Newsletter of the Manotick Curling Center
APRIL 2010
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Manotick Curlers’ Accomplishments
Little Rocks The Little Rock 2009-2010 season has drawn to a close and I wanted to share some
thoughts with you.
I am happy to report that the program grew from one session in 2008-2009 to 2 sessions in 20092010 to accommodate our growth from 29 youth to 43 youth! The program also had to grow
from 5 instructors to 9 to accommodate the number of youth.
During the year we attended 24 Bonspiels including the Zones where we placed 3rd overall.
This year marks the first time the Little Rock program awarded Blue level challenge awards and 2
youth were successful in achieving this level of expertise. Congratulations to Kaitlyn and Sean.
6 Youth achieved their Red Level, up from 1 last year. Congratulations to Sean, Daniel, Kelsey,
Chris, Leith and Quinn
17 Youth achieved their Little Rock challenge award!
I would like to thank all my fellow instructors, all the parents who helped out and especially all
the smiling faces of the youth that greeted us each Sunday morning.
Have a great summer and we hope to see you in the fall.
Cheers
Chris
Bantams
Bantam Zones (Zone 2) held on 3rd - 4th January at Perth
Team Zachary Steele; Dante Tolusso; Brett Woodward; Brendan Jones
B winner Bantam Boys
Team Morgan Steele; Amy Blais; Samantha Trew; Mary Valair
B winner Bantam Girls
Juniors
Team Jamie Sinclair; Cheryl Kreviazuk; Melissa Gannon; Rebecca Winchers-Schreur
Bronze at Optimist International Under-18 Curling Championships
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Adult News
Masters Zones B event won by Frank VanRyckeghem; Mike Schulz; Ron Barker; Ray Jones
City of Ottawa Bonspiel:
Lost in quarter-final of the 9th event with 6 wins, 3 losses: Frank VanRyckeghem; Bill Loban;
Matt Doucet; Peter Fortier
Customs and Excise National Bonspiel in Brockville
won the consolation or “E” event trophy with 4 wins, 1 loss: Frank VanRyckeghem; Mike
Schulz; Ron Barker; Bob Bartlett
Manotick Office Pro Bonspiel
second place: Frank VanRyckeghem; Mike Schulz; Ron Barker; Ray Jones
Kemptville Seniors Points Spiel
3rd overall: Frank VanRyckeghem; Bill Lobban; Ken Fleming; Bill McCormick
Richmond Winter Cash Spiel
High Two Game Winner: Frank VanRyckeghem; Bill Lobban; Matt Doucet; John Gustafson
Richmond Seniors (Nov 14)
Overall winner: Frank VanRyckeghem; Bill Lobban; Ron Barker; Bob Pentland
Ottawa Valley Senior Men's Competitive Curling League's "Allan Division"
1st place “Allan” Division: Dick Webster; Jim Trussler; Kent Adams; Tim Franklin
Overall Winner: Larry Skinner (third stones); Frank VanRyckeghem (skip stones) ; Ron Found;
Roy Garrett
Pre-HST Registration
We had 110 members register within 78 family registrations in an effort to beat the extra fees due
to HST. This is a great help for us also to have a head start on next season’s planning.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2010-2011
As elected at the AGM on 30th May, your new board of directors are:
President
Past President
Vice President
Facilities
Communications
Director at Large
Director at Large
Director at Large
Alan Arbuckle
Roy Garrett
Frank Van Ryckeghem
Bob Van Tongerloo
Michael Coldwell
Steve Bellingham
Jim Comtois
Peter Fortier
Secretary
Treasurer
Bar (Finance)
Bar (Supplies)
Kitchen
Special Events
Rod Corbett
Jim Stewart
Dave Artichuk
Ron Greig
Connie Froats
Donna Hellman
The open director positions are: Membership, Match, and Youth. These positions will
become filled from the field of Directors at Large as of the first Board meeting on 13th
June.
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