifax
Cornwall’s Rachel MacLean rink went undefeated to win the KFC U13 Ch’ship, edging their clubmates the Chase MacMillan rink 4-3 in the final.
Cornwall’s Mitchell Schut, Alexis Burris rinks were winners and runners-up, respectively in the Junior Mixed U16 Ch’ships, The Devin Schut team runners-up in U21.
April
Sabrina Smith participated in the Canadian Mixed Doubles in Saskatoon,and recorded a win over pre-tournament hometown favourite, Stephanie Lawton and Steve Laycock.
The Cornwall Curling Club Board of Directors has, again this year, voted to maintain last season’s membership rates. If you are comparing rates with other facilities, note that ALL our curling memberships allow practice time when ice is available, allow you to participate (at extra cost) in provincial championships. Curling is a very reasonably-priced sport – curl one night all season for about the same price as two rounds of golf at a high-end course.
Payment terms for adult memberships: 1/2 due on registration and 1/2 due on December 1. A $10.00 service charge applies to payments received after Dec 1. Youth memberships are due at registration. Memberships may be paid with Debit, Visa, Mastercard, cheque, or cash.
Note that HST and a Canadian Curling Association/Curl PEI fee (was $15 last season – this season’s fee to be confirmed) will be added to the following rates:
YOUTH MEMBERSHIPS:
OTHER:
Drop-in Policy
We welcome “drop-in” (non-member) curlers, particularly in our 10 am weekday draws, where teams are made up as players arrive, and also as spares in our other draws. If your spare is a Club member, they don’t have to pay anything extra, but, if your spare is not a member, they are required to pay a “drop-in” fee (just like at a golf course or health club where you don’t have a membership, you are required to pay when brought in as a substitute for a member)
If you don’t have the time to curl here regularly as a member (or are just in town for a few days), and show up before a draw, there is always a chance that we can find a spot for you. If you are able to curl for one entire single-entry draw session (six or seven weeks), we may be able to fit you in, too, as sometimes a member may know in advance that they will be absent for a particular draw – contact the Club Manager. In all these cases, “drop-in” curlers (or their skips who contacted them) are required to pay the drop-in rate at the bar before going on the ice, and skips are required to let the bartender know that a drop-in spare is being used.
Drop-in rates are $10 per game for ALL adult curlers for both evening and daytime draws or $5 for juniors, taxes in. For those who “drop-in” frequently, a pack of 10 drop-in fees is available at a discounted rate of $80. Drop-in fees DO include the HST.
The 10 am daytime draw, where teams are made up each day as players arrive, is a special case. Club members regularly in the draw have discs that they drop in a cup labeled with the position that they want to play. Drop-in (non-members) for this draw are required to obtain a chit for this purpose from the office by paying the drop-in fee. It will have their name on it, and will be turned in by the drawmaster to the office after it is used.
Ice Booking Policy
Open ice can be booked for use by members, regardless of type of membership purchased, without additional cost, on a first come first served basis. Open ice can also be booked for use by non-members for a standard rental fee on the same first come first served basis. Members are encouraged to book early to avoid disappointment and asked to notify the club if a change of plans prevents you from keeping your booking.
Ice and facilities rentals
Here are our ice rental prices (HST will be added). Contact us for hall options or different number of sheets or rental times.
1 sheet for 2 hours: $70
4 sheets for 2 hours: $170
4 sheets for 4 hours: $275
4 sheets for 8 hours: $485
Call us at 902-566-4427 to book, or for different sheet quantities, catering or additional hall options.
Commercial League
Our Commercial League is a great way to get together with your co-workers (outside of work) or friends on a weekly basis. It runs Monday nights from 8:30-10:30. Price is $650 + HST for the team for the season. The curlers can change from week to week if you want, so you can rotate many curlers and handle work travel and vacations, too! Contact your employer to put in a team, or have your co-workers all chip in!
If you’re interested in trying the fun Olympic sport of curling, now’s your chance!
The Cornwall Curling Club would like to help you take that first step – for FREE, with no obligation!!
You’re invited to take part in our Open House, free Adult Curling School, and new members registration
6:30 to 8:30 each evening. Come any one, two, or all three nights – there will be instruction at varying levels each night.
Dress in warm clothes with loose or stretchy pants and bring clean indoor shoes. Loaner sliders and brushes will be provided. Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to start time to ensure you are registered and ready to go. The evening instruction is intended for adults only – younger curlers receive training as part of their ongoing program.
We’ll also tell you why curling is such a great sport, and why you should join our Club! We emphasize the social and recreational aspects of curling, but we have provincial champions, too!
Reasons to take up the sport of curling
Whether you’re a brand new curler, or have years of experience, the Cornwall Curling Club has a spot for you! You don’t have to live in Cornwall to join – we have members from all over Queen’s County.
We offer daytime curling, as well as evening single entry and league curling, starting Oct. 19, along with fun weekend bonspiels and Friday night Drop-In events, in a social atmosphere.
Curling is a sport that anyone, at almost any age, can play, and includes options for those with varying degrees of mobility impairment. It’s not expensive, in comparison with other sports that require much more equipment, officials, and high registration fees. Cornwall has team (any combination of male and/or female curlers) and individual entry (mixed male and female) draws, and daytime 2-person “stick” curling too. The sport is great exercise, increasing flexibility, and providing cardio, with over 2 miles walked in a typical curling game, and lots of sweeping exercise, too!
Joining a curling club is also a great social activity – allowing you to get together regularly with your friends and coworkers, and make new friends and business contacts. After each game, the two teams involved sit down at the table together, and share a drink or two, with the first “sociable” round, by custom, purchased by the winning team. Weekend bonspiels provide a fun atmosphere for the recreational curler, with great music, off-ice activities, and food thrown in, all for a very reasonable cost (check out our website’s Photo section to see pictures from some of our legendary funspiels!). There are also cashspiels and provincial championships for those who want to take their game up a notch (who knows, you could even be in the Olympics some day!)
If you’d like more info on why curling rocks, check out these great videos from the Canadian Curling Association.
Give curling a try – you won’t regret it!
For more info, visit CornwallCurling.com, email info@cornwallcurling.com or call 566-4427.
See you on the ice!!
This is a fun league for all ages and any combination of male and/or female curlers. The bar will, of course, be open!
For more info, or to enter a team, email cornwallcurling@eastlink.ca
The Cornwall Curling Club plans to to hold the Saturday morning U16 junior development league again this season. This league is open to curlers from all clubs, and is intended for curlers aged 11-15. Consideration may be given to curlers outside of this age.
1. Round Robin format
2. 6 end games
It’s almost time to curl!
Curling begins on October 11th for daytime curlers, and evening league play starts on October 17th. The Junior Program begins on October 23rd.
New For 2016-2017
The Board of Directors is pleased to announce that the Thursday Mixed Draw will start at 6:30 and be followed by Mixed Doubles at 8:30 if we can get enough response. In getting the 2016-2017 season under way we have a few important bits of information to pass on to you, along with a few requests:
REGISTRATION / CURLING SCHOOL
Registration for returning members (including juniors) will be held on October 5th at the Club starting at 6:30pm – 8:30pm. This is your chance to secure your individual or team placement in our various leagues. Priority will be given to team entries with at least 3 returning members. New members /teams will be able to fill any unclaimed spots.
On registration day we will have sign-up sheets available for you to let us know events for which you may be able to volunteer your help.
New member and general registration, as well as our FREE, no-obligation adult curling school / curling demonstrations will be held on October 11th, 12th, and 13th at the club starting at 6:30 pm.
RECRUITING NEW MEMBERS
If you know of someone that would like to try curling, invite them to our free curling school /demonstration on the evenings of October 11th, 12th and 13th! We have beautiful facilities, excellent Jet-Ice, a welcoming membership and with each new adult curler registered on your recommendation, you can save 10% on your membership dues.
Keeping our membership numbers up allows us to keep our rates reasonable.
