YCC has had a successful season of Open Doubles.

As a Thank-you to all participants we are holding a PLAY-OFF FINAL ROUND qualifying teams.

(Qualifying teams:  Must have curled in at least one round of open doubles during the 2018/19 season)

The dates for these events are:

Wednesdays:  March 20, 27 and April 3, 2019, 9:00-10:30pm

Thursdays:  March 21, 28 and April 4, 2019, 9:00-10:30pm

There are a limited number of spaces available, it will be first come, first served.

Don't delay, this event will determine the BIG WINNERS!!

 

 

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Wake up and Curl!

Early Bird Curling at York Curling Club

 

Friday, November 16, 2018

7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

 

Coffee and muffin eye openers

On-Ice instruction for about 45 min, then play a 2-3 end game

 

 

 

 

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Green Ice Spiel Schedule:

 

12:15-12:45        Draw 1 registration and practice ice

1:00-2:15            Draw 1 Game 1

2:15-2:45            Draw 2 registration and practice ice

3:00-4:15             Draw 2 Game 1

4:15-5:15            Draw 1 Game 2

5:15-6:15            Draw 2 Game 2            Pizza and Prizes for Draw 1

6:15-7:15  Pizza and Prizes for Draw 2

 

The bar will be open all evening. 

Green Practice Ice available in the evening.

Good Curling!

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is hosting our

Open Member Guest Bonspiel 

on

Saturday, October 27th, 2018

1:00 pm-close

*NEW* REDUCED FEE!

$120/team

 

What to expect:  The day will consist of two 6-end games, two draws during the event.  Snacks and dinner will be served.  Silent Auction, prizes, music and tons of fun! 

Draw 1 participants should plan to arrive between 12:00-12:30pm.  On-ice instruction will be available for new curlers from 12:30-1:00pm, before the first game at 1:00pm.

Draw 2 participants should plan to arrive between 2:00-2:30pm.  On-ice instruction will be available for new curlers from 2:30-3:00pm, before the first game at 3:00pm.

NOTE:  In the event that this bonspiel is not full we may go to a single draw format.  You will be contacted in this event.

**Please ensure when signing up multiple guests that there will be at least one player per team who is knowledgeable in the rules and play of curling.  There will be 30 minutes instruction time given at the beginning of the spiel when the knowledgeable curler can provide instruction to their guests so that when the first game begins they will have a basic understanding of the game and be ready to play.

 If you are unable to curl in this event but would like to volunteer to help, please add your name under "my volunteer availability" on the website. If you have any questions, please contact:

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

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York Curling Club is holding a skills analysis clinic for curlers with a year or more curling experience (ideally 2-5 years curling experience) who would like to improve their delivery. This clinic will take place at York Curling Club:

     from 9:00am to 12:00pm, on Saturday, October 20, 2018

Participants are asked to register in advance (using the "register" button appearing below). This clinic will include on-ice instruction and be focused on adults.

Questions regarding this skills analysis clinic can be directed to Cindy Miller.

The fee for this clinic is $10.

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York Curling Club is holding a refresher clinic for any York Curling Club member who would like to improve their delivery. This clinic will be highly beneficial to newer curlers as it focuses on delivery and basic skills.  There will also be opportunity for more experienced curlers to tweak their deliveries and improve performance.  

This clinic will take place at York Curling Club:

     from 12:30pm to 3:00pm, on Saturday, January 26, 2019

Participants are asked to register in advance (using the "register" button appearing below). This clinic will include on-ice and off-ice instruction.

This clinic will feature instructors who have recently taken the club coaching course with CurlON.  

Questions regarding this refresher clinic can be directed to Cindy Miller.

 

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York U15/U18 Youth

 

BONSPIEL

 

@ The York Curling Club in Newmarket

 

November 10, 2018

 

·       Any combination of Girls or Boys are allowed

·       Two 8-end Games with Pizza Lunch included

·       Cash prizes guaranteed to the Top 4 teams in each draw

 

 

Two Draws

 

1.    Early Draw – U15 teams

a.    1st draw game at 8:15 am and 12:30pm

b.    For the U15 draw-No player shall exceed 14 as of June 30, 2018

 

2.    Late Draw – U18 teams

a.    2nd draw game at 10:15am and 2:30pm

b.    For the U18 draw-No player shall exceed 17 as of June 30, 2018

 

Entry fee is $180 per team

 

Register online at

 

yorkcurlingclub.ca/events

 

For additional info, contact Kelvin Johnston:    This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 Or by cell 905-505-0678

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For the 2018-2019 curling season YCC is offering a number of 5-week rounds of Open Doubles on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, 9:00-10:30 pm.

Wednesdays and Thursdays are two separate events.

Round 3 of these events will begin on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 and Thursday, January 10, 2019 respectively and run for 5 consecutive weeks each.

