Mixed Doubles & Stick Curling Bonspiel March 23/24, 2018

Our closing bonspiel will take a new format this year.  The Peace River Curling Club invites you to the Mixed Doubles & Stick Curling Bonspiel March 23 & 24th, 2018.  The Mixed Doubles and Stick Curling Bonspiels will be separate events happening over the same weekend at the club.  The entry fee is $100 per team.

MIXED DOUBLES

Mixed Doubles is played with two players - one man and one woman.  The first player throws the first and fifth stones, and the second player throws the second, third and fourth stones. Each end starts with two rocks already in play - the team with the hammer has a rock on the back button, and the team without the hammer has a centre line guard.  Teams get one 'powerplay' per game where they can move these pre-positioned rocks to one side of the house, which leaves the button open.  Teams can only use their powerplay when they have the hammer.

Learn more about Mixed Doubles here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTqgyhsLT0w

STICK CURLING

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES?

In comparison to Regular Curling +++

• 2 Person Game only has two players.
• Sweeping only allowed from the hog line in, through the house.
• A player at each end, one skipping and one delivering.
• Players are not allowed to go past the middle of the sheet so partners wanting to discuss a shot have to meet at center ice.  This dramatically reduces time spent in discussion and results in a faster moving game.
• Each player stays at one end for the entire game.  Players deliver more rocks than they would in a regular game and they get to skip half the game.  Both players have equal opportunity and responsibility, there is continuous activity throughout the game.
• Each player delivers six rocks per end. Games are just six ends!
• Three rock rule. Free guard zone.

Learn more about Stick Curling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfZLLjrMJwI

Register at the club or online here:

Curl for a Cause Bonspiel

The Peace River Curling Club is proud to host the Curl for a Cause Bonspiel in support of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada on January 19th & 20th, 2018.  Sign up for the spiel at the club or by contacting Valerie Differenz at 780-219-5366 or valdif@telus.net.

Christmas Party at the PRCC

The Peace River Curling Club invites you to celebrate the holidays on Friday December 15th! Mixed league will have 6 end games so if you're not curling, arrive around 8:30pm, and bring the tackiest thing you can find for the annual Tacky Gift Exchange! If you'd like, please bring a snack to share and a non-perishable food item for the Food Bank. All are invited - bring your friends!

Merry Christmas!

District Playdown Dates

The Peace River Curling Club is pleased to provide the PCA Playdown Dates and Entry Deadlines.

Junior Districts
Deadline to Apply to the PRCC Board of Directors: November 17th
Playdown Dates: December 1st - 3rd in Fort St. John

Women's Districts
Deadline to Apply to the PRCC Board of Directors: November 26th
Peace River Playoff Date (if necessary): Monday November 27th
Playdown Dates: December 15th - 17th in Debolt

Men's Districts
Deadline to Apply to the PRCC Board of Directors: December 20th
Peace River Playoff Date (if necessary): Thursday December 21st
Playdown Dates: January 5th - 7th in Grande Prairie

Seniors Districts
Deadline to Apply to the PRCC Board of Directors: January 3rd
Peace River Playoff Date (if necessary): TBD
Paydown Dates: January 19th - 21st in High Prairie

Master Mens Districts
Deadline to Apply to the PRCC Board of Directors: December 20th
Peace River Playoff Date (if necessary): Thursday December 21st
Playdown Dates: February 2nd - 4th, 2018

Master Womens Districts
Open Provincial
Entry Deadline: December 30th

Mixed Districts
Deadline to Apply to the PRCC Board of Directors: February 12th
Peace River Playoff Date (if necessary): February 12th
Playdown Dates: March 2nd - 4th in Dawson Creek

The application form is here.  Visit peacecurl.org for more information.  To apply to the PRCC Board of Directors, send an email to PeaceRiverCurlingClub@gmail.com expressing your interest on behalf of your team.

2017/18 Registration & Annual General Meeting

Please join us for our annual Registration Nights and Annual General Meeting!  Stop by the rink to register for a league, Learn to Curl, or junior curling.  Thanks for supporting our curling club and we look forward to another great curling season!

Registration Nights

Tuesday September 26, 2017  6:00 - 8:00pm

Wednesday September 27, 2017 6:00 - 7:30pm

Annual General Meeting 

Wednesday September 27, 2016  7:30pm

We are seeking new Board Members!  Becoming a Board Member is a great way to get involved in the curling community and learn more about how to run a curling club.  We meet only once a month to make all the important decisions involved in running the club.  Please join us!