MONDAY COMMERCIAL LEAGUE
Perhaps your employer or organization wishes to pull together a rotating team for our Commercial League on Monday nights. The curlers can change from week to week, but the company /organization keeps its regular spot to play against competing teams.
DROP-IN CURLING – FRIDAY EVENINGS
We will have a series of Friday evenings (Oct. 28; Dec. 9; and Jan.6) to invite your friends/family members to join you on the ice. What a great way to introduce new players to the game or to give those with busy schedules a chance to get in a game among friends. Drop-in fee will apply.
JUNIOR INSTRUCTION
For the 2016-2017 season junior instruction will take place on Sunday 3:30 – 5:30 and Tuesday 5:00 – 6:00 pm.
SAVE THESE DATES!
Mixed Doubles bonspiel: November 12
Masters Plus bonspiel: November 17 and 18
Ladies Spiel: November 25 and 26
KENMAC Spiel: January 13 & 14
Travelers (former Dominion) playdowns for our club: February 17-19
Provincial Stick: February 7-9
Provincial Mixed 3-7 March
Closing Spiel: March 31 – April 1
2015-2016 MEMBERSHIP RATES:
No Change from Last Year
All memberships give you the opportunity to play in members-only tournaments and compete in provincial championships (entry fees are additional). You may also book practice time on Sundays when ice is available, and spare in any league without additional cost.
Payment terms for adult memberships are as follows: 50% payable on registration night and the remaining 50% payable byDecember 1st. Youth memberships are due upon registration.
Memberships may be paid by debit, credit card, cheque, or cash. HST is extra. A $15 Canadian Curling Association fee will be added to all adult and youth Memberships.
ADULT MEMBERSHIP:
One Evening Draw per week $210
Two Daytime sessions per week $210
Adult Unlimited Night only $320
Adult Unlimited Daytime only $290
Adult Unlimited (Day and night) $350
Couple Unlimited $600
Commercial League $650
Full-time Student (19+) unlimited $230
YOUTH MEMBERSHIPS:
Little Rockers (ages 6-7)
One session Oct-Dec or Jan-Mar $50
For both sessions $85
Novice (8-12) & Juniors (13-20) $125 (two days per week)
Junior plus one evening draw $230
Junior Development League (7 weeks ) $ 35
OTHER:
Social Memberships $40- attend club events, curl club spiels – extra cost
Non-Members “walk-on” fee per draw
Junior $5
Daytime/Nighttime $10 or 10 passes for $80
Locker Rentals (may be shared) $30 plus HST
DRAWS & LEAGUES SCHEDULE
From Little Rocks to Seniors, the Cornwall Curling Club has a curling draw for everyone.
SUNDAY
Members Practice 1:00-3:30
Little Rocks (age 6-7) 3:30-4:15
Novice (age 8-12) 4:30-5:30
MONDAY – FRIDAY
Daytime Drop-In 10:00-12:00. This is a great social atmosphere for those who would like to curl during the morning hours. It is a single entry draw with teams being made up each day.
MONDAY
Stick Curling 12:30-2:30
Junior Team Practice 3:30-6:00
Mixed Draw 6:30-8:30.
This is a fun non-competitive draw, this is a single entry draw and teams are made up by the draw-master and changed every six weeks.
Commercial League Draw
8:30-10:30. This is a fun non-competitive draw for company /organization sponsored teams, players representing their company or organization can change or rotate from week to week.
TUESDAY
Stick Curling 12:30 – 2:30
Junior Team Practice 3:30-5:00
Novice Junior instruction 5:00-6:00
Evening Competitive League – 6:30-8:30 & 8:30-10:30
This is a team entry draw for our club’s competitive teams.
WEDNESDAY
Daytime Drop-In 10:00-12:00 (as available) and/or Daytime Competitive League overflow
Daytime Competitive League 12:30 – 2:30. This is a team entry draw for our club’s competitive daytime curlers.
Junior Team Practice 3:30-6:00
Ladder League 6:30-8:30 & 8:30-10:30. This is a team entry draw for semi-competitive teams; teams remain the same for the curling season.
THURSDAY
Stick Curling 12:30-2:30 (available if needed)
Junior Team Practice 3:30-5:30
Mixed Draw 6:30-8:30. This is single entry league with teams being made up by the draw-master and changed every 6 weeks.
New Mixed Double League (if enough interest is shown) 8:30-10:00.
FRIDAY
Stick Curling 12:30-2:30
Junior Team Practice 3:30-5:30
SATURDAY
Saturday Morning Junior League 9:30 – 11:00
FRIDAY EVENING & SATURDAY
Open for ice rentals by individuals, groups, companies, organizations, etc. when not used for club events or provincial championships.
VOLUNTEERS
The Club organizes events and spiels every year for the enjoyment of the membership. These spiels are organized completely by volunteers.
The more volunteer participation we have, the greater the scope of events we can plan and organize for all, and the more fun for all. On registration day we will have sign-up sheets available for you to let us know events for which you may be able to volunteer your help. The current list of Board members can be found on the club website.
LOOKING FOR MORE INFO?
For Club operational hours and other information including upcoming events, ice rental, policies and constitution, please visit our website at CornwallCurling.com.
GOOD CURLING TO ALL!
We are pleased to report that Cornwall curlers have had a busy summer on the golf course and elsewhere, leading up to the start of curling here at the Cornwall Curling Club, which is about a month away! We’ll have more details on startup dates in the near future.
Some curlers have already been on the ice, with some junior teams participating in the Whitecap and other curling camps at Curl Moncton, and taking part in the Maritime Junior Competitive League, which got underway there on the weekend, and continues through Oct. 2.
Other curlers have been keeping busy on the golf course. Members Kris and Carl Currie, and Paul Durant, were winners at the Countryview Golf club championship on the weekend. Congrats to all the winners!
Back row (L-R): Deryk Mills Senior, Paul Durant Men’s 3rd division, Kris Currie Men’s Championship, Phil Widden Men’s 2nd division
Front row (L-R): Carl Currie Men’s 1st division, Neally Currie Ladies Championship, Alex Taylor Junior Championship, Brenda Stokes Ladies 1st division, Jack Stokes Super Senior
The Prince Edward Island Curling Hall of Fame is offering four annual scholarships, for a total amount of $3000, with $1000 and $500 awarded annually to junior female curlers, and an equal amount to junior male curlers. Scholarships are awarded based on financial need and passion for the game. Please submit your application form to:
Chair, Prince Edward Island Curling Hall of Fame,
PO Box 9305, York, PE, C0A 1P0
or to peicurlinghalloffame@gmail.com
The information provided will be kept confidential.
Application Deadline: September 30, 2016
Downloadable application form:
PEI Curling Hall of Fame Scholarship Application Form 2016 (PDF)
PEI Curling Hall of Fame Scholarship Application Form 2016 (Word)
A new PEI women’s curling team has been formed for the upcoming season, skipped by Veronica Smith, and including third Jane DiCarlo, second stone Whitney Young, and lead Aleya Quilty. Smith is a three-time PEI junior champion, and all four have curled out of the Cornwall Curling Club.
Photo (L-R): Smith, DiCarlo, Young, Quilty
Team Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/teamsmith2016/
It was a perfect day for our 16th annual golf tournament at Countryview Golf Club, with the weather warming up quickly from its frosty start, getting into the 20’s by the time the teams finished their last holes. The 9th hole proved to be a challenge, with the teams having to use the supplied curling broom for putting! It looks like Marg Stewart has the hang of it (although we ended up two-putting).
Back at Countryview’s beautiful clubhouse, everyone lined up for a burger and fries, and headed to the deck.
Many also stopped at the prize table, to take a look at all the great prizes, which included a barbecue utensils set (in the Sameday case), Paderno pots and pans, glassware, a car cleaning kit, a Countryview towel, and gift certificates.
Soon, it was time for the awards. Organizer Gary O’Sullivan started by asking Bob Fowler to lead everyone in raising their glasses in honour of Club member Lew Black, who passed away recently. Gary, assisted by Bryan Sutherland, started the prize presentation by handing out the trophy, and Cornwall Curling Club gift certificates, to the winning team, which included Carl Currie, Shelley Ebbett, Tracy MacDonald, and George Younker. They scored a 35.
