April Newsletter

Jeff Guignard team wins VCC Championship

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VCC champions from the Thursday Open League, left to right: Richard Brower (lead), Patrick Prade (second), Chris Faa (third), Jeff Guignard (skip) 

The annual VCC Championship ran April 14-16 with 32 teams taking part, representing nearly every league in the club. The championship started in 1994 as a way to have teams from every league play in a club event together.Visit the VCC Championship webpage for pictures of event finalists and the championship draw results.

 

Clancy Grandy team in Grand Slams

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Clancy Grandy at the Princess Auto Players' Championship

The Clancy Grandy team (Kayla MacMillan, Lindsay Dubue and Sarah Loken) that practices at VCC continues to qualify for Grand Slam of Curling events. The BC Scotties champions were 3-2 at the Princess Auto Players' Championship in Toronto, April 11-16, losing a tie breaker to Switzerland's Silvana Tirinzoni, the reigning world champion. They posted a shocking 13-0 victory over Scotties champ Kerri Einarson, along with defeating Sweden's Anna Hasselborg and Jennifer Jones. They are also in the field for the final Grand Slam event, the Kioti Tractor Champions Cup, May 2-7 in Regina. Olympic gold medalist Niklas Edin has been showing up at VCC recently, coaching team members, as he did at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts.

 

VCC board member wins BC senior women's championship

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Diane Gushulak (far right) skipped her team to a BC senior women's title over other VCC curlers.

VCC board member Diane Gushulak skipped her team to the BC senior women's title at Langley CC, March 22-26. Gushulak, curling out of the Royal City CC with Grace McInnes, Danielle Shaughnessy and Cory McLaughlin, won the championship final over a team that included VCC curlers Sandra Comadina, Shiella Cowan and Christine Mathews. Gushulak's team will represent BC at the Canadian Senior Women's Curling Championship, December 4-10 in Vernon.

 

Legendary Brier curler Ron Braunstein is retiring

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Ron Braunstein (left) with Motors League teammates Joel Bronstein, Robin Wong and Steve Zolnay

Longtime Motors League member and 1965 Brier champion Ron Braunstein is retiring from active league curling. Ron was second on the Manitoba team that won the 1965 Brier with his brother Terry skipping, Don Duguid at third and Ray Turnball at lead. Ron was a medical student at the time, and unable to join the team at the world championship, where American Bud Sommerville claimed an upset win over the Canadians in the final.

The Braunstein legend started in 1958 when teenagers Terry, Ron, Ray and John Van Hellemond shocked the curling world by winning the Manitoba title, and losing the tie-breaking Brier final to Alberta's Matt Baldwin after the two teams were tied with 8-2 records in the round robin. Having teenagers competing at the Brier was controversial, and resulted in a ban on teens participating that lasted nearly 60 years.

Ron and his Motors League team won the A event in the league playoffs this season and last season.

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Ron in 2019, wearing his Manitoba team sweater with two Brier crests

In December of 2019, the Motors League had a jersey day, and Ron showed up wearing his Manitoba team sweater from the Brier. VCC posted pictures of Ron on Facebook that ended up becoming our most widely shared post ever.

Ron generously donated money to pay for the recent acquisition of our little rocks, and has been using them to teach curling to his grandchildren. 

 

Jack Dunlop got OK Tire as a curling sponsor first

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Jack Dunlop was ahead of his time getting OK Tire as a curling sponsor.

In 2012, the late Jack Dunlop, a member of VCC's daytime senior men's league, used his contacts within OK Tire to have them sponsor a Pacific Coast Masters Curling Association bonspiel at VCC, first held in February 2013. With the company having no prior involvement with curling, Jack had to use his many business skills to get OK Tire management to "cough up" $5,000 to cover VCC ice costs, an awards banquet and an OK Tire Cup (still to be found in VCC's trophy cabinet). The PCMCA event ran for three years, until the money was gone after the 2015 event. We did knock on their door again, but at that time curling was not considered by them as a marketing opportunity.
How things change in only a few years! Now, as well as sponsoring provincial and national curling events, OK Tire is a very visible sponsor at the world championship, with the OK Tire logo emblazoned on every curler's shirt and at the centre of the curling rings. VCC was the location for OK Tire's first foray into sponsoring curling events, and perhaps, we were a catalyst for their current, more expansive role in curling. 
 
