Curling Canada just passed this email on to our club. See below for details on how to get your name in to volunteer at the 2019 Scotties in Sydney.

Robyn Mattie passed on your information to me. I am working on the 2019 Scotties for the time being, including managing volunteer intake. Since launching our volunteer registration a couple of weeks ago we’ve had 45 people register, which is excellent!

As you can expect, we find it very difficult to recruit volunteers over the summer, so I’d like to get as many as possible before the curling season ends. With all the excitement around the Olympics right now, I think it’s a great opportunity to get people involved.

As I’m sure you’ve seen, a press release with all of the information is available here: http://www.curling.ca/2019scotties/2018/02/07/be-part-of-the-fun-and-excitement-volunteer-applications-for-the-2019-scotties-now-open/

And the link to volunteer is here: http://www.curling.ca/2019scotties/volunteers/

I’m hoping you can help distribute this information to all of the local curling clubs and encourage them to put it in newsletters or on notice boards if they haven’t already. Signing up early means people are much more likely to be on their first choice of a committee, which is always a bonus!

The Cecil Boyd Trophy Funspiel is Saturday, March 10, at Canso CC, with their players coming to Chedabucto CC on Sunday, March 11. When I put my and Betty’s names on the list to play on the 10th there was still a great need for more Chedabucto CC players on either or both days.

Phil and George have put much effort into keeping this funspiel going and our participation is needed. Kay has ensured that the Cecil Boyd Trophy has been updated and once again it is very presentable to the winning Club.

The format is very similar to the funspiels when the Highlander CC and Chedabucto CC play in each others rink with much fun for all. The 2 games per team are not highly competitive and only 6 enders with lunch available for a very reasonable fee.

This is an excellent opportunity to support curling in both Clubs and to strengthen the presence of curling in our combined regions. If you know of anyone who is available (curlers or what-to-try-it persons), call that person and enter your name(s) on the signup sheet at Chedabucto CC.

(We can arrange the car pooling next week.)

On Sunday, March 4, from 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM, the Chedabucto Curling Club, will have international students, from schools throughout the Strait Regional School Board and enrolled within the Nova Scotia International Students Program (NSISP), renting the Chedabucto CC for their collective curling experiences (It being the first curling for many).
The students, from countries within Europe, Asia, Central and South America, are under the guidance of Chedabucto CC member Jim Muise; who needs our assistance to help coach and to partake in this “international event”.

Let Jim ( jsmuise@gmail.com or 902.533.2489) know if you can be there for those several hours or check with him to inquire if there other needs to ensure that all have a great time.

If this Sunday afternoon permits, let’s pitch in and assist this wonderful event.

We will be doing our next draw for the pizzas donated by AA Munro Insurance this Saturday, March 3, during the juniors’ coaching session. Please bring sold 50/50 tickets to the rink so your youngster can be included within the draws.

Thanks,

Ray

Today, Feb. 21st, the Chedabucto CC brought home the Meyers Trophy as a result of the annual competition between the Chedabucto CC and the Highlander CC..

We had two days over the past couple of weeks when the Highlander CC came to Chedabucto CC and then we returned to their rink today. When the total points were counted, Chedabucto CC (233 pts.) was victorious over Highlander CC (170 pts.).

We will proudly display the Meyers Trophy for another year within our Boylston location and then see what next year brings as a result of the 2019 event.

A great time was had between the senior curlers from both rinks and all look forward to the annual enjoyment and hospitality provided by this friendly and recreational competition.

To all who participated: Thank You!

To the good folks from the Highlander CC: Your hospitality and sportsmanship is always golden.

(Some of the Chedabucto CC were available for the attached photo after the final games were played this afternoon.)

Good curling,

Ray