Photo: Younker, Ebbett, MacDonald, Currie.
Next up were the individual achievement awards. The men’s closest to the pin award went to Robert Thibodeau.
Photo: Thibodeau, O’Sullivan
The women’s closest to the pin honours went to Marg Stewart.
Photo: Stewart, O’Sullivan
Bob Fowler won the BBQ tools, for the closest tee shot to the line on hole 6.
Photo: Fowler, O’Sullivan
Next up were the Longest Drive awards, with Angela Sanderson hitting furthest for the women.
Photo: Sanderson, O’Sullivan
Thane Thomson won the long drive for the men, hitting his new Callaway driver perfectly, and beating out the second place player by quite a few feet.
Photo: Thomson
Following the individual prizes, door prizes were drawn for until all the prizes on the table found owners.
Thanks to organizer Gary O’Sullivan, his assistant Bryan Sutherland, and to Bob Fowler, who organized the event for many years, and provided advice and guidance this time around, and took a phone call or two as well. Thanks to Carl and Karen Currie and all the Countryview staff for another great tourney, Thanks also to the many prize sponsors, including Paderno (Padinox Inc.), Kenmac Energy, Eastern Auto Supply, Cornwall Pizza Delight, KFC PEI, the Body Shop, Sameday Courier, Countryview Golf Club, and the Cornwall Curling Club.
Have a great summer everyone – we’ll see everyone back at the Cornwall Curling Club in mid-October!
It’s going to be a beautiful day for golf, with sunny skies and a high of 22, but dress in layers, as there was heavy FROST in low lying areas at Countryview this morning! See you at the course by 8:30, for 9 am shotgun start!
(Kris Currie photo)
Sunny and 21 is the forecast for Saturday June 18, and the course should be nice and green after this week’s rain, for our annual 9 hole, Best Ball golf tourney at Countryview Golf Club, route 19 in Fairview. Cost of $30 ($12 for Countryview members) includes your green fee, meal, and chance to win prizes. Golfers are asked to be at Countryview by 8:30 am to receive your instructions, and to head out at 8:45 to your designated hole for the “Shotgun Start” at 9 am. If anyone else wishes to participate, please contact Gary O’Sullivan no later than Thursday evening at: (c) (902) 388-0592 or (h) (902) 675-2280
Here are the revised teams (some names were missed the first time around.). Team # is your starting hole and the letter following, if there is one, is your tee-off order.
Good golfing!
Team # Names
1A Rick Neumeyer
Donna Musto
Lauren Lenentine
Gary O’Sullivan
1B Alan Mason
Linda Fairhurst
Kimberly MacDonald
Cathy MacDougall
2 Jim Orr
Pat McCardle
Jean Anderson
Edgar Coffin
3A Bob Fowler
Kim Glydon
Helen Smith
Frank Weiler
3B Robert Thibodeau
Arleen Harris
Paula Ling
4A Carl Currie
Shelley Ebbett
Tracy MacDonald
George Younker
4B Greg Groves
Nicole Philips
Donna Marie
Joe Callaghan
5A Leonard Gotell
Eileen Blanchard
Kimball Blanchard
Donald Weeks
5B Danny Young
Marg Stewart
Rosemary Scott
Derek MacEwen
6 John Berry
Shirley Berry
Carole Kennedy
Eric LeBlanc
7A Paul Field
Bernie Field
Rebecca Rolfe
Tom Dunn
7B Alan Acorn
Valerie Acorn
8 Angus Kennedy
Sandy Hope
Bill Hope
Jean Sinclair
9A Lee Nickerson
Lisa MacEachern
Carol Sweetapple
Lester Callbeck
9B Paul Arsenault
Helen Arsenault
Angela Sanderson
Brent Irving
Lew Black – Wing CWO, Captain (CFR) RET’D
With sadness, we announce the unexpected passing of Lew Black, 62, at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. Born June 9, 1953, in Salisbury, NB. Dearly loved husband of Elaine (Gallant) for 39 years. Devoted father of Denise (Brad) St. Jean, Jason (Andrea), Janelle (Greg) Kenna, Jacquelyn, Nanette (Eion). Proud Grampie of Nicholas and Laura St. Jean, Isabelle, Hayley, and Samuel Kenna, Scarlet and Addilynn. Survived by his mother, Dorothy (Smith), brother Peter (Darlene) and sisters Nancy (Alf), Diana (Robert) Dunham, Gail McMackin and Terry (Rick) Carter. Fond uncle of countless nieces and nephews. Brother-in-law to Romeo (Eydie) Gallant, Clem (Doreen) Gallant, Yvette Sheehan, Anne Marie (Dean) Johnson, Claire Green, Ronald (Donna) Gallant, Mark (Linda) Gallant, Richard (Geri) Gallant, Anita (Willy) St. Denis, Carmella (Paddy) Cheverie, Adrienne (Mike) Kerwin, Denise (Jerry) Jakubiak, and Al (Doreen) Gallant. Predeceased by his father, Chester Black, his in-laws, Jacques and Clarisse Gallant, brothers-in-law Larry McMackin, George Sheehan, and Bill Green.
Lew spent 39 years in the military as an avionics technician, with his most treasured time as Chief Warrant Officer, in advocating for his people. He was very devoted to family, friends and the community, including volunteering with the RCAF, Mikinduri Children of Hope, Cornwall Curling Club and received recognition for donating blood 50+ times. A special thank you to all the staff, nurses and doctors who took such good care of Lew at both the Moncton and the Queen Elizabeth Hospitals.
Resting at Belvedere Funeral Home, 175 Belvedere Ave., Charlottetown, PE C1A 2Y9 from 4:30-7:30 pm on Mon, June 13. Funeral on Tues, June 14 at 10 am for Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 5 Lowther Drive, Cornwall, PE C0A 1H0. In lieu of flowers, donations in his honour to Mikinduri Children of Hope Foundation (http://mikinduri.com/donate/) or to Canadian Blood Services (http://fundraising.blood.ca/) would be appreciated. A Veteran’s Tribute Service will be held at the funeral home on Monday at 4:00 pm. Messages of condolence may be left at http://www.belvederefh.com/.
(info from Belvederefh.com)
We are very sad to announce the sudden and unexpected passing, following a recovery from major surgery and a very encouraging rehabilitation process, of Club member Lew Black. Lew passed away on Wednesday June 8, following what the family refers to as “a number of really uplifting days,” and the day before what would have been his 63rd birthday. Lew has family in Australia and Ottawa, who are on their way to the Island, and we will keep you informed of wake and funeral arrangements.
Lew was a very popular and active Club member, curling both in the evening in our Ladder League and Monday leagues, and in daytime curling, participating in many bonspiels and golf tourneys, and had served as the daytime curling representative on our Board of Directors, and as a timer at provincial championships. He will be greatly missed.
The Trustees of the Joyce Myers Trust Fund, established under Curl Atlantic from
profits from the 2003 Brier and the 2005 Roar of the Rings curling events in Atlantic
Canada, have announced the 2016 recipients of its Student/Athlete Scholarships and
Curling Club Capital Works and Curl Atlantic Member Association Program Initiatives
grants.
The 2016 Joyce Myers Scholarship recipients are:
The 2016 Joyce Myers Capital Works Grant recipients will each receive $1500. The successful curling centres are:
The 2016 Joyce Myers Program Initiative Grant will be used to help license the “Rocks and Rings”
elementary school program throughout Atlantic Canada. “This joint initiative between
Curl Atlantic and the four Atlantic associations appears to fit well with the
intent of junior curling development of the Joyce Myers Trust Fund and with Curl
Atlantic”, said Gary Wilson, Chair of Curl Atlantic. “The Rocks and Rings program is a
great way to introduce and bring curling to the school setting. The program has
received much attention during the televising of Curling Canada’s championship events, and
is hugely popular across the country and in great demand.”