Start Up Dates

October 10, 11 & 12 - 7:00-9:00pm Free ice time for anyone wanting to practice

October 11 - 7:00pm First night of Learn to Curl (All other Learn to Curl nights will be on Tuesdays)

October 13th - 7:00pm Open Mixed night - all are invited!

October 16th - 7:00pm Monday Night Men's League

October 18th - 7:00pm Wednesday Night Men's League

October 19th - 7:00pm Thursday Night Ladies' League

October 20th - 7:00pm Friday Night Mixed League

Seeking Bar Manager for 2017/18 Curling Season

The Peace River Curling Club is seeking a part-time bar manager for 2017/18 curling season.

Bar Manager Duties:

Manage alcohol, non-alcoholic drinks, supplies and snacks throughout the season.  Management includes ordering and transporting all items, and stocking shelves at the club.  Larger orders are needed during bonspiels throughout the season.

Must be available during all major events to supply grocery and alcohol as needed.

Schedule and manage bar staff during bonspiels (5 per year), rentals/Christmas parties (3 per year) and Districts (1 per year).

Keep the bar clean - includes washing dishes, dish cloths and towels when needed.

Take bottles to bottle depot regularly.

Take cardboard to recycle bin.

Manage financials for the bar, including doing bank deposits every few weeks and after major events, and maintaining a float in the till.

Beginning of the year: 
-Schedule cooler and ice box start up maintenance
-Make first alcohol order
-Ensure adequate float is available
-Stock all groceries and snacks

End of year:
-Return unopened cases of alcohol for refund
-Sell remaining opened cases at discount. Do not sell unopened cases.
-Unplug and clean out coolers, ice box and popcorn machine
-Take in remaining bottles and recycling
-Final deposit

For health inspector:
-Pest records must be kept including a written record of all pest control measure used 
-Rusty freezer must be replaced
-Bar must be cleaned after each use
-All food equipment must be cleaned after use

 Please express your interest by emailing Jody.Bekevich@gmail.com with any information you feel is relevant.  The deadline to apply is Wednesday September 27th at noon.  A decision will be made by the board at the Annual General Meeting in the evening of September 27th.

SNAP Newsletters

The Peace River Curling Club encourages members to take a look at the SNAP Newsletters below.

March 2017 Newsletter
April 2017 Newsletter

What is SNAP?

SNAP is a committee that is represented and equally funded by the four curling associations in Alberta – Southern Alberta Curling Association (SACA), Northern Alberta Curling Association (NACA), Peace Curling Association (PCA), and the Alberta Curling Federation (ACF). The committee was established in early 2015 to investigate and recommend a new structure for the establishment of one governing body of curling in Alberta.

There are several benefits that will derive from a single governing body:

 The ability to grow the sport consistently throughout the province

 One voice to Curling Canada, Alberta Sport Connection (ASC), and other stakeholders

 Standardization of policies, procedures, rules, and playdown structure

 Operational efficiencies

 Consistent services and support to member clubs and curlers

The SNAP committee believes that the process of combining the existing four associations into a single association MUST:

 Protect the interests of all member clubs and curlers (including recreational and competitive)

 Meet the expectations and requirements of stakeholders such as current sponsors, ASC, Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC), Alberta Registries and Curling Canada

2016/17 Bonspiel Dates

Cash Spiel: December 9 – 11, 2016 (20-22 teams)

Men’s Districts: January 6, 7, & 8, 2017

M.S. Spiel: January 27 & 28, 2017

Pulp Spiel: February 10, 11, 12, 2017

Ladies Spiel: March 3, 4, & 5, 2017
Theme: The 10 Commandments 

Oilmens: March 17 - 19, 2017

To register your team, please sign up at the Peace River Curling Club or call (780) 624 - 2861.

Registration Nights & Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Please join us for our annual Registration Nights and Annual General Meeting!  Stop by the rink to register for a league, Learn to Curl, juniors or sign up to volunteer for the upcoming casino.  Thanks for supporting our curling club and we look forward to another great curling season!

Registration Nights

Tuesday September 27, 2016  6:00 - 8:00pm

Wednesday September 28, 2016 6:00 - 7:30pm

Annual General Meeting

Wednesday September 28, 2016  7:30pm

Curl for a Cause Bonspiel in Support of the MS Society of Canada

Please join us for Curl for a Cause, a bonspiel in support of the MS Society of Canada on January 29-30, 2016.  The bonspiel is a funspiel format and any combination of men or women are allowed on each team.  The cost is $160 per team.

More information about the bonspiel is available on the poster below.  Please register by signing up at the club, or contacting Valerie Differenz at 780-219-5366 or valdif@telus.net before January 15, 2016.