"League Fee" – The Board has adjusted League Fees to make them more equitable across all leagues. The League Fee will vary based on type of league, time allocated for the game, demand for the time slot, time allocated for the game, the number of games in a season and the number of curlers involved in a game.
- League Fees will range from $75 to $220.
- For the 2021-22 season, the Board has made the decision to limit some of the League Fee increases due to the additional $50 club fees being charged. If you curled in one league or only paid a single League Fee, then your total dues will increase by a maximum of $70 from what you paid in 2019-20 for the same league selection.
- In the past, the Senior Tag curlers were able to sign up for two tag draws for a League Fee of $75. Going forward, each draw will be charged individually. However, if you sign up for two tag draws in the 2021-22 season, you will be charged $75 for the first selection and $20 for the second selection. Since anyone selecting two tag leagues will be getting a discounted rate, other multiple league fee discounts will only apply if more than two other leagues are selected in addition to two tag leagues. The registration process could not be modified to make this adjustment automatically, so we are asking anyone selecting two or more of the tag draws not to pay until Membership gets back to you.
- The Board has introduced a program whereby the lowest price leagues beyond your 2nd league, would be discounted by 25%. Unfortunately, we were unable to get the registration process to accommodate this adjustment automatically in all cases. if you select 3 or fewer leagues, the registration process makes the appropriate adjustment, and your dues can be paid when advised to do so. If you select more than 3 leagues, Membership will have to make a manual adjustment to your total dues. Do not pay until Membership gets back to you.
- If any overpayments are made at time of registration, Membership will make the appropriate refunds once registration is complete. Thank you for your understanding.
The following leagues are available at the York Curling Club:
Little Rocks (U12) - Sunday 9:00 AM
Convener: Randy Pipher
Draw Time: Sunday 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM. Practice ice is available at 8:30 AM
Dates: October 3, 2021 - March 13, 2022. Night of Champions on March 25, 2022.
Max # Teams: 12
Minimum games per season: 20
League Fee: $140
Target Curlers: This is an introductory league for curlers age 8 to 11. This league can be referred to as the U12 age bracket (born on or after July 1, 2009) determined by our parent sports organizations, CurlON and Curling Canada. We will accept curlers at the age of 7, if a curling parent volunteer is agreeable to assist with on ice instruction.
Objective: The focus of this league is to introduce young members of the community to the sport of curling and to develop good sportsmanship and curling skills to a level where they can continue to curl socially for a number of years or to curl competitively. Curlers from our Little Rock program have gone on to compete in Provincial School Competitions, National College Competitions, National Club Curler Competitions and World University and World Mixed Competitions.
Format: This is primarily a developmental league with about 30 minutes each week spent developing the delivery and sweeping skills. The developmental activities are followed by a two-end game, giving the curlers exposure to a game format. Individuals are awarded points for attendance and for game performance each week.
Equipment: A limited supply of curling shoes are available for seasonal rental and club curling brooms are available for use within the club. Contact the [email protected] for more information.
Competitions: Each year York Curling Club participates in the Hit, Draw, Tap Competition, which provides the opportunity for the young curlers 13 years of age and younger the opportunity to compete against curlers executing a set series of shots. York Curling Club has had success at the Provincial Level and has had members participate at the Nationals in this competition. In addition, there are Little Rock Bonspiels held at various clubs in the area where curlers can form a team and participate in these one day events at other clubs.
Parent Volunteers: We depend on parent volunteers to assist with this league. If you can assist in one of these roles, please notify the Club Manager, Jack Inouye, [email protected].
- Convener - Randy Pipher currently assists Jack Inouye to perform this role, but his children will soon be moving to the Junior program. If you are able to assist in this role, please let us know.
- Snack Coordinator - A recent podcast has identified that Little Rock post-game snack time was something that the curlers remembered and liked the best about curling. COVID guidelines permitting and with parent concurrence with such a program, I would like to try to introduce this program into the YCC Little Rock Program. I would like a parent to coordinate amongst all the parents in the program to provide individually packaged snacks for the participants to have after the on ice session.
- Lounge Clean-up - After the snacks, the lounge area will need a quick cleanup, chair and table re-organization.
The above dates and draw time are subject to change depending on COVID-19 return to play regulations.
Juniors (U15/U18/U21) - Sunday 11:00 AM
Convener: Jack Inouye - Interim
Draw Time: Sunday 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM. Practice ice is available at 10:30 AM
Dates: October 3, 2021 - March 13, 2022. The two top teams play in the Night of Champions on March 25, 2022.