Backgrounder:
The Joyce Myers Trust Fund is an Atlantic Canada initiative to foster the development
and promotion of the sport of curling throughout Atlantic Canada.
The Trust Fund, which was established from profits from the 2003 Nokia Brier and
2005 Tim Horton’s Roar of the Rings, provides funding for the development of curling
in Atlantic Canada through grant opportunities for Curling Club Capital Works projects,
Student/Athlete Scholarships, and Curl Atlantic Member Association Program
Initiatives.
The trustees of the Joyce Myers Trust Fund announced plans for future investments in
the sport of curling for Atlantic Canada and released its first grants during the 2009-2010 curling season.
Joyce Myers was inducted into both the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame and the
Canadian Curling Hall of Fame as an athlete and a builder. Joyce’s accomplishments
as an athlete, administrator, coach and official made her one of the most versatile and
impacting persons in Nova Scotia sports. Her passion for sport and the countless
hours she contributed to many individuals and events has left a lasting impression.
Joyce was a true inspiration and mentor to many.
Capital Acquisition Grants
The Trustees of the Joyce Myers Trust Fund created the Capital Acquisition Grants as
a means to assist member curling clubs within Atlantic Canada with capital projects.
Expenses that are of a special and/or extraordinary nature will be eligible for funding.
In other words, programs and initiatives that are both unusual and occur infrequently;
they are not part of the regular, day-to-day operation of the club. Listed below are a
few possibilities:
The repair, replacement, purchase or construction of a curling facility or part of a
curling facility. For example, the repair or replacement of a curling club roof;
The repair, replacement or purchase of a plant asset or piece of equipment. For
example, the repair or replacement of ice making equipment.
The purchase of special curling equipment. For example, the purchase of little rocks
for a junior curling program;
Exempt from funding are any expenses of an operational nature. For example,
membership dues, utility and tax bills do not qualify.
Scholarships
Curl Atlantic has implemented a scholarship to curlers who have enrolled in full time
studies in a post-secondary institution. The intention of these awards is to allow
talented athletes to devote primary sources of time and energy to training, rather than
extensive employment in order to fund post-secondary education. Recipients will be
expected to devote a full-time, shared commitment to sport and education exclusively.
This award is not intended to reward past achievements but rather a means to pursue
further achievements that surpass the current level of performance. Priority will be
given to athletes attending Atlantic universities, colleges or vocational schools.
$1500 is allocated per province, divided among the recipients.
Thanks to everyone who helped out on Thursday as we catered a lobster/steak dinner to the PEI Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association! There was a huge attendance this year, with the Premier, the Leader of the Opposition, and the Mayor of Charlottetown among the many attendees, and everyone was served in record time!
We won’t name everyone individually in case someone gets missed, but here are a couple of pictures of the kitchen crew:
Here are some of the servers waiting for the Road Builders to be seated:
Behind the scenes were many more, who cut up the lobster, barbecued the steaks, prepped the potatoes, salads, etc., setup and put away tables and chairs, along with Bev and Al who ran the two very busy bar locations. Thanks to Barry Craswell for organizing the event again this year, which has proven to be a great fundraiser for the Club!
We’ve got one more Club event this season – the golf tourney at Countryview on June 18th. Hope to see everyone there, and have a great summer everyone!
Just a quick reminder that Thursday May 26 is our third annual catering event for the PEI Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association’s Lobster or steak dinner. Those who volunteered previously or expressed an interest have been contacted by Barry Craswell or Carlene Peters, but the greatest need is always for servers for the meal, so if you want to help please come out to the hall upstairs by 7 pm to help serve the meal, which begins at 7:30. Unlike the winter event we also host for them, this is a sit-down meal, with the food brought to the tables (along with extra food later, if they want).
This event is a great fundraiser for our Club!
Photo: Lobsters on the plate ready to be served at last year’s event
Curl PEI has released the schedule for next season, and the Cornwall Curling Club is hosting the provincial Stick and Mixed (four person) curling championships.
The Tankard (men’s) and Scotties (women’s) championships, along with the Future Tankard and Scotties developmental junior events will be held at the same venue in the same timeframe. with the championships going Jan. 18-24 2017, and the Future events taking place Jan. 20-22. This is a one year trial, at the Silver Fox, of co-hosting the men’s and women’s championships in the same venue.
The Junior Mixed is no longer being held as a Curl PEI event. For the youngest curlers, a Little Rock Jamboree is in the planning stages.
Entries for all events are to be made online at PEICurling.com
Meanwhile, Curl PEI recently held a regular, and a special meeting, and made the following changes:
Regular meeting
Special Meeting:
We are having an issue with Eastlink email subscribers to our website’s emailing system. Our website posts all show up in our logs as having been sent successfully to Eastlink’s mail server, but they don’t show up in the inboxes of the recipients. We have reported this to Eastlink, and are hopeful that they will fix it in a timely manner.
In the meantime, we have subscribed our 19 Eastlink email subscribers to another mailout system, which uses a different mail server than our regular server, and believe this will work around the problem. Eastlink email subscribers will have received an email with subject “Confirm your subscription for Cornwall Curling Club”. Please click on the “Confirm Follow” link to begin receiving our post emails.
Depending on how this new system works out, and whether or not Eastlink can resolve the problem with the old system, we will decide whether or not to move our other 200 subscribers to the new system or retain the old one.
Our Annual General Meeting was held last night, with a good crowd on hand, despite the great weather. Each committee chair, and President Ling, gave their reports, outlining a very successful season, with membership up, most bonspiels full, newly reconditioned rocks, and a number of championships won. It was also announced that the Town of Cornwall would be getting the steel rafters in the ice house painted in September, before next season’s startup.
The finance report showed that the Club is in good shape, with a net surplus for the season of about $9000, up about $7500 from the previous season. Membership was up, from 288 to 307, but membership revenue declined by about $1000, as there were more juniors, who pay less (but are the future of any club!). Great effort was put toward advertising signs this year, with revenue up over 86%! Wine, and beer (especially draft) sales, were up, while liquor sales were down, and coolers stayed about the same. Pro shop sales and ice rentals were each up around 12%, with our major expenses – wages, electricity, and rent, up only slightly.
Five Board of Directors members: Frank Martin, Edgar Coffin, Carlene Peters, Jeff Taylor, and Derek MacEwen have fulfilled their terms of office and are leaving the Board, while an equal number of new Board members were acclaimed: Chris Creighton, Gary O’Sullivan, Darlene Howlett, Jean Sinclair, and Angela Sanderson. The new Board will meet over the summer to appoint the officers for next season.
We will again be catering the PEI Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association’s Lobster or Steak dinner, on May 26. Barry Craswell will be heading this up again, and will be looking for volunteers to help cut lobster, barbecue steak, cook potatoes, prepare salads, plate and serve meals, setup and cleanup, etc.
At the AGM, more names were added to the roster for the June 18 Golf Tourney, which Gary O’Sullivan is organizing.
The Junior Coordinators report was omitted in our reports collection for the AGM on Friday. It has now been added. The Financial report will be available at the meeting.
Here are the updated Committee reports and the President’s Report. Click link to view (PDF): Cornwall Curling Club AGM Reports 2015-2016
We are delighted to report that Club member Lew Black is recovering well from major surgery and has now been transferred to the rehabilitation unit of the QEH, where he will be extremely busy on weekdays with rehab, but will be available for visits on weekends when there is no rehab scheduled.
Every year there are curling teams looking for coaches. Every year Curl PEI is asked if there is a list of available coaches teams can look at, there is not. We would like to change that.
Curl PEI is looking for anyone who is interested in coaching a curling team to please complete the survey at the link below. The information will be compiled into a list of available coaches on PEI. The list will not be posted but will be shared with teams looking for a coach.
The link to the survey is: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R5TNTGN
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Amy Duncan
Executive Director, Curl PEI
Email: aduncan@sportpei.pe.ca
2015/2016 was another very successful season at the Cornwall Curling Club. A high point was certainly the winning of our first Canadian Championship.
