PORT ELGIN CURLING CLUB (PECC)

Welcome to our 2024-2025 Curling Season!

www.portelgincurlingclub.com

Port Elgin Curling Club is on Facebook, X and Instagram

 

Online and In Person Registration

Online Registration will be open from September 3rd through to October 20th.

Go to https://portelgincurlingclub.com and as a returning member, click on "Members Home. At the top of the page, you will see the link that will enable you to pick what type of membership you would like and the leagues in which you’d like to play.  Next step? You can pay by e-transfer or you can stop by the curling club during our in-person registration days and pay by cheque, debit or credit card. 

If you are a new member, please set up your account and password on the site prior to registration.

Alternatively, we will be available for In Person Registration on Wednesday September 18th & Thursday September 19th from 7:00 to 9:00pm.  There will be volunteers to help you get registered through the Online website.

Please come and bring a friend or two. Board members will be present, and if you have any questions, we will do our best to answer them.  Please feel free to forward this information to anyone who might be interested in Curling. If you have any questions email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or contact Kelly Johnson at  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  Registration payments are due when you register.

This year we are going to have three draws: October 21-December 6, December 8-February 7, February 9 - March 28. We hope this will give people more opportunities to join our club and snowbirds a chance to take in more of the season. 

Membership Fees

The following are basic fees, including HST

Multiple leagues - Full Season  $470.00

Multiple leagues – Two draws   $355.00

Multiple leagues – One draw    $210.00

One league - Full Season         $360.00

One league - Two Draws          $285.00

One league – Single Draw        $175.00

Youth - Full Season                   $163.00

Youth - Two draws                     $120.00

Youth - Single draw                    $55.00

Junior - Full Season                     $75.00

Learn to Curl (7 weeks)               $165.00

NEW MEMBER INCENTIVES

We will continue to offer discounted pricing to new members for their first season. There will be a $60 discount of multiple or one league membership for Adults.

The survival of the club depends on the recruitment and retention of new members. It is up to us, as members of the club, to welcome these new curlers into our groups both on and off the ice.  The ultimate goal is to see them return year after year.  So please, let’s all be ambassadors for our club.  

LOCKERS

Lockers will be available for $20.00 for the season.  If you require a locker or have any questions, please see Gary Hamer.

 

Membership Drive Initiatives

The Membership Committee is working hard to attract new members and continue to have a fun atmosphere for existing members.

• Open House and Try Curling signs will be posted throughout Saugeen Shores starting mid September
• Open House “Try Curling” will be held at the Curling Club on Wednesday October 16th and Thursday October 17th 6:30 to 8:30 pm as well as Saturday October 19th at 10:00 am through to 2:00 pm
• Social Media promotion of the Open House and Learn to Curl
• PECC will participate in Pumpkinfest. The CurlOn curling “rink” will be there for people to try curling
• Radio interview on 97.9 ‘The Bruce’ to discuss the Open House and Learn to Curl
• Rotary Sign at Independent grocery with Open House & LTC information
• Postcard with LTC information to be handed out at Pumpkinfest
• Leisure Fair will have a booth to promote curling mid September
• One day Bonspiel (possibly) the first week of December

MEMBER WORK DUTIES

All members are Volunteers of the Club. There is a $200.00 contribution to Volunteer Work Duties. The $200.00 will be part of your registration but will be refunded as soon as you have completed the required Volunteer hours. This process will replace the post dated cheques used in the past.

You can choose to not do Volunteer Work Duties, thus we thank you for your upfront contribution

This year, you are asked to complete 4 hours of Volunteer Work Duty per draw. If you volunteer to be a part of any of the committees that help run the club, your volunteer hours are considered fulfilled. Volunteer time can be submitted once signed into the website in the "Members Home" menu, under "My Volunteer Time." Once these hours are complete the $200.00 contribution will be refunded.

A list of what volunteer opportunities are available will be posted in the club, requests for help will be sent electronically and sign-up will be available on the website. Please help out when you can! We always need volunteers to work on committees such as:  Scheduling, Super Spiel, Special Events, etc.  This is YOUR club, Volunteer help is greatly appreciated.  Contact any Board Member for more details and watch for Work Duty postings in the lounge and on the website. 

ANNUAL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

With the change in the was the club is now run, an Annual General Membership meeting will be held in November as per the new bylaws.  We ask that all members attend the meeting. The date of the meeting will be announced soon.

SKIP’S CHOICE LEAGUE CURLING

This league consists of teams of 4 or 5 people who decide they want to play together and enter a team in the league at the beginning of the curling season. The games are played on Thursday night but depending on the number of teams entered and the number of available nights to play, there could be a need to have some games played outside of the Thursday night schedule. There will be 2/3 flights depending on numbers. Each team will play every team in their flight. Teams will move up and down flights depending on the resulting points from the completed round robin. Points will be based on win = 2pts, tie = 1pt, loss = 0pts

AFTERNOON CURLING

Every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, non-members are welcome to play and they “pay-as-you-play” (members curl for free).  This is non-competitive fun for adults of all ages.   No need to register (but you can if you'd like) – just be at the club at 12:40 pm.

We would like to have one sheet of ice designated for Ladies to encourage some fun afternoon curling or extra practice time for new or existing members.

DOUBLES CURLING

Doubles league runs Wednesday afternoon and evening. Doubles curling is growing in interest and gaining popularity.  Mixed Doubles is now played in more countries of the world than the traditional game itself.  Beyond the obvious, a two-person team versus a four-person team, the core element of the game itself remains intact in the Doubles game.  Teams can be mixed, or of the same gender, young or mature curlers. 

