Saturday, October 31, 2009
Rock Sanding
In an effort to increase the amount of curl we are getting the running surface of the rocks will be sanded starting early in the morning on Tuesday November 3rd. Please note the rocks will not be available for use or practice until 1:00pm. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Rodd Curling Classic
The Rodd Curling Classic gets underway this week with some of the best teams in the Maritimes playing for over $20,000. The action begins with the first draw at 1:00 on Thursday and continues all weekend with the finals scheduled for 2:00 on Sunday. Please note that all leagues including Afternoon Seniors, Juniors, Ladies Single Entry and Men's Single Entry are cancelled for Thursday November 5 for this event. Spectators are always welcome and the kitchen will be open all weekend for your convenience.
Monday, October 26, 2009
A Haunted Spiel
Its that time of season again where our thoughts turn to ghouls and haunted places. The Charlottetown Curling Club is not without its share of spooky occurances. The staff have all experienced strange sounds and objects disappearing and reappearing elsewhere. I myself have followed phantom footsteps from the dance hall to the basement, never finding a soul in the empty and locked building. You can experience some scares and fun at the club on Friday October 30th at the Halloween Fun Spiel. Anyone can join in the fun and just $10 gets you dinner and curling starting at 6:00. And don't forget to dress up... there will be bar tabs up for grabs for the best dressed curlers on the ice. See you there!
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Fit To Curl?
John Morris (third on Kevin Martin's team) has just published a book called Fit To Curl.
I have had a couple of people say they are interested in buying the book if we brought it into the club.
If you'd like to see the book, just go to fittocurl.com
And if you would like to purchase a copy, let me know soon so I know how many copies to order. It'll be 19.95 plus shipping.
You can message me through Facebook or email craigmackieis@gmail.com
Craig
I have had a couple of people say they are interested in buying the book if we brought it into the club.
If you'd like to see the book, just go to fittocurl.com
And if you would like to purchase a copy, let me know soon so I know how many copies to order. It'll be 19.95 plus shipping.
You can message me through Facebook or email craigmackieis@gmail.com
Craig
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Swine Flu Precautions
In order to combat seasonal flu including the H1N1virus the curling club will be initiaing sevaral precautionary measures. You will notice alcohol hand sanitizing pumps all around the club as well as sanitizing wipes both in the lounge and on the ice. The rock handles are wiped down daily but please feel free to do so yourself before the game. Door handles, railings, the bar area, and washrooms are also being cleaned more frequently. You can help stop the spread of flu in the club by coughing into your sleeve, washing your hands and shaking hands before and after the game with your gloves on.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Superleague and Competitive League
The teams are set for the Molson Superleague and the Coors Light Competitive league. This is the schedule for Wednesday October 21. Full schedules are available at the club. Please note that all league fees ($800 for Molson and $200 for Coors) are due before playing the first game.
6:00 Coors Light Competitive
ICE 1: Nick fraser vs Tim Cullen
ICE 2: Blair Trowbridge vs Lisa Jackson
ICE 3: Anita Casey vs Paula Creamer
ICE 4: Sarah Fullerton vs Jerry Hughes
ICE 5: Charlie Wilkinson vs Spencer Pitre
BYE: Donna Butler, Gordon MacDonald
8:00 Molson Superleague
ICE 1: Rodd MacDonald vs Suzanne Birt
ICE 2: Eddie MacKenzie vs Robyn MacPhee
ICE 3: John Likely vs Tyler MacKenzie
ICE 4: Erin Carmody vs Brett Gallant
ICE 5: Ted MacFadyen vs Robert Shaw
BYE: Robert Campbell, John Desrosiers
6:00 Coors Light Competitive
ICE 1: Nick fraser vs Tim Cullen
ICE 2: Blair Trowbridge vs Lisa Jackson
ICE 3: Anita Casey vs Paula Creamer
ICE 4: Sarah Fullerton vs Jerry Hughes
ICE 5: Charlie Wilkinson vs Spencer Pitre
BYE: Donna Butler, Gordon MacDonald
8:00 Molson Superleague
ICE 1: Rodd MacDonald vs Suzanne Birt
ICE 2: Eddie MacKenzie vs Robyn MacPhee
ICE 3: John Likely vs Tyler MacKenzie
ICE 4: Erin Carmody vs Brett Gallant
ICE 5: Ted MacFadyen vs Robert Shaw
BYE: Robert Campbell, John Desrosiers
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Golf and Curl a Success!
