Event winners from the 1983 Ladies Bonspiel
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
STICK CURLING CLINIC
A very successful stick curling clinic was held today at the Virden Curling Club. Twenty enthusiasts gathered at the club on Thursday morning to attend a session on stick curling, organized by Jim Lyons. He held a session upstairs, outlining the theory of the delivery and the rules of Stick Curling. Then the group hit the ice and everyone had a very enjoyable morning.
Some of the participants, hadnt curled in a few years, but saw this as a way back to the rink.
Many will be back next Thursday to curl in the first ever Virden Stick Bonspiel. The club is still taking entries, so if you want some fun and good friendship, call and book a spot. 748 - 1745 or 748 - 2743.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
VIRDEN JUNIOR CURLING
The Virden Junior program runs on Tuesdays at 4pm. Brenda Gerrand, Doreen Grieve and Barry Hayward spend many hours with these young curling hopefuls. Our sincere thanks go out to them for providing Virden with a place for kids to learn curling.
On Tuesday, January 27th we took some pictures of these bright future curling stars. Which one will win the Scotties and which one will bring the Brier trophy back to Virden. Well, it doesnt really matter, as long as they have fun at a game that we all love.
2009 SCOTTIES TOURNAMENT OF HEARTS
2009 Scotties Tournament of Hearts Seeding
Posted 2009-01-26
The 2009 Scotties Tournament of Hearts will be played in Neepawa, Manitoba at the Yellowhead Centre from February 4-8.
The full draw will be posted on the Scotties website at http://www.manitobascotties2009.ca or click on the link.Scottes Link
The Top Eight Seeds are:
1)Barb Spencer
2)Kristy Jenion
3)Janet Harvey
4)Chelsea Carey
5)Kim Link
6)Karen Porritt
7)Maureen Bonar
8)Holly Scott
ALL THE TEAMS PARTICIPATING FOLLOW :
Teams
Scotties Zone Winners (Courtesy of MCA)
Zone 1- Charlene Norquay- Burntwood CC (Thompson)
Zone 2 -Linda Stewart- Bowsman CC
Zone 3 - Maureen Bonar-Wheat City CC
Zone 4 - Lisa Blixhavn- Brandon CC
Zone 5 - Terry Ursel- Plumas CC
Zone 6 - Chelsea Carey- Morden CC
Zone 7 - Chris Scalena- La Salle CC
Zone 8 - Kim Link- East St.Paul CC
Zone 9 - Karen Rosser- Springfield CC
Zone 10 - Barb Spencer- Fort Rouge CC
Zone 11 - Janet Harvey- Assiniboine Memorial CC
Zone 12 - Karen Porritt- Fort Rouge CC
Zone 13 - Holly Scott- Fort Rouge CC
Zone 14 - Angela Wickman- Rossmere CC
East St. Paul Bonspiel - Kristy Jenion - Fort Rouge CC
MCA Bonspiel - Tina Kozak - Brandon CC
GLOW CURLING
REGINA -- The Tartan Curling Club is showcasing curling in a different light.
The 10-sheet facility has introduced Glow In The Dark Curling, which uses the magic of black light and neon to add a new look to the roaring game. The dividers and rocks are lit up with neon. Music enhances the overall atmosphere. It’s still curling but unlike any game that has been seen around rinks in Regina.
“It’s something new,’’ said Scott Comfort, the first-year general manager of the Tartan. “The reason we did it is we wanted to get different people in the building. We don’t have as many club members as we used to and our costs are going up. We want to get them in the building and hope that they have fun. If they do, then they might come back.’’
Glow curling is similar to glow bowling, which takes place at many bowling facilities. The first Saskatchewan glow curling event was held last year at the Prince Albert Golf and Curling Club. Comfort heard about the promotion, presented it to the Tartan board and the inaugural event was held Oct. 18. The second was staged Saturday. There are others scheduled for Feb. 14 and March 21. They are open to the public. The entry fee is $20 per person.
The promotion shuts down the facility. The bright lights are turned off and the black lights enhance the effect. Glow-in-the-dark rope is used to help outline the rings and the dividers. Participants are encouraged to wear costumes, glow-in-the-dark necklaces and bracelets, all of which contribute to an eerie sight in the curling club.
Skips have a glow-in-the-dark stick on their brooms, which curlers can see from the other end of the ice. There are neon sticks on the rocks but it’s still tricky to pick them up.
“You have to trust where the skip is putting the broom because you can’t see all of the rocks,’’ said Comfort. “You can see the handle but it’s hard to see the rest of the rock. Anything white really shows up. There are times when you can’t see anyone except for the white stripe on their jackets. You can definitely tell when someone is smiling.’’
Comfort said there are a lot of smiles in the event, which attracts all levels of curlers.
“The atmosphere is totally different from regular curling,’’ said Comfort.
“The music is blasting and it’s all fun and games. No one is serious because it’s more social than the other events we have.’’
Other curling clubs have picked up on the promotion. Comfort has fielded inquiries from North Dakota and across Saskatchewan. The Grenfell Curling Club has a glow curling event scheduled for Feb. 28.
“I’ve been sharing whatever I have because it’s all for the good of the sport,’’ Comfort said.
There was a time when curling clubs could open their doors and members would come marching in. That has changed over the years as people have more recreational options and demands on their time.
Events like glow curling may attract businesses looking for a fun group activity. The Tartan also offers a Tuesday league for young adults and an instructional league for adults.
The club has also started a sweep-and-eat promotion where people receive instruction in the game and then have something to eat. The Tartan also offers a babysitting service for parents to use while curling.
“We want to keep the place busy,’’ said Comfort. “We have to pay for the ice to keep it frozen so we might as well use it as often as we can. We have a great club atmosphere and everyone has fun when they are here.’’
Sunday, January 25, 2009
SENIOR MIXED BONSPIEL - Jan 23rd and 24th
2009 Virden Senior Mixed Bonspiel
Twelve senior mixed curling teams enjoyed 2 days of curling fun on Friday Jan.23 and Saturday Jan. 24. After 2 days of spirited competition Jim Lyons’ team of Marg Hayhurst, Ellis Elliott and Joyce Biccum emerged as the champions with 82 points.
Twelve senior mixed curling teams enjoyed 2 days of curling fun on Friday Jan.23 and Saturday Jan. 24. After 2 days of spirited competition Jim Lyons’ team of Marg Hayhurst, Ellis Elliott and Joyce Biccum emerged as the champions with 82 points.
Second place was won by Maxine Heritage’s team of Glen McKinnon, Bruce Lyng and Art Hunt with 64 points while third place went to the Gordon Hayhurst team of Larry Gabrielle, Georgina Coulter and Shirley Carefoot with 62 points.
At the end of two days of curling the curlers and guests enjoyed a great meal prepared and served by rink and canteen managers Doug and Debbie McLellan. As usual the ice was in great shape thanks to Geordie Barkley and his staff (Ethel Karwandy). Winners of the “Meat Raffles” were Geordie Barkley and Marg Hayhurst.
CONGRATULATIONS AND THANKS
A big congratulations go out to our current and former members who have been successful in reaching their provincial playdowns this winter.
The Erin Renard team from Virden which included Megan Anderson, Courtney Chapman, and Caitlin Sparwood competed in the Junior Ladies playdowns out of Virden, along with April Jorgensen of Cromer who played with the Danielle Wood rink from Brandon. Congrats also to Branden Jorgensen of Cromer for competing in the Junior Mens Provincials out of the Brandon Curling Club with the Joey Witherspoon rink.
