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Welcome to the 2017-2018 MGCC Curling Season Are you ready for the season? Make sure your equipment is in good shape....brushes/brooms surfaces are clean and not shedding.

2 Welcome to the MGCC Curling Season Are you ready for the season? Make sure your equipment is in good shape....brushes/brooms surfaces are clean and not shedding....grippers are not ripped/torn, and care fully check that the gripping surface has not worn smooth, this is a safety issue....sliders are in good repair and not seriously scratched. Equipment in Poor Condition drastically reduces ice quality Always clean your shoes with the use of the Boot- Master at the arena entrance, and remember to cool off your gripper and slider by stepping on the ice behind the hacks before taking your first Green Ice Week MEN S DART LEAGUE Every TUESDAY throughout the winter Fellows gather at the Club at 1:30 PM and darts get underway from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. Weekly tag system so you attend when you can..cost: Annual reserve fee $25.00 & weekly $3.00 league fee. This social fun league is always looking for new people looking to play. Experience not necessary! Once again, Mr. Terry Mellis is your dart cocoordinator. Thanks Terry!! LEAGUE STARTS TUESDAY NOVEMBER 14, 2016 Nov pm Come out and get some Early Season Practice Saturday November 4 Welcome Back Warm Up Spiel 1pm (Register Team by Nov 1) 2 8 End Games with Dinner

85 Edith Ave. Markdale On N0C 1H0 2017-2018 Fee Schedule Fee Adult $405.00 New Adult * $180.00 High School $165.00 Elementary $100.00 One Night $280.00 Snowbird $145.00 Give It A Go $145.

00 * New Adult Any adult who was not a member of MGCC last curling season Registration Registration Event: Join Us September 22 from 4-9pm BBQ Burgers, Hot Dogs Available (Proceeds towards curling

3 85 Edith Ave. Markdale On N0C 1H Fee Schedule Fee Adult $ New Adult * $ High School $ Elementary $ One Night $ Snowbird $ Give It A Go $ Silver Broom $ Day Men $ Day Lady $ Silver Broom & $ * New Adult Any adult who was not a member of MGCC last curling season Registration Registration Event: Join Us September 22 from 4-9pm BBQ Burgers, Hot Dogs Available (Proceeds towards curling projects) Any New Adult Member Pay Only $ for a FULL MEMBERSHIP Leagues : Mixed Sr. Men s Ladies Sr Men Sr. Mixed Doubles Jr/High school Competitive Friday New Curlers League Registration Deadline ALL CURLERS MUST BE REGISTERED BY OCT 13. This helps with league scheduling PAYMENT DEADLINE: An Administration Fee of $20.00 will be added to any membership which is not paid by Friday Nov. Contact the Club or visit 10th for more information

4 Volunteerism during the Curling Season The history of the Markdale Golf and Curling Club is highlighted by the dedication and commitment of its members through the countless hours of volunteerism they contributed to all facets of the organization. In its founding years, members actually helped construct the existing curling building which houses not only our four sheets of ice but also the Golf Pro Shop, Dart League area, Lounge and kitchen facilities. Today, members continue to offer their volunteer services in a variety of ways not only for the Curling Season but also for the Golf Season. To all of them, we are very grateful and hope they continue to do what needs to be done. Curling members, who can no longer volunteer or chose not to, pay an additional fee at the time of registration to offset their volunteer hours. Over the last few years it has been observed that several members volunteer many more hours than is required and some do not complete any at all. It is the individual responsibility of each and every member to complete the minimum number of hours or pay the additional fee. It is not the responsibility of our Manager or any one Board Member to chase after people to complete their commitment. For this year, I have asked Luke Coburn to provide a list of all curling members to be posted on a visible spot in the club so that these hours can be tracked. All of us have different talents and skills that we can offer. Examples of where we can complete our hours include but not limited to: Bonspiel Support (kitchen, bar, general housekeeping of building) Bartending after scheduled league play Weekly housekeeping Crews ( vacuum, clean washrooms, window cleaning, etc) Maintenance Teams (painting inside of lounge, small building repairs, etc.) Outside Maintenance (gardening, trimming of shrubs/bushes, etc.) Kitchen Assistants (for special events dinners, etc.) Chair/Co-Chair a Bonspiel or Event Any other idea members can come up with. Please offer your time to an area that you feel comfortable in and when we all do a little a great deal gets done. Thank you, Wally Selihar Board Member Volunteer Coordinator