Max # Teams: 12
Minimum games per season: 20
League Fee: $140
Target Curlers: This is an introductory league for curlers age 12-21 (most curlers are 12-18). This league encompasses the U21, U18 and U15 age brackets used by our parent sports organizations, CurlON and Curling Canada. To determine the age, June 30 of the upcoming curling season will be used as the cut-off date.
Objective: The focus of this league is to Introduce young members of the community to the sport of curling and to develop their good sportsmanship and curling skills to a level where they can continue to curl socially for a number of years or to curl competitively for those wishing to persue competitive curling. Curlers from our Junior program have gone on to compete in Provincial School Competitions, National College Competitions, National Club Curler Competitions and World University and World Mixed Competitions.
Format: In the past this had been a "tag league", where teams were formed from members that came out on that day. For this season, we will be allowing team, partial team and individual entries. For the first 4 or 5 weeks, experienced curlers will be allowed to have fun games that do not count towards the league championship. New curlers will be brought up to speed with development activities. After developmental activites, teams will be formed and league play will commence. When league play begins, games will be scheduled for 6 ends and with a 1 hour 30 minute time limit.
Equipment: A limited supply of curling shoes are available for seasonal rental and club curling brooms are available for use within the club. Contact the [email protected] for more information.
The above dates and draw time are subject to change depending on COVID-19 return to play regulations.
Open Team Entry Flight - Sunday 3:15 PM
Convener: John Morrison
Draw Time: Sunday 3:15 PM
Dates: October 3, 2021 - March 13, 2022
Max # Teams: 12
Minimum games per season: 20
League Fee: $160
Target Curlers: This league had previously been a traditional Mixed Team Entry Flight League. As it has not been full, it has been converted to an OPEN Team Entry Flight League allowing any combination of male and/or female curlers. This league offers both a competitive and recreational opportunity for those looking to enjoy a Sunday afternoon league play.
Format: Based on the total number of fall team entries, the league will consist of either one division of round robin play, or a two-tiered division of competitive and recreational curlers. This is a team entry league. If individuals are interested in participating in this league, please indicate in comment section of registration. Placement on a team for individuals is not guaranteed. If the league experiences individual and/or team vacancies, the league convener will attempt to fill the draw with interested curlers.
The above dates and draw time are subject to change depending on COVID-19 return to play regulations.
Open Development Flight - Sunday 3:15 & 5:45 PM
Convener: Steven Cheung
Draw Time: 3:15 & 5:45 PM
Dates: October 3, 2021 - March 13, 2022, Night of Champions - March 25, 2022
Max # Teams: 24
Minimum games per season: 20
League Fee: $150
Target Curlers: This league was originally started as a league for new curlers to join the club and learn to curl with the intent that after 2 or 3 years, they would venture into other leagues. Although a number of the Sunday Development League curlers have joined other leagues, many have remained in the Development League. As such, most of the experienced teams are in one flight and the new curlers are in a separate flight, alternating draw times each week. This league offers both a developmental and recreational opportunity for those looking to enjoy Sunday evening league play.
Format: Based on the total number of fall entries, the league will consist of up to four divisions of developmental and recreational curlers. The divisions with the new curlers will be supported with instructional coaching for the first 4 weeks of the season. This is a team or individual entry league. The convener will work with individuals and couples to form teams with the individuals or couples that do not have a complete team. For the winter session, if the league experiences individual and/or team vacancies, the league will attempt to fill the draw with interested curlers (male or female), for the second half.
The above dates and draw time are subject to change depending on COVID-19 return to play regulations.
Open Senior Tag - Monday 10:00 AM
Convener: Jack Inouye (interim)
Draw times: Monday 10:00 AM
Dates: October 4, 2021 - March 21, 2022
Max. # of curlers: 60
Minimum games per season: 22
League Fee: $75 (NOTE: for the 2021-22 Season, if this league is selected as a second tag slot the league fee for the second tag slot will be reduced to $20)
Target Curlers: Social curling league for curlers age 50+ (born on or before June 30, 1971) and able to curl during the day.
Format: League games are 6 ends in length or 1 hour and 30 minutes. Curlers should arrive at the club 20 to 30 minutes prior to their shcheduled game time to pull their tags. At each outing, teams are formed by the league draw master and announced prior to game time. Drop-ins will not be permitted at this time. This may change as COVID-19 restrictions are modified.