Here are some of the highlights:
October
Drop-In curling (with costumes), and annual curling school and registration held.
Gordie Hermann passed away. Gordie, as a Cornwall village council member, was instrumental in deciding to build a curling club for the community. He then sat on the committee that met weekly to plan and implement the project, and then moved on to sit on the charter Board of Directors for the Club, and continued to curl until very recently.
U16 Developmental League starts up.
Club member Noah O’Connor gets married.
November
Longtime member Bob MacWilliams and his wife Doris receive sendoff as he departs for New Brunswick.
Cornwall’s Lisa Jackson rink wins Canadian Travelers Women’s Championship. This is Cornwall’s first-ever Canadian title in a Curling Canada event, and PEI’s first Travelers championship. They also recorded the first-ever eight-ender in ANY Curling Canada canadian championship!
Cornwall’s Lauren Lenentine, along with Alex MacFadyen, win our annual Mixed Doubles spiel.
Ted MacFadyen rink win our Masters Plus bonspiel. Cornwall’s Barry Craswell team are runners-up.
The Ice Queens women’s spiel was won by the team of Gloria Clarke, Elaine Hughes, Etta Reid and Carolyn Crockett.
The Lauren Lenentine rink were runners up to Chester Nova Scotia’s Mary Fay team at the Silver Fox Junior Bonspiel. Later in the season, the Fay team won the Canadian and World junior championships, while Fay skipped the Winter Youth Olympics (mixed) gold medal team.
Cornwall’s Chloé McCloskey participates in Canadian Mixed in Toronto.
Visually Impaired/Blind and Wheelchair curling get underway for the season, on Thursday evenings.
December
Carlene Peters wins Christmas Cheer draw.
Barry Craswell, Bryan Sutherland, Gloria Clarke, Grant Laird, and Joe Gill teams win 5 of the 6 prizes at 2nd annual Desjardins Financial Security Independent Network stick curling tournament.
Cornwall’s Sabrina Smith, along with Kyle Holland, are PEI’s Mixed Doubles champs.
Cornwall’s Mitchell Schut team wins division final, Alexis Burris team wins consolation match at Moncton Canada Games Dev’t spiel.
January
Our Icemaker Lance Lowther and his wife Phyllis celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at the Club.
Cornwall’s Devin and Mitchell Schut rinks participated in the Future Tankard developmental event.
At the Canadian Juniors in Stratford Ont., Cornwall’s Chloé McCloskey won the women’s Ken Watson Sportsmanship award, as voted on by the players, while Aleya Quilty won the Balance Plus Fair Play award for the women’s lead position, as voted on by the officials.
The Matthew MacLean rink from O’Leary and Cornwall finished with a 3-6 (won-lost) record at the Canadian Juniors, while Cornwall’s Katie Fullerton team completed play at 4-5.
Sandy Hope rink wins PEI Masters Women’s title, while Myrna Sanderson team are runners-up.
André Gauthier rink wins Kenmac Energy club bonspiel.
Cornwall’s Alexis Burris team finishes in 1st place in the Future Scotties developmental event. Emma Coffin and Rachel MacLean teams also take part.
Mitchell Schut rink goes undefeated to win the Wendy’s U16 league at our Club.
Gloria Clarke wins Desjardins Financial Security Independent Network $50.00 cash prize for “Come Try Our Game” (Stick Curling)
February
The Veronica Smith rink from the Crapaud and Cornwall curling clubs compiled an 8-1 record en-route to winning the Atelka P.E.I. Mixed Fours Provincial Curling Championship in Alberton. Team Smith will now advance to the 2017 Canadian Mixed Curling Championship, Nov. 14-19, 2016, at the Mariners Centre in Yarmouth, NS.
Cornwall’s Lauren Lenentine, Mitchell Schut rinks are provincial U16 champs. The Lenentine rink went undefeated in their championship at the Charlottetown Curling Complex, while the Schut team won the boy’s title by default. Cornwall’s Bailey O’Grady won the girl’s Sportsmanship award.
The Debbie Rhodenhizer and Angus Kennedy rinks won our Club’s Traveler’s ch’ship.
Cornwall hosts successful U18 Ch’ship. Cornwall’s Lauren Lenentine rink won the women’s event, with the Club’s Lauren Moerike team coming third. The Club’s Donald DeWolfe team were runners-up in the men’s event, with third place going to the young Mitchell Schut team, also from our club. Cornwall’s Emma Coffin won the women’s Sportsmanship award, as voted on by the players.
The UPEI Women’s team, skipped by Cornwall’s Veronica Smith, took part in the Atlantic University Curling Ch’ships, but their attempt to win their 4th-straight trip to the Nationals fell short.
Cornwall’s Stratton/Craswell and Clarke/Stavert duos repeat as PEI Stick champs.
Curling instruction provided to over 30 Newcomers with the aid of a grant under the Sport Partnership and Engagement Program, a project of the Sport Participation Bilateral which is jointly funded by the Province of PEI (Department of Health and Wellness) and the Federal Government (Canadian Heritage – Sport Canada). We partnered with the PEI Association for Newcomers to Canada for this initiative.
Second annual Glen Afton U13 funspiel held
March
Holland College Hurricanes, who played in our Tues. night league, participated in the CCAA ch’ships, and picked up a Fair Play award.
Cornwall’s Lauren Lenentine team, along with the Tyler Smith team win the Atlantic U18 Ch’ships at CFB Halifax
Cornwall hosts Maritime Stick Ch’ship. Cornwall ‘s Etta Reid/Myrna Craswell team defeated the 5 time champion team of Ruth Stavert and Gloria Clarke, also from Cornwall in the Women’s final, while a Nova Scotia rink won the Open event.
Cornwall hosted the Provincial Travelers Curling Club Ch’ship, won by the Ch’town men’s, and Western women’s teams.
Cornwall’s Rachel MacLean rink went undefeated to win the KFC U13 Ch’ship, edging their clubmates the Chase MacMillan rink 4-3 in the final.
Cornwall’s Mitchell Schut, Alexis Burris rinks were winners and runners-up, respectively in the Junior Mixed U16 Ch’ships, The Devin Schut team runners-up in U21.
April
Cornwall’s Sandy Hope rink participate in the Canadian Masters in the Annapolis Valley
PEI Brewing Co. Closing Spiel – blue won.
Paul Neima, Hank Kamphuis, Derek Gallant, and Gabe Taweel won the Loonie Draw, while Debby Sigsworth won a free one-night membership, and George Younker won the draw to the button contest.
Sabrina Smith participated in the Canadian Mixed Doubles in Saskatoon,and recorded a win over pre-tournament hometown favourite, Stephanie Lawton and Steve Laycock.
Thanks to all our Club members, coaches, staff, volunteers, and Board of Directors members for another successful season!
Green fees: $35 for 18 holes, $22 for nine, power carts are available. Everything is cut and ready to be played. Call the Proshop to book your tee time at 902-675-2800. Driving range will be open at a later date.
The Saskatchewan women, skipped by Merle Kopach, and Alberta men, with skip Ed Lukowich. are the Canadian Masters champions, following play in the Annapolis Valley over the weekend. The Saskatchewan women beat the host province, skipped by Margaret Cutcliffe, 6-3, while Alberta downed Ontario’s Bruce Delaney team 10-3 in the men’s final.
PEI’s Sandy Hope, from Cornwall, went 1-4 in women’s round robin play, and 1-2 in the seeding pool round, while Louis Walsh, from the Silver Fox, went 0-6 in the round robin, and 0-3 in the seeding round.
Women’s round robin play wrapped up Wednesday and men’s round robin play finished this morning at the Canadian Masters Curling Championships in the Annapolis Valley, with both PEI teams finishing out of the playoffs and in the “seeding pool”.
Sandy Hope
PEI women, skipped by Sandy Hope from the Cornwall Curling Club, picked up a win over the Northwest Territories in the round robin, finishing with a 1-4 record. The Hope rink lost their first of three seeding pool games this morning, 8-7 to the Yukon. They play Alberta at 8:30 Friday morning, and end play against the Territories at 4 pm on Friday.
