PORT ELGIN CURLING CLUB
2022-2023 Curling Season
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August 31, 2022
Online Registration
We will be offering alternative curling registration options this year in an attempt to ease your registration and payment process. New will be the Online Registration. Once registration is open on September 1st, 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. You can pay by e-transfer or you can stop by the curling club during our in-person registration days and pay by cheque. Please set up your account and password on the site prior to registration. Information on how to do this was sent in a separate email.
Alternatively, we will be available for in person drop in registration on September 21st & 22nd from 7:00 to 9:00pm. There will be volunteers to help you get registered through the Online website or transfer your information from hard copy forms into the website database on your behalf.
Membership Drive Initiatives
The membership committee is working hard to attract new members and continue to have a fun and relaxing 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 Saturday, October 22nd at the PECC starting at 10:00am-2pm
- 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
REGISTRATION
The Online Registration will be open from September 1st through October 23rd. This initiative is to make it faster & easier for those who prefer to register and pay online. Alternatively, in person registration will be held on Wednesday, September 21st and Thursday September 22nd from 7~9:00 pm at the Port Elgin Curling Club. You will also be able to register during Saturday, October 22nd Open House but this is intended for attracting new members so please use the Online option or the two dates in September for existing members.
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 Joel Smith at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Registration payments are due when you register.
What does it cost?
The following are basic fees, including HST
Full Membership 2 draws - $407.00
Full Membership 1 draw - $212.00
One league 2 draws - $315.00
One league 1 draw - $175.00
Junior - $60.00
Learn to Curl - $134.00
First Time Members get a $60.00 discount per draw for the first season of full or one league membership!!
COVID PROTOCOLS
The PECC will continue to follow the public health recommendations in regards to Covid Protocols for the club this year
NEW MEMBER INCENTIVES
As you all know, the survival of the club depends on the recruitment and retention of new members. We will continue to offer discounted pricing to new members. There will be a $60 discount per draw for adults and $16 per draw for juniors registered to play in adult leagues.
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 $10.00 for the season. If you require a locker or have questions, see Gary Hamer.
MEMBERSHIP WORK DUTIES
Work duty will be posted in the club and requests for help will be sent electronically. 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, and any volunteer help is greatly appreciated. Contact any Board Member for more details and watch for Work Duty postings outside the change rooms.
MEMBERSHIP ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
There will only be one Annual General Membership meeting this year as per the new bylaws. We ask that all members attend the meeting that will be held Thursday October 20, 2022 at 7pm at the club. More info to follow.
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 and Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00 PM non-members are welcome to play and they “pay-as-you-play” (full club members curl for free). This is non-competitive fun for adults of all ages. No need to register – 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 evenings. 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. Please contact Deb Struys.
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 similar to ‘Learn to Curl’ with development of curling skills each week followed by a short game to practice what was learned. They are on the ice, Sunday afternoons from 1pm - 2:30pm.
LEARN TO CURL PROGRAM
Starting: Tuesday, October 25th at 6:45pm - 9:45pm. Duration: 8 weeks.
First 3 weeks: classroom and on ice instruction. The last 5 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 $134.00 and will be deducted from your membership fees if you join the club.
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 an Open House on Saturday October 22nd from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. We invite you to join us, take to the ice and throw some rocks. Alternatively, give us a call and schedule a time the following week – Try Curling Week - to come out 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 24th
SMART SERVE TRAINING (See Smart Serve requirements on final page)
All members who wish to be behind the bar or 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
- It is the expectation that when spares are required, the following order of spare selection shall be made:
- All members who have signed up to be on the draws spares list.
- Full membership members from other draws.
- One league curlers.
- 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.
- 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.
- Single league members may spare up to 3 times each draw in any other league.
- 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, Debbie Struys. 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 XXXX (This is the 40th Year )
Tentative date for Super Spiel is November 18th to 20th. The committee is looking for volunteers so please contact Susan Anderson at 519-270-1808 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you would like to help out.
SCHEDULERS FOR 2021/22 SEASON
Skips Choice Jim Barron This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 519-832-2034
Mon Night Men’s John Schmidt This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 519-708-0604
Mon/Wed Ladies Karen Crabbe This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 519-389-6650
Anne Marie Raven This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 519-832-9507
Tues Night Ladies Jan McGarry This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 519-377-3571
Wed Night Doubles Al & Brenda McNeill This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 519- 386-1061
BOARD of Directors
The Board of Directors will be working hard 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 a challenging place 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 2022-23
President Earl Anderson
Vice-President Debbie Struys
Treasurer Ken McCulloch
Secretary Nora Charbonneau - new
Director – House & Building Barry Lawrie
Director – CurlON John Leithead - new
Director – Scheduling Karen Crabbe
Director – Membership Joel Smith - new
Director – Communications/Publicity Adel Middleton - new
Director at Large Doug Flowers
Director at Large Sue Buckton - new
Director Special Events Will Quibell - new
Director – Rentals Kevin Ryan - new
Others Who Make the Curling Club Operate
Bar Managers Sebrina Pick
Ice Committee Ed Nicholls, Bill Thompson, Dave Cobean
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.
Recertification will begin starting on July 1, 2022,
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.
Smart Serve will offer existing certificate holders a discounted price of $29.95 to recertify if the program is completed before their existing
certificate expires.
After June 30, 2023 all issued certificates before July 1, 2018 will expire.