The above dates and draw time are subject to change depending on COVID-19 return to play regulations.
Open Tag - Monday 12:30 PM
Convener: Jack Inouye (interim)
Draw times: Monday 12:30 PM
Dates: October 4, 2021 - March 21, 2022
Max. # of curlers: 60 (until further notice)
Minimum games per season: 22
League Fee: $75 (NOTE: for the 2021-22 Season, if this league is selected as a second tag slot the league fee for the second tag slot will be reduced to $20)
Target Curlers: Social curling league for curlers of any age, retired or able to curl during the day. League games are 6 ends in length.
Format: League games are 6 ends in length or 1 hour and 30 minutes. Curlers should arrive at the club 20 to 30 minutes prior to their shcheduled game time to pull their tags. At each outing, teams are formed by the league draw master and announced prior to game time. Drop-ins will not be permitted at this time. This may change as COVID-19 restrictions are modified.
The above dates and draw time are subject to change depending on COVID-19 return to play regulations.
Women's Team Entry Flight - Monday 6:50 & 9:00 PM
Convener: Karen Morrison
Draw times: 6:50 & 9:00 PM
Dates: Mondays, Oct 4, 2021 to March 21, 2022
Max # teams: 24
Minimum games per season: 22
League fee: $220
Target Curlers: This is a team entry flight league open to women of all ages, and is suitable for teams interested in varying levels of competitive curling.
Format: This league implements a tiered structure allowing teams to be grouped by similar ability. Teams move up or down in divisions based on performance. Open to team entries only. If individuals are interested in participating in this league, please indicate in comment section of registration. Placement on a team for individuals is not guaranteed. If the league experiences individual and/or team vacancies, the league convener will attempt to fill the draw with interested curlers.
The above dates and draw time are subject to change depending on COVID-19 return to play regulations.
Open Senior Team Entry - Tuesday 2:30 PM
Convener: JoAnn Inouye
Draw Time: Tuesday 2:30 PM
Dates: October 5, 2021 - March 15, 2022
Max # Teams: 12
Minimum games per season: 22
Entry Fee: $175
Target Curlers: This is a team entry league for seniors allowing any combination of male and/or female curlers aged 50+ (born on or before June 30, 1971) [Exception: aged 45+ (born on or before June 30, 1976) for females playing on a traditional mixed team]. This league offers both a competitive and recreational opportunity for those looking to enjoy afternoon league play.
Format: This is a team entry league. If individuals/couples are interested in participating in this league, please indicate in comment section of registration. Placement on a team for individuals is not guaranteed. If the league experiences individual and/or team vacancies, the league will attempt to fill the draw with interested curlers.
The above dates and draw time are subject to change depending on COVID-19 return to play regulations.
Men's Team Entry Flight - Tuesday 6:50 & 9:00 PM
Convener: Bryan Johnson
Draw times: Tuesday 6:50 & 9:00 PM
Dates: Oct 5, 2021 to March 15, 2022
Max # teams: 18
Minimum games per season: 22
League fee: $220
Target Curlers: This is a team entry flight league open to men of all ages, and is suitable for teams interested in varying levels of competitive curling.
Format: This league implements a tiered structure allowing teams to be grouped by similar ability. Teams move up or down in divisions based on performance. Open to team entries only. If individuals are interested in participating in this league, please indicate in comment section of registration. Placement on a team for individuals is not guaranteed. If the league experiences individual and/or team vacancies, the league will attempt to fill the draw with interested curlers.
The above dates and draw time are subject to change depending on COVID-19 return to play regulations.
Open Senior Tag - Wednesday 10:00 AM
Convener: Jack Inouye (interim)
Draw times: Wednesday 10:00 AM
Dates: October 6, 2021 - March 16, 2022
Max. # of curlers: 60
Minimum games per season: 22
League Fee: $75 (NOTE: for the 2021-22 Season, if this league is selected as a second tag slot the league fee for the second tag slot will be reduced to $20)
Target Curlers: Social curling league for curlers age 50+ (born on or before June 30, 1971) and able to curl during the day.
Format: League games are 6 ends in length or 1 hour and 30 minutes. Curlers should arrive at the club 20 to 30 minutes prior to their shcheduled game time to pull their tags. At each outing, teams are formed by the league draw master and announced prior to game time. Drop-ins will not be permitted at this time. This may change as COVID-19 restrictions are modified.
The above dates and draw time are subject to change depending on COVID-19 return to play regulations.
