We have an exciting season in store for you!
Welcome to our 2009/2010 Season!
If our registration night and learn to curl clinic is any indication, for curling numbers are on the rise again. A record number of returning and new members came out to our AGM, Registration Night this year. It was very encouraging to see so many people come out to register on September 22nd. Our first learn to curl clinic was held this past Saturday. We had over 50 people out to learn some of the basic techniques and etiquette of the game. A big thank you to the volunteer instructors that dedicated their Saturday to teaching others to curl.
We would like to recognize, Dave Dougan, Cy Gladish, Michelle Pratt, Allen Pratt, Dawn Walker, Gary Stene, and Dona and Doug Cade.
We have a second learn to curl clinic scheduled for Sat. Nov 14th, if you would like to participate, please sign up at the Club.
Our club is pleased to announce, we are hosting the 2010 Scotties Tournament of Hearts B.C. Women’s Curling Championship Jan 4-10, 2010. The committee is busy getting sponsors, booking entertainment and organizing theme dinners for the event. We are looking for approximately 200 volunteers for the event, from Statisticians, officials, set up people, security and more, if you are interested in volunteering please visit our website at www.pentictoncurlingclub.com
Tickets are on sale now at The Curling Club.
Officiating Courses
We will be offering an officiating Level 1 clinic on Saturday Nov 7th and a Level 2 clinic on Sunday Nov 8, 2009 for a cost of $35.00 if you are interested, please visit Curl B.C
http://curlbc.ca/capacity-building-interaction/course-registration/officiating-courses
Deadline for registration is October 20, 2009.
Statistician Courses
A “free” stats course will be offered in Penticton on November 14th from 9am-1pm
please contact the Penticton Curling Club to register.
AROUND THE HOUSE
We still have room for individuals and teams in the following leagues: Tuesday Men’s, Thursday Recreation, and Friday evening Recreational league as well as our ACT league on Sunday mornings. We also need spares in all the leagues.
Opening Bonspiel
Our popular opening “Fun Wreck Spiel” is Saturday Nov 7th, 2009. The cost is $35.00 each, and this includes dinner, lunch and a prize. If you have never curled before this is the spiel for you! Register as an individual or a team. Call the club 250-492-5647
Grey Cup at The Club
We will be hosting a grey cup party at the Club on Sunday November 29th. We have 4 flat screen TV’s for you to enjoy the game. Join us for food and drink specials, fun and prizes.
Junior Program
Our junior curlers are set to take to the ice on Mondays and Thursday’s. The success of junior program is dependant on the volunteers. The junior registration is up and we are in need of volunteers to help on the ice. If you have a few hours a week to give to our “future curlers of the world” we would love to hear from you!
The program will start on Thursday Oct 29th; this will be a fun day, open to anyone who wants to try curling. We encourage anyone between the ages of 7 and 17 to come out during our “Free Open House” to give it a try.
A salute to the teachers of School District #67
Did you know? Over 2000 students from School District #67 utilize our curling club as part of their physical education curriculum. These dedicated teachers and coaches know the value of encouraging physical activity, team play and good sportsmanship.
The spin-off for curling clubs is tremendous. We often see new curlers at our club that haven’t curled since high school. . We find that those who have tried curling at a young age will often take it up again later in life.
For me, growing up in Keremeos, the opportunity to take part in curling was not a viable option. Unfortunately, distance and lack of funding is often an issue for smaller communities that don’t have a rink.
So, like many curlers, I never learned to curl until I was 40. I am very thankful that I have found an activity that I can do well into my retirement years.
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