Article & Images Submitted by Alan Demaline
The Fundy Curling Club has been a hotbed of activity through the latter half of February and throughout the month of March so before we slide into what is ahead in April let’s get you all caught up on all the action!
Image of open bonspiel winners Chris McKinley, Jon Michael Keirstead, Eric Lockhart, and Jared Hudson The weekend of February 27th and 28th forty curlers descended upon the FCC to shoot it out in our annual Open Bonspiel. The weekend turned out to be an exciting one with games won or lost by mere inches one way or another. Congratulations to the team of Chris McKinley, Jon Michael Keirstead, Eric Lockhart and Jared Hudson who came out on top when the final rocks came to a stop in what was a fantastic event for players and spectators alike!
March may have come in like a lamb but it is safe to say the 32 ladies competing in the 2nd annual Ladies Bonspiel roared in like lionesses as they took over the club March 14th in a day filled with fun, laughter and spectacular on ice action. While the ladies shot it out on the ice, the “boys” kept as busy as beavers making sure everyone was well fed and hydrated to make it through the exciting day.
After games filled with perfect draws to the button, well placed guards and spectacular take outs the “pretty in pink” team of Shelly McNaught, Loretta Elderkin, Lana Duffy and Sharon Rowe claimed the title of Ladies Bonspiel Champions.
March may have come in like a lamb but it is safe to say the 32 ladies competing in the 2nd annual Ladies Bonspiel roared in like lionesses as they took over the club March 14th in a day filled with fun, laughter and spectacular on ice action. While the ladies shot it out on the ice, the “boys” kept as busy as beavers making sure everyone was well fed and hydrated to make it through the exciting day.
After games filled with perfect draws to the button, well placed guards and spectacular take outs the “pretty in pink” team of Shelly McNaught, Loretta Elderkin, Lana Duffy and Sharon Rowe claimed the title of Ladies Bonspiel Champions.
Image of the Pretty in Pink Ladies Bonspiel winners Shelly McNaught, Loretta Elderkin, Lana Duffy and Sharon Rowe with organizer Stacey Lockhart.
Sunday March 22nd was the season finale of what has been an absolutely incredible year for our Little Rocks and U18 curlers. A FCC record breaking 27 kids aged 6 to 17 were enrolled in the program and we could not be more proud of their accomplishments. Every Sunday afternoon since the beginning of January, our volunteer coaches have had the pleasure of taking to the ice with this energetic and enthusiastic group of young folks. The skills development exhibited by the participants as the weeks click off through the programs is amazing to watch year after year. The continued support from the community has allowed our junior curling programs to grow well beyond the size of programs in more populated areas in New Brunswick. For the second year in a row we would like to extend a sincere thank you to Fundy Tourism-ACTA for the generous sponsorship of the year end celebrations and awards for our Little Rocks and U18 programs. A special thank you as well to all the family, friends and FCC members who came out to help celebrate all the young curlers achievements.
Image of Kate Broyles from Fundy Tourism presenting cheque to youth curling program.
As April is upon us be sure to “Hurry Hard” into the FCC Saturday April 4th to check out the action in Canada's Original Human Bonspiel! You will not believe your eyes as you watch your friends and neighbours spin down the ice on plastic saucers grinning like little kids! Doors open at 1pm so please come out and help us pack the club with spectators in this one of a kind fundraiser!
Saturday April 25th is our 3rd annual indoor washer toss fundraiser. A fun filled day of games, prizes and a cash BBQ with our celebrity chefs. Space is limited and this event will sell out so do not delay in registering your team. The registration fee is $30.00 per team of 2 players. To register or for information please email [email protected].
After a quick draw of the ace in our last round, Chase the Ace is set to start up again at the FCC Friday April 10th and continue through the spring and summer as long as the Ace of Spades stays hidden. Be sure to watch our Facebook page for details.
Until next time, remember it is up to the sweepers to call the weight!
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