PORT HARDY—Fort Rupert Curling Club has announced opening of registration for spots in its 2012-13 league season for men’s, women’s and mixed play.
Cost to play in one league for the full season is $160 per player, $140 for a second league, or $430 for a family enrolment.
For seniors the cost is $115 for the first league, $100 for the second or $300 for a family.
Juniors (grades 8-12) or new curlers who have never previously been registered in a club may sign up for $80 per league.
The season will begin Oct. 15, with Ladies League play each Tuesday, Men’s League on Wednesdays and Mixed League on Thursdays.
The club is hosting a painting party this weekend to spruce up the lounge, starting at 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Everyone is welcome to participate.
To register, contact Rob at 250-949-7059 or Meagan at 250-949-2660.
Fall Funkin
Fort Rupert Curling Club invites curlers and interested newcomers to get a jump on the season Sept. 29 in its annual Fall Funkin’ event, which combines golf and curling along with a barbecue.
Play begins with nine holes of golf in a scramble format at 9:30 a.m. at Seven Hills Golf and Country Club. Participants then move to the curling club on Beaver Harbour Road in Storey’s beach for lunch, followed by a pair of four-end curling matches. A modified scoring system combines the golf and curling results to determine winners.
Registration is $40 per player and includes greens fees, lunch and prizes. Curling equipment will be provided for those who need it. No experience necessary.
To register, call Brenda at 250-949-7379.
Broughton curling
Port McNeill’s Broughton Curling Club invites newcomers and returning members to its annual free curling clinic Oct. 9-11.
Sessions will be held each evening beginning at 7. New curlers will receive instruction from club veterans, with curling equipment provided, while returning members may use available ice to get in practice for the coming season.
For more info, call Nick at 250-956-2736.
Registration is also open for the Broughton Curling Club league and bonspiel season. Cost is $200 for one league or $300 for two leagues for returning curlers. For new curlers, seniors 65-over or juniors 19-under, fees are $100 for one league or $200 for two.
Full rinks may also sign up for $800 per team.
To register, download a .pdf form from Broughton Curling Club’s Facebook page, or call Keith at 250-956-2825 or Nick at 250-956-2736.
