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:
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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
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You will be guaranteed 3 games
and could play as many as 6 over two days
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Winning Team
buys the first round!
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Your first two games will take
place 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
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There will be breakfast and
Lunch included both days.
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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.
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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.
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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 $250 in
Lobster
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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.
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There will be a 50/50 draw, so
bring a little cash so you have a chance of winning!
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Each team participates in
“Poker Curling”. Buy-in is $20 per player.
**It has happened in the past that poorly
delivered stones have broken the ice. To damage the playing surface, which the
members of the Mayflower Curling Club have so generously relinquished to our
use during the Bonspiel, adds insult to injury, so please be careful.*
At the banquet:
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Dress code is Business Casual.
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There will be networking with
all your fellow curlers for an hour before dinner
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Appetizers and Dinner will be
served at your table where you will sit with your Team
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Each participant will receive
drink tickets for the banquet and there will be a cash bar.
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Taxi chits will be available. A
special hotel rate at the Westin is available for participants
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There will be a Casino night
following Dinner. Prizes are available to all who participate. Lots of great
gifts to be won!
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Bring your registration ticket
as this goes into a draw for door prizes!
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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.
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The event will wrap up around
11pm.