First week of registration for these events will be open exclusively to teams comprising of two YCC members.  For the purpose of these events, and to take advantage of this exclusive time period, one participant on a team (currently not a YCC member) can obtain membership status by first registering as a practice member ($120).

After one week, if the event is not full, registration will be opened up to teams consisting of one current YCC member and one non-member.

 

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  York Curling Club 

is offering a new way to try curling!

MARCH BREAK SPECIAL!

YCC is offering a 2-hour "learn to curl" session

Tuesday, March 12, 2019

for the low cost of only $20/person!

This session is limited to 8 participants.  You can sign up as an individual or get a group together and sign up together.

Participants should arrive by 10:45 am to stretch, fit shoes with grippers and receive instruction before going onto the ice.

Participants are required to bring (carry in) clean, dry, rubber-soled running shoes (flat bottoms are best).

Warm, loose clothing, in layers is best for curling, and gloves or mittens are highly recommended as the ice shed is about 3C.

Helmets are not required nor provided for those above age 12 but are recommended for all new curlers.

Grippers, brooms and step-on sliders are provided.

Acknowledgement of Risk and Release of Liability Waiver required to be signed before stepping onto the ice (provided at the club).

Two articles to help you get started can be watched on YouTube by clicking on the links below:

Two Minute Guide to the Sport of Curling

Discover Curling | Lesson for New Curlers

Click here to register!

 

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This rental is for 8 participants and is booked for one sheet of ice from 8:00-10:00 PM on Sunday, March 11, 2018.

The lounge will be available for your use after this event until 11:00 pm.

The fee for this event is $20/person.

A waiver for each participant is required to be signed (please see home page).

Clean, dry running shoes are required, warm clothes and gloves are recommended.

Please enter the names of each participant, if there are any TBA please type TBA in the name field.

We look forward to your visit.

 

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TRAVELERS CURLING CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP CHALLENGE - 2018

 

Register your team for the challenge to represent YCC in the TRAVELERS Curling Club Championship.

 

1 Women’s and 1 Men’s team can represent YCC in this OCA competition held in October 2018.

 

Teams must be teams that curl together regularly in a scheduled YCC league.

 

Women’s teams enter by interest.

 

Men’s teams eligibility follows

• Top 4 teams in Tuesday Night Team entry as at the end of draw 4, Feb 27, 2018
• Top team Wednesday afternoon Team entry as at the end of draw 1
• Top team Thursday afternoon Team entry as at the end of draw 1
• Top team Monday evening house as at the end of draw 1
• Top team Thursday evening house as at the end of draw 1

 

Go to ontcurl.com under competitions to review event specific rules for player eligibility.

 

Challenge playoffs to be held in March and April, schedule TBD.

 

Challenge follows the OCA single knockout format.

 

Submit your entry online at yorkcurlingclub.ca in the EVENTS section by midnight March 2, 2018.

 

Questions? Send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Please note the successful teams will be responsible for the OCA entry fee for the TRAVELERS Curling Club Championship event.

 

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2018/2019 TEAM ENTRY CHALLENGE

MONDAY LADIES ,TUESDAY MENS, WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON MENS, THURSDAY AFTERNOON MENS, FRIDAY AFTERNOON OPEN, SUNDAY MIXED

To secure a spot in the challenge playdowns for the 2018/2019 season for any of the above leagues you must:

• Submit your team online at yorkcurlingclub.ca in the EVENTS section no later than midnight Feb 28, 2018
• Your entry must include all 4 names of the players for the team.
• For each player who is currently not a member of YCC (maximum 3) they must submit a cheque for $100 payable to York Curling Club prior to Mar 1 2018. This is a non-refundable fee which if your team is successful will be applied to that player’s 2018/2019 membership fees.
• Playdowns will be held April 7-8, 2018 – timing to be confirmed and posted in March.
• Playdowns will involve the bottom ranking teams from the existing season as determined by specific league rules.
• Playdowns will follow OCA double knockout rules and schedules

If you are an individual that is interested in a team entry league but do not have a team, email your name and contact information to the appropriate convener and we will post your information on the bulletin board for other like-minded individuals.  Please check there to make those connections.

Contact the conveners if you have any questions.

Monday Ladies - Karen Morrison                                                          Tuesday Men – Tim Shields

Wednesday & Thursday Afternoon Men – Wayne Hennigar         Friday Afternoon Open – Karen Smith

Sunday Mixed – John Morrison

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2018/2019 LADIES MAJOR LEAGUE CHALLENGE

There are 2 Major Leagues that York has a single spot in each which we open up for challenge.

The first, East End Major League (EEML) is a long standing day ladies major league which involves 8 curling clubs across the GTA. Participating clubs are Bayview, Granite, Leaside, Richmond Hill, Thornhill, Scarboro, Unionville, and York. Played on Friday mornings.