The OK Tire Cup has been renamed the Jack Dunlop Trophy and is now used by VSMCL for its annual sportsmanship award. This year it was won by long-time league member Jon Collins.
 
Submitted by Duncan Shearman 

 

 

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Featuring VCC curlers Angelica Perez, Estefana Quintero and Ismael Abreu

 

VCC volunteers participate in the International Tankard

Longtime VCC volunteers Keltie Worrall and Ron McKay were rewarded for their years of service with a trip to the International Tankard held March 24-26 in Chilliwack. Keltie is a long-time Point Grey League representative and VCC finance committee member, and Ron is a past president and honourary life member. It was the return of the International Tankard after three years off due to Covid, and the BC side won over their American counterparts.

The International Tankard is a legacy event that started in 1962 as an unwritten agreement between the Pacific Coast Curling Association, a forerunner to Curl BC, and the Washington State Curling Association, now the Pacific Northwest Curling Association. It honours curling club volunteers by having their clubs send them to the event and pay expenses.

The International Tankard’s initial format had six teams from each association meet in a friendly competition with Canadian teams playing only American teams. Each team still plays three games, but there are now eight teams for each country. The games are eight ends, including a break at the end of the fourth with a broom stack and teams enjoying a libation together.

The rotation of the event is two years in BC and one year at the Seattle Granite Club. VCC will be hosting the event in April of 2026.

Keltie and Ron were placed onto their respective teams under the tutelage of Jim and Hilda Gordon from the Abbotsford Curling Club. The Gordons added their own contribution to the 2023 International Tankard by putting on display their collection of curling memorabilia, chinaware, books, and pins. The most interesting memorabilia from our club's perspective was the program from the 13th annual VCC men's bonspiel in 1953.

Click here to view phographs from the International Tankard.

 

VCC curler skips team to bronze at BC Winter Games

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VCC curler Erin Fitzgibbon (right) with father and coach Brian beside her

Prior to reaching the final of the VCC Championsip, Erin Fitzgibbon skipped the Zone 5 team to a bronze medal at the BC Winter Games in Vernon, March 24-26. Erin teamed up with three Delta Thistle CC members -  Alexandria Halliday, Brooke Halliday and Sydney Taylor-Hunt - and her dad, Brian Fitzgibbon, coached the team.

 

VCC team wins silver at BC Curling Club Championship

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Left to right: Jeff Guignard (skip), Chris Faa (third), Deryk Brower (second), Richard Brower (lead)

The Jeff Guignard team from the Thursday Open League won the VCC Championship, but two weeks earlier they nearly won the BC Curling Club Championship in Abbotsford against other club league teams from around the province. They lost the championship final in an extra end to the Tyler Orme team from Vernon.

 

Sunday Open League Champions

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Indiana Stones and the Temple of Broom, left to right: Dennis Leard, Nishad Jamaldeen, Graeme Duckett, Trevor Knox, Kristin Defer

 

Pharmacists recruiting curlers for next season

The Pharmacists & Travelers league (you DO NOT have to be a pharmacist or a traveling sales rep) is looking for new members and we want you!

A little bit about us:

  • We are a social and fun league and welcome all players of any skill level.
  • Our league has been part of the Vancouver Curling Club since 1950.
  • We curl from late September / early October to March, and our draw time is on Thursdays at 4:30 pm.
  • Our members range from 13 years old to 80+ years young.
  • While full teams are welcome, we do make up new teams each year from existing players

Please email our league rep (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) by no later than May 15 if you are interested in joining our league, or if you just want to learn more about us. We would love to have you.

Submitted by Anna Bond

 

Norwesters looking for senior men and women

The Norwesters’ Curling league is looking for new curlers for the 2023/24 season. The league consists of curlers aged 55 or over, and is open to both men and women.

Our curling year is made up of four quarters. At the beginning of each quarter the makeup of the teams is changed. This provides a chance to curl with with different members throughout the curling season.

There is a bit of competitiveness in the club, however the primary objective is to have fun and enjoyment. To further this objective, following the Thursday morning games we gather in the lounge for coffee and muffins. The cost of this is included in your registration fee.

Our club plays each Tuesday and Thursday mornings at the Vancouver Curling Club from 9:45 am to 12:00 pm. Curling usually commences near the end of September and ends about the middle of March each year.