Well done to former Virdenite Darcy Hayward and good luck in the upcoming Safeway Championship after winning your zone with the Kelly Skinner rink out of Hamiota. To any I may have missed, I apologize.
Thanks to Jim and Pat Lyons for their hard work organizing the Senior Mixed spiel on January 23 and January 24. What would we do without you Jim?
Continued thanks to our wonderful rink staff of Doug and Deb McLellan, George and Kevin Barkley, Ethel Karwandy, Karla Gardiner and Darla Hayward. The place would fall down without your extra efforts, much appreciated by the board and I'm sure by the members.
Members, any problems please don't be afraid to speak with anyone on our board which includes, Darwin Walker, Karen Forster, John Corbey, Wayne Williams, Jan Marie Jorgensen, Jim Lyons, Danny Pierrard and myself.
With only 2 months to go on this season, continued good curling and good times!
VCC President Cory Barkley
The Erin Renard team from Virden which included Megan Anderson, Courtney Chapman, and Caitlin Sparwood competed in the Junior Ladies playdowns out of Virden, along with April Jorgensen of Cromer who played with the Danielle Wood rink from Brandon. Congrats also to Branden Jorgensen of Cromer for competing in the Junior Mens Provincials out of the Brandon Curling Club with the Joey Witherspoon rink.
Well done to former Virdenite Darcy Hayward and good luck in the upcoming Safeway Championship after winning your zone with the Kelly Skinner rink out of Hamiota. To any I may have missed, I apologize.
Thanks to Jim and Pat Lyons for their hard work organizing the Senior Mixed spiel on January 23 and January 24. What would we do without you Jim?
Continued thanks to our wonderful rink staff of Doug and Deb McLellan, George and Kevin Barkley, Ethel Karwandy, Karla Gardiner and Darla Hayward. The place would fall down without your extra efforts, much appreciated by the board and I'm sure by the members.
Members, any problems please don't be afraid to speak with anyone on our board which includes, Darwin Walker, Karen Forster, John Corbey, Wayne Williams, Jan Marie Jorgensen, Jim Lyons, Danny Pierrard and myself.
With only 2 months to go on this season, continued good curling and good times!
VCC President Cory Barkley
Saturday, January 24, 2009
VIRDEN SENIOR MIXED BONSPIEL
The Senior Mixed Bonspiel turned out to be a tremendous success this past weekend. Jim and Pat Lyons did a great job organizing and operating the Spiel. Jim also took top honours !!
Geordie Barkley won the first meat draw and Marg Hayhurst the second.
Thanks to all the curlers for supporting our club.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
BDO CANADIAN CLASSIC PLAYOFFS !!
PLAY OFFS START THIS AFTERNOON.
CLICK HER FOR THE DRAW
http://www.worldcurlingtour.com/canadian_open/playoffs.php
CLICK HER FOR THE DRAW
http://www.worldcurlingtour.com/canadian_open/playoffs.php
CANADIAN JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
STRONG FIELD SET FOR CANADIAN JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS
CCA) - The M&M Meat Shops Canadian junior men's and women's curling championships will be played February 1-8 in Salmon Arm, British Columbia. Thirteen men's and 13 women's teams (representing the 10 provinces plus Northern Ontario, Northwest Territories and Yukon) are set to compete.
Among the teams confirmed are, on the women's side, defending champion skip Kaitlyn Lawes of Manitoba and 2007 Canada Winter Games gold medallist Rachel Homan of Ontario, while Prince Edward Island's Brett Gallant, Canadian junior runner-up in 2007 and third place finisher last year, tops the men's field. At the conclusion of the round robin, the first place teams advance to their respective finals, while the second and third place finishers meet in semi-finals on Saturday.
Both the women's and men's finals will be played on Sunday, February 8 at the Sunwave Centre and will be televised live across Canada on TSN. The women's final takes place at 2:30pm et/11:30am pt while the men's final begins at 7:00pm et/4:00pm pt.
The winners will then represent Canada at the 2009 world junior curling championships, March 5-15 in Vancouver. Canada has won a leading 16 world junior men's titles since 1975 and eight women's crowns since 1988. Last year in Sault Ste. Marie, Quebec's William Dion and Manitoba's Kaitlyn Lawes won Canadian titles, then travelled to Ostersund, Sweden for the 2008 world juniors, where they both earned bronze medals.
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CCA) - The M&M Meat Shops Canadian junior men's and women's curling championships will be played February 1-8 in Salmon Arm, British Columbia. Thirteen men's and 13 women's teams (representing the 10 provinces plus Northern Ontario, Northwest Territories and Yukon) are set to compete.
Among the teams confirmed are, on the women's side, defending champion skip Kaitlyn Lawes of Manitoba and 2007 Canada Winter Games gold medallist Rachel Homan of Ontario, while Prince Edward Island's Brett Gallant, Canadian junior runner-up in 2007 and third place finisher last year, tops the men's field. At the conclusion of the round robin, the first place teams advance to their respective finals, while the second and third place finishers meet in semi-finals on Saturday.
Both the women's and men's finals will be played on Sunday, February 8 at the Sunwave Centre and will be televised live across Canada on TSN. The women's final takes place at 2:30pm et/11:30am pt while the men's final begins at 7:00pm et/4:00pm pt.
The winners will then represent Canada at the 2009 world junior curling championships, March 5-15 in Vancouver. Canada has won a leading 16 world junior men's titles since 1975 and eight women's crowns since 1988. Last year in Sault Ste. Marie, Quebec's William Dion and Manitoba's Kaitlyn Lawes won Canadian titles, then travelled to Ostersund, Sweden for the 2008 world juniors, where they both earned bronze medals.
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Tuesday, January 20, 2009
JANUARY IS CURLING MONTH IN MANITOBA
JANUARY IS CURLING MONTH IN MANITOBA!
Posted 2009-01-20
JANUARY IS CURLING MONTH IN MANITOBA!Winnipeg, MB- January 2009 is officially Curling Month in Manitoba, as recently declared by Eric Robinson, Minister of Culture, Heritage, Tourism and Sport.
This special declaration comes just before the BDO Classic Canadian Open at the MTS Centre in support of the Children Hospital Foundation of Manitoba kicks off on Wednesday. Special banners have been installed outside the MTS Centre on Portage Avenue and in honour of Manitoba’s strong curling history, the Manitoba Curling Association, Sport Manitoba and The Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba Inc encourage Manitobans to get out and support and participate in one of Canada’s premier winter sports. Manitoba is home to more than 53,000 curlers and is a sport many Manitobans enjoy, from young to old, whether on the ice or in the stands cheering their favorite curlers.
Curling truly is for Life!January was kicked off by Kaitlyn Lawes and Sam Good winning the 2009 MCA Women’s and Men’s Junior Curling Championships, held at Manitoba’s oldest club, the Granite from January 1-6. Competition continued with more than 50 teams involved in the 85th Annual MCA Women’s Bonspiel, January 16-18.
The feature of curling this month goes beyond just the Province of Manitoba as the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba along with True North Sports and Entertainment and Insight Sports bring the world’s best curlers to the MTS Centre.
From January 21-25 the BDO Classic Canadian Open, the third leg of the men's Capital One Grand Slam of Curling series will showcase 18 of the best world men’s curling teams. Manitobans can sit back at the MTS Centre and enjoy action-packed hard hitting curling with teams like Glenn Howard, Kevin Martin, Brad Gushue, Jeff Stoughton, Kerry Burtnyk, Randy Ferbey, Thomas Ulsrud from Norway and Pete Fenson from the United States, to name a few. Tickets for this event are available at Ticketmaster. Proceeds from this event support the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba.