The second, Eastern GTA Major League, is a fairly new league currently involving 5 clubs. Participating clubs are Annandale, Tam Heather, Oshawa, Uxbridge and York. Played on Wednesday or Tuesday mornings.

The format of the leagues is 8 games played through the season. A single round robin of play, played at the various participating clubs, is followed by a fun day and awards lunch at the club running the league that year. Responsibility for running the league rotates through the participating clubs year over year.

York has a single spot in each league which we open up for challenge. To secure a spot in the challenge playdowns for the 2018/2019 season you must:

• Submit your team entry online at yorkcurlingclub.ca in the EVENTS section no later than midnight Feb 16, 2018
• Your entry must include all 4 names of the players for the team and the players must be existing YCC club members
• Identify which Major League you would like to challenge for.
• Playdowns will be held in March, schedule to be confirmed and posted by Feb 23, 2018
• Playdowns will follow OCA single knockout format with byes awarded to the current league teams

If you have questions about these leagues or the challenge contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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   YCC ANNUAL PUTT’n SWEEP

 

    An opportunity to combine last golf Game of Season with first ice time of New Curling Season !!!!!

^{When:       Saturday, September 29, 2018}

^{1:00pm shotgun start followed by 6 end game of curling}

^{Where:      Mill Run Highland Executive Golf Course (18 holes)}

^{269 Durham Regional Road 8, Uxbridge, ON   L9P 1R1}

Curling & dinner to follow @ York Curling Club

Who:   Open to all YCC members and their guests (novices welcome!)

^{Cost:        $75 includes golf with cart + 6 ends of curling, dinner, raffle and prizes}

^{Note:        Limited to 76 entries} 

^{***Enter as an individual, couple or foursome/team}

^{***QUESTIONS??? Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.}

^{Not interested in golf/curling? – Volunteers needed to help run event!}

Please sign up early.  We need a minimum of 50 participants by August 6 to run this event! 

 

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 York Curling Club is holding a Learn-to-Curl Program again this year.

 These Learn-to-Curl Clinics are open to non-members of the club -- so this is a great opportunity in a friendly environment to gain a "first experience" with the sport.

 Focusing on adults who have little or no curling experience.

This program will run as a series of 4 weeks. The sessions will operate at the following times: 

YCC Learn-to-Curl Clinics -- 2017/18 Season
Sunday, November 12, 2017	8:00 - 10:00 pm
Sunday, November 19, 2017	6:00 - 8:00 pm
Sunday, November 26, 2017	8:00 - 10:00 pm
Sunday, December 3, 2017	6:00 - 8:00 pm

The 4-week program will cost a flat-rate fee of $80.00 per participant, and advance registration is required.

Participants will have access to club brooms, sliders and stabilizers. They should dress comfortably and warmly, wear either curling shoes or clean indoor running shoes which should be carried (not worn) into the Club, and bring gloves with a good grip.

Participants should arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the published start time to be ready to go on the ice at the scheduled time. 

Questions regarding these Learn-to-Curl Clinics can be directed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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York Curling Club is holding a clinic for new curlers to learn the basics of curling before the season begins. This clinic will take place at York Curling Club ...

     from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, on Sunday, September 30, 2018

Participants are asked to register in advance (using the "register" button appearing below). This clinic will include on-ice instruction and be focused on adults.

Participants will have access to club brooms, sliders and stabilizers if needed. They should dress comfortably and warmly, wear either curling shoes or clean indoor running shoes, and bring gloves (ideally leather gloves).

Two short instructional YouTube videos you may want to watch before this clinic:

1. Two Minute Guide to the Sport of Curling
2. Discover Curling | Lesson for New Curlers

Questions regarding this clinic can be directed to Cindy Miller.

There is no fee for this clinic as we strongly recommend all new curlers to attend.

 

 

 

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     York Curling Club

       Intro to Curling – Level 1

 This Intro to Curling – Level 1 is open to non-members of the club - it is a great opportunity to gain a "first experience" with the sport.

 Focusing on adults who have little or no curling experience.

This program will run as a series of 4 weeks. This is the first session of the season.  It will operate at the following times: 

2022 YCC Intro to Curling – Level 1
Friday, October 28, 2022	7:30 - 9:30 pm
Friday, November 4, 2022	7:30 - 9:30 pm
Friday, November 11, 2022	7:30 - 9:30 pm
Friday, November 18, 2022	7:30 - 9:30 pm

Cost:  $100/participant

Includes “pizza party” on 2^nd session date – plan to stay after your games and socialize!

Questions can be directed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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YCC is holding a strategy clinic for skips and vices, and front end players who are looking to move into back-end positions.

This clinic will be held at York Curling Club on Saturday Oct. 20th from 12:30-2:30 pm.

The cost for the Clinics will be $10.00 and we can accommodate up to 24 participants.

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