If you are interested or know of someone who is, please have them contact Ron at 604-565-8021.

Submitted by Ron Cox

 

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March Newsletter

Ice Holes win Barry Naimark Charity Skins Bonspiel

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The Ice Holes won the annual Barry Naimark Charity Skins Bonspiel on the March 17-19 weekend, defeating the Bye Bye Bye team skipped by Patrick Prade in the A event final. Left to right are skip Jeff Guignard, third Chris Faa, second Daniel Wenzek and lead Allen Ho. Over $4300 was raised for the Rainbow Refugee charity. More photos and info at https://bit.ly/3LEJS5w.

 

VCC curlers at Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling Championship

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VCC curler Sarah Loken and former VCC ice tech Cody Tanaka are representing BC in Sudbury, March 21-26, at the Canadian Mixed Doubles Curling Championship. Sarah plays lead on the Clancy Grandy team out of VCC that won the BC Scotties title this year and reached the playoffs at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Sarah and Clancy will face each other in mixed doubles pool play, as Clancy has qualified with Olympic gold medalist John Morris through the Canadian mixed doubles team rankings. 

 

Spring League surprisingly popular

Apparently more members than we realized want to keep curling after their league ends for the season. We set up an eight-team Spring League to run for six sessions on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in April, and it sold out in three days. The only advertising we did was in the washrooms and a Facebook post. Plans are in the works for a bigger Spring League in April next year.

 

You still have a chance to get in the VCC Championship as a fill-in team

If you want to play in the VCC Championsip, April 14-16, but may not qualify through league play, you still have a chance. Put your name on the waitlist for a draw to get in by filling any spots in the 32-team field not taken by leagues.

 

April is a good time for group rentals

Leagues end play in March, so there is lots of ice time available in April for group rentals. You can even bring in family, friends and work colleagues on a weekday evening. For more information and online booking, visit our rentals page.

 

Nominations accepted for honourary life members

Nominations for honourary lfe member are being accepted until April 1.

Criteria for honourary life member nominations:
  • Demonstrated a solid commitment to the sport of curling in general
  • Demonstrated a strong commitment to the Vancouver Curling Club
  • Has a record of involvement in VCC sponsored events, involving both time and effort
  • Commitment to all facets of curling, including fair play, association with other curlers, etc.

Submissions for nomination should be in written form and should include the name of the nominee, the name of the nominating member, and a letter which outlines how the member believes the nominee meets the criteria outlined above. Please email them to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

VCC curlers at BC Winter Games this week

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Some VCC youth curlers will be in Vernon, March 23-26, for the BC Winter Games.  Erin Fitzgibbon (second from the right) will be skipping the Zone 5 girls' team, coached by her father. Brian Fitzgibbon (far right). Erin also played lead on the Bryelle Wong team that finished third in the BC under 21 championship. VCC boys going to the BC Winter Games are Trevor Roberts and Michael Yan, who play third and lead respectively on thr Zone 5 boys' team skipped by Matthew Moi.

 

VCC seniors competing in BC championships in Langley

VCC will be represented by both female and male curlers in the BC senior (50 plus) championships at Langley, March 22 to 26. Sandra Comadina (third) and Christine Mathews (lead) are on the Shiella Cowan team. Kip Greenlaw is skipping a team that includes Ian Baart and Olivier Eymere, while brothers Deryk and Richard Brower are on the Craig Lepine team.

A VCC team of Peter Lang, Kym Neutel, Craig Coyne and Heather Lawrence was at the AMJ Campbell BC Mixed Championship, March 2 to 5 in Penticton.

 

 


February Newsletter

Grandy team in Kamloops for the Scotties, Feb. 17-26

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The Clancy Grandy team with the BC Scotties trophy, left to right: Sarah Loken (lead), Lindsay Dubue (second), Kayla MacMillan (third) and Clancy Grandy (skip)

The Clancy Grandy team from VCC will be representing BC at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Kamloops, Feb. 17-26. They won the BC Scotties final 10-9 in an extra end over Corryn Brown from Kamloops, Jan. 15 in Chilliwack, despite giving up a five-ender in the third end. As the fifth-ranked team on the Canadian Team Ranking System, they have to be considered playoff contenders!  Swedish skip Niklas Edin, the 2022 Olympic champion and six-time world champion, has been brought in to coach the team at the Scotties. Niklas made an appearance at VCC on Feb. 10, working with Kayla and Clancy on the peel weight hits he is renowned for.

