MASTERS PLUS BONSPIEL
Each year for over a decade Masters Plus division teams have come to the club for a friendly and competitive two-day bonspiel – typically hosting teams from each of the Maritime provinces.
The bonspiel is open to men’s, women’s, and mixed teams – all playing in one division. One curler of the team can be between ages 55-60, with the remaining players being Masters age (60+). All teams are asked to provide the names and ages of their players at registration to ensure the bonspiel criteria has been met.
Each team is guaranteed FOUR games with prizes will be awarded to the top four teams.
Lunch is provided both days and each curler receives one free drink ticket.
2025-2026 EVENT DATE: NOVEMBER 20-21, 2025
PRACTICE:
There will be a short practice time before Thursday morning draws only. Both teams will share the ice at the same time (like GSOC practices). Red rocks throw the in turn, yellow rocks throw the out turn. Each player will throw one rock down and back.
LAST STONE DRAW (LSD):
The second tiebreaker for event placement will be based on a pre-tournament LSD at the end of the practice. Skips will throw the LSD, sweepers for throwing team are allowed, opponents cannot sweep.
COIN TOSS FOR HAMMER:
A coin toss will be used for hammer before each game. Please toss using the coin containers on the tables inside the club lounge before heading onto ice to save time.
ROCKS:
The highest team number (1-16) gets yellow rocks, lower number gets red rocks.
EVENT SCORING:
We will be using win, loss, and tie records to determine event placement. A win is worth 3 points, a tie is worth 1 point, a loss is worth 0 points.
Event tiebreakers: 1st: Head-to-Head (if applicable), 2nd: LSD, 3rd: Coin toss
TIME LIMIT:
Due to the tight nature of the schedule each game is limited to 2 hours. A buzzer will sound when 15 minutes remain. You may finish the end you are
playing but cannot start another end. NOTE: An end officially starts when the first rock has been thrown, not when the previous end finishes.
PRIZES:
Prizes will be awarded to the TOP FOUR teams – additionally, we will have a few door prize drawings throughout the event.
We want to thank our sponsors for their generosity.
FOOD/DRINK:
We will provide a hot lunch on Thursday, while Friday’s lunch will feature chili and a roll.
Each curler gets one drink ticket included in their packet.
LAST YEAR’S EVENT
2024 Masters Plus Champions – Team Rousseau: Phillip McInnis, John Mullin, Mark O’Rourke, Peter Rousseau
The 12th Annual Masters Plus Bonspiel will take place from November 21-22.
The bonspiel is open to men’s, women’s, and mixed teams – there will only be one division. One curler of the team can be between ages 55-60, with the remaining players being Masters age (60+). All teams are asked to provide the names and ages of their players at registration to ensure the bonspiel criteria has been met.
Each team is guaranteed FOUR games.
Prizes will be awarded to the TOP FOUR teams – additionally, we will have a few door prize drawings throughout the event.
This year we’ll have soup and sandwiches on Thursday, with chili and a roll on Friday.
Each curler will also be provided one free beverage ticket.