The official Curling Month of January will wrap with one of the longest running Men’s Bonspiel when over 2,000 competitors take to the ice in the 121st Annual MCA Men’s Bonspiel. January 29-February 2. Manitobans continue to prove why Manitoba remains the curling capital of the world as they sweep and slide their way through more than 18 different clubs over the course of five days.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:Lesia Sianchuk Executive Director Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba Inc.Phone# 204-787-4061Shane RayExecutive DirectorManitoba Curling AssociationPhone# 204-925-5723
Posted 2009-01-20
JANUARY IS CURLING MONTH IN MANITOBA!Winnipeg, MB- January 2009 is officially Curling Month in Manitoba, as recently declared by Eric Robinson, Minister of Culture, Heritage, Tourism and Sport.
This special declaration comes just before the BDO Classic Canadian Open at the MTS Centre in support of the Children Hospital Foundation of Manitoba kicks off on Wednesday. Special banners have been installed outside the MTS Centre on Portage Avenue and in honour of Manitoba’s strong curling history, the Manitoba Curling Association, Sport Manitoba and The Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba Inc encourage Manitobans to get out and support and participate in one of Canada’s premier winter sports. Manitoba is home to more than 53,000 curlers and is a sport many Manitobans enjoy, from young to old, whether on the ice or in the stands cheering their favorite curlers.
Curling truly is for Life!January was kicked off by Kaitlyn Lawes and Sam Good winning the 2009 MCA Women’s and Men’s Junior Curling Championships, held at Manitoba’s oldest club, the Granite from January 1-6. Competition continued with more than 50 teams involved in the 85th Annual MCA Women’s Bonspiel, January 16-18.
The feature of curling this month goes beyond just the Province of Manitoba as the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba along with True North Sports and Entertainment and Insight Sports bring the world’s best curlers to the MTS Centre.
From January 21-25 the BDO Classic Canadian Open, the third leg of the men's Capital One Grand Slam of Curling series will showcase 18 of the best world men’s curling teams. Manitobans can sit back at the MTS Centre and enjoy action-packed hard hitting curling with teams like Glenn Howard, Kevin Martin, Brad Gushue, Jeff Stoughton, Kerry Burtnyk, Randy Ferbey, Thomas Ulsrud from Norway and Pete Fenson from the United States, to name a few. Tickets for this event are available at Ticketmaster. Proceeds from this event support the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba.
The official Curling Month of January will wrap with one of the longest running Men’s Bonspiel when over 2,000 competitors take to the ice in the 121st Annual MCA Men’s Bonspiel. January 29-February 2. Manitobans continue to prove why Manitoba remains the curling capital of the world as they sweep and slide their way through more than 18 different clubs over the course of five days.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:Lesia Sianchuk Executive Director Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba Inc.Phone# 204-787-4061Shane RayExecutive DirectorManitoba Curling AssociationPhone# 204-925-5723
BDO CLASSIC CANADIAN OPEN - WINNIPEG
Win a Pair of Full Event Tickets for the BDO Classic Canadian OpenFriday Jan 16 2009
thecurler.com has a pair of full event passes for the BDO Classic Canadian Open at the MTS Centre which we'd like to give to you. All you have to do do is send us an email (resby@thecurler.com) with your prediction of the eight teams which will advance to the playoff round.
The draw groupings are published below.CONTEST RULES:1) The prize is ONE pair of full event tickets.2) To enter – send your prediction of the eight teams who will make the playoffs in this year’s BDO Classic Canadian Open. Entries must be emailed to resby@thecurler.com OR resby@mts.net 3)
A draw will be made from ALL entries received by NOON, Wednesday, January 21, 2009.4) Add your prediction of the order of finish in the playoffs. All correct entries as to order of finish will be eligible for a subsequent draw to receive a thecurler.com golf shirt.AND if the foillowing isn't obvious - it probably should be...5)
All entries received by the deadline will be eligible for the tickets draw. thecurler.com bears no responsibility for entries being late or not received due to unpredictable circumstances such as interruption or failure of E-mail communications.6) The winner of the BDO Classic Canadian
Open tickets accepts all responsibility in regard to use of same, as if the tickets had been purchased through the Box office or other means of ticket purchase.
GROUPINGS:Section A
Kevin Martin (Edmonton, Alta.)
Brad Gushue (St. John’s, Nfld.)
Thomas Ulsrud (Oslo, Norway)
Bob Ursel (Kelowna, B.C.)
Greg McAulay (Richmond, B.C.)
Tom Brewster (Aberdeen, Scotland)
Section B
Glenn Howard (Coldwater, Ont.)
Wayne Middaugh (Midland, Ont.)
Kerry Burtnyk (Winnipeg, Man.)
Mike McEwen (Winnipeg, Man.)
Jean-Michel Ménard (Gatineau, Que.)
Pete Fenson (Bemidji, Minnesota)
Section C
Kevin Koe (Edmonton, Alta.)
Randy Ferbey (Edmonton, Alta.)
Pat Simmons (Davidson, Sask.)
Jeff Stoughton (Winnipeg, Man.)
Joel Jordison (Moose Jaw, Sask.)
Reid Carruthers (Winnipeg, Man.)
thecurler.com has a pair of full event passes for the BDO Classic Canadian Open at the MTS Centre which we'd like to give to you. All you have to do do is send us an email (resby@thecurler.com) with your prediction of the eight teams which will advance to the playoff round.
The draw groupings are published below.CONTEST RULES:1) The prize is ONE pair of full event tickets.2) To enter – send your prediction of the eight teams who will make the playoffs in this year’s BDO Classic Canadian Open. Entries must be emailed to resby@thecurler.com OR resby@mts.net 3)
A draw will be made from ALL entries received by NOON, Wednesday, January 21, 2009.4) Add your prediction of the order of finish in the playoffs. All correct entries as to order of finish will be eligible for a subsequent draw to receive a thecurler.com golf shirt.AND if the foillowing isn't obvious - it probably should be...5)
All entries received by the deadline will be eligible for the tickets draw. thecurler.com bears no responsibility for entries being late or not received due to unpredictable circumstances such as interruption or failure of E-mail communications.6) The winner of the BDO Classic Canadian
Open tickets accepts all responsibility in regard to use of same, as if the tickets had been purchased through the Box office or other means of ticket purchase.
GROUPINGS:Section A
Kevin Martin (Edmonton, Alta.)
Brad Gushue (St. John’s, Nfld.)
Thomas Ulsrud (Oslo, Norway)
Bob Ursel (Kelowna, B.C.)
Greg McAulay (Richmond, B.C.)
Tom Brewster (Aberdeen, Scotland)
Section B
Glenn Howard (Coldwater, Ont.)
Wayne Middaugh (Midland, Ont.)
Kerry Burtnyk (Winnipeg, Man.)
Mike McEwen (Winnipeg, Man.)
Jean-Michel Ménard (Gatineau, Que.)
Pete Fenson (Bemidji, Minnesota)
Section C
Kevin Koe (Edmonton, Alta.)
Randy Ferbey (Edmonton, Alta.)
Pat Simmons (Davidson, Sask.)
Jeff Stoughton (Winnipeg, Man.)
Joel Jordison (Moose Jaw, Sask.)
Reid Carruthers (Winnipeg, Man.)
Monday, January 19, 2009
SUMMER IS COMING !!
