Newsletter - March 27, 2012

Curling Ice Conditions.

The great summer weather arrived early this year. Did you notice? I think we all appreciated the warmth and sunshine! However, it did wreak havoc with our ability to maintain the excellent ice condition to which we have all become accustomed. Thanks to Kevin for his efforts to deal with this very trying situation. And thanks to all of the curlers and league organizers for adapting as best as possible.

Weather conditions have returned to something approaching "normal" for this time of year and we anticipate completing our schedule without further disruption.

Membership Survey 2012.

The results of the membership survey have been compiled and this information will provide a great tool for the Board of Directors to continue to improve service to our members. Thanks to 76 members who responded to the survey.  The full report on this survey can be viewed by clicking the link below.Simcoe Curling Club Membership Survey 2012 - Results

A committee is being organized to review the survey results and to develop actions to respond to the input.

Many thanks to Alex Banyasz for his work in developing and administering the survey. In particular, thanks to Alex for typing up all of the comments. I think that I noticed his fingers are somewhat shorter after all that typing!

Competitions.

Our Vision-Impaired curling team is headed to Ottawa this weekend (March 31 - April 1) to particpate in the Ontario Championships. I'm sure that I speak for all club members in wishing our team all the best!

In 2013, the Simcoe Curling Club will be the host club for the Vision-Impaired Provincial Championship. We are looking forward to this great event.

In other competition news, a Senior Mixed team skipped by Doug Woods participated at the Regional level in Chatham this past weekend. Congratulations to Doug and his team for their accomplishments although they were unable to advance to the Provincial finals.

Also, our own Chuck Holstein took a team from the Brant Curling Club to the Provincials in the Grand Masters event. They were unable to bring home the Provincial championship but we are very proud of Chuck in advancing to that level of the competition.

Norfolk Sports Hall of Recognition.

Jake Ireland has been recognized by the Norfolk Sports Hall of Recognition for his curling accomplishments (oh, and there was something about him being a CFL referee too). Congratulations Jake!

We have also been informed that our three Provincial Curling Championship teams will be inducted into the Sports Hall of Recognition. See the championship banners hanging above the fireplace at the club. The timing of inductions has not yet been established.

Ian Macaulay
President, SCC