Open Tag - Wednesday 12:30 PM
Convener: Jack Inouye (interim)
Draw times: Wednesday 12:30 PM
Dates: October 6, 2021 - March 16, 2022
Max. # of curlers: 60
Minimum games per season: 22
League Fee: $75 (NOTE: for the 2021-22 Season, if this league is selected as a second tag slot the league fee for the second tag slot will be reduced to $20)
Target Curlers: Social curling league for curlers of any age, retired or able to curl during the day. League games are 6 ends in length.
Format: League games are 6 ends in length or 1 hour and 30 minutes. Curlers should arrive at the club 20 to 30 minutes prior to their shcheduled game time to pull their tags. At each outing, teams are formed by the league draw master and announced prior to game time. Drop-ins will not be permitted at this time. This may change as COVID-19 restrictions are modified.
The above dates and draw time are subject to change depending on COVID-19 return to play regulations.
Men's Team Entry - Wednesday 4:00 PM
Convener: Wayne Hennigar
Draw times: Wednesday 4:00 PM
Dates: Oct 6, 2021 to March 16, 2022, Night of Champions - March 25, 2022
Max # teams: 12
Minimum games per season: 22
League fee: $175
Target Curlers: This is a team entry round-robin league open to men of all ages, and is designed for teams interested in curling together in a social atmosphere while still providing a good level of competition.
Format: This league consists of two round-robins where each team plays all other teams in a fall and a winter draw. The top-ranking team from each draw will play to determine winner in the Night of Champions. Open to team entries only. If individuals are interested in participating in this league, please indicate in comment section of registration. Placement on a team for individuals is not guaranteed. If the league experiences individual and/or team vacancies, the league convener will attempt to fill the draw with interested curlers.
The above dates and draw time are subject to change depending on COVID-19 return to play regulations.
Women's House - Wednesday 6:50 PM [FULL]
Conveners: Marg Hurd and Sharen Cain
Draw times: Wednesdays at 6:50 PM
Dates: October 6, 2021 - March 16, 2022, Night of Champions - March 25, 2022
Max # teams: 12
Minimum games per season: 22
League fee: $220
Target Curlers: This is a recreational women's house league open to ages 12+ and is suitable for curlers of all skill levels. Any level of curler, from novice to experienced can enjoy and compete. A curler new to the game can easily integrate into this league.
Format: This league consists of two round-robins where each team plays all other teams in a fall and a winter draw. Open to individual entries only, teams will play together in the fall draw then shuffle for the winter draw. The top-ranking team from each draw will play to determine winner in the Night of Champions.
The above dates and draw time are subject to change depending on COVID-19 return to play regulations.
Day Women's House - Thursday 12:25 PM
Convener: Nadine Simpson
Draw times: Thursday 12:25 PM.
Dates: October 7, 2021 - March 17, 2022, Night of Champions - March 25, 2022
Max # of teams: 12
Minimum games per season: 22
League fee: $140
Target Curlers: This women's house league accepts players on an individual entry basis only. This league is designed for all levels of experience.
Format: Teams are formed by the club for the fall draw which will be played as a round-robin, and teams will be shuffled for the winter draw. The top-ranking team from each draw will play to determine a winner at the Night of Champions.
The above dates and draw time are subject to change depending on COVID-19 return to play regulations.
Men's Team Entry - Thursday 4:00 PM
Convener: Wayne Hennigar
Draw times: Thursday 4:00 PM
Dates: Oct 7, 2021 to March 17, 2022, Night of Champions - March 25, 2022
Max # teams: 12
Minimum games per season: 22
League fee: $175
Target Curlers: This is a team entry round-robin league open to men of all ages, and is designed for teams interested in curling together in a social atmosphere while still providing a good level of competition.
Format: This league consists of two round-robins where each team plays all other teams in a fall and a winter draw. The top-ranking team from each draw will play to determine winner in the Night of Champions. Open to team entries only. If individuals are interested in participating in this league, please indicate in comment section of registration. Placement on a team for individuals is not guaranteed. If the league experiences individual and/or team vacancies, the league convener will attempt to fill the draw with interested curlers.
The above dates and draw time are subject to change depending on COVID-19 return to play regulations.
Men's House - Thursday 6:50 PM
Convener: Ron Mott
Draw times: Thursday 6:50 PM
Dates: October 7, 2021 - March 17, 2022, Night of Champions - March 25, 2022
Max # teams: 12
Minimum games per season: 22
League fee: $220
Target curlers: This is a recreational men's house league open to ages 12+ and is suitable for curlers of all skill levels. Any level of curler, from novice to experienced, can enjoy and compete. A curler new to the game can easily integrate into this league.