5 Leagues Mens Recreational League. Monday evenings, men take to the ice at 7:30 p.m. A social league, open to all ages and abilities. Our curling season is divided into three 6 week sessions with awards presented at the end of each session. Sr. Men s Tuesday Mornings at 10am. Open to men of all ages. Teams will be made up weekly with those in attendance. Come when you can. Soup and Sandwich lunch available after your game. Junior League...We invite young curlers to come out and participate in our Tuesday evening league which provides regular instruction, weekly games and an opportunity for young people to enjoy the sport with the focus on fun. We are scheduled from 6:30 to 8:00p.m. Two Little Rock sessions for children 5 to 7 years are planned for this season. Watch for posters! High school League...High school and grade 8 curlers are invited to come out on Tuesdays from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. This league will consist of instruction, weekly games and an opportunity to enjoy the sport with others your own age. Skips Choice League...Anything goes in this league...mens, Ladies and Mixed teams most welcome! Individuals make up their own team combinations and play Wednesdays throughout the curling season, finishing at season end with Division Playoffs. If you are looking to be part of this league & needing a team, please let Luke know at the Club. Teams are always looking for players and need to know your interest to get you involved. This year will see our competitive league split into two nights (instead of late games). Team will play either Wednesday or Thursday night at 7:30pm Silver Broom Mixed League...Our active seniors (55+ years) section offers daytime curling in a relaxed, social atmosphere for both ladies & gents. Teams are drawn up from those present on a daily basis allowing you to curl as much or as little as you want. Broomers curl on Thursdays at 9:30 and 12:00 p.m. We are looking to add some social coffee/tea time in between draws. Monthly lunches are being discussed MGCC NEW LEAGUES AVAILABLE Depending on interest level, club will offer the following weekly leagues: Monday Afternoon Sr. Mixed Doubles Wednesday Afternoon Ladies League Dedicated Evening Ladies League Friday PM New Curlers League

6 85 Edith Ave. Markdale On N0C 1H * info@markdalegolfandcurlingclub.ca * markdalegolfandcurlingclub.ca Bonspiel Schedule Date Event Cost ($) Saturday Nov 4, 2017 Welcome Back Warm Up Spiel TBD Dec MGCC Holiday Spiel TBD Jan MGCC Club Spiel TBD Monday Feb 19, 2018 Family Day KIDULTS Spiel TBD TBD Bantam/Elementary $80.00 Per Team Wednesday February 28, 2018 Sr. Men Spiel TBD March 3, 2018 MGCC Club Spiel TBD TBD Anniversary Spiel /Team Saturday March Wrap Up Spiel/ Skate Out (ICEMAKERS REVENGE SPIEL) Free Entry Pot Luck Dinner MGCC Curling Committee is actively looking for volunteer co-ordinators for many of the spiels listed above. This is a great way to get your volunteer hours fulfilled. If you have any other ideas for events or spiels contact Luke in the office.

7 CURLING REGISTRATION FORM NAME: TELEPHONE: ADDRESS: P.O.BOX: TOWN: POSTAL CODE: ADDRESS: (Please Print Clearly) MEMBER TERM COST HST 13% Capital Reserve Total Adult Full $ $43.72 $25.00 $ New Member (non member since 2014) Full $ $17.83 $25.00 $ One Night Limited $ $29.34 $25.00 $ Day Men OR Day Lady OR Silver Broom Limited $ $23.58 $25.00 $ Silver Broom & Ladies or Men s Daytime Limited $ $32.21 $25.00 $ Snowbird OR Give It A Go Limited $ $13.80 $25.00 $ High School Full $ $16.11 $25.00 $ High School Tuesday League Limited $75.22 $9.78 $25.00 $ High School team only Limited $24.77 $3.22 $25.00 $70.00 Juniors (Tuesday night) 1st child $79.65 $10.35 $10.00 $ nd child $53.10 $6..90 $10.00 $ rd child $33.63 $4.37 $0.00 $40.00 Little Rockers $24.77 $3.22 $10.00 $50.00 Tim Horton s Elementary Curler Team Only $57.55 $8.45 $10.00 $75.00 Locker Half Locker $10.62 $1.38 n/a $12.00 Full Locker $20.35 $2.65 n/a $23.00 I am Not Volunteering $50.00 Fees include Ontario Curling As- Sub-Total $ VOLUNTEERING Every Member (excluding Jr and Little Rockers) Must Complete 5 TOTAL: Method of Payment: Cash Debit Cheque MC Visa TOTAL $ Payment Method: hours of Volunteer work or pay the set fee of $50.00 I Have Included my $50 Post Dated Cheque for Volunteer Fee Yes Cheque Number: No Voting Membership (completed application form attached) No Yes $ Payment plans are available. Contact Luke in the office if interested An Administration Fee of $20.00 will be added to any membership which is not paid by Friday Nov. 10th We Are Updating Our Membership Records. Please ensure you provide current address. Thanks You.

