Notes for Beginners
If you are new to our event, or just have a
short memory, here are some tips and info to help you enjoy the most out of our
event
At the curling club:
– Wear clothes that are warm and comfortable. Gloves may be an option. Please have clean footwear to wear
while curling. Each curling game takes about 1.5hours so being warm during the game will be beneficial
– You will be guaranteed 3 games and could play as many as 6 over two days
– Winning Team buys the first round!
– Your first two games will take Wednesday. Be prepared to spend most of the day at the club. The Third game
is Thursday morning and Playoffs start Thursday midday for those teams that make it through
– There will be breakfast and Lunch included both days.
– There is instruction and practice early Wednesday morning for those who have not curled before, or just
need a refresher. There will be curlers there to help instruct and help you find your way.
– Each team is made of four random participants. There will be at least one person with curling experience
per team and they are there to help you along your way.
– There will be a “Draw to the Button” for Lobster! This is broken into two groups; ones with curling shoes,
and ones without. Closest to the button in each group takes home $150 in Lobster. Second place gets $100
– Each participant will be given an entry gift as you arrive at the curling club. You will also receive your
meal and drink tickets for the event.
– There will be a 50/50 draw, so bring a little cash so you have a chance of winning!
– Each team participates in “Poker Curling”. Buy-in is $100 per team
**Please take care not to damage the ice surface. The Mayflower Curling Club have so generously relinquished their club for our use during the Bonspiel, and it would add insult to injury, so please be careful.*(do not lift stone off ice, and please keep hands and knees off ice if possible)
At the banquet:
– Dress code is Business Casual.
– Live Music
– There will be networking with all your fellow curlers for an hour before dinner
– Appetizers and Dinner will be served at your table where you will sit with your Team
– Each participant will receive drink tickets for the banquet and there will be a cash bar.
– Taxi chits will be available. A special hotel rate at the Westin is available for participants
– There will be a Casino night following Dinner. Prizes are available to all who participate. Lots of great
gifts to be won!
– You will be given a ticket and entered into a draw for door prizes!
– There will be one final 50/50 draw with tickets being sold at the tables. Have some cash on hand to ensure
you have a chance to bring home some cash.
– The event will wrap up around 11pm.