We have just gone through a very cold part of the winter and it can be a bit depressing. This video is intended to get you to start thinking about spring. It isn't that far away.
The next couple of months will see bonspiels and lots of fun and hopefully more moderate weather.
These are pictures are all from our golf course !! Enjoy.
Click here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEszDhSCpZ8&feature=channel_page
The next couple of months will see bonspiels and lots of fun and hopefully more moderate weather.
These are pictures are all from our golf course !! Enjoy.
Click here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEszDhSCpZ8&feature=channel_page
Sunday, January 18, 2009
MCA BONSPIEL
NOTICE:
Please notify your Men Club Members to register their teams into the MCA Men’s Bonspiel as soon as possible.
This is the World’s largest Men’s Bonspiel and is running from January 29th – February 1st, 2009. The MCA has extended there deadline until further notice.
You can register online at www.curlmanitoba.org or in person at the MCA office at 200 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB. For further information, please call 925-5723 or our toll free line at 1-800-706-1486. Thank you very much!
Tracey Ewasko
Manitoba Curling Association
Please notify your Men Club Members to register their teams into the MCA Men’s Bonspiel as soon as possible.
This is the World’s largest Men’s Bonspiel and is running from January 29th – February 1st, 2009. The MCA has extended there deadline until further notice.
You can register online at www.curlmanitoba.org or in person at the MCA office at 200 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB. For further information, please call 925-5723 or our toll free line at 1-800-706-1486. Thank you very much!
Tracey Ewasko
Manitoba Curling Association
Saturday, January 17, 2009
SENIOR MIXED BONSPIEL - REMINDER
Virden Senior Mixed Bonspiel
The Virden Curling Club will be holding a Senior Mixed Bonspiel.
• Jan. 23 & 24th - draws during the day
• Cost is $100 per team or $25 per individual which includes a supper on Sat. Jan.24th after the last draw
• Non league members may enter as a team or as individuals and you will be placed on a team.
• League members must enter as individuals and will be placed on teams. **League members may enter as a team if you have 2 non-members on the team.
• Teams must include at least 1 member of the opposite sex.
• Teams will get 4 – 8 end games
• Cash prizes
To enter contact: Jim Lyons – 748-6634
Or
Doug McLellan at the rink – 748-1745
The Virden Curling Club will be holding a Senior Mixed Bonspiel.
• Jan. 23 & 24th - draws during the day
• Cost is $100 per team or $25 per individual which includes a supper on Sat. Jan.24th after the last draw
• Non league members may enter as a team or as individuals and you will be placed on a team.
• League members must enter as individuals and will be placed on teams. **League members may enter as a team if you have 2 non-members on the team.
• Teams must include at least 1 member of the opposite sex.
• Teams will get 4 – 8 end games
• Cash prizes
To enter contact: Jim Lyons – 748-6634
Or
Doug McLellan at the rink – 748-1745
Thursday, January 15, 2009
CURLING PRANK
Funny curling prank !!!
Marcel Rocque ( lead for Randy Ferbie ), Jamie Korab ( lead for Brad Gushue ), Glen Howard.
Click on the title above " CURLING PRANK "
Marcel Rocque ( lead for Randy Ferbie ), Jamie Korab ( lead for Brad Gushue ), Glen Howard.
Click on the title above " CURLING PRANK "
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
STICK CURLING
STICK CURLING CLINIC
The Virden Curling Club will be sponsoring a clinic on the use of a “throwing stick” to propel the rock down the ice. The use of the “stick” has become very popular among seniors as a way to continue to play the game they enjoy.
People who are new to the game or haven’t played in years are now able to take up the game and play with success. “Stick Bonspiels” are being held across Canada with Provincial and Canadian Championships ( Russ Howard represented New Brunswick last year).
Check out the “Stick Curling website at www.stickcurling.ca
( CLICK ON THE STICK CURLING CLINIC TITLE ABOVE TO TAKE YOU TO THIS WEBSITE )
Everyone is welcome to attend this clinic to be held on:
• Thurs. January 29th at 10:00am at the Virden Curling Club
• Throwing sticks will be provided for the clinic
• Bring a clean pair of non-slip shoes (you do not need a slider)
NOTE: If you already use a “throwing stick” come out, hone your skills and learn the rules to “Stick Curling Games and Bonspiels”.
STICK BONSPIEL
The Virden Curling Club will be hosting a “Stick Bonspiel”. Stick Bonspiels involve teams of two players, with no sweeping between the hog lines, and each game lasts for about 1 hour. The game has several new twists to the traditional curling game that will provide challenges and excitement.
Everyone is invited to enter this bonspiel to be held on”
• Thurs. Feb. 5th starting at 10:00am
• We will accept the first 16 teams of two players
• Each team will have 2 games
• Cost will be $10 each
• Cash prizes
Our hope for the future is to involve curlers of all ages in this new and exciting game.
For Information or to participate in either of the above two events contact:
• Jim Lyons – 748-6634
• Doug McLellan at the curling rink – 748-1745
The Virden Curling Club will be sponsoring a clinic on the use of a “throwing stick” to propel the rock down the ice. The use of the “stick” has become very popular among seniors as a way to continue to play the game they enjoy.
People who are new to the game or haven’t played in years are now able to take up the game and play with success. “Stick Bonspiels” are being held across Canada with Provincial and Canadian Championships ( Russ Howard represented New Brunswick last year).
Check out the “Stick Curling website at www.stickcurling.ca
( CLICK ON THE STICK CURLING CLINIC TITLE ABOVE TO TAKE YOU TO THIS WEBSITE )
Everyone is welcome to attend this clinic to be held on:
• Thurs. January 29th at 10:00am at the Virden Curling Club
• Throwing sticks will be provided for the clinic
• Bring a clean pair of non-slip shoes (you do not need a slider)
NOTE: If you already use a “throwing stick” come out, hone your skills and learn the rules to “Stick Curling Games and Bonspiels”.
STICK BONSPIEL
The Virden Curling Club will be hosting a “Stick Bonspiel”. Stick Bonspiels involve teams of two players, with no sweeping between the hog lines, and each game lasts for about 1 hour. The game has several new twists to the traditional curling game that will provide challenges and excitement.
Everyone is invited to enter this bonspiel to be held on”
• Thurs. Feb. 5th starting at 10:00am
• We will accept the first 16 teams of two players
• Each team will have 2 games
• Cost will be $10 each
• Cash prizes
Our hope for the future is to involve curlers of all ages in this new and exciting game.
For Information or to participate in either of the above two events contact:
• Jim Lyons – 748-6634
• Doug McLellan at the curling rink – 748-1745
VIRDEN SENIOR MIXED BONSPIEL
Virden Senior Mixed Bonspiel
The Virden Curling Club will be holding a Senior Mixed Bonspiel.
• Jan. 23 & 24th - draws during the day
• Cost is $100 per team or $25 per individual which includes a supper on Sat. Jan.24th after the last draw
• Non league members may enter as a team or as individuals and you will be placed on a team.
• League members must enter as individuals and will be placed on teams. **League members may enter as a team if you have 2 non-members on the team.
• Teams must include at least 1 member of the opposite sex.
• Teams will get 4 – 8 end games
• Cash prizes
To enter contact: Jim Lyons – 748-6634
Or
Doug McLellan at the rink – 748-1745
The Virden Curling Club will be holding a Senior Mixed Bonspiel.
• Jan. 23 & 24th - draws during the day
• Cost is $100 per team or $25 per individual which includes a supper on Sat. Jan.24th after the last draw
• Non league members may enter as a team or as individuals and you will be placed on a team.
