The Founders this weekend and all leagues now underway.
The Founders Bonspiel starts this Thursday and runs throughout the weekend. Jeff and Emily Pike are chairing it this year and it should be another terrific spiel. Once again, we have a full draw of 20 teams. In a season when many in other parts of North America are finding it difficult to fill events, attracting 20 rinks speaks volumes about the hospitality and good times that curlers know they will find at our club.
For those who are new to PCC, The Founders honors the members who built our facility prior to the 1966-67 curling season. Not only did that group take on the construction and design of the club but they also assumed responsibility for the financing. While our building may have some quirky elements that Bob Howell and his crew are still working through, I’m grateful every time I step on the ice for the efforts of the Founders. I’m not sure if it will be shown this year but there is some old footage of the construction process. It’s quite remarkable — not only for the effort involved but for the fact that, when the club was built, the area appears to have been primarily farm land. A far cry from our current environment.
All of our leagues have also started play with many new members moving from Learn to Curl and joining teams. We want to welcome all the newcomers to this great sport. If it’s your first season, don’t be afraid to ask other members questions about the sport or the club. Heck, don’t be afraid to ask questions no matter how long you play. There is always something to learn in this sport.
Finally, Brady Gould is still looking for some more women to fill the draw for the USWCA All-American. If you’re interested, please contact him. If you don’t think you can make all three games but could play in some, let him know — there might be others with the same concern and a spot can be shared.
Good curling,
Dean Gemmell
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