Dear Members,
As the final stones have been thrown for the 2025-26 season, I want to take a moment to reflect on what has been a truly landmark year for the Oakville Curling Club.
Building for the Future
Our season began long before the ice was even in. Last summer, we successfully completed several vital Capital Improvements, including the West Parking Lot revitalization and upgraded drainage on the north side. Most importantly, with our new sidewalk and entrance, we have achieved full accessibility. Seeing para-athletes and guests navigate our club with ease is a milestone we should all be incredibly proud of. Special thanks to Karl Mitchell who spent countless hours guiding me and our engineers on moving these projects forward.
We installed new updated Digital cameras to our ice surface with Streaming available through YouTube on sheets 3 and 6. We will tweak this even more in the off-season.
Off-Season Improvements this Summer
We will focus on upgrading our lounge roof which tends to leak. The ice arena roof will get a new paint job since some rust is starting to show its ugly head. We will clean up the asphalt along Wallace Park alley area next to our building that seems to be eroding away. We will add new fencing in the West Parking area around Scott’s condenser and dehumidification equipment. We are also chasing to redo the men’s locker room which is in dire need of a makeover. The end goal is to keep making your club even better.
Spectacular Events & Competition
From a smooth summer season to our high-energy in-house spiels, the atmosphere at the club has been electric.
- Signature Success: United We Curl and The Gathering continue to set the gold standard for events curlers love to attend.
- Club Classics: The Sportsman, The Annie, and the Jerry Sproat provided exceptional entertainment and camaraderie.
- Championship Finish: We capped off the year by hosting the Ontario Seniors Provincials, Kurl for Kids, and a historic 50th Anniversary of the World Lefthanders.
A special thank you to Cynthia Quigley and her committee for an unforgettable Lefthanders event. Welcoming Mark Kennedy was a highlight—his stories, Olympic medals, and his candid "confession" regarding the infamous "Poked Rock" left us all inspired, laughing and leaving us with lasting memories.
Gratitude to Our Leaders
This club is considered a premier facility in Canada because of the people who pour their hearts into it. I would like to extend my sincerest thanks to all our dedicated convenors. Your hard work creates the environment, the scheduling and teams we all enjoy.
To our Board of Directors, our various committees, and our phenomenal staff: thank you for your leadership and for keeping our momentum moving forward.
To Casey and Scott who have been the backbone of this organization for over 25 years, I am grateful for your professionalism, your continued dedication to excellence, and keeping a smile on your faces.
It is an honour to serve as your Manager. Thank you for a fantastic season, and I look forward to seeing you all back on the ice soon.
Good curling,
Ian Tetley - GM