• League members must enter as individuals and will be placed on teams. **League members may enter as a team if you have 2 non-members on the team.
• Teams must include at least 1 member of the opposite sex.
• Teams will get 4 – 8 end games
• Cash prizes
To enter contact: Jim Lyons – 748-6634
Or
Doug McLellan at the rink – 748-1745
BDO CLASSIC CANADIAN OPEN - WINNIPEG
Capital One Grand Slam of Curling Announces Draw for the BDO Classic Canadian Open
By: Capital One Grand Slam of Curling Release
Jan 6, 2009 -- WINNIPEG, January 6, 2009 – The Capital One Grand Slam of Curling announced today the section groupings and draw schedule for the BDO Classic Canadian Open. The third leg of the men’s 2008-09 Capital One Grand Slam of Curling series, the BDO Classic Canadian Open will take place from January 21-25, 2009 at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg.
The BDO Classic Canadian Open will feature three sections of six teams. Teams are systematically allocated into sections based on their standing in the Capital One Order of Merit rankings as of December 15, 2008. Note: Number in bracket denotes Capital One Order of Merit seeding.
Section A
(1) Kevin Martin (Edmonton, Alta.)
(6) Brad Gushue (St. John’s, Nfld.)
(7) Thomas Ulsrud (Oslo, Norway)
(12) Bob Ursel (Kelowna, B.C.)
(13) Greg McAulay (Richmond, B.C.)
(18) Tom Brewster (Aberdeen, Scotland)
Section B
(2) Glenn Howard (Coldwater, Ont.)
(5) Wayne Middaugh (Midland, Ont.)
(8) Kerry Burtnyk (Winnipeg, Man.)
(11) Mike McEwen (Winnipeg, Man.)
(14) Jean-Michel Ménard (Gatineau, Que.)
(17) Pete Fenson (Bemidji, Minnesota)
Section C
(3) Kevin Koe (Edmonton, Alta.)
(4) Randy Ferbey (Edmonton, Alta.)
(9) Pat Simmons (Davidson, Sask.)
(10) Jeff Stoughton (Winnipeg, Man.)
(15) Joel Jordison (Moose Jaw, Sask.)
(16) Reid Carruthers (Winnipeg, Man.)
Following the conclusion of round robin play, the top eight teams, regardless of their section grouping, qualify for the tournament’s quarterfinals.
Full event packages and individual tickets for the BDO Classic Canadian Open are available through TicketMaster by visiting www.ticketmaster.ca or by phoning (204) 780-3333.
FOR THE DRAW CLICK ON THE TITLE - BDO CLASSIC CANADIAN OPEN ABOVE
By: Capital One Grand Slam of Curling Release
Jan 6, 2009 -- WINNIPEG, January 6, 2009 – The Capital One Grand Slam of Curling announced today the section groupings and draw schedule for the BDO Classic Canadian Open. The third leg of the men’s 2008-09 Capital One Grand Slam of Curling series, the BDO Classic Canadian Open will take place from January 21-25, 2009 at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg.
The BDO Classic Canadian Open will feature three sections of six teams. Teams are systematically allocated into sections based on their standing in the Capital One Order of Merit rankings as of December 15, 2008. Note: Number in bracket denotes Capital One Order of Merit seeding.
Section A
(1) Kevin Martin (Edmonton, Alta.)
(6) Brad Gushue (St. John’s, Nfld.)
(7) Thomas Ulsrud (Oslo, Norway)
(12) Bob Ursel (Kelowna, B.C.)
(13) Greg McAulay (Richmond, B.C.)
(18) Tom Brewster (Aberdeen, Scotland)
Section B
(2) Glenn Howard (Coldwater, Ont.)
(5) Wayne Middaugh (Midland, Ont.)
(8) Kerry Burtnyk (Winnipeg, Man.)
(11) Mike McEwen (Winnipeg, Man.)
(14) Jean-Michel Ménard (Gatineau, Que.)
(17) Pete Fenson (Bemidji, Minnesota)
Section C
(3) Kevin Koe (Edmonton, Alta.)
(4) Randy Ferbey (Edmonton, Alta.)
(9) Pat Simmons (Davidson, Sask.)
(10) Jeff Stoughton (Winnipeg, Man.)
(15) Joel Jordison (Moose Jaw, Sask.)
(16) Reid Carruthers (Winnipeg, Man.)
Following the conclusion of round robin play, the top eight teams, regardless of their section grouping, qualify for the tournament’s quarterfinals.
Full event packages and individual tickets for the BDO Classic Canadian Open are available through TicketMaster by visiting www.ticketmaster.ca or by phoning (204) 780-3333.
FOR THE DRAW CLICK ON THE TITLE - BDO CLASSIC CANADIAN OPEN ABOVE
ASHAM WORLD CURLING TOUR - MONEY LEADERS
» 2008-09 Money List Updated: Dec 21, 2008
# Team Location Money Last Rank Previous Change
1. Kevin Martin $104,553
2. Glenn Howard $99,900
3. Randy Ferbey $60,000
4. Brad Gushue $56,124
5. Wayne Middaugh $47,000
6. Jeff Stoughton $43,000
7. Kevin Koe $36,250
8. Ted Appelman $35,500
9. Chris Schille $34,400
10. Joel Jordison $31,400
11. Kerry Burtnyk $30,000
12. Mike McEwen $25,100
13. Fengchun Wang $24,750
14. Bob Ursel $24,500
Sean Geall $24,500
16. Brad Heidt $24,100
17. Thomas Ulsrud $23,542
18. Warren Hassall $19,250
19. Allan Lyburn $19,000 NOTE ****
20. Ralph Stöckli $18,252
21. David Murdoch $17,978
22. Andreas Schwaller $17,768
23. Jamie King $17,750
24. Steve Petryk $16,500
25. Eugene Hritzuk $15,000
26. Andy Kapp $14,978
27. Greg McAulay $14,500
28. Guy Hemmings $13,700
29. Mark Johnson $12,226
30. Jean-Michel Ménard $12,200
31. Shane Park $12,000
Rick Folk $12,000
Randy Bryden $12,000
34. Brad Jacobs $11,905
35. Pete Fenson $11,387
36. Darren Moulding $11,000
37. Daley Peters $10,700
38. Jason Larway $10,566
39. Craig Brown $10,523
40. Kelly Skinner $10,500 NOTE ****
Mark Bice $10,500
Darrell McKee $10,500
43. Dan Petryk $10,200
44. Greg Persinger $10,183
45. Brendan Taylor $10,000
Pat Simmons $10,000
47. Russ Howard $9,600
48. Tyler George $8,842
49. Niklas Edin $8,521
50. John Shuster $8,348
51. Stefan Karnusian $8,336
52. Terry McNamee $8,000
53. Leon Moch $7,900
54. Kurt Balderston $7,700
