Between The Sheets

ICE IS GOING IN!

The ice team has been hard at work getting the ice surface ready for the season. Thank you, thank you, thank you! A reminder to please remove your shoes in the downstairs entryway — let’s help keep our ice surface clean!

REGISTRATION CLOSING

Registration for Session 1 closes in less than one week —  Sunday, Sept. 27th. If you haven’t already registered, you’re running out of time!

WANT A LOCKER?

We have a limited number of lockers available for club members. If you are NOT playing in Session 1 but would like a locker, you will need to pay for your locker by Sept. 27th. (You can select the membership type you intend to sign up for, but only pay for the locker portion now.) If you currently have a locker and are willing to share, please let Peter Osborne know.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

The annual general meeting will be held in the lounge at 1 p.m. on Sunday, October 25th. This year, there are several board positions for which we have no nominees, so please consider throwing your hat in the ring. The club cannot operate successfully without these important volunteer roles filled. More details regarding the AGM and board nominations will go out soon, but please save the date for the AGM.

TRY CURLING

We are still in need of some volunteers to help with the free “Try Curling” event on Saturday, Sept. 26th. You don’t need to be a coach to help out, and it’s not a long commitment. Please contact Pam Osborne if you are able to lend a hand. We also need a few people to assist with the 5-week Learn to Curl session. Attracting and retaining new members is how we keep our club vibrant. And don’t forget — more members helps reduce our fees!

UPCOMING BONSPIELS

The Haliburton Hammer will be held the weekend of November 14-15.  A Mixed spiel open to club members as well as out-of-town curlers, with no limit on the number of Haliburton teams.  Details and registration info available on the club's Bonspiels web page (https://haliburtoncurlingclub.com/index.php/bonspiels/2020-2021-bonspiel-status). This one will fill up quickly, so register soon!

On November 21st, the club will be hosting a bonspiel for new(ish) curlers! This fun event will be open to any adult who has been curling 5 years or less. More details will follow soon, but we encourage all of the Learn to Curl graduates, as well as this year’s participants, to take part! Get your teams together for this fun introduction to the wonderful world of bonspiels!   

Anyone interested in helping plan and organize any bonspiels should reach out to Megan Bawn at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

THANK YOU!

A huge thank you to the ice ad team — John Morrison, Dave Walmsley, Andrea Roberts,  Kelly Greig, Phil Robinson, and Wendy Ogilvie  — for all their hard work this summer. Due to their efforts, we increased our revenue from ice ads this year, despite a slowing economy. Special thanks to Dave Walmsley for securing two more full-ring advertisers — Minden Subaru and Curry Chevrolet. We’re excited for you to see how great the ads look!

SAVE THE DATE

For everyone who likes to plan ahead, the club Christmas party will be held on Saturday, December 12th! You will find this and all other club events — from practice ice to bonspiels to social events — on the website under Club Events > Club Calendar, so don’t forget about this valuable resource!

PRO SHOP

The pro shop is up and running. Thank you to Stephen Orr for keeping this fantastic resource up to date and available to our members! An order will be going out in early October, and everything is 15% below MSRP. If you need any equipment, check it out! A reminder that grippers will be available at the start of the session. Please check at the bar.

VOLUNTEER BOARD

You’ll notice a new addition to the lounge this year! A volunteer board has been added which outlines all of the volunteer roles that need filling throughout the season. Please take a look and see where you can help!

PRACTICE ICE

Practice ice will be available from September 28th to October 2nd. Morning, afternoon and evening slots are available, but you must register online to secure your spot. You will find the sign up on the website under Club Events > All Events. Coaching is available upon request — contact Russ Duhaime if you are interested.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Please take a moment to follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and to like, comment on and share the club's posts. This keeps us top of mind in the community and helps to grow our membership. If you have something you would like us to consider sharing on social media, please contact Anne Hewitt.

WELCOME BACK, CURLERS!

We hope you’ve had a terrific summer! With this incredible weather, it’s hard to believe that curling season is just around the corner.

Online registration opens this Monday, Aug. 17th, and we want to take a moment to let you know about some exciting new features the club has planned, as well as important information regarding the upcoming season.

NEW OPEN DOUBLES LEAGUE

There was incredible enthusiasm for a doubles league in the survey the board sent out earlier this year. As a result, we’re thrilled to let you know that you’ll now be able to sign up for this fun, and new-to-us format. Games will take place on Wednesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. You can sign up with a partner, or we can match you up with someone. This league is suitable for both stick and hack deliveries. Don’t worry if you’ve never played — we’ll explain the rules and provide instruction. And, no, you won’t have to throw and then sweep your own rock!  (Please note: If you have a partner, you need to fill out the “Who I want to play with” section. If you need to be matched with someone, just leave it blank).

DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE

Based on the survey feedback, some changes have been made to the development league so that more people can participate! This non-competitive league is designed to help you develop your curling skills and understanding of the game. It will be a one-hour session on Tuesdays from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Each week will focus on a different topic, with a short instruction, followed by drills and on-ice practice. Participants will also have the opportunity to sign up for the Tuesday night league immediately following, to further practice what they have learned. During Tuesday Evening Mixed League games, players will have opportunities to receive on-ice coaching via three one-minute timeouts per team. (Please note: Players who wish to participate in a game following the skills session must also register for the Tuesday Evening Mixed League. The development league will be capped at 24 players so register early!)

BEGINNER BONSPIEL

This year, we will be launching a bonspiel for players with five years of experience or less. This beginner-friendly event will let our newer players experience the excitement of a bonspiel, but in a more relaxed environment!

TRY CURLING FOR FREE!

Do you know someone who is curious about curling? On Saturday, Sept. 26, we’ll be holding our “Try Curling for Free event”. Bring a friend, family member or neighbour to give it a try — no experience necessary! There will be two sessions: 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Register online. This event is a great way to grow our membership, so please share and encourage anyone who might be interested.

LEARN TO CURL

We will once again be running our learn-to-curl program this fall. Our coaches will teach new curlers the basics in a fun, relaxed environment. Players will learn how to throw, sweep and enjoy the game! The program starts Saturday, Oct. 7 and runs from 10 a.m. to noon. Please let your friends know!

FIND YOUR CURLING FIT

With a variety of leagues and programs available, there’s something for everyone. If you need help deciding which league is best for you, please contact Peter Osborne, the membership director (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), for more information.

IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE

• Online registration opens on Monday, Aug. 17
• In-person registration for returning members will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 8 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the lounge
• Session 1 registration closes Sept. 27
• Practice week runs from  Sept. 28 to Oct. 2. Register online.

SESSION DATES

• Session 1 — October 5th to November 27th, 2026
• Session 2 — November 30th, 2026 to February 5th, 2027
• Session 3 — February 8th to April 2nd, 2027

YOUTH CURLING

Youth Curling will again be available for participants ages 10 and up. The 16-session program begins on October 27. The $80 fee includes all equipment and instruction from an experienced team of coaches. Curling will be held Tuesdays from 3:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. If you know of any young people who would like to play, please have them contact Russ Duhaime.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Please mark your calendar for the Annual General Meeting, which will take place this year on Sunday, Oct. 25. This year, we will be looking for several new board members, so please give some thought to running for the board. The success of our club depends on our talented membership stepping up to fill these important roles. Stay tuned for more information as we get closer to the start of the season.

We look forward to seeing everyone on the ice soon, and don’t forget to register! Early registration helps us organize teams, build schedules and makes sure you get into the league that’s right for you.

Enjoy the rest of the summer!