Thanks to all those who participated in our Golf and Curl event on Saturday. We missed the nasty weather and had a beautiful morning, enjoying a comfortable ride to the Belfast Highlands in a new coach and sunshine for the entire golf game. Then it was back for steak and fries... the first meal served out of the new kitchen in the main lounge... and a friendly game out on the ice. If you missed it this year be sure to sign up early for next year's event, on October 16, 2010.
League Play
All league play begins this week including all evening, daytime, and junior leagues. The league schedules will be accessible via the club website within the week, but until then you can follow the league schedules in the Sports Notes in the Guardian or on the league boards in the lobby. Schedules will also be provided during the first meetings of each league. There is still time to sign up!
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
It's done... and practice ice.
Well the ice is in. Thanks to all those who helped out in the gruelling process... Tyler Harris, Mike Dillon, Mark Butler, Donnie Callbeck, Paul Ayles, Bill Hope, Bill Atkinson, Sean Clarey, John Likely, Lorraine Arsenault and if I've missed anybody I apologize but its been a while between good sleeps!
For the rest of this week only (October 13-17) there will be free practice ice available on a first-come basis with the following schedule:
Wednesday October 14:
10-4 Adults only
4-5 Juniors only
5-6 Ice maintenance
6-8 K-Rock Curling Clinics take priority
8-10 Adults only
Thursday October 15:
10-4 Adults only
4-5 Juniors only
5-6 Ice maintenance
6-8 K-Rock Curling Clinics take priority
8-10 Adults only
Friday October 16:
10-5 Canada Games
5-6 Ice maintenance
6-10 Adults only
Saturday October 17:
12-3 Adults only
3-5 Fall Golf and Curling Classic
5-6 Ice maintenance
6-9 Rental
Practice ice may be booked starting next week by signing up on the practice board in the lobby or calling the club at 892-7467. Regular practice rules apply: Ice is available at 10am, full members take priority, Juniors practice every Wednesday from 3:30 - 5:00, and Ice maintenance is always 5-6pm.
For the rest of this week only (October 13-17) there will be free practice ice available on a first-come basis with the following schedule:
Wednesday October 14:
10-4 Adults only
4-5 Juniors only
5-6 Ice maintenance
6-8 K-Rock Curling Clinics take priority
8-10 Adults only
Thursday October 15:
10-4 Adults only
4-5 Juniors only
5-6 Ice maintenance
6-8 K-Rock Curling Clinics take priority
8-10 Adults only
Friday October 16:
10-5 Canada Games
5-6 Ice maintenance
6-10 Adults only
Saturday October 17:
12-3 Adults only
3-5 Fall Golf and Curling Classic
5-6 Ice maintenance
6-9 Rental
Practice ice may be booked starting next week by signing up on the practice board in the lobby or calling the club at 892-7467. Regular practice rules apply: Ice is available at 10am, full members take priority, Juniors practice every Wednesday from 3:30 - 5:00, and Ice maintenance is always 5-6pm.
Jet Ice is Nice
Without having thrown a rock on the ice yet we can tell that there is something different about the ice. The Jet Ice system we are using this year has already produced some promising results. It is freezing harder and faster than our Culligan water ever did, and feels less greasy underfoot. Having ust put the last flood down I am anxious to see what the rocks will do on the new ice. The ice should be ready by 6:00pm on Tuesday.
Friday, October 9, 2009
LET'S GET SOME NEW CURLERS!
There are at least four hundred people in one Island club who say curling is a great winter sport. They enjoy the game on so many levels. For them, it's social, physical, competitive, and even intellectual, but most of all, it's fun.
Jodi Murphy is a 27 year old teacher from Charlottetown. She started curling at the Charlottetown Club in her early 20's, partly because her dad was curling and partly because she wanted some exercise in the winter.
Jodi says she enjoys the game immensely and this year she has volunteered to organize the Monday Night Team Entry League.
"It's a fun night with a little competition thrown in," says Jodi. "There's a nice mix of experienced curlers with people just starting out in the game, and we are still looking for teams."
Brett Gallant is another curler from the Charlottetown Curling Club who has played at the very top level in the world. Brett and his three team mates were Canadian Junior Champions last year and took Silver at the Worlds.
Brett says, "This is a very exciting time for Island curlers with our club opening up for the new season. It is the perfect time for new curlers to come in, have some fun, and try out the sport."