Thursday Open League curler Jenna Duncan is alternate on the Yukon team. Jeanna is originally from the Yukon.

VCC head ice tech Norm Scott is part of the ice making crew in Kamloops.

 

Sarah and Cody win BC mixed doubles

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VCC curler Sarah Loken and former VCC ice tech Cody Tanaka are the BC mixed doubles winners.

Prior to representing BC at the Scotties in Kamloops this week, VCC curler Sarah Loken was there last week winning the BC Mixed Doubles Curling Championship at the McArthur Island Curling Club with former VCC ice tech Cody Tanaka. It was a comeback win in the final, as Sarah and Cody tied the game wth three points in the eighth end, then stole in the extra end. They will represent BC at the 2023 Canadian Mixed Doubles Championship in Sudbury, ON, from Mar. 21-26. VCC curlers Diane Gushulak and Patrick Prade competed in Kamloops as well, qualifying as one of eight teams to make the playoffs.

 

VCC curler reaches playoffs at under 18 Canadian championship

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 VCC curler Meredith McCullum (far right) played lead on the BC#2 team at the national event in Timmins, ON.

 Meredith McCullum had a good run at the 2023 Under 18 Girls Championship in Timmins, ON, Feb. 5-11. Meredith was lead on the BC #2 team, skipped by Keelie Duncan from Comox. They made the playoffs, winning their first playoff game over Northern Ontario #2, before losing to the Alberta #1 team that ended up winning the gold medal.

 

Changes made to VCC Championship

 Changes are coming to the annual VCC Championship, including dividing the field of 32 teams into championship and a less-competitive president's cup divisions. Click here to see the new policy. This year's VCC Championship will run April 13-16.

 

New curling programs start late February and early March

Registration is open for the next batch of five-week curling programs designed for beginners and novices. There are learn-to-curl programs on Saturdays and Thursdays, novice leagues on Saturdays and Mondays, plus the Little Rockers program for kids aged five to nine years old on Saturdays. Program start dates range from Feb. 27 to Mar. 9.

 

 

Charity Skins

For information and registration, go to https://vancurl.com/index.php/events/charity-skins-mar-25-27.

 

Charity Skins Bonspiel donations requested

The Charity Skins Bonspiel will be held March 17-19, and this is the last year we will be supporting Rainbow Refugee. The recipients this year are a mother with four children. Information about the charity can be found at www.rainbowrefugee.com.
The Special Events Committee is hoping VCC members will be able to donate items for either a raffle draw or silent auction.If you would like to help out, please contact Kathy McInnes (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
 

New charity sought for Skins Bonspiel

VCC members are invited to submit names of local registered charities with which they have a personal connection and for whom a donation of approximately $4,000 to $6,000 can make a meaningful and immediate difference.Submissions for charity consideration must include a brief summary on the charity and the member's connection. As well, a copy of the most recent annual financial statement should be submitted.

The deadline for submissions is Mar. 31. Please submit the information to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The Barry Naimark Charity Skins Bonspiel, held in March each year, will raise money for a two-year period for the chosen charity.

 

Motors League introduces new swag with new logo and lengthy history

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The latest Motors League cap and shirt includes the new Van Curl logo.

The "four-buildings strong" on the arm pays tribute to the league's lengthy history.

The Motors League on Tuesdays at 4:30 pm is the oldest league in the club, and it's now the first one to come out with league clothing incorporating the new VCC logo. The league started out in the Pile, the original curling building in Vancouver from 1912 to 1930 that also included a hockey rink on another level. League rep Jerry McKenzie reports there isn't a record of the exact year the Motors League started at the Pile. It was located at Denman and Georgia, across from Stanley Park and the totem poles. The original VCC logo, which was recently laid to rest, incorporated a totem pole because of that view from the Pile.

Curling in Vancouver moved to the Forum in 1931, a building that still exists on the PNE grounds. Hockey and curling shared the same ice surface. There were plans to build a curling rink on Heather Street at 18th Avenue, but they were abandoned when World War II came along. Coincidentally, the Marpole Curling Club, erected in the late 1950's, is on Heather Street south of Southwest Marine Drive.

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 Sod turning for the rink at Heather and 18th Ave. that was never built.

