OCC Celebrates Two Curling Ontario Community Heroes
The Oakville Curling Club is proud to celebrate two of our outstanding members, Rick Brady and Delores McCallum, who were recognized by Curling Ontario this past weekend with the prestigious Community Hero Award.
Their passion, dedication, and years of volunteer service have helped shape the Oakville Curling Club and introduce countless people to the game we love.
Honouring Rick Brady
A builder of community, fun, and lifelong curlers
Rick Brady has made extraordinary contributions to the Oakville Curling Club and to the sport of curling through his tireless involvement in some of our most cherished programs and events, including:
- The Gathering Bonspiel
- Monday Night Fun League
- Family & Friends Bonspiel
- Family Day Bonspiel
Rick has also served for many years as a dedicated Learn to Curl instructor, helping hundreds of new curlers gain confidence, build skills, and fall in love with the game.
Rick’s commitment, energy, and generosity have made a lasting impact on our club community.
Honouring Delores McCallum
An ambassador for curling and a champion of new players
Delores McCallum was also recognized with the Community Hero Award for her remarkable dedication to Learn to Curl programming at both the Oakville Curling Club and the Mississaugua Golf and Country Club.
With her infectious enthusiasm, welcoming spirit, and love of the sport, Delores has helped introduce thousands of people to curling. Her ability to make new curlers feel comfortable, excited, and inspired has created lasting connections to the game for so many.
Delores has truly helped grow curling, one new curler at a time.
The Oakville Curling Club has a large and thriving youth membership. Our program is designed for Youth aged 7-18. Brand new participants to the sport to those with years of recreational or competitive experience are all welcome! With a combination of group lessons, games with on-ice coaching and off-ice activities -- all tailored to the age, experience and skills off each participants -- the program supports athletic and personal growth, encouraging participants to stay ACTIVE FOR LIFE! We've created this fun, comprehensive program so that youth curlers can develop athletic skills while building life-long friendships!
Make curling your next team building event!
The ultimate team experience for your team/group.
Curling is an interactive sport that promotes communication, leadership, strategic thinking, decision making, and fun! Combine that with a little sociability.
No previous curling experience is necessary, and everyone can participate. Learn all facets of the game. Delivery, Sweeping, Strategy – everyone works together to execute all the shots.
The Oakville Curling Club hosts a number of Invitational and Charity events throughout the year.
Sept 25-26, 2026
October 1-4, 2026
January 22-24, 2027
April 17-19, 2026
Our first spiel of the season!! Teams are full!
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