January 2009

Rainbow Rocker Curling League News Archives

Make Up Ice for Rounds Two and Three

The second round of Rainbow Rockers Curling finishes on Sunday, January 25. All games must be completed and scores provided by 7 PM.

For those of you who are trying to make up games, and have not already scheduled, ice time is extremely tight this round. Arrangements have been made for ice on Saturday, January 24. Games may be played at 3 PM, 6 PM or 8:30 PM. Please e-mail president@rainbowrockers.com to confirm. Ice must be booked by this Sunday, January 18. First come, first served.

Rules Update

Please note a new section called "Game Duration" has been added to the League Rules of Play. All players and especially all skips should be familiar with these rules.

Do It On The Ice 2009, Toronto

I was just informed that the only out-of-town team that has registered for the Do It On The Ice 2009 is our team, Team Mantha, from Ottawa.

If you are interested in registering, you will need to do so ASAP by emailing both the Toronto League President, Murray Leaning at (murray.leaning@ontario.ca) and the spiel's registrar (sharon.girdler@ontario.ca) and inform them of your intention.

It seems that they will be soon reducing the size of their draw from 48 teams to 36 since NO ONE has registered from out-of-town.

Local Registration for the Over The Rainbow Bonspiel 2009 - Inscription locale pour le bonspiel « Over the Rainbow », édition 2009

(Le texte français suit la version anglaise.)

I am pleased to announce that as of noon February 8th, 2009 registration will be open for local teams for the 4th edition of the Over The Rainbow Bonspiel (OTRB) to be held at the Ottawa Curling Club, March 27-29, 2009. Out-of-town registration starts at noon, January 16th. Fourteen spots will be held for local teams.

Make Up Ice for Rounds Two and Three

The second round of Rainbow Rockers Curling finishes on Sunday, January 25. All games must be completed and scores provided by 7 PM.

For those of you who are trying to make up games, and have not already scheduled, ice time is extremely tight this round. Arrangements have been made for ice on Saturday, January 24. Games may be played at 3 PM, 6 PM or 8:30 PM. Please e-mail president@rainbowrockers.com to confirm. Ice must be booked by this Sunday, January 18. First come, first served.

Do It On The Ice 2009, Toronto

I was just informed that the only out-of-town team that has registered for the Do It On The Ice 2009 is our team, Team Mantha, from Ottawa.

If you are interested in registering, you will need to do so ASAP by emailing both the Toronto League President, Murray Leaning at (murray.leaning@ontario.ca) and the spiel's registrar (sharon.girdler@ontario.ca) and inform them of your intention.

Local Registration for the 2009 Over The Rainbow Bonspiel

I am pleased to announce that as of noon February 8th, 2009 registration will be open for local teams for the 4th edition of the Over The Rainbow Bonspiel (OTRB) to be held at the Ottawa Curling Club, March 27-29, 2009. Out-of-town registration starts at noon, January 16th. Fourteen spots will be held for local teams.

Inscription locale pour le bonspiel « Over the Rainbow », édition 2009

Je suis ravi de vous annoncer que dès midi le 8 février 2009, les équipes locales pourront s'inscrire à la quatrième édition du bonspiel « Over the Rainbow » (BOTR), qui se déroulera au Ottawa Curling Club du 27 au 29 mars 2009. L'inscription des équipes extérieure débutera à midi le 16 janvier. Quatorze places seront réservées aux équipes locales.

Upcoming Events and Schedule for 2009

NATIONAL PLAYDOWNS AND FUN CURLING - THIS SATURDAY

This upcoming Saturday, January 24 six teams will be competing for the privilege of representing Ottawa at the National Gay Curling Champions to be held Easter weekend in Montreal. Games are scheduled at 1:00, 3:30, 7:00 and 9:30 PM. Come out and watch some of the best curlers in the city!

No Curling Until February 8th

Just a reminder that there is no curling on February 1st, and curling resumes on February 8th. A new schedule will be posted on the website before then.

Strategy Clinic on Feburary 7th from 1 to 4 p.m.

With the start of the final round of curling to determine the final league standings to commence on February 8th, a strategy clinic will be run at the OCC upstairs in the mezzanine on February 7th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Details:

* The entire session will be offered off-ice.
* Topics of discussion will include basic strategy (i.e.) tactics vs. strategy, what to do with or without last rock, "playing the score board", when to take chances or when not to, when to guard and when to come into the rings, etc...
* A video section may happen - if I can find suitable footage.