55. Reid Carruthers $7,500
56. Leland Rich $7,381
57. Brent Scales $7,000
58. Robert Desjardins $6,400
59. Randy Dutiaume $6,350
60. Martin Ferland $6,300
Peter Steski $6,300
62. Craig Disher $6,082
63. Greg Romaniuk $6,013
64. Brad Haight $6,000
Steve Waatainen $6,000
66. Jay Peachey $5,500
Bryan Miki $5,500
68. Björn Zryd $5,209
69. Murray Woodward $5,000
Lloyd Hill $5,000
Greg Balsdon $5,000
Dale Matchett $5,000
73. David Bohn $4,500
Jamie Koe $4,500
Dean Ross $4,500
76. Ted Butler $4,400
77. Jeff McCrady $4,300
78. Rob Maksymetz $4,000
Serge Reid $4,000
Dave Boehmer $4,000
Darryl Prebble $4,000
Randy Woytowich $4,000
Howard Rajala $4,000
William Lyburn $4,000
Bryan Cochrane $4,000
86. Todd Birr $3,858
87. Randy Neufeld $3,691
88. Bryan Burgess $3,550
89. Dennis Graber $3,500
Shawn Joyce $3,500
91. Jeff Erickson $3,450
92. Christopher Plys $3,419
93. Shawn Adams $3,400
Wayne Tuck Jr. $3,400
95. Graham Freeman $3,000 NOTE ****
Dale Swyripa $3,000
97. Wade White $2,900
98. Simon Dupuis $2,800
99. Jason Young $2,605
100. Jeff Richard $2,600
# Team Location Money Last Rank Previous Change
1. Kevin Martin $104,553
2. Glenn Howard $99,900
3. Randy Ferbey $60,000
4. Brad Gushue $56,124
5. Wayne Middaugh $47,000
6. Jeff Stoughton $43,000
7. Kevin Koe $36,250
8. Ted Appelman $35,500
9. Chris Schille $34,400
10. Joel Jordison $31,400
11. Kerry Burtnyk $30,000
12. Mike McEwen $25,100
13. Fengchun Wang $24,750
14. Bob Ursel $24,500
Sean Geall $24,500
16. Brad Heidt $24,100
17. Thomas Ulsrud $23,542
18. Warren Hassall $19,250
19. Allan Lyburn $19,000 NOTE ****
20. Ralph Stöckli $18,252
21. David Murdoch $17,978
22. Andreas Schwaller $17,768
23. Jamie King $17,750
24. Steve Petryk $16,500
25. Eugene Hritzuk $15,000
26. Andy Kapp $14,978
27. Greg McAulay $14,500
28. Guy Hemmings $13,700
29. Mark Johnson $12,226
30. Jean-Michel Ménard $12,200
31. Shane Park $12,000
Rick Folk $12,000
Randy Bryden $12,000
34. Brad Jacobs $11,905
35. Pete Fenson $11,387
36. Darren Moulding $11,000
37. Daley Peters $10,700
38. Jason Larway $10,566
39. Craig Brown $10,523
40. Kelly Skinner $10,500 NOTE ****
Mark Bice $10,500
Darrell McKee $10,500
43. Dan Petryk $10,200
44. Greg Persinger $10,183
45. Brendan Taylor $10,000
Pat Simmons $10,000
47. Russ Howard $9,600
48. Tyler George $8,842
49. Niklas Edin $8,521
50. John Shuster $8,348
51. Stefan Karnusian $8,336
52. Terry McNamee $8,000
53. Leon Moch $7,900
54. Kurt Balderston $7,700
55. Reid Carruthers $7,500
56. Leland Rich $7,381
57. Brent Scales $7,000
58. Robert Desjardins $6,400
59. Randy Dutiaume $6,350
60. Martin Ferland $6,300
Peter Steski $6,300
62. Craig Disher $6,082
63. Greg Romaniuk $6,013
64. Brad Haight $6,000
Steve Waatainen $6,000
66. Jay Peachey $5,500
Bryan Miki $5,500
68. Björn Zryd $5,209
69. Murray Woodward $5,000
Lloyd Hill $5,000
Greg Balsdon $5,000
Dale Matchett $5,000
73. David Bohn $4,500
Jamie Koe $4,500
Dean Ross $4,500
76. Ted Butler $4,400
77. Jeff McCrady $4,300
78. Rob Maksymetz $4,000
Serge Reid $4,000
Dave Boehmer $4,000
Darryl Prebble $4,000
Randy Woytowich $4,000
Howard Rajala $4,000
William Lyburn $4,000
Bryan Cochrane $4,000
86. Todd Birr $3,858
87. Randy Neufeld $3,691
88. Bryan Burgess $3,550
89. Dennis Graber $3,500
Shawn Joyce $3,500
91. Jeff Erickson $3,450
92. Christopher Plys $3,419
93. Shawn Adams $3,400
Wayne Tuck Jr. $3,400
95. Graham Freeman $3,000 NOTE ****
Dale Swyripa $3,000
97. Wade White $2,900
98. Simon Dupuis $2,800
99. Jason Young $2,605
100. Jeff Richard $2,600
WESTMAN SUPER LEAGUE FINAL STANDINGS
2008-2009 StandingsTeams
W L
A. Lyburn 9 2
Skinner 8 3
McNamee 7 4
W. Lyburn 7 4
Chudley 6 5
Robertson 6 5
Blixhavn 5 6
Freeman 5 6
Van Kommer 5 6
Goethals 3 8
Marnoch 3 8
Lawn 2 9
W L
A. Lyburn 9 2
Skinner 8 3
McNamee 7 4
W. Lyburn 7 4
Chudley 6 5
Robertson 6 5
Blixhavn 5 6
Freeman 5 6
Van Kommer 5 6
Goethals 3 8
Marnoch 3 8
Lawn 2 9
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
SAFEWAY MEN'S ZONES RESULTS
OF NOTE....DARCY HAYWARD PLAYS FOR KELLY SKINNER AND CORY BARKLEY PLAYS FOR ALLAN LYBURN. GRAHAM FREEMAN LOST IN THE ZONE 9 FINALS TO MURRAY WARREN.
Safeway Men's Zones Results
Posted 2009-01-11
Zone Winners
Zone 1- Randy Neufeld- La Salle CC.
Zone 2- Daley Peters- Beausejour CC.
Zone 3- Dave Boehmer- Petersfield CC.
Zone 4- Chris Gailbraith- Rosser CC.
Zone 5- Ryan Hyde- Portage CC.
Zone 6- Kelly Robertson- Neepawa CC.
Zone 7- Steve Pauls- Manitou CC.
Zone 8-Alan Lyburn- Brandon CC.
Zone 9- Murray Warren- Deloraine CC.
Zone 10- Kelly Skinner- Hamiota CC.
Zone 11- Murray Woodward- Rorketon CC.
Zone 12- Brent Scales- Swan River CC.
Zone 13- Brad Hyrich- Flin Flon CC.
Zone 14- Farrol Asham- Burntwood CC.
Zone 15- Scott Madams- Pembina CC.
Zone 16- Peter Nicholls- Dear Lodge CC.
Zone 17- Reid Carruthers- West Kildonan CC.
Zone 18- Doug Raich- West Kildonan CC.
Zone 19- David Bohn- Assiniboine Memorial CC.
Zone 20- Bob Sigurdson- Granite CC.
Zone 21- Brendan Taylor- West Kildonan CC.
All teams have earned berths into the 2009 Safeway Championship, February 18-22 in Selkirk Manitoba.
Safeway Men's Zones Results
Posted 2009-01-11
Zone Winners
Zone 1- Randy Neufeld- La Salle CC.
Zone 2- Daley Peters- Beausejour CC.
Zone 3- Dave Boehmer- Petersfield CC.
Zone 4- Chris Gailbraith- Rosser CC.
Zone 5- Ryan Hyde- Portage CC.
Zone 6- Kelly Robertson- Neepawa CC.
Zone 7- Steve Pauls- Manitou CC.
Zone 8-Alan Lyburn- Brandon CC.
Zone 9- Murray Warren- Deloraine CC.
Zone 10- Kelly Skinner- Hamiota CC.