Louis Walsh rink
The PEI men’s rink, skipped by Louis Walsh out of Summerside’s Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club, did not pick up a round robin win, finishing with an 0-6 record after a 6-4 loss to Quebec this morning. Team Walsh will now play in the seeding pool (schedule not yet posted).
The championship games go Sunday at 2.
Two draws are in the books after opening day play at the Canadian Masters Curling Championships, for curlers age 60 and over, being played in the Annapolis Valley.
PEI’s Sandy Hope team, from here at the the Cornwall Curling Club, recovered from a 7-1 loss to Northern Ontario with a 12-0 blanking of the Northwest Territories team. Hope plays BC at 2:30 this afternoon and Manitoba at 7 this evening and wraps up round robin play at 11:30 am Wednesday against NB.
Meanwhile, the Louis Walsh squad from the Silver Fox in Summerside are still looking for their first win, following a pair of opening day losses – 8-4 to Northern Ontario, and 8-2 to Nova Scotia’s Steve Ogden. PEI plays NL at 10 am, and NB (Rob Aube) at 7 pm. The Island men conclude round robin play against Alberta (Ed Lukowich) at 2 pm Wednesday, and Quebec at 10 am Thurs.
The event finals are Sunday at 2 pm.
Some games in this event are livestreamed on Bell Aliant Community One at: http://player.communitylive.ca/Player/Player/86
Live Scoring at: http://nscurl.com/wp/scoreboard/#!/competitions/2064/
Thanks to Carlene Peters and Lisa MacEachern for organizing another great event! Here’s Carlene’s report:
The Bonspiels and Social Committee is pleased to announce that the Closing Spiel held this weekend was a big success!!
The weekend started with live entertainment on Friday evening by a great group called the Undertow. Club member Jeff Taylor performed with the group while pointing, swinging and leaning on his crutches — good job, great voice Jeff!!
The traditional competition of Red Team versus Blue Team took place with, like last year, a Skins format. The Blue Team won the most skins with a total of $203,000.00, while the Red Team finished with $159,000.00 (unfortunately, our budget does not permit us to play with real money!).
Blue team holding rally (although they didn’t really need one!)
In addition to these large amounts, six members from each team volunteered to be blindfolded and entered a baby tasting food contest in order to win additional monies for their respective teams. The Red Team won an extra $1,000.00 while the Blue Team walked away with another $3,000.00 to add to their already large pot!! The final results showed the Blue Team having $46,000.00 more in the bank than the Red Team.
(Baby food tasting photo courtesy of Paul Neima)
The DAFT!
The Blue Teams skipped by Paul Field and Greg Groves each made deposits of $35,000.00 into D.A.F.T. (the DIGITAL ALL FUNCTION TELLER bank machine) – the largest Blue Team deposits. A coin toss allowed Greg Groves, Brad Gardiner, Hélène LaPalme and Dena Farrell to first select from the prize table, with the Field team going second. The rest of the Blue Teams then selected from the table in order from most to least won.
Greg Groves rink
Paul Field team
Vernon Chowan rink
Brenda MacMillan team
Kim Glydon team
Frank Martin rink
Paul Neima rink
Vince Fisher team
Lester Callbeck team
Following the prize presentation, all the winning Blue players posed for a group photo:
Tickets were sold on a “reverse draw” for a curling membership with the winner being Debby Sigsworth. Also, George Younker was the winner of $85.00 on a “closest to the button” draw. Paul Neima won a $25.00 Subway gift certificate for best costume and he also won $50.00 from the “Loonie Draw” (see other stories for pictures and other Loonie draw winners). Lots of winners at the closing spiel!!!
Club President Paula Ling was on hand, and thanked the organizers, club staff, volunteers, and teams in the event, saying that it has been a great season, and inviting everyone to our AGM, and Golf tourney.
As always, there are many thanks to be extended starting with a special one to Ray Biagé, Draw Master, who had to make numerous last minute changes to accommodate the 72 curlers in this spiel. We can’t pay him for this work, but we hear that he won almost 15 grand in “real” money on Saturday evening in the North River FD and Kingston Legion “Chase the Ace” contest!
A big thanks goes to The PEI Brewing Co. for sponsoring this event. Thank you to the Countryview Golf Club for providing green fee gift certificates and to Dean MacEachern for his contribution of gift certificates for delicious oysters. Thanks also to the many other generous club members who contributed gifts/certificates for the prize table.
Thanks to Prince Edward Aqua Farms for supplying such tasty mussels again this year at a reduced cost and to Edmond Richard for picking them up. Trent DeRoche Catering also deserves a thank you for a tasty meal on Saturday evening.
Thank you to the many volunteers (too numerous to mention, but you know who you are) who helped with decorating, food contribution, food preparation in the kitchen and on the Bar-B-Q, as well as the setting up of tables/chairs and dismantling of same.
Bernie Doiron
Thanks to Frazer Smith, inventor of the D.A.F.T. machine and to Bernie Doiron, our Friday night bank teller. Thank you to our bartenders, Kelly and Al who always greeted us with a smile as they poured our favorite drink(s)!
Bob MacWilliams
Thanks to Bob MacWilliams who travelled all the way over the bridge to curl in this event and to help with ice preparations. Thank you to “Let’n Loose Lance”, our Ice Man for providing a great ice surface all season and to “Behave’n Bev”, Club Manager who is always there to give support to all members.
We hope that everyone enjoys their “off season” time with family and friends. See you in the fall, or maybe sooner on June18th at the Annual Club Golf Tourney at Countryview Golf Course. Cheers for now!
Carlene Peters
Lisa MacEachern
Bonspiels & Social Committee
(Most photos by Lisa)
Congratulations to Paul Neima, who won the prize for best costume at the PEI Brewing Company Closing Spiel. Paul is a frequent best costume winner!
Photo: Paul with organizer Carlene
Honourable mention goes to Lorianne and Angus Davies, who had two separate dress-alike ensembles!
Tickets were sold on Saturday for a reverse draw for a free one-draw membership, with Debby Sigsworth’s name being drawn last. She was curling and did not see the draw, so Bob Fowler, who had been the subject of some teasing by Debby earlier in the day, took the opportunity to have some fun when he made the announcement a little later (saying he had rigged the draw so her name came up). To say the least, she was very surprised!
A draw to the button contest was held as well, with members buying chances to participate. George Younker was the clear winner in this event, hitting the button with his shot. No sweeping was allowed in this event.
Photo: George Younker, with organizer Carlene Peters
Photos by Lisa MacEachern
The PEI duo of Cornwall’s Sabrina Smith and Charlottetown’s Kyle Holland ended play at the Canadian Mixed Doubles in Saskatoon with a 3-4 win-loss record, winning their last three games, over Stefanie Lawton and Steve Laycock, Jessie Kaufman and Brock Virtue, and Lora Browne and Nick Kaeser.
The quarter-finals are underway today. Click for more.
(L-R) Smith and Holland (Curling Canada/Darlene Danyliw photo)
Head icemaker Lance Lowther was on hand Saturday afternoon for the final scrape of our ice for the season. The rocks were taken off the sheets following the final closing spiel draw, with the Juniors having their closing event today, which includes a skate on the ice (bring your helmets!).
This brings to a close another successful season on the ice of the Cornwall Curling Club, and by all reports, the ice was great! Thanks to Lance and our entire ice crew for another great season!
The four winners of our $50 bill Loonie Draw were drawn, by bartender Al MacCormac, at our Closing Spiel dinner Saturday evening. With this draw, entrants had to print their name and phone number on a round sticker, attach it to a Loonie, and put the Loonie in a jar. The four $50 bills were embedded in the curling ice, behind the near end hacks. We haven’t counted the Loonies yet, but the draw was definitely profitable for the Club. The four winners were:
Paul Neima, Hank Kamphuis, Derek Gallant, and Gabe Taweel were the winners. Paul and Hank were both in the closing spiel, but Hank had gone home, so Paul was selected to go out on the ice and extract his fifty.
