The town of Haliburton offers a variety of opportunities for their residents to participate in during the fall and winter months. Curling is one of these activities and it is one of the most popular sports because both young and old can participate.
Our club is committed to getting future generations excited about curling and we offer an outstanding Youth program run by very talented volunteers. These members help teach and support each child in their development of the sport.
Haliburton curling club offers members a healthy cross section of recreational and competitive play by offering leagues that will satisfy their interests and abilities. Leagues are scheduled from Monday to Friday including day and night time curling. Check the website for league descriptions.
So, is it a good idea to join our club? Absolutely! We have divided the season into three sessions in order to meet your needs (ie. travel, job, health).
If you would like to inquire about joining the club then you can email the club or contact Mary Hillaby at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Sue Mason at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . We offer practice time two Sundays a month from 12 noon until 2pm. As well, training and practice clinics are held throughout the year to help support both the new and experienced curler. Certified coaches facilitate these clinics.
As our motto says, “Have fun, Meet friends, Keep fit and Stay active”.
The 45th annual Highland Lassie Bonspiel held on Saturday, March 7th was another successful event. This year, eight out of town teams from Port Perry, Lindsay, Whitby, High Park, York, St. George's and Annandale Curling Clubs were greeted by 8 Haliburton teams. The commitee comprised of Sue Mason, Jackie Bradbury, Wendy Hewson, Ferne Taylor, Linda Boore, Lyn Ritchie, Norma Kennedy, Janet Boyne and Mary Hillaby organized a fantastic and eventful day. A special recognition needs to be given to Jane Jaycock for her outstanding cakes and all the work she creatively designed for the bonspiel. Thank you, Jane!
From left to right, June Beadle, Susan Germa, Sue Mason and Jane Jaycock
The overall 2020 Highland Lassie winner was our own Kim Lewis, vice, Cindy Campbell, second, Candy Robinson, and lead, Aggie Tose.
On Jan. 31st , Feb. 1st, and 2nd, twenty-four teams and ninety-six curlers came together with members of the Haliburton club to participate in the annual Todd’s Independent mixed bonspiel. Clubs being represented were Oshawa, York Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Highland London, Brampton, St. George’s, Elora, West Northumberland, Chelsey Quebec and Haliburton.
Members of the curling teams and spectators had an enjoyable weekend of curling, fellowship, fun and food! Many thanks to the following sponsors: Todd’s Independent, Phyllis Woodcock, a lifetime member of the club, Minden Subaru, Superior Propane and Kelly’s Fuels.
The final game of the “A” Event was very exciting to watch. The team from West Northumberland skipped by John Wynsma, vice, Lori Wynsma, second, Wayne Brander, and lead, Lori Brander took the trophy. Runners up were from York Newmarket skipped by Dan Cleutinx, vice, Sharon Cleutinx, second, Steve Bilsland and lead, Denise Bilsland. The third place team of the A event was skipped by Liam Dorey and his team from Elora.
Congratulations on the 61st anniversary of the Men's Skyline Bonspiel. What a fantastic event that took place this past weekend at the Haliburton Curling Club. Kudos to the very hard working committee of Dave Moss, Kent Milford, David Ogilvie, Andy Glecoff and Steve Colliver. There were 24 teams altogether with 22 out of town teams that ventured to Haliburton from all over the province. Delicious meals, and fantastic entertainment from Carl Dixon on Saturday night helped make this a fabulous bonspiel and one that will have these teams coming back again next year! Congratulations to everyone.
Winners of the A Event sponsored by Haliburton TimberMart
The winning team represented Oshawa Curling Club skipped by John Bolton. Members included vice, Derek Ferlatte, second, Nick Moffatt and lead, Chris Lovell. (Convenor Kent Milford is on the far left and convenor Dave Moss is on the far right).
On November 15 and 16, 2019 Haliburton Curling Club hosted its annual funspiel for its members. This year it was organized by Wanda Stephen who introduced the bonspiel as the Games of Throws. As always for this members bonspiel traditional curling scoring is not used. The rules around scoring can only be explained by someone that was in attendance just look at the final scoresheet below, you figure it out!! 😊. Fun was had by all great food and comradery. The two winning teams are shown below.
On November 13, Haliburton hosted the first Ladies' 4 Town Bonspiel of the season with Laila Morse as our club ambassador orchestrating a wonderful event. It was a fun day with some geat competition. Although Bobcaygeon finished in first place, the Haliburton team of Marilou Mizzan (skip), Chrissie DeLyzer (vice), Jane Jaycock (second) and Sandy Ambridge (lead) finished in second place. Congratulations ladies! The next ladies' 4 town will be hosted by Minden, Tuesday January 14, 2020. If you wish to particpate in the next Ladies 4 Towns sign up on the bulletin board.
Curling is a winter sport, played on ice. Ice is slippery, hard, cold, and wet. At Haliburton curling club, we strive to take the proper measures to ensure the safety of all our members. Every curler who steps foot on our ice should have a pair of grippers over their curling shoes to protect them from slipping on the ice. These grippers should not have any smooth surfaces on them or bits of rubber falling off. Always check the condition of your grippers and if needed, purchase a new pair from our supply at the bar. For a low cost of $ 15.00/gripper, you can ensure your safety. Be sure that your slider and gripper or shoes are clean and dry before stepping on the ice.
As well, we have all seen or heard of someone falling on the ice and unfortunately hitting their head. If you are concerned and wish protection, we sell protective head gear called "ice halos" that are light weight and comfortable. Most importantly they provide curlers with some confidence they need to stay on the ice. Ice halos do not make your head hot and the Velcro closures make it adjustable and secure.
The following are some other measures that each participant should practice for good ice safety:
- warm up before the game - stretching and warming muscles before going out on the ice can help prevent injury
- step onto the ice gripper-foot first - never use your slider foot to step onto the ice
- always be careful when stepping off the ice - always use your slider foot first
- the rule of thumb for your slider foot is LAST ON, FIRST OFF
- step off the platform onto a clear piece of ice. Avoid stepping over a rock
- avoid lifting a rock – you might lose your balance
- never stop a rock with your hand - your fingers can be crushed, especially if the rock hits another rock while you're trying to stop it
- never use your foot to stop a fast moving rock - you could lose your balance and fall. Use your broom to stop a rock
- watch for stray rocks
- keep your feet on the ice - avoid running or hopping. Walk or slide
- if you can't keep up with a fast moving rock while sweeping, just let it go. It's not worth the risk of falling.
- if you feel unwell and your balance is impaired, never go on the ice surface
Another important safety feature is to get yourself trained. At Haliburton curling club we offer training clinics before the curling season and throughout the year by our club coaches.
Let’s face it: curling ice is slippery and the possibility of falling is real, so protecting ourselves from injury is very important. Be aware! Go out and enjoy the sport, have a great game and stay safe!
