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Curling at Hawkesbury

2011/12 Calendar

Welcome to Hawkesbury Curling Club

Looking for something to do this winter? Why not come out and curl with us. It's a great way to meet new friends, get in shape and to stay fit throughout the winter season. We have four sheets of superb ice and the atmosphere is friendly and comfortable. Throughout the winter season, we have league play, bonspiels and other special events to keep our members busy. Our curling club offers a variety of leagues to suit everyone's needs. Don't know the first thing about this sport? No problem! We start the season off with a series of clinics that teach both the technique and etiquette of curling. Our Open House dates this year are Sunday, Oct. 30 (1 – 4 p.m.), Monday, Oct. 31 (7 – 9 p.m.), Tuesday, Nov. 1 (7 – 9 p.m.) and Wednesday, Nov. 2 (7 – 9 p.m.). A membership allows you to curl as much as you like. We’re proud of our club’s years of tradition. So come on out and throw some rocks at houses, keep your house clean, and draw to the button. We’d love to have you! Good Curling! Contact us at 613-632-8506 or hawkesburycurling@gmail.com

Junior Program

Are you between the ages of 10 and 20, and interested in a fun winter sport? Have you seen Olympic curling on television and thought you might want to try it? Come out and try curling in our junior program at the Hawkesbury Golf and Curling Club, located on Golf Club Rd, every Sunday from 12:00 till 2:00 – beginning November 6. No equipment required other than a clean pair of running shoes! For more information, please contact Dianne Arbuckle at 450-206-0571 or diannarbuckle@yahoo.ca

Ice Rental

If the idea interests you, we can offer up to four sheets of ice, instruction and kitchen and bar facilities afterwards. If needed, brooms and sliders are provided. Group rates are available Contact us at 613-632-8506 or hawkesburycurling@gmail.com

Curling Etiquette

Don't be late!

  • When you are scheduled to play, be ready to step on the ice on time. When you are late you are holding up seven other curlers!
  • If for some unavoidable reason you will be late, or cannot play, let your skip know as soon as possible and arrange your own spare.

Help keep the ice clean!

  • Please clean your shoes and slider before stepping on the ice.

Do not disturb a curler in the hack

  • Once a game has begun, please ensure that you do no disturb a curler in the hack.
  • Do not cross the ice when a player is in the hack.
  • Keep your distance.
  • Be silent.

Be ready to shoot

  • Be ready to take your position in the hack as soon at your opponent has delivered his stone.
  • You should be ready to shoot as soon as the opposition clears the ice.
  • This speeds up the game and keeps all players on their toes.
  • Delays detract from the game, and may result in shortened games.

Release the stone before the hog line

  • The handle should be clearly released before the hog line.

Sweepers stay between the hog lines

  • When you are a sweeper and it is not your team's turn to throw, your position is on the side lines between the hog lines.
  • Only the skips and vices are allowed behind the tee line.

Do not get in the way of the opposing team

  • Stay out of the way of the opposing sweepers.
  • Stay to the side of the ice when you are not playing.
  • Sweepers should walk back along the sides of the ice leaving the ice for the opposition to use.
  • Do not cross the ice when a player is in the hack.

Keep alert

  • Pay attention to every shot being played; your opponents' and your team mates'.
  • Stop rocks before they leave your sheet.

Be ready to sweep

  • After your team mate releases a rock be ready to sweep.
  • Don't be in the position of having to run to catch up with the rock.

Don't stop a burnt rock

  • If you touch a rock ("burn it"), do not stop it.
  • Allow the rock to continue to its rest.
  • Notify your skip that the rock was burnt.

Notify the skips if you have touched a stone

  • If you have personally moved a stationary stone, say so immediately so that it may be replaced (put into original position) to the satisfaction of the opposing Skip.

One sweeper behind the tee line

  • Only one sweeper per team is allowed behind the tee line.
  • Arrange with your sweeping partner before hand who will continue to sweep once the rock is behind the tee line.

Stand still while in the house

  • A skip or third standing the house should keep perfectly still and avoid doing anything which would disturb the concentration of the opposing player in the hack.

Be a good sport

  • Never pass an adverse remark about a poor shot or smile at an opponent's misfortune.
  • In fact, compliment them, as well as your own, on shots well made!

Scoring and measuring by the thirds only

  • The thirds (vices) must agree on the score at the end of each end.
  • When a measurement is necessary, only the two vices shall be in the house.
  • No rocks are to be moved until the vices say so.

Handshake and a drink

  • At the end of a game, whether you win or lose, give each of your opponents a hearty handshake, thank them for the game, and arrange to meet them in the lounge for a drink.
  • If you have won, offer to buy the first round of drinks for the opposing person at your position.
  • The losing teammates should as a courtesy, offer to buy the 2nd drink reciprocal to the winners.

Ice Rental

If the idea interests you, we can offer 1 to 4 sheets of ice, instruction and kitchen and bar facilities afterwards. If needed, brooms and tape or sliders are provided. Ice rents at $15 per person (for a two hour game) and group rates (which can include curling and a meal) are available. So come on, GET CURLING!!