Format: This league consists of two round-robins where each team plays all other teams in a fall and a winter draw. Open to individual entries only, teams will play together in the fall draw then shuffle for the winter draw. The top-ranking team from each draw will play to determine a winner at the Night of Champions.
The above dates and draw time are subject to change depending on COVID-19 return to play regulations.
Open Doubles - Thursday 9:00 PM
Convener: Lisa Rolfe
Draw time: Thursday 9:00 PM
Dates: October 7, 2021 - March 17, 2022, Night of Champions - March 25, 2022
Max # of teams: 12
League fee: $200
Target curlers: This new open league is suitable for participants who are looking for an opportunity to expand their curling skills through a different game format. Curlers of all skill levels are welcome.
Format: With the success of Doubles in the past few years run as events, this league has been developed to expand the interest shown in this game format. The league will begin as a round-robin with the possibility of evolving into a flight league depending on enrollment and skill levels. The two top-ranked teams will play to determine a winner in the Night of Champions. Open to team entries only. If individuals are interested in participating in this league, please indicate in comment section of registration. Placement on a team for individuals is not guaranteed. If the league experiences individual and/or team vacancies, the league convener will attempt to fill the draw with interested curlers.
The above dates and draw time are subject to change depending on COVID-19 return to play regulations.
Open Team Entry Flight - Friday 4:00 PM
Convener: Karen Smith
Draw times: Fridays at 4:00 PM (15 games throughout the year, byes every third week)
Dates: Oct 1, 2021 to March 18, 2022
Max # teams: 18
League fee: $140
Target curlers: This team entry flight league is open to any combination of men and women of any age, and is suitable for teams interested in competitive curling.
Format: This league implements a flight structure allowing teams to be grouped by similar ability. Teams move up or down in divisions based on performance. Open to team entries only. If individuals are interested in participating in this league, please indicate in comment section of registration. Placement on a team for individuals is not guaranteed. If the league experiences individual and/or team vacancies, the league convener will attempt to fill the draw with interested curlers.
The above dates and draw time are subject to change depending on COVID-19 return to play regulations.
Open Social House - Friday 6:50 & 9:00 PM
Convener: Susan Promane
Draw times: Friday 6:50 and 9:00 PM
Dates: October 1, 2021 - March 18, 2022, Night of Champions - March 25, 2022
Max # teams: 36
Minimum games per season: 14
League fee: $140
Target curlers: This is a recreational adult league open to men and women offering a social, less-competitive atmosphere, with age restricted to 16+ (born on or before June 30, 2005). Teams are generally made up of two women and two men, however are not limited to this configuration. Spouses can play concurrently, but never on the same team. Offers a great opportunity for new curling couples and singles to get started.
Format: Any level of curler, from novice to experienced, can enjoy and compete. A curler new to the game can easily integrate into this league. Couple/individual entry, with teams being formed by the club. Two round-robin rounds (fall/winter) are played with players shuffled to create new teams for each round. Three draws (A, B and C) play two weeks on, one week off. Top two ranked teams will play in the Night of Champions.
The above dates and draw time are subject to change depending on COVID-19 return to play regulations.
Open Social Team Entry - Saturday 6:50 PM
Convener: Jo Miller
Draw times: Saturday 6:50 PM (byes approximately every 3rd week)
Dates: October 2, 2021 - March 19, 2022, Night of Champions - March 25, 2022
Max # teams: 12
Minimum games per season: 14
League fee: $140
Target curlers: This is a recreational adult league open to men and women offering a social, less-competitive atmosphere, with age restricted to 16+ (born on or before June 30, 2005). Teams are generally made up of two women and two men, however are not limited to this configuration. Any level of curler, from novice to experienced, can enjoy and compete. A curler new to the game can easily integrate into this league.
Format: Two round-robin rounds (fall/winter) are played. 14 games will be played throughout the season with 2 weeks on and 1 week off which may vary depending on competitions and weekend events. Schedule will be posted prior to start of season. Top two ranked teams will play in the Night of Champions. This is a team entry league. If individuals/couples are interested in participating in this league, please indicate in comment section of registration. Placement on a team for individuals is not guaranteed. If the league experiences individual and/or team vacancies, the league convener will attempt to fill the draw with interested curlers.
The above dates and draw time are subject to change depending on COVID-19 return to play regulations.