Brett wants to get more people into the game and he's volunteered to help as an instructor with the beginners.
"We're giving free instruction to people who would like to try the game this winter," Brett says. "You can come out and all you need is warm, loose clothing, clean running shoes and a pair of gloves. We supply the rest: rocks, brooms, ice and some good tips on how to play the game."
The Charlottetown Curling Club has taken another step to opening up the sport. They have enlisted radio station K-ROCK who will have their own curling team and are sponsoring the curling school.
The K-ROCK Curling School will run from October 13th to 15th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. And again the weekend of October 24th and 25th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. It is open to adults 19 and over and all you have to do is come out.
Robbie Doherty is former junior curler at the Charlottetown Club. Last year he was working in New Brunswick and represented that province at the Canadian Juniors. Robbie will be running the curling school this year. He says, "There will be a number of championship curlers on hand to help people learn the ins and outs, literally." He adds people will learn how to throw a curling rock, how to sweep and some basic game strategy.
The Anything Goes League starts Monday October 19th with 2 draws at 6:00 and 8:00 PM. If you would like to put your name in you can call David Murphy at 566-4871 or leave a message for Jodi Murphy at the Charlottetown Curling Club 892-7467.
There are other leagues for beginner curlers to join. Tuesday at 6:00 PM it’s the Mixed Single Entry, the perfect place for beginners and experienced curlers alike who want to enoy the social aspect of this great sport a little more. You can join on your own or as a couple, but come on out and have some fun.
The Tuesday Mixed League starts Tuesday October 20th at 6:00 PM. If you would like to put your name in you can call Kay Atkinson at 892-3975 or the Charlottetown Curling Club at 892-7467.
On Thursday evenings there is Women’s Single Entry at 6:00pm and Men’s Single Entry at 8:00. If you are just learning or experienced and looking for a guys' or gals' night out these are the leagues for you.
The Ladies and Mens Single Entry Leagues start Thursday October 21st at 6:00 and 8:00 PM respectively. If you would like to put your name in you can call the Charlottetown Curling Club at 892-7467 for the ladies' league or David Murphy at 566-4871 for the men's league.
Jodi Murphy is a 27 year old teacher from Charlottetown. She started curling at the Charlottetown Club in her early 20's, partly because her dad was curling and partly because she wanted some exercise in the winter.
Jodi says she enjoys the game immensely and this year she has volunteered to organize the Monday Night Team Entry League.
"It's a fun night with a little competition thrown in," says Jodi. "There's a nice mix of experienced curlers with people just starting out in the game, and we are still looking for teams."
Brett Gallant is another curler from the Charlottetown Curling Club who has played at the very top level in the world. Brett and his three team mates were Canadian Junior Champions last year and took Silver at the Worlds.
Brett says, "This is a very exciting time for Island curlers with our club opening up for the new season. It is the perfect time for new curlers to come in, have some fun, and try out the sport."
Brett wants to get more people into the game and he's volunteered to help as an instructor with the beginners.
"We're giving free instruction to people who would like to try the game this winter," Brett says. "You can come out and all you need is warm, loose clothing, clean running shoes and a pair of gloves. We supply the rest: rocks, brooms, ice and some good tips on how to play the game."
The Charlottetown Curling Club has taken another step to opening up the sport. They have enlisted radio station K-ROCK who will have their own curling team and are sponsoring the curling school.
The K-ROCK Curling School will run from October 13th to 15th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. And again the weekend of October 24th and 25th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. It is open to adults 19 and over and all you have to do is come out.
Robbie Doherty is former junior curler at the Charlottetown Club. Last year he was working in New Brunswick and represented that province at the Canadian Juniors. Robbie will be running the curling school this year. He says, "There will be a number of championship curlers on hand to help people learn the ins and outs, literally." He adds people will learn how to throw a curling rock, how to sweep and some basic game strategy.
The Anything Goes League starts Monday October 19th with 2 draws at 6:00 and 8:00 PM. If you would like to put your name in you can call David Murphy at 566-4871 or leave a message for Jodi Murphy at the Charlottetown Curling Club 892-7467.
There are other leagues for beginner curlers to join. Tuesday at 6:00 PM it’s the Mixed Single Entry, the perfect place for beginners and experienced curlers alike who want to enoy the social aspect of this great sport a little more. You can join on your own or as a couple, but come on out and have some fun.