The Vancouver Curling Club got its first dedicated curling rink in 1949, at the corner of Dinmont and Midlothian, just down the street from our current location in the Hillcrest Centre. It was a five-sheet rink with a sand floor, built on what was previously a marshy area. Moisture underneath the sand floor would freeze, expand and eventually cause the ice to heave. Membership services coordinator Richard Brower managed the Dinmont location from 1993 to 1999. He still has the occasional bad dream about installing ice on that sand floor. An artificial playing field is there now.

 

Garth found a way to curl in Spain

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VCC curler Garth Phillips in his Madrid curling sweater.

As an avid curler far away from a curling rink, Garth Phillips brought the first league curling to Spain at the Club Boadilla in Madrid in 1985. Originally from Alberta, Garth lived in Spain for 20 years, managing the oil operations of Halliburton Services for the Mediterranean region.  Today, he skips a team in the Norwesters League at VCC on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

Arena curling ice requires dedication. They had one sheet on an ice rink, cleaned by Zamboni, with club members preparing the ice before curling and stones being taken in and out of storage for every game.

The pebble can and stones came via Scotland. While the stones weren’t exactly smuggled into Spain, with some creative thinking they did arrive duty free as dead weight for oil industry land drilling operations.  

The Madrid Curling Club evolved into a mix of Spaniards and ex-pats, with staff from the Swedish, Norwegian and Swiss embassies actively involved. Garth and the MCC participated in the Aviemore International bonspiels in Scotland, bringing Spain its first international recognition with a silver medal.  

Today, Spain is an up-and-coming nation for curling with four clubs, and in 2023 the Spanish men’s team qualified into the A division of the European Curling Championship.  

 

VCC curlers defeat Scots in Strathcona Cup match

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 Sweepers Al Moore (left) and Scott Robertson (right) with Richard Brower delivering a stone.

The VCC team did its part in helping Canada win the Strathcona Cup over Scotland with a 9-3 win on Jan. 13 at Royal City CC. The VCC team of Jeff Guignard, Scott Robertson, Al Moore, Keith Switzer and Richard Brower took on a Scottish team that included Sandy Nelson, a former Scottish senior men's champion, and Tom Pendreigh, a 2000 Scottish men's champion at back end. There were four matches at Royal City that day, with a North Shore masters team of Paul Dunkin, Mike Howey, Dickson and Mark Bailey also winning their game handily. Paul is a former VCC curler and the other three are current VCC members.

Fifteen Scottish men's teams toured Canada in the Strathcona Cup, with five teams each making western, central and eastern tours. There were 350 games played at 85 curling rinks across Canada with 1400 Canadian curlers taking part. Canada won with 2454 total points to the Scots' 2317. It is the first time since the 1980s that the host country has won the Strathcona Cup. Groups of Scottish and Canadian curlers alternate touring the other's country every four or five years in the Strathcona Cup.

All three Scottish tours wrapped up on Feb. 2 at the Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club. VCC curlers Don Giles and Ken Grahame were in Ottawa for the closing festivities. Don was a group courier for the Scots while they were in BC. Ken was part of the 1998 Strathcona Cup.


Super Seniors win B event in Courtenay

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A Super Seniors League team travelled to Courtenay for the Hangover Men's Bonspiel, Jan. 20-22, winning the B event in the 44-team competition. Left to right are Peter Lee, Dwayne Wright, Pat Patterson and Paul Keelan.

 

New hack protector being tried out

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A new type of hack protector could be coming to VCC.

Try out the new prototype hack protector!
We're looking at getting a full order of these for the start of next season. It's a new configuration, but the principal function is the same, just point the arrow towards the house, and sandwich the back of the protector between the hacks.
The protector itself is floating around the back boards in the ice shed, so if it's available to try then please do! We're looking for any feedback you have before we finalize the order in the off season.

 

 

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New six-game league running in April

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Feeling glum at the thought of your curling season ending soon?
 
Join the six-game spring league on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:45 pm on April 4, April 11, April 13, April 20, April 25, and April 27.
 
All levels of curlers are welcome. Enter individually or as part of a full or partial team. Everyone on your team must register, and the first 32 people to register will be accepted. We will put teams together as needed.
 
Dinner included after the final night of curling.
 
This sold out in a hurry, so we're looking at a bigger league for next season!

