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Men's T-bone
The January 7th T-Bone Bonspiel involved a full draw of 16 teams. Our thanks goes to the tireless work of Glen McClymont and his band of support workers including Liz Smith, Dave Risebrough, Rob Houston, Anne Roberts, Sharon Marshall and Don McGregor. This year's overall winner was skipped by our own Ray Brauch, vice Paul Roberts, second Herb Kelloway and lead Ian Gowans. As usual the participants raved about the hospitality. The full set of results can be found here
January Newsletter is out!
Brenda has done a fabulous job on the newsletter! Check your email for your copy or log into the members area under the "League" tab above.
New Schedules
The new schedules are now posted in the member area under the "League" tab above.
Rock Update
The Board of Directors had the rocks textured (sanded) between Christmas and New Years. Members will find considerably more curl than we had previously, but should know that they will straighten out a bit after the first week or two of play. There will be other noticeable differences now that the rocks have been textured. One of them is the requirement for a more positive turn of at least 3 rotations when delivering a rock. Less rotation will cause rocks to lose their handle and react unpredictably.
New Years at the Club
Once again a bunch of dedicated members and party-ers got together New Years eve to bring in 2012. We are waiting on some pictures and hope that some of them are publishable! Regardless, it was a huge success once again.
Junior Update
Uxbridge had two junior men’s teams entered in the zones hosted at the Uxbridge Curling Club on Nov 26th and 27th. Team Mannila Skipped by Mike Mannila Vice Graham Roberts Second Trevor Roberts Lead Daniel Kelloway. Team Lofgren was as follows, Skip Nathan Lofgren, Vice Reis Brauch, Second Andrew Edwards and Lead Matthew Edwards, coached by Ray Brauch.
It was Uxbridge against Uxbridge in their very first game. It was a very competitive game going into an extra end and right down to the last rock. In the end team Lofgren won and continued on the "A" side while team Manilla went to the "B" side of the play downs. Team Manilla were knocked out of the B side when they had a second loss so they did not advance. Team Lofgren made it to the "A" side finals but lost to the Bevan team from Annandale. Team Lofgren won the "B" side finals allowing them to advance to the Regional level play downs in Minden.
On Dec 3rd and 4th in the Regional play downs in Minden, the boys lost their first game to the Dekoning team from Omemee, but won their second game against the Singer team from Weston, getting them through to Sunday's competition. The boys suffered a second loss on Sunday which knocked them out of the Regional play downs. Team Bevan ("A" side winners) and Team Dekoning ("B" side winners) advanced from the Regional level to the Provincial play downs that will be hosted at the Russell Curling Club on Jan 4th-8th.
Len Graphics Men's Turkey Spiel
The Turkey Spiel was held Saturday, Dec. 3rd. Once again we'd like to thank Chris and Len Graphics for sponsoring the event! This year was special as we had a Junior team from Korea come and play. The young men are part of their National program and were here in Ontario doing some training. It appeared that their training is working as they won the entire event - going a perfect 3-0. Doug White's team gave them quite a run for the money in their second game as it came down to a draw on the last rock to capture victory. Congratulations to Jeongmin (Jack) Kim, Jinyeong (Jang) Jang, San (Daniel) Kim, Woorammiroo (Willie) Kim and Minguk (Min) Seo. Our team of Barry Acton, Howard Harper, Randy Grant and Jim Markel were the other 3 game winner. Great job! Thanks to Mike Smith, Glen McClymont and their fabulous crew for once again putting on such a great event! We'd also like to thank the large contingent (7 teams!) that came up from Tam Heather Club. The full results can be viewed here.
Roster Posted
The roster has now been posted in the member's area found by accessing the schedule tab. The printed book will be coming to the club soon.
Senior Men's Bonspiel
With some help from curlers Andy Hemphill, Ron Gould, and Gerry Collyer, and his wife Lea, Bob Timbers held his 35th Uxbridge Masters Bonspiel for men over 60 on November 1st with a full complement of teams from Unionville, Beaverton, Port Perry, Tam Heather, Whitby, Oakwood, and of course Uxbridge. Each team played two games. There were 4 first prize 2 game winners - Garnet Warriner’s team from Port Perry, Andy Hemphill’s from Uxbridge, Bill Harwood’s from Uxbridge, and Paul Barnett’s from Whitby. All two and one game winners received a prize pack of cowboy steaks. Lunch was a delicious roast beef dinner with coffee and fresh pie. Bernice Montgomery, Lois McGinn, Lorraine Mann, Debra Kenna, Tina Ruhl, and Virginia Gould handled the kitchen, selling raffle tickets, and serving the tables. Keith Rodd tended bar.
Plum Pudding Mixed Bonspiel Results
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We had a full draw for the Plum Pudding this year. Eight teams were from our own club and eight from various other clubs. Thanks goes to our sponsor Ron Noble Insurance. The overall winning team was skipped by our own Bill Harwood. The rest of his team included vice Elaine Stephenson, second Andy Hemphill and lead Suzanne Murphy. The second draw winner was from Thornhill. The team included Craig Chipp, Bobbi Wright, Stephen Hackney and Annies Pinteric. The spiel couldn't have been run without the help from organizers Cheryl and Glen McClymont, Ashley Duffy, Peggy Roy, Dan and Brenda Kelly, Sharon Marshall and helpers Jean Pilkey and Deb Kenna. What a great day it was for all! As usual, the food, service and organization was fantastic. |
Reach out and Gift someone!
Many people (members and the general public) came out to experience this unique Christmas shopping opportunity on Saturday, November 5th. Several Home Host Party companies lined up to show their stuff just in time for the holidays. Thanks to all those involved in the organization of the day and the Thursday night men's volunteers who treated the guests royally! All proceeds will go directly to the building fund
Little Rocks
The Little Rocks (children 7-12 curling program) is up and running once again. These children could be the potential for sustainabilty of our Club. Take a look at the first newsletter for this important Club program. The kids are hosting an event at the club on Feb. 26th. Why not come out and cheer them on.
Curling Equipment
This year curling equipment will be available in the club through Last Rock Curling Company ( http://lastrock.ca/ ).
Fundraising
| Cook Book | People have been raving about the Club Cookbook. Many "secret" recipes have been revealed! Everyone needs birthday presents and this would be perfect! Get yours this week. |
| Pins, hats and more | Pick up some of the collection of Anniversary keepsakes |