The Tuesday Mixed League starts Tuesday October 20th at 6:00 PM. If you would like to put your name in you can call Kay Atkinson at 892-3975 or the Charlottetown Curling Club at 892-7467.
On Thursday evenings there is Women’s Single Entry at 6:00pm and Men’s Single Entry at 8:00. If you are just learning or experienced and looking for a guys' or gals' night out these are the leagues for you.
The Ladies and Mens Single Entry Leagues start Thursday October 21st at 6:00 and 8:00 PM respectively. If you would like to put your name in you can call the Charlottetown Curling Club at 892-7467 for the ladies' league or David Murphy at 566-4871 for the men's league.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Kitchen Menu
Charlottetown Curling Club's new kitchen is almost ready to open.
Here what's on:
Soup 3.00
Chilli 3.00
Sandwich 2.75
Garden Salad 4.00
Veggie Burger 3.00
Platter 4.50 cheese .50
Hamburger 3.50
Platter 5.00 cheese .50
Fish N Chips 7.25
Scallops & Fries 7.50
Clams & Fries 6.75
Steak & Fries 7.50
Chicken Fingers & Fries 6.75
Fries 2.00
Wings sm. 5.00 (6)
lg. 9.50(12)
xlg. 18.00(24)
Onion rings 2.50
Taxes not included
Here what's on:
Soup 3.00
Chilli 3.00
Sandwich 2.75
Garden Salad 4.00
Veggie Burger 3.00
Platter 4.50 cheese .50
Hamburger 3.50
Platter 5.00 cheese .50
Fish N Chips 7.25
Scallops & Fries 7.50
Clams & Fries 6.75
Steak & Fries 7.50
Chicken Fingers & Fries 6.75
Fries 2.00
Wings sm. 5.00 (6)
lg. 9.50(12)
xlg. 18.00(24)
Onion rings 2.50
Taxes not included
Sunday, October 4, 2009
2009-2010 EXECUTIVE
Here's who's who on the Executive this season:
John Likely - President
Kay Atkinson - Vice President & Coordinator Tuesday Mixed
Lori Brine - Secretary
Gary Rafuse - Treasurer
Jodi Murphy - Coordinator Monday Night
David Murphy - Coordinator Monday Night and Thursday Night
Kim Dolan - Coordinator Super League
Bill MacPhee - Facility
Allison Faithfull - Coordinator Commercial League
Craig Mackie - Media
Gil Jubainville - Past President
John Likely - President
Kay Atkinson - Vice President & Coordinator Tuesday Mixed
Lori Brine - Secretary
Gary Rafuse - Treasurer
Jodi Murphy - Coordinator Monday Night
David Murphy - Coordinator Monday Night and Thursday Night
Kim Dolan - Coordinator Super League
Bill MacPhee - Facility
Allison Faithfull - Coordinator Commercial League
Craig Mackie - Media
Gil Jubainville - Past President
Friday, October 2, 2009
Dates and Times
Well, we have suffered a slight delay with making the ice, but it was because our new roof was being completed, so it was well worth it. I now expect to be painting the white on Monday or Tuesday at the latest with playable ice on October 13th. If you are interested in helping out or just watching the process come on by the club.
The bar will begin nightly operation on Tuesday, October 13, open from 4:00 to 11:00pm. Our kitchen will begin operation on October 17, open from 4:00 to 9:00pm daily and will also host meals for our bonspiels and Saturday dinner steak specials.
Also, don't forget our Golf and Curl Opener is coming up on October 17th. Please call the club if you are interested.
The bar will begin nightly operation on Tuesday, October 13, open from 4:00 to 11:00pm. Our kitchen will begin operation on October 17, open from 4:00 to 9:00pm daily and will also host meals for our bonspiels and Saturday dinner steak specials.
Also, don't forget our Golf and Curl Opener is coming up on October 17th. Please call the club if you are interested.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
FREE Curling Clinics
We will again be offering our FREE curling clinics where some of the top curling celebrities on the Island will be available to instruct new curlers. The clinics will run nightly October 13-15 from 6:00 to 8:00pm and on October 24 and 25 from 2:00 to 4:00pm. All adults are welcome to participate and should bring warm clothing, loose pants and a pair of clean shoes that have not been worn outdoors. Brooms and sliders are provided. If you or anyone you know would like to try the sport of curling please drop by the club and learn the basics for FREE! Please call the club at 892-7467 if you have any questions.
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