Zone 11- Murray Woodward- Rorketon CC.
Zone 12- Brent Scales- Swan River CC.
Zone 13- Brad Hyrich- Flin Flon CC.
Zone 14- Farrol Asham- Burntwood CC.
Zone 15- Scott Madams- Pembina CC.
Zone 16- Peter Nicholls- Dear Lodge CC.
Zone 17- Reid Carruthers- West Kildonan CC.
Zone 18- Doug Raich- West Kildonan CC.
Zone 19- David Bohn- Assiniboine Memorial CC.
Zone 20- Bob Sigurdson- Granite CC.
Zone 21- Brendan Taylor- West Kildonan CC.
All teams have earned berths into the 2009 Safeway Championship, February 18-22 in Selkirk Manitoba.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
QUOTE YOUR CODE - BDO CANADIAN OPEN CLASSIC
It’s Back!
Building upon the success of the Quote Your Code program for the 2008 Tim Hortons Brier that saw more than $78,000 distributed to Manitoba Curling Clubs, the Manitoba Curling Association in partnership with the BDO Canadian Open Classic are once again giving Manitoba Curling Clubs the opportunity to earn cash for their club.
The special CASH CODE that was established for your club is once again active and can be used when purchasing tickets for the 2009 BDO Canadian Open Classic. When you call Ticketmaster, visit in person or online to purchase your 2009 BDO Canadian Classic Open tickets remember to Quote Your Code and a percentage of your purchase will be designated as a credit to your home club. All funds will be distributed by the MCA and the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba following the completion of the 2009 BDO Canadian Classic Open.
To quote your club’s cosde visit the Ticketmaster website at
http://www.ticketmaster.ca/promo/hxtc1c
ALSO:
Register your team to sell 50/50 tickets at the curling event (January 21st-25th, 2009) and your team will receive a portion of the proceeds. There are 10 draws to fill so if anyone is interested in getting their teams’ name on the list, please contact:
Gary Rozak
Event & Development Coordinator
Children’s Hospital Foundation
Ph. 787-4093
Email: grozak@hsc.mb.ca
Thanks!
Shane Ray
Executive Director
Manitoba Curling Association
Building upon the success of the Quote Your Code program for the 2008 Tim Hortons Brier that saw more than $78,000 distributed to Manitoba Curling Clubs, the Manitoba Curling Association in partnership with the BDO Canadian Open Classic are once again giving Manitoba Curling Clubs the opportunity to earn cash for their club.
The special CASH CODE that was established for your club is once again active and can be used when purchasing tickets for the 2009 BDO Canadian Open Classic. When you call Ticketmaster, visit in person or online to purchase your 2009 BDO Canadian Classic Open tickets remember to Quote Your Code and a percentage of your purchase will be designated as a credit to your home club. All funds will be distributed by the MCA and the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba following the completion of the 2009 BDO Canadian Classic Open.
To quote your club’s cosde visit the Ticketmaster website at
http://www.ticketmaster.ca/promo/hxtc1c
ALSO:
Register your team to sell 50/50 tickets at the curling event (January 21st-25th, 2009) and your team will receive a portion of the proceeds. There are 10 draws to fill so if anyone is interested in getting their teams’ name on the list, please contact:
Gary Rozak
Event & Development Coordinator
Children’s Hospital Foundation
Ph. 787-4093
Email: grozak@hsc.mb.ca
Thanks!
Shane Ray
Executive Director
Manitoba Curling Association
Thursday, January 8, 2009
GREAT STORY !!
Not sure if you have seen this story,
But it's worth repeating. It was sent to me by Chris Pollock and Kelly Markwart:
Subject: Great Hockey Story In the middle of a grueling six game road trip where a very young hockeyteam is away from home, the third game of the trip ends late on a cold Canadian Saturday night.
This is the only break on the trip and the three days between games allow them the only break to get back home in their own beds for a couple of days before going back on the road. A scheduled commercial flight waits for them at Toronto 'S International Airport forthe short flight home. They could be home by midnight.
This plane departson schedule, but without a single member of the hockey team on board.
Earlier, back in the locker room, a vote was taken after the game and a unanimous decision is made by this young team to skip this flight and stay one more day. They make arrangements to check back in the hotel and on a frozen Sunday morning charter two buses that have no heat and begin a journey two hours straight north into a sparsely inhabited Canada , but where hockey is its passion.
They arrive at their destination to the surprise of the team's general manager who is there attending his father's wake. After a few emotional hours, this team boards the buses and head back for a two hour trip back to Toronto.
On the way they ask the bus drivers to stop in a tiny Canadian town because they are hungry.To the shock of the patrons and workers at this small hockey towns McDonald's, a professional team walks out of two rickety buses and into the restaurant, which just happens to have pictures of two members of this team on its wall.
The patrons know every single one of these players by sight being fanatic fans of hockey in these parts. One can only imagine their amazement of the locals seeing and entire professional hockey team sit down and have a meal in their tiny little town in the middle of a hockey season. After a while they board the buses and catch their same flight, 24 hourslater, giving one day of their time to their general manager.
Have I made this up? Is this an excerpt from some fictional book? No this a true story of the Chicago Blackhawks last Saturday night as they decided to attend Dale Tallon's father's funeral.
It's amazing that such agood story can be found nowhere on the Internet, and not even mentioned inthe Chicago papers. Had one of the Blackhawks got into a fight and punched some drunken loser in a Toronto bar it would be plastered all over papersand the television.This being said, it's hard to imagine any professional football, basketball or baseball team doing this, but the members of the Blackhawks claim any"hockey" team would have done this.
This is one reason I continue to be abig hockey fan, and another reason I am excited about this Chicago team. Ithought I would share this story as it appears to have gone unnoticed.What a Great Hockey Story.
Most of the players on the Team are Canadian kids. Born and raised with the values that we all sometimes forget.Remember that we are not all destined to play hockey in the NHL but , weare all destined to take pride in our Canadian way of life and the way weare looked at for being respectful, polite, hardworking and most of allHOCKEY FANS and HOCKEY PARENTS.
at 1/07/2009 1 comments
Posted by Riders 2009 at 5:37 AM 0 comments
But it's worth repeating. It was sent to me by Chris Pollock and Kelly Markwart:
Subject: Great Hockey Story In the middle of a grueling six game road trip where a very young hockeyteam is away from home, the third game of the trip ends late on a cold Canadian Saturday night.
This is the only break on the trip and the three days between games allow them the only break to get back home in their own beds for a couple of days before going back on the road. A scheduled commercial flight waits for them at Toronto 'S International Airport forthe short flight home. They could be home by midnight.
This plane departson schedule, but without a single member of the hockey team on board.
Earlier, back in the locker room, a vote was taken after the game and a unanimous decision is made by this young team to skip this flight and stay one more day. They make arrangements to check back in the hotel and on a frozen Sunday morning charter two buses that have no heat and begin a journey two hours straight north into a sparsely inhabited Canada , but where hockey is its passion.
They arrive at their destination to the surprise of the team's general manager who is there attending his father's wake. After a few emotional hours, this team boards the buses and head back for a two hour trip back to Toronto.
On the way they ask the bus drivers to stop in a tiny Canadian town because they are hungry.To the shock of the patrons and workers at this small hockey towns McDonald's, a professional team walks out of two rickety buses and into the restaurant, which just happens to have pictures of two members of this team on its wall.