8 Little Rocker/Junior/Highschool Our Youth Curling program focuses on skill development, game playing, basic strategy, and FUN! When? - All groups play TUESDAYS throughout the winter Length of Season - November 2017 to mid-march 2018 Times? - Little Rockers Ages 5 to 7 years old 6:00 to 7:00 PM Juniors Ages 8 to 13 years old 7:00pm to 8:30 PM High-school/Grade 8 students Ages 14 to 17 years old 8:00 to 9:30 PM Equipment *Warm loose fit clothing suitable for stretching. *Mitts or Gloves *Bike Helmets a must for Little Rockers and is recommended for Junior curlers. *Clean dedicated pair of rubber-soled running shoes for curling. Outside boots/shoes can not be used on the curling ice. Registration Fee: (taxes included) *Little Rockers - $50.00 per child *Junior - $ st child - $ nd child same family - $ rd child same family *High-School Reserve = per curler We START the SEASON with our LITTLE ROCKER/JUNIOR/HIGH SCHOOLERS LEARN HOW OR BRUSH UP CURLING CLINIC & REGISTRATION - Tuesday November 8th & Tuesday November 15th both clinics start at 6:30 PM A great opportunity for new curlers to come give the sport a try and experienced curlers to refresh and brush up on their skills. Additional special curling events are planned for the winter and they may cost extra, however attendance of these events is up to curlers wishing to participate

9 MGCC Weekly Schedule Day Time League Monday 2pm Sr. Mixed Doubles Monday 7:30pm Men s Jitney Tuesday 9:30am Men s Morning Group Tuesday 3:30 GHSS Games (If Needed) Tuesday 4:00 GHSS Practice (When Needed) Tuesday 6pm Little Rockers / Highpoint Practice Tuesday 7pm Jr. Program Tuesday 8:30pm HIghschool League Wednesday 2pm Ladies League Wednesday 7:30pm Skips Choice Draw 1 Thursday 10am Silver Broom Thursday 3:30 Beavercrest Pratice Thursday 7:30 Skips Choice Draw 2 Friday 2pm Probus Curling Friday 7:30pm New Curlers League Saturdays Club Spiels Sundays Rentals

10 SUPPORT OTHER CLUBS SO THEY PLAY HERE As many of you know it is important for you as members to try and support other local curling club events and bonspiels. Not only does this encourage other clubs to reciprocate (making our events easier to fill) it gives other people a chance to learn more about our club and its members. With that in mind here a few ways to participate and/or find more information Grey Bruce Sr. Men Tour Every Wednesday throughout the season sees a different club hosting 2 draws of curling. Curlers from clubs all over Grey and Bruce Counties play 2 8 end games with a lunch provided between games. Each curler will be guaranteed to take home a prize. This is a great chance for our Sr. Men Curlers to see what a bonspiel is like and to visit other local clubs. Entire schedule will be posted at the club during the curling season If interested in playing in some or all of these events, please contact Walter Bosch. Other Information If you are interested in finding events to play in at other local clubs please visit the following: OCA Website: Club Websites Club Facebook Page Downstairs Bulletin Board Or speak with Luke in the office MGCC TOUR STOP Wednesday Feb 28

B e t w e e n T h e S h e e t s

B e t w e e n T h e S h e e t s In this issue A u g u s t 2 0 1 5 Are You Ready to Curl? Register, Take a Clinic, Gear Up! Curling season is almost here. If you haven t already registered, stop putting it off! League play begins Thursday