REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!!
ANNOUNCEMENTS 2019/20
It’s time to get registered for curling with Curling With Pride!
In addition to the standard 4 person format, we are continuing with the Doubles draw and starting a Rockin’ Rookies draw for beginner curlers and those who want to improve in a relaxed setting. This will be a great opportunity for your friends and family who are interested in curling to finally get out on the ice. You can register as an individual or team for any of the draws.
In addition to the standard 4 person format, we are continuing with the Doubles draw and starting a Rockin’ Rookies draw for beginner curlers and those who want to improve in a relaxed setting. This will be a great opportunity for your friends and family who are interested in curling to finally get out on the ice. You can register as an individual or team for any of the draws.
*Draws require a minimum of 6 teams to proceed
**Student fee of $230 available for full time students in Fall and Winter term.
**Student fee of $230 available for full time students in Fall and Winter term.
Schedule of Events
July 19 – Registration open for existing Curling With Pride members
August 5 – Registration opens for new curlers
August 31 – Payment is due to guarantee a spot in our league
September 24 – Meet & Greet at Urban Tavern; come and get to know other league members at the start of the season
October 1 – 4 Person Draw starts at 7:30pm
October 8 – Doubles & Rockin’ Rookies Draws starts at 5:30pm
October 18 – A Night at the Club; come spend a social evening with your fellow curlers and other members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies at the Granite Curling Club!
October 25 – Registration Deadline to represent Curling With Pride at the Canadian Gay Curling Championships
November 16 – Play Down Tournament for the Canadian Gay Curling Championships
November 30 – December 1 – Icebreaker Bonspiel
Financial Assistance
We want everyone to have the opportunity to curl, so Curling With Pride will provide up to 2 full membership fees to be covered by the league. This will be given to members who demonstrate a need for financial assistance in order to curl and will be provided confidentially. Requests will only be reviewed by the league president, vice president and one other board member. Please email Lars Erickson directly at larserikerickson@gmail.com by August 31 with a short explanation of why you should be eligible for financial assistance.
Canadian Gay Curling Championship
The Canadian Gay Curling Championships are being held in Vancouver in conjunction with the Pac Rim Cup on January 23-26, 2020. In order to represent Curling with Pride, registration for playoffs will be due by October 25 with a play-down tournament on November 16. The team representing Curling With Pride will be provided with jackets and $300 per individual to cover travel expenses. Depending on interest and spots available in the National’s bonspiel, we may be able to send 2 teams from Edmonton.
We look forward to seeing you all back at the rink this fall!
July 19 – Registration open for existing Curling With Pride members
August 5 – Registration opens for new curlers
August 31 – Payment is due to guarantee a spot in our league
September 24 – Meet & Greet at Urban Tavern; come and get to know other league members at the start of the season
October 1 – 4 Person Draw starts at 7:30pm
October 8 – Doubles & Rockin’ Rookies Draws starts at 5:30pm
October 18 – A Night at the Club; come spend a social evening with your fellow curlers and other members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies at the Granite Curling Club!
October 25 – Registration Deadline to represent Curling With Pride at the Canadian Gay Curling Championships
November 16 – Play Down Tournament for the Canadian Gay Curling Championships
November 30 – December 1 – Icebreaker Bonspiel
Financial Assistance
We want everyone to have the opportunity to curl, so Curling With Pride will provide up to 2 full membership fees to be covered by the league. This will be given to members who demonstrate a need for financial assistance in order to curl and will be provided confidentially. Requests will only be reviewed by the league president, vice president and one other board member. Please email Lars Erickson directly at larserikerickson@gmail.com by August 31 with a short explanation of why you should be eligible for financial assistance.
Canadian Gay Curling Championship
The Canadian Gay Curling Championships are being held in Vancouver in conjunction with the Pac Rim Cup on January 23-26, 2020. In order to represent Curling with Pride, registration for playoffs will be due by October 25 with a play-down tournament on November 16. The team representing Curling With Pride will be provided with jackets and $300 per individual to cover travel expenses. Depending on interest and spots available in the National’s bonspiel, we may be able to send 2 teams from Edmonton.
We look forward to seeing you all back at the rink this fall!
