The Whig Standard Bonspiel is looking for a few, new teams - here's your chance!!!

For those of you who have been waiting for a chance to gain an entry to RKCC's famous, Whig Standard Bonspiel ... here's your chance!!

Inaugural winners of the Whig trophy, played at RKCC in 1933.

Although it is short notice, the convenors do have a limited number of spaces for this year's event. The 78th edition of this bonspiel is set to run January 27,28 and 29, and there are a couple of starting schedules to choose from (see flyer/entry here). But, they will go quickly - if you are interested, don't delay!

Cutoff for entries is 9am, Wednesday, January 12.

Contact Gord Abson - email: gabson@cogeco.ca phone: 613-389-0834, or myself, Graham Weatherby - email: admin@royalkingston.com phone: 613-546-2243, for more info.

Players wait years to get into the Whig ... don't miss this chance to become part of one of the longest running, competitive, men's bonspiels in Ontario!!

Good Curling - See you on the ice!

Welcome to our new sheet sponsor - Chiropractic Matters - Dr.Deborah Berry and Dr.Jacki White

When you arrive at the club for your first game of 2011, please take notice that sheet 5 has once again found a sponsor - Chiropractic Matters. Located in Kingston at 1343 Princess Street, the practice is owned and operated by Dr. Deborah Berry and Dr. Jacki White, and is presently welcoming new clients - click this link to visit their website.

Dr. Deborah Berry is the daughter of longtime RKCC members Anne & John Berry, who I am sure had a hand in convincing Chiropractic Matters to invest in advertising at our club. Let's show them that we appreciate the support by considering their practice for your chiropractic needs. When you do visit or consult their clinic, be sure to mention that you are a member of RKCC - help convince them that their advertising dollar has been well spent!

If you are a company that would like to advertise at our club, please contact me in the office. We are always looking for additions to our family of sponsors.

Happy New Year and Good Curling for 2011!!

Christmas and Holiday hours of operation at RKCC

With the conclusion of Men's Club curling on Thursday night, the club will be closed until Monday, January 3, 2011. Major ice maintenance is scheduled during that time, so there will be no open ice opportunities this holiday season. Next year, a proposed Family Day is being considered, along with the possible return of Battle of the Sexes (if a convenor can be found!!).

The proshop will be open today, Thursday, until 9pm for all your last minute gift needs - see previous posts for some great ideas!!!

From the staff at RKCC, a Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

See you on the ice in 2011!!

ICE HALOS ARE BACK IN THE ROYAL KINGSTON CURLING CLUB PROSHOP, JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS!!!

A new order of Ice Halos has arrived and are now available for purchase in the Royal Kingston Curling Club proshop.

If you have never seen or heard of the Ice Halo before, click here for a previous post on the item.

And, if you are still looking for Christmas ideas for that curler in your family, here is a list of items on sale now:

• brooms
• broomheads
• Asham Ultra Lite Competitor - Men's and Women's Rotator shoes
• Grippers
• Arrow delivery crutches
• Extender Scope delivery sticks
• Women of Curling 2011 Calendar

Questions about these, or any other proshop merchandise? Contact me in the office, I would be glad to give you answers.

Happy Holidays!!

New card tables for a growing RKCC section ... Social Members!

The Royal Kingston Curling Club has more to offer than just curling ... how about a warm lunch and good game of cards?

(pictured here at one of our new tables, purchased from our friends at St.Lawrence Pools, are, clockwise from bottom left: Gloria Morrill, Rita Kuhnke, Carol Knowles and Norma Burns)

Recently, RKCC invested in 6 new card tables, specifically for use by one of our fastest growing sections ... Social Members! For several years now, Diane Labrie, along with help from a number of other RKCC members, has been organizing a Monday afternoon card league, where any interested member (Social and/or Active Curlers) can play Bridge or Euchre. Players arrive by 1pm, and move between tables until 3:30 or 4pm.

The only prerequisite is that you be an RKCC member. For those not interested in curling (info on this type of membership is available on our website), a Social membership at RKCC entitles you to all the facility privileges except for ice access, and is only $54 for the season. Interested in joining now? Then let us prorate the fee and you can start right away. Dues for the second half of 2010/11, would amount to only $32.40.

Hot lunches are served daily, and cost no more than $5.50 ... come early, enjoy some good food with friends and settle in for an afternoon of cards!

And, as of Thursday, January 13, there will be a second day of cards at the club!!! The same format will apply - euchre or bridge will be played and tables will be assigned on a first come-first served basis. Start time will remain 1pm. All existing players are welcome to add the Thursday timeslot to their agendas.

Hope to see you and your friends at the club - Shuffle up and deal!!

GREY CUP PARTY UPDATE ...

Slight change of plans ...

The Royal Kingston Curling Club is still going to be welcoming members and guests out for the Grey Cup this Sunday, November 28th, but there will be no charge!!

Chili will be served for $4/bowl.

Get out to the club and watch the game with friends!!

Also, the Learn to Curl program is running from 7-9pm ... great way to get started in the sport!

See you at the club

Remember the old Wall of Fame? It can be yours ...

A number of deals to reuse/sell the old Wall of Fame structure have fallen through, and now it is up for sale to anyone who may be interested.

Here is the link to the kijiji site that hosts the ad ... please contact the office if you are interested.

But, remember, first come - first serve ... don't wait!