Curling season at the Oyen and District Curling Club is just around the corner

By Jackie Dick

This is an update on the club. The current executive and directors consist of Riley Carroll - President, Brett Peterson - Vice-President, Jackie Dick - Secretary/Treasurer, Directors - Jerry Logan, Kari Kuzmiski, Jared Carroll, Erin Logan, Ray Penner.

Repairs were carried out on the ice plant during the summer and the plant is ready for this season.

Dan McLaughlin will be resuming the Ice Technician duties again the year.

A Jr. Curling League has been added this season on Mondays after school. This league will run two five-week sessions.  One session before Christmas and the second session after Christmas.  This league is suited for curlers grade 6 and up.  Contact Jerry Logan to enter a team 403-664-6001.

The Fun League will take place on Tuesday evenings. This league is suited for families and the recreational curler.  Contact Jackie Dick to enter a team – 403-664-0157.

The Cash League will take place on Wednesday evenings and is suited for the more competitive curler.  Contact Brett Peterson at 403-664-8868 to enter a team.

Thursdays at noon, a Sturling Curling league will be offered. This curling game consists of two players per team, throwing six rocks per end, playing a six-end game. A twist from the traditional game. Contact Jerry Logan at 403-664-6001 to enter.

Curling fees will remain the same this season. Adults $175.00 and Jr. $90.00.

The club will also be hosting a Jr. Curling Clinic at the start of the season (November). The date and time have yet to be determined.

Stop by rink this season. Malcolm Stewert and his crew are operating the kitchen 7 days a week. Enjoy a good meal and watch some curling.