The 16th Annual Cornwall Curling Club 9 Hole Best Ball Golf Tournament, at beautiful Countryview Golf Club, Route 19 in Fairview, takes place on Saturday June 18, with a shotgun start (teams start at the same time, from different holes) at 9 am sharp. Entry fee of $30 includes golf, barbecue meal, and a chance at some great prizes from our generous sponsors!
Everyone is welcome, regardless of golfing experience – the nine-hole best ball “scramble” format makes it fun for everybody, and we always do our best to balance teams based on experience level.
You can signup at the Club over the next week (may not always be someone there – call first or leave a message), or contact this year’s organizer, Gary O’Sullivan, at bantamgary@gmail.com or 902-675-2280. Also feel free to contact Gary if you’d like to help out with organization or sponsorship of this event.
We’ll also have a signup sheet at our Annual General Meeting on May 13.
Here’s a recap of last year’s tourney: cornwallcurling.com/2015/06/21/tie-breaking-finish-for-15th-annual-golf-tourney-at-countryview/
You can check out past golf tourneys at:
cornwallcurling.com/spielsevents/annual-golf-tournament-at-countryview/
See you on the course!
By the way, if you are looking for fun and exercise in the curling “off season”, Countryview is a great place to golf, and many Cornwall Curling Club members are also Countryview members (and Countryview owners and staff curl at Cornwall!). Here are Countryview’s membership options:
Memberships include unlimited playing privileges, advanced tee time bookings, ability to play in leagues, club mixers, club championships, discounts in pro shop and a complimentary range pass.
| Adult: | $750 |
| Weekday: | $625 |
| Couples: | $1400 |
| Family: Two adults, two children under the age of 18. |
$1500 |
| Junior: Under the age of 18. |
$275 |
| Intermediate: Age 19-25 with ID. |
$625 |
| 9 Holes Daily: | $525 |
Be social with one of these special options:
Shoulder Season pass – $450 – Playing privileges from opening until June 26th and September 7th until close.
One Day a Week with Shared Cart -$795 -Based on two people sharing the cart
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Congrats to Club member Ray Biagé, who won the $14,669 consolation prize at the NRFD/Kingston Legion Chase the Ace this evening!
After eight rounds of play, the pool standings are taking shape, with five teams remaining undefeated as the competition heads into Round Nine.
Rachel Homan/Mark Nichols along with Laura Crocker/Geoff Walker both lead Pool A with undefeated records of 5-0.They will meet in the last draw Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m.
In Pool B, both leaders, Jocelyn Peterman/Brett Gallant and Lisa Weagle/John Epping have suffered a loss and are looking to go undefeated the rest of the way to be ensured of a playoff spot.
In Pools C and D, the 2015 Canadian champions, Kalynn Park/Charley Thomas suffered their first loss on Friday at the hands of the father-daughter duo, Robert and Émilie Desjardins. Husband-and-wife team Dawn/Mike McEwen and Marliese Kasner/Dustin Kalthoff, from the host club, won their games on Friday afternoon to remain keep their 5-0 records intact.
A few of the top teams have suffered two or even three defeats in the early going, which emphasizes the uniqueness and difficulty of this sport. A highlight for the young team from P.E.I., Sabrina Smith and Kyle Holland, was their win over a pre-tournament hometown favourite, Stephanie Lawton and Steve Laycock.
Sabrina Smith and Kyle Holland, of P.E.I., scored a surprise win over pre-tournament favourites, Stefanie Lawton and Steve Laycock (Curling Canada/Darlene Danyliw photo)
Kim and Wayne Tuck, Canada’s 2013 Mixed Doubles champions, continue to roll after two early losses, defeating another early favourite, Reid Carruthers and Joanne Courtney.
Sitting with three wins and still in the hunt for play-off spots are the teams of:
Janet and Hugh Murphy (Ontario)
Ashley Quick and Mike Armstrong (Saskatchewan)
Jennifer Baxter and Mark Dacey (Nova Scotia)
Jessie Kaufman and Brock Virtue (Alberta)
Jaelyn and Jim Cotter (British Columbia)
Nancy Martin and Catlin Schneider (Saskatchewan)
Emma Miskew and Ryan Fry (Ontario – N. Ontario)
Joanne Courtney and Reid Carruthers (Ontario – Manitoba)
Play continues Friday night and Saturday morning. Saturday afternoon is reserved for tiebreakers, and there could be a few. The play-off round of 12 begins Saturday evening at 8:30 MDT. Quarters, Semis and Finals will be played on Sunday with the Championship game slated for 4:00 p.m. MDT.
Find scoring and standings, here.
Go to the event website, www.curling.ca/2016mixeddoubles/, to access the streaming link.
The Canadian Mixed Doubles competition format will feature 32 teams (each team consists of one male curler and one female curler) divided into four pools of eight, with the four pool winners after the round robin plus the eight teams with the next-best records advancing to a 12-team single elimination playoff. The four pool-winners have first-round byes.
The gold-medal game is scheduled for Sunday at 4 p.m. ET.
For the full list of competitors, click here. And for the full schedule, click here.
The opening evening is in the books at the PEI Brewing Company Closing Spiel. The Blue teams are leading by $6000 in Skins format curling play, after pulling off a fantastic $21,000 opening round, compared with only $9000 for the Reds. The second draw was closer, with Blue winning by only $2000, and Red came out ahead, by $8000 in the third round.
Note that a $6000 lead isn’t much in the high stakes world of Skins curling, and it looks like the Reds have figured out how to win, so it should be an exciting day two, with four end games in the morning draws, and six end games in the afternoon. There are burgers and sausages on the menu at noon, and lasagna for supper, so the competitors will be well-fed.
Here are some photos from Day One.
We learned that guards are extremely useful in Skins curling, but I think these teams may have taken the concept a bit far!
There was a lot of strategy and thinking needed to get a handle the Skins format, where you have to either score two points with the hammer, or steal one point in order to get the skin.
Things didn’t always go as planned. This guy is looking a little blue!
There was great entertainment off the ice, with Undertow in the lounge.
The bankers kept tally on the winnings, with the help of the DAFT Teller.
Meanwhile, back on sheet 1, these teams like lots of rocks in play, too!
Same story on Sheet 3, as Myrna tries to raise one in.
As usual, Angus and Lorianne were properly attired for the occasion.
Other highlights of the evening included punch, mussels, and tickets for PEI Brewing company’s liquid assets. The punch came in both Bev and Lance strengths.
Action resumes at 9 am, with the final day of our Closing Spiel. It’s going to be a time!
The Wednesday evening night ladder league wrapped up with some makeup games last evening. The Robert Thibodeau rink completed its sweep of the A pool, winning all three rounds, and losing only one game this round. They will receive gift certificates courtesy of sponsor New Glasgow Lobster Suppers for their round three win. Playing with Thibodeau were Angus Kennedy, Wade Deaken, and Ken Monaghan. The Bob Fowler rink were second with two losses.
Meanwhile, the Jeff Taylor rink had six wins in a row to take the B pool. I haven’t checked to see if they played their final game, but it doesn’t matter, as no one else could tie them. The Greg Groves team were second, with five wins. Team Taylor will be taking home prizes from sponsor Sam’s Family Restaurant in Cornwall. Other members of the team are Dylan Sanderson, Cody Dawson, and Dustin Muttart. Paul Durant aptly filled in as spare for Jeff while he was on the injury list.
Thanks to everyone who took part in the league again this season, to Jeff Taylor and Danny Kneabone for doing the ice, and to our generous sponsors. See you in October!
The Wolfville Curling Centre and the Glooscap Curling Club are the co-hosts of the 2016 men’s and women’s Canadian Masters Curling Championships, for curlers age 60 and over, which take place April 4 to 10, 2016.
PEI will be represented at the event by the Sandy Hope team from here at the Cornwall Curling Club, who won the provincial Masters Women’s event this season, and by the Men’s runners-up, the Louis Walsh team from the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club in Summerside.