January Newsletter

VCC women at BC Scotties this week

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The Clancy Grandy team is representing VCC at the BC Scotties, Jan. 11-15 in Chilliwack. They are currently ranked sixth in the Canadian Team Ranking System standings and the top-ranked BC squad. Left to right: Clancy Grandy (skip), Kayla MacMillan (third), Lindsay Dubue (second), Sarah Loken (lead), Katie Witt (coach). The team, without Grandy, was second at last year's BC Scotties.

VCC curlers are on four of the eight teams competing in the BC Scotties, Jan. 11-15 in Chilliwack. Besides the Clancy Grandy team (above), other VCC curlers who have qualified for the championship include Sarah and Amanda Wong, front end for Shawna Jensen; Shiella Cowan, Sandra Comadina and Christine Mathews from the Cowan team; and Dianne Gushulak, who skips a team and throws lead rocks . VCC honourary life member Al Moore is coaching the Cowan team. Team pictures from the event are posted on the Curl BC Facebook page.

You can watch every game live on the Curl BC Youtube channel. Game scoring and results are on the curlingzone.com website.

 

VCC curler off to under 18 Canadian championship

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VCC curler Meredith McCullum is off to the Canadian U18 Curling Championships, Feb. 5-11 in Timmins, Ontario. McCullum plays lead for the Kellie Duncan team that finished second at the BC U18 Girls' Championship in Richmond during the Christmas break. This year, BC gets two teams in the national event, so the Duncan team gets to go to Timmins along with the Holly Hafeli team that won the BC final. Meredith curls in the 453 City Hall League on Friday evenings. Other 453 League curlers, Taj McKenzie and Isaac Lauzon, finished third in the BC U18 Boys' Championship. You can read Meredith's report on the BC U18 Championships for both the VCC girls and VCC boys taking part here.

 

 VCC blind curlers place second at BC championship

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 Left to right are: Fraser Hiltz (skip), Henry Vis (third), Monica Nelson (lead), Tim Hurley (second), Paul Willing (coach).

The Vancouver Blind Curling Club team, proudly curling out of Vancouver CC, travelled to Prince George for the Provincial Blind Curling Playdowns, Jan. 5-7. We are proud to bring back the plaque for second place, narrowly missing on a last shot to win it all. It was a great feeling to get back into competition again after our pandemic shut down. The sportsmanship, comradery and great competition was sorely missed over the past three years. Many thanks to VanCurl for helping with some of our travel costs; it was much appreciated! Submitted by Fraser Hiltz.

 

Charity Skins Bonspiel donations requested

The Charity Skins Bonspiel will be held March 17-19, and this is the last year we will be supporting Rainbow Refugee. The recipients this year are a mother with four children. Information about the charity can be found at www.rainbowrefugee.com.
The Special Events Committee is hoping VCC members will be able to donate items for either a raffle draw or silent auction.If you would like to help out, please contact Kathy McInnes (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
 

Nominations sought for honourary life members and volunteer of the year

Nominations are welcome for honourary life members and volunteer of the year.
 
Criteria for volunteer of the year nominations
  • Have contributed to the betterment of the entire Club, for outstanding volunteer efforts throughout the season
  • Have provided value and effort beyond minimum requirements
  • Service must benefit the Club as a whole, not just a specific league
  • Volunteer service may be done outside the VCC (e.g. a VCC delegate to an external curling group)
  • Board members are not eligible as a function of their board activities
  • Must be current VCC members
  • The nomination should be supported by at least two Club members
Criteria for honourary life member nominations
  • Demonstrated a solid commitment to the sport of curling in general
  • Demonstrated a strong commitment to the Vancouver Curling Club
  • Has a record of involvement in VCC sponsored events, involving both time and effort
  • Commitment to all facets of curling, including fair play, association with other curlers, etc.
Submissions for nomination should be in written form and should include the name of the nominee, the name of the nominating member, and a letter which outlines how the member believes the nominee meets the criteria outlined above. Please email them to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Deadline for nominations is Wednesday, Feb 15.

 

 

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Open Doubles

For information and registration, go to https://vancurl.com/index.php/events/doubles-bonspiel-feb-2-5.

 

Charity Skins

For information and registraion, go to https://vancurl.com/index.php/events/charity-skins-mar-25-27.

 

Little Rockers

 Next Little Rockers program starts on Mar. 4. Visit https://vancurl.com/index.php/curling/little-rockers for more information and registration.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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