The patrons know every single one of these players by sight being fanatic fans of hockey in these parts. One can only imagine their amazement of the locals seeing and entire professional hockey team sit down and have a meal in their tiny little town in the middle of a hockey season. After a while they board the buses and catch their same flight, 24 hourslater, giving one day of their time to their general manager.
Have I made this up? Is this an excerpt from some fictional book? No this a true story of the Chicago Blackhawks last Saturday night as they decided to attend Dale Tallon's father's funeral.
It's amazing that such agood story can be found nowhere on the Internet, and not even mentioned inthe Chicago papers. Had one of the Blackhawks got into a fight and punched some drunken loser in a Toronto bar it would be plastered all over papersand the television.This being said, it's hard to imagine any professional football, basketball or baseball team doing this, but the members of the Blackhawks claim any"hockey" team would have done this.
This is one reason I continue to be abig hockey fan, and another reason I am excited about this Chicago team. Ithought I would share this story as it appears to have gone unnoticed.What a Great Hockey Story.
Most of the players on the Team are Canadian kids. Born and raised with the values that we all sometimes forget.Remember that we are not all destined to play hockey in the NHL but , weare all destined to take pride in our Canadian way of life and the way weare looked at for being respectful, polite, hardworking and most of allHOCKEY FANS and HOCKEY PARENTS.
at 1/07/2009 1 comments
Posted by Riders 2009 at 5:37 AM 0 comments
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
JUNIOR MENS PROVINCIALS
Junior Men's Provincial Champions
Junior Men’s Finals
Sam Good-Pembina CC. defeated Michael Johnson-Portage CC. 5-4 to win the 2009 Junior Men’s Provincial Championship.
Team Good is made up of Skip-Sam Good, Third-Taylor McIntyre, Second-Kent Moffitt, Lead-David Wiebe, and Coach-Bob Jenion.
Team Good made it to the finals by beating Jim Coleman-Pembina CC. 8-5 In the semi-final.
Team Good will represent Manitoba at the 2009 M & M Junior Men’s and Women’s Canadian National Championships, January 31- February 8 in Salmon Arm, B.C.
Junior Men’s Finals
Sam Good-Pembina CC. defeated Michael Johnson-Portage CC. 5-4 to win the 2009 Junior Men’s Provincial Championship.
Team Good is made up of Skip-Sam Good, Third-Taylor McIntyre, Second-Kent Moffitt, Lead-David Wiebe, and Coach-Bob Jenion.
Team Good made it to the finals by beating Jim Coleman-Pembina CC. 8-5 In the semi-final.
Team Good will represent Manitoba at the 2009 M & M Junior Men’s and Women’s Canadian National Championships, January 31- February 8 in Salmon Arm, B.C.
JUNIOR WOMENS PROVINCIALS
Junior Women's Provincial Champions
Posted 2009-01-04
Junior Women’s Finals
Kaitlyn Lawes-Pembina CC. defeated Alyssa Vandepoele- St. Anne CC. 8-5 to win the 2009 Junior Women’s Provincial Championship.
Team Lawes is made up of Skip-Kaitlyn, Third-Jenna Loder, Second-Laryssa Grenkow, Lead-Breanne Meakin, and Coach-Rob Meakin.
Team Lawes made it to the finals by beating Sabrina Neufeld-La Salle CC. 6-3 In the semi-final.
Team Lawes will represent Manitoba at the 2009 M & M Junior Men’s and Women’s Canadian National Championships, January 31- February 8 in Salmon Arm, B.C.
Posted 2009-01-04
Junior Women’s Finals
Kaitlyn Lawes-Pembina CC. defeated Alyssa Vandepoele- St. Anne CC. 8-5 to win the 2009 Junior Women’s Provincial Championship.
Team Lawes is made up of Skip-Kaitlyn, Third-Jenna Loder, Second-Laryssa Grenkow, Lead-Breanne Meakin, and Coach-Rob Meakin.
Team Lawes made it to the finals by beating Sabrina Neufeld-La Salle CC. 6-3 In the semi-final.
Team Lawes will represent Manitoba at the 2009 M & M Junior Men’s and Women’s Canadian National Championships, January 31- February 8 in Salmon Arm, B.C.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Saturday, January 3, 2009
2009 VIRDEN BONSPIEL SCHEDULE
JANUARY, 2009
Friday January 23rd Senior Mixed Bonspiel
Saturday January 24th Senior Mixed Bonspiel
FEBRUARY, 2009
Monday February 9th Zone 3 Masters Playdowns
Tuesday February 10th Zone 3 Masters Playdowns
Wednesday February 11th Zone 3 Masters Playdowns
Thursday February 12th Zone 3 Masters Playdowns
Friday, February 13th, Junior League bonspiel
Saturday February 14th Elk's Bonspiel - tentative
Sunday February 15th Elk's Bonspiel - tentative
Wednesday February 18th Safeway Select - Selkirk No bonspiels
Thursday February 19th Safeway Select - Selkirk " "
Friday February 20th Safeway Select - Selkirk " "
Saturday February 21st Safeway Select - Selkirk " "
Sunday February 22nd Safeway Select - Selkirk " "
Thursday February 26th Senior Women's Bonspiel
Friday February 27th Senior Women's Bonspiel
Saturday February 28th Senior Women's Bonspiel
Sunday March 1st Senior Women's Bonspiel
MARCH, 2009
Friday March 13th Ladies Bonspiel
Saturday March 14th Ladies Bonspiel
Sunday March 15th Ladies Bonspiel
Sunday March 22nd Mens Bonspiel
Monday March 23rd Mens Bonspiel
Tuesday March 24th Mens Bonspiel
Wednesday March 25th Mens & Masters Bonspiel
Thursday March 26th Mens & Masters Bonspiel
Friday March 27th Mens & Masters Bonspiel
Saturday March 28th Mens Bonspiel
Sunday March 29th Mens Bonspiel
Friday January 23rd Senior Mixed Bonspiel
Saturday January 24th Senior Mixed Bonspiel
FEBRUARY, 2009
Monday February 9th Zone 3 Masters Playdowns
Tuesday February 10th Zone 3 Masters Playdowns
Wednesday February 11th Zone 3 Masters Playdowns
Thursday February 12th Zone 3 Masters Playdowns
Friday, February 13th, Junior League bonspiel
Saturday February 14th Elk's Bonspiel - tentative
Sunday February 15th Elk's Bonspiel - tentative
Wednesday February 18th Safeway Select - Selkirk No bonspiels
Thursday February 19th Safeway Select - Selkirk " "
Friday February 20th Safeway Select - Selkirk " "
Saturday February 21st Safeway Select - Selkirk " "
Sunday February 22nd Safeway Select - Selkirk " "
Thursday February 26th Senior Women's Bonspiel
Friday February 27th Senior Women's Bonspiel
Saturday February 28th Senior Women's Bonspiel
Sunday March 1st Senior Women's Bonspiel
MARCH, 2009
Friday March 13th Ladies Bonspiel
Saturday March 14th Ladies Bonspiel
Sunday March 15th Ladies Bonspiel
Sunday March 22nd Mens Bonspiel
Monday March 23rd Mens Bonspiel
Tuesday March 24th Mens Bonspiel
Wednesday March 25th Mens & Masters Bonspiel
Thursday March 26th Mens & Masters Bonspiel
Friday March 27th Mens & Masters Bonspiel
Saturday March 28th Mens Bonspiel
Sunday March 29th Mens Bonspiel
Friday, January 2, 2009
CURLING RESUMES
Curling will resume with a full schedule on Tuesday, January 6th. Happy New Year to everyone !!!
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