Sandy Hope, Shelley Ebbett, Debbie Rhodenhizer, Arleen Harris, coach Bill Hope
Cornwall Curling Club
Louis Walsh, Carl Delaney, Eldon Kilbride, Wayne Gardiner
Summerside/Silver Fox Curling Club
The livestreaming schedule has been set. Bell Aliant Community One will be doing Sheet 3 at both clubs each draw. If you check the schedule you will be able to tell up until Wednesday what games will be streamed. The draw after Wednesday will be decided based on the round robin results. The link to the streaming is http://tv1.ca/44v115j. You can also access it through the scoring website at
http://nscurl.com/wp/scoreboard/#!/competitions/2064
The event website is http://2016masterscurling.ca/
Follow the Masters on Twitter @masterscurling and on Facebook, too.
“Undertow” will be playing at our PEI Brewing Company Closing Bonspiel, on Friday evening starting at 8:30. According to their Facebook page, they play “Down Home Kitchen Party” music. The band consists of Mark Wall and Jeff Coughlin.
Anyone who is not registered for the spiel but wishes to hear the group can do so for a $5.00 cover charge at the door.
Here are the team rosters and draw for our closing spiel.
| Blue Teams | Red Teams | ||
| 1 | P. Field
M. Stewart C. Nicholson D. MacKinnon |
10 | B. Sutherland
C. Peters B. Field E. LeBrun |
| 2 | B. MacMillan
J. Callaghan A. Mason A. Greyborn |
11 | H. Kamphius
J. MacKinnon K. Monaghan K. MacDonald |
| 3 | F. Martin
G. Clarke F. Weiler P. Piercey |
12 | K. Blanchard
M. Sanderson L. Cudmore A. Vandernieuwelaar |
| 4 | K. Glydon
B. Fowler D. Weeks D. Musto |
13 | R. Biagé
P. Sweetapple R. Neumeyer H. Smith |
| 5 | V. Fisher
C. Sweetapple D. Kelly D. MacEwen |
14 | T. Dunn
L. Nickerson K. Fisher E. White |
| 6 | V. Chowan
A. Davies K. Watts M. Bond |
15 | L. Davies
G. Dykerman L. Turnbull J. Hannam |
| 7 | P. Neima
D. Sigsworth C. Handren H. Diamond |
16 | R. Thibodeau
W. Deacon P. McCardle L. MacEachern |
| 8 | G. Groves
B. Gardiner H. Lapalme D. Farrell |
17 | B. Hope
G. O’Sullivan S. O’Keefe L. Kelly |
| 9 | L. Callbeck
J. Sinclair P. Ling E. Richard |
18 | J. MacMillan
B. MacWilliams G. Turner D. Godfrey |
Please note your color and position:
In order to facilitate the draw, some players have changed colors for this year. As usual, we were unable to accommodate all specific position requests, but tried to do so to the best of our ability.
| Ice/Time | Ice 1 | Ice 2 | Ice 3 | Ice 4 |
| Fri 5:30 PM | 1 vs 10 | 2 vs 11 | 3 vs 12 | |
| Fri 7:00 PM | 4 vs 13 | 5 vs 14 | 6 vs 15 | |
| Fri 8:45 PM | 7 vs 16 | 8 vs 17 | 9 vs 18 | |
| Sat 9:00 AM | 2 vs 12 | 3 vs 10 | 1 vs 11 | |
| Sat 10:00 AM | 5 vs 15 | 6 vs 13 | 4 vs 14 | |
| Sat 11:00 AM | 8 vs 18 | 9 vs 16 | 7 vs 17 | |
| LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH | |
| Sat 1:00 PM | 3 vs 11 | 1 vs 12 | 2 vs 10 | |
| Sat 2:30 PM | 6 vs 14 | 4 vs 15 | 5 vs 13 | |
| Sat 4:15 PM | 9 vs 17 | 7 vs 18 | 8 vs 16 |
The most talent-laden field in the history of the event will open play Thursday at the Nutana Curling Club in Saskatoon in the 2016 Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling Championship.
PEICurling.com photo (L-R): Kyle Holland, Sabrina Smith
[PEI will be represented by the team of Sabrina Smith (Cornwall) and Kyle Holland (Charlottetown), who won the PEI playdowns in December. Island native Brett Gallant is also competing, teamed up with Alberta’s Jocelyn Peterman]
Mike and Dawn McEwen will be playing in the Canadian Mixed Doubles Championship, beginning Thursday in Saskatoon. (Photo, Curling Canada/Michael Burns)
With mixed doubles now having Olympic medal status, many of the sport’s top Canadian stars have added it to their repertoire.
And that’s reflected in the deep field that will take to the ice in Saskatoon.
Notable entries include the pairings of Rachel Homan and Mark Nichols, Lisa Weagle and John Epping, Mike and Dawn McEwen, Emma Miskew and Ryan Fry, Joanne Courtney and Reid Carruthers, Chelsea Carey and Colin Hodgson, Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant, Stefanie Lawton and Steve Laycock, and defending champs Charley Thomas and Kalynn Park.
For the first time in the history of the Canadian Mixed Doubles Championship, the event will be streamed live. Go to the event website, www.curling.ca/2016mixeddoubles/, to access the streaming link.
The winning team will represent Canada at the 2016 World Mixed Doubles Championship, April 16-23 in Karlstad, Sweden.
That will be the first qualifying event to determine the seven countries that will join the host South Korean team in the field of the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea, where mixed doubles curling will make its debut as an Olympic medal sport after being approved by the International Olympic Committee this past June.
The Canadian Mixed Doubles gets underway on Thursday morning, with the first draw set for 8:30 a.m. (all times MDT).
The Canadian Mixed Doubles competition format will feature 32 teams (each team consists of one male curler and one female curler) divided into four pools of eight, with the four pool winners after the round robin plus the eight teams with the next-best records advancing to a 12-team single elimination playoff. The four pool-winners have first-round byes.
The gold-medal game is scheduled for Sunday at 4 p.m.
For the full list of competitors, click here. And for the full schedule, click here.
The Nutana Club in Saskatoon will play host to the country’s best mixed doubles curling teams. (Photo, Courtesy Nutana Curling Club)
Champions from 13 Member Associations are in the field, as are last year’s champions, Thomas and Park from Calgary, and the next-highest-finishing still-intact team from last year, Hugh and Janet Murphy (tied for third last year in Ottawa). The rest of the teams qualified through mixed doubles competition during the 2015-16 season.
The Canadian Mixed Doubles Championship began in 2013 at Leduc, Alta., where the Quebec pairing of Robert Desjardins and Isabelle Néron captured gold, and went on to finish 10th at the 2013 World Mixed Doubles Championship in Fredericton, N.B..
In 2014 at Ottawa, Kim and Wayne Tuck won the Canadian title, going on to place ninth at the world championship in Dumfries, Scotland, while Thomas and Park were fourth at the 2015 world championship in Sochi, Russia.
Canadian teams for previous world mixed doubles championships were drawn from the winning team at the traditional four-player Canadian mixed curling championship.
The World Mixed Doubles Championship began in 2008 in Vierumäki, Finland. It has since been captured five times by Switzerland, although the Hungarian pair of Zsolt Kiss and Dorottya Palancsa has won two of the past three world championships.
Canada’s best result at the world mixed doubles is a bronze medal in 2009, won by Sean Grassie and Allison Nimik
The mixed doubles game format is played over eight ends (instead of the usual 10 at Curling Canada four-player events). Each team has only six stones and one of those stones from each team is pre-positioned on the centre line before every end of play. One player delivers the first and last stones of the end while the other player throws the second, third and fourth stones. If they choose to, the two players may swap positions from one end to the next. Both team members are also allowed to sweep.
This season, a new Power Play option was added; once per game, teams with last rock can position the rocks to the side — one rock on the tee-line, intersecting the 12- and eight-foot circles, and a corner guard protecting it.
