Ho! Ho! Ho!  Christmas came 2 days early for 2 lucky winners!

Congratulations to Gerry Waller  and Rati Aurora on behalf of the Brooms & Beers League for winning a Fireside Chat with Jim Cotter in January!

We are pleased to announce that the Rock Fundraising initiative has surpassed the halfway mark at just over  $10,000.

Contributions are continuing, and if looking to donate, please email fundraising@marpolecurling.ca

A huge thank you to all those who have donated so far, and on behalf of Marpole Curling Club, Merry Christmas Everyone!

Dear Marpole Curlers,

Greetings from the Friendly Home of Curling in South Vancouver.  It has become evident that this year of curling will not be like any other.  Last season, there were discussions at the Board of Directors meeting in relation to the conditions of the ice and the rocks.  In February, a local expert (Provincial Ice Maker, BJ Gagnon) evaluated the ice and rocks. His analysis pointed to the major source of inconsistencies being the rocks.  After some digging, literally, old Board Meeting Minutes from 2005 noted the expense for the inserts for the rocks, so the inserts are 15 years old.  Therefore, at the March 12, 2020 Board meeting $20,000 was approved for refurbishing the rocks including the strike-bands.

When the seriousness of Covid-19 became evident, the Board of Directors suspended the rock refurbishing in order to preserve capital, at the April 9, 2020 Board meeting.  However, the Board of Directors want curling conditions at Marpole to be one of the best, or the best in the Lower Mainland.  In order to have good rocks for next season the Fundraising Committee will start collecting and tracking donations in a separate, segregated, account to cover the $20,000 cost to recondition our rocks.  Any amount will be appreciated, just add the Marpole Curling Club to your Christmas List.  Donations from leagues will also be graciously accepted.  In the event that funds in excess of those for the rocks are raised, they would be directed to general revenue.  We look forward to recognizing donors for their generosity.

There are several ways to donate toward the rock reconditioning and the club.  Members can mail or drop off a cheque at the club, made out to the Marpole Curling Club; you can note on the cheque the funds are for the “rocks”.  You can also e-transfer via email to:

fundraising@marpolecurling.ca

Now is the perfect time to send a donation to the Marpole Curling Club to all of our benefit for the upcoming fall season and many seasons after that.

Thank you in advance,

Gregg C. Bruce
President of the Marpole Curling Club

Curling Season Determined not to Open in January 2021, with Plans to Proceed September 2021.

The Board of Directors met on November 19th to decide whether to open the club in January 2021 for a shortened season or to remain closed until the fall of 2021.  Following results from a survey starting from our contract leagues, the determination was clear that the rate of participation from this information and using similar modelling with club run leagues, was not sufficient to allow the club to open without a significant financial loss.

Therefore, the Board of Directors decided not to open the club in January 2021, and will focus efforts on the season starting in September 2021.  The Board is disappointed and felt its duty is to the health and safety of its members and the long-term stability of the club, not just the current season.

The club will do its best to keep members informed about any changes going forward.

Well Done Marpole !  Looking Good at 60!

Curl BC has named the slate of 2020 award winners!

Each year Curl BC celebrates and honours those who have made outstanding contributions to curling in BC.  It is with great pride that we were selected as the Curling Centre of the Year.  This is truly a remarkable honour and we couldn’t have done it without the dedication and loyalty from our members, Board of Directors, volunteers and staff.

THANK YOU AGAIN CURL BC!

Check out Curl BC’s recent feature post of Marpole on their facebook page!

In addition, we wish to recognize Team Canada – Men’s Deaf Curling Team from Marpole and Royal City (Roger Chan, Frank Chung, Raymond James, Dale Proctor and Craig Waldbillig) for being recognized as Adaptive Team of the Year.

Team Canada – Mens’ Deaf Team – Adaptive Team of the Year!

To view the entire news release and other celebrated winners from around the province please click here

AS A RESULT OF COVID-19 THE MARPOLE CURLING CLUB HAS POSTPONED THE SEASON TIL JANUARY 2021

To assist with questions, there will be a members Town Hall Meeting scheduled in the coming weeks.

Please contact pam@marpolecurling.ca for details of the meeting or any other immediate questions

Stay safe and hope to see you in January!