More information will be available on registration night or visit www.ontcurl.com for a detailed description of the game.

OPEN LEAGUES

Last year we opened up Tuesday Evening for anyone interested in curling.  You will be able to sign up as a single, a couple or a team. Contact information to follow.

Monday Afternoon Ladies and Monday Evening Men’s leagues will continue as per usual.

SAUGEEN SHORES JUNIOR CURLING AND U18 PROGRAM

Junior Curling is available for curlers between the ages of 8 & 13 years old. For more information, contact  Will Quibell at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Junior program is divided into a ‘Learn to Curl’ group for those just beginning their curling journey and a more experienced group.  Juniors are on the ice Sunday afternoons from 1pm - 3:30pm.

If anyone is interested in helping with the Junior Curling Program, please contact Will Quibell. All assistance in developing our Junior members is greatly appreciated.

Juniors are the future of our Saugeen Shores Curling Club!!

LEARN TO CURL PROGRAM

Starting: October 23rd at 6:45pm - 8:00pm.   Duration: 7 weeks. 

First 3 weeks:  classroom and on ice instruction.  The last 4 weeks you will be playing on teams.  Start time will vary.  You will be advised during week one of the on ice start time.

Cost is $165.00.

For more information contact: Hermina Fleet: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

                                                 

OPEN HOUSE

There will be Open House on Wednesday October 16th and Thursday October 17th 6:30 to 8:30 pm and Saturday October 19th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.  We invite you to join us, take to the ice and throw some rocks as an individual or with your neighbours, friends, team or colleagues – one of our experienced members will take you through the basics.

Regular curling starts on Monday October 21st

SMART SERVE TRAINING  (See Smart Serve requirements on final page)

All members who wish to serve as a bartender during special events are required to have their Smart Serve certification. This certification may be obtained online by going to www.smartserve.ca.

SPARING RULES

1. It is the expectation that when spares are required, the following order of spare selection shall be made:
2. All members who have signed up to be on the draws spares list.
3. Full membership members from other draws.
4. One league curlers.
5. Sparing rules for play-offs will be determined by the schedulers

                Members can only spare in the draw for which they have paid their membership.

1. If you make the play-offs you can play during the play-offs representing the team you were part of. You may also spare during the play-offs for any team that played in the draw you were part of. Members can only spare for their own draws during regular play.
2. Single league members may spare up to 3 times each draw in any other league.
3. Non members may now spare up to 3 times per season at a cost of $10. Funds to be collected by team skip and passed on to league scheduler who will pass on to Treasurer.

CLUB KEYS

Members can obtain a club key from the Vice President, John Leithead.  There is a $10.00 deposit on the key if you currently have no key.  Your key number will be recorded for future reference.

                                                                                                 

SUPERSPIEL XLII   (This is the 42nd Year )

The date for Super Spiel is November 1st to 3rd . The committee is looking for volunteers so please contact Susan Anderson at 519-270-1808 orThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you would like to help out.

SCHEDULERS FOR 2023/24 SEASON                                                                                     

Mon Ladies                                  Judy Martin                           This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   

519-832-2715                                        

Mon Evening Men’s                     John Schmidt                         jThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.     

519-708-0604

Tues, Thurs Afternoon Drop-in   Hank Van Moorsel                  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.     

519-386-5954  

Tues Evening Social                     Jan McGarry                           This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.     

519-377-3571               

Wed Evening Doubles                 Karen and Paul Schroeder   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.     

519-389-8057

Thursday Evening Skip Choice   Mike Raven                           This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.     

519-386-9507

Friday Afternoon Drop-in             Sue Paoli                               This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.     

519-835-5594

                                                    Sue McCulloch-Little              This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.     

519-708-0170

Learn to Curl                               Herm Fleet                             This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.     519-270-3620

 

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will be working on your behalf to make this curling year and future years as enjoyable and economical as possible.  The board will do its best to keep you informed as to all that pertains to the club and its operation. 

The Board of Directors is an informative venue to learn firsthand how the facility operates from a business standpoint.  It also provides you with a unique opportunity to effectively participate in the moulding and improvement of policies and operations procedures affecting the club. 

Port Elgin Curling Club Board of Directors 2024-25

Chair                                                                                                 Debbie Struys                                

Vice-Chair                                                                                         John Leithead

Treasurer                                                                                           Cheryl Reaburn                               

Secretary                                                                                           Nancy Frank

Director At Large                                                                              Rob Dunlop      

Director At Large                                                                              Adel Middleton

                                                                                                                                                                       Others Who Assist in Curling Club Operations

Bar Managers                                             Al McNeil     

Ice Manager                                               Joel Smith

Kitchen & Catering                                    Rob Lush

Housekeeping                                           Laurie Fleming

Updated Smart Serve Requirements

The Smart serve requirements have been updated by the AGCO, the information below outlines the new requirements. NOTE that there is a discounted rate for recertification before your existing certificate expires.

All  information is on line at www.smartserve.ca you are also required to take the test online which will be proctored.

Certificate holders must recertify before their certificate expires in order to maintain a valid certificate. Existing certificate holders can check their certificate expiry date by logging into their Smart Serve account.

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Newsletter of the Port Elgin Curling Club

DATES TO REMEMBER

Curling season is around the corner!  Here are important dates for your calendar!

ONLINE REGISTRATION: September 5:  www.portelgincurlingclub.com

IN PERSON REGISTRATION: At the club, Wed. September 27 & Thurs. September 28: 7 PM – 9PM

PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE: At the club, Wed Oct 18, Thurs Oct 19 7-9pm & Sat Oct 21 10AM – 2PM

START OF THE CURLING SEASON: Monday, October 23.  

 

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