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Click here for the 2010 Curling Calendar
 Looking for something to do this winter? Curling has become Canada's most popular sport. It's a great way to meet new friends, get in shape and to stay fit throughout the winter season.
And Hawkesbury is a fully integrated golf and curling facility. Curling members have access to all of the amenities available to the golfing members.
Our curling shed features 4 sheets of superb ice and the atmosphere is friendly and comfortable. Throughout the winter season, numerous bonspiels and other events keep our members busy.
Our curling section 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. Before you know it, you'll know an in-turn from an out-turn and a freeze from a take-out.
Welcome to Hawkesbury Curling Club
On behalf of the entire curling committee, I wish to extend our sincere
appreciation and gratitude to you for visiting us. We are very proud of our curling
club and excited about the upcoming curling season. We invite you to come out
and join us. In addition to the many regular weekday league events you may also
participate in our special weekend bonspiels. We offer something for everyone.
Please refer to our Calendar of Curling Activities which includes a brief description
of each event. Cogeco will be filming some of our special events which will be
televised. We are very appreciative and excited to have this opportunity to show
everyone how much fun curling is.
Curling in Hawkesbury began in 1922. The original club consisted of two sheets
of ice and was located on John Street in Hawkesbury. While renovations were
being done on the club to build a 3rd sheet, a fire broke out and the entire curling
club was destroyed in 1965. Two years later the club was rebuilt and we have not
looked back since. Curling is still alive and thriving in Hawkesbury after 87 years.
We are so fortunate to be able to share our curling club with you.
At Hawkesbury Curling Club, we believe in sharing our knowledge and skills of
curling. We enjoy helping others and have instituted a buddy/mentoring program.
If you are a new member or would just like some help and guidance, we are there
for you. We have members who are ready to assist you in any way. Whether it's
just for practice or to answer your questions, we will be available. We want you
to have as much fun as we do.
We are very proud this season to be official hosts of two Ontario Curling
Association Regional playoff bonspiels. It will be a great opportunity to come and
watch some fantastic curling. Please refer to our Special Events Calendar for
dates and information.
The members of our curling committee are here to help you. Please do not
hesitate to contact any one of us. It will be our pleasure to be of service to you.
Good Curling,
Guy Pageau President
Steve Wiseman – Vice President
Allan Lane – Secretary,OCA representative
Stephane Cayen – Treasurer
Richard Dupuis – Draw-master
Donna Richardson – Membership Director, Publicity
Ellie Vouriot – Ladies Representative
Laura Maloney – Junior Coordinator
Christine Hebert – Membership Assistant
Membership
With membership rates starting as low as $224 for a first year curler (who already has a golf membership), it’s a winter activity that’s hard to resist.
Hawkesbury curling club calendar of activities
2009-2010
Oct. 25th - Swing and Sweep (9 holes golf/4 ends curling)
Oct. 26th - Oct. 31st - open house and curling clinics
Nov. 2nd - Regular curling begins - weekly schedule
Monday - Ladies curling and new this year PEP, mixed
Tuesday - Men's curling
Wednesday - Open Mixed
Thursday - Daytime curling - evening Competitive Mixed
Friday - TGIF Mixed Ladder
Saturday's - special events
Sundays - Juniors 1-3 pm
Special events
Oct. 22nd – Celebration of Curling Memories
Nov. 14th - Saturday Crystals
Nov. 16th - 21st Turkey bonspiel with dinner finale
Dec. 1st - Tuesday Ladies Bonspiel
Dec 2nd - Wednesday Super Senior Bonspiel
Dec 12th - Saturday Crystals
Dec 27th - Sunday Christmas Funspiel
Dec 28-30th - Mon-Wed - Governor General
Jan. 9th - 10th - Senior Open Bonspiel
Jan. 16-17th - Host - OCA Bantam Boys & Girls
Jan. 23rd - Saturday Crystals
Jan. 30-31st - Host - OCA Master Men & Women's Regionals
Feb. 1st- 6th - Valentine Bonspiel with dinner finale
Feb. 14th - Hawkesbury Carnival Curling Bonspiel
Feb. 20th - Saturday Crystals & Spaghetti supper
March 13th - Crystals Calcutta & pot luck dinner
March 17th - St Patrick's super senior bonspiel
March 22nd - March 27th - Closing bonspiel & dinner
Come join us and have some fun!!!!
For more info call Donna 613-632-2147
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.
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!!
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