Driftwood Brewery Sportsman's Bonspiel returns to Marpole
Twenty-four teams took part in the annual Driftwood Brewery Sportsman's Men's Bonspiel at Marpole, Nov. 24-26. It was a great weekend of competitive curling with $5,800 awarded to our event finalists an semi-finalists. Thank you to our sponsors Driftwood Brewing, Waller Construction and Save-on-Foods.
The other C semifinalists were:
Broom for One More (VCC)
Hardline Bling (MCC)
Thank you to our bonspiel sponsors for our total prize purse of $5,800.
Two more intermediate clinics coming up
Over 40 people attended the first of three intermediate clinics on Saturday, Dec. 2 at Marpole CC. These clinics are headed by ACD (previously level 4) coach and Curl BC coaching course conductor Chris Summers. For more information and registration, click on the links below.
Clinic Two - Releases and Weight Control (delivery mechanics part 2)
Dec. 16, 4:50 pm to 7:50 pm
Clinic Three - Everything You Wanted to Know About Being a Sweeper (including skips!)
Jan. 13, 4:50 pm to 7:50 pm
Learn-to-curl programs and novice leagues in January
The five-week learn-to-curl programs and novice leagues have been growing this season. We have more to offer in January with learn-to-curl programs and novice leagues on Sundays and Thursday evenings.
Start the new year with a new Marpole Curling Club jacket!
We have new Marpole Curling Club jackets. They're available in two styles: traditional and modern. Stop by the pro shop for sizing and to place your order. $115 plus taxes.
This is the traditional style with a pattern like an old Marpole wool sweater.
This is the more modern design jacket.
Get your toe dipped over the holiday break
Protect the toe of your trailing foot shoe with an application of Tuff Toe protective coating. Drop it off at the office by Dec. 18, and it will be ready for you to pick up when you come to curl in January. $40 including taxes.
Food drive for the Vancouver Food Bank is underway at Marpole CC
The TESAC League has started a collection container for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. You can leave donations in the box by the front entrance. Thank you for helping during this holiday season!
Holiday shopping ideas in the pro shop
Looking for a last-minute holiday gift? Do some shopping before or after your game in December. New this season, we have an inventory of Asham and Goldline shoes. Members receive a 10 percent discount on curling merchandise.
