On Thursday, April 23rd, the Men's Senior League Championship Finals were held.

Congratulations to the following winners:

Overall Senior Champion – Wayne Martin, Cal Turgeon, Tim McChesney, Gary Whitby

B Event Winner – Don Morris, Ian McKay, Paul Peters, John Cramm

C Event Winner – Mike Mikola, Larry Trimble, Dale Taylor, Larry O’Brecht, Steve Quigley

D Event Winner – Allan McLean, Joe Bak, Jack Nelligan, Ron Nicksy, Len Pace

E Event Winner – Richard Ulbikas, Mike Heinken, Tim Schellenberg, Dave Hutchings

Thanks for a great season of curling!

Our Wednesday Night Women's League recently held a fundraising draw to win a Kayla Skirlik or Marc Kennedy jersey. We want to thank everyone who participated in the draw and confirm that half of the proceeds ($500) will be donated to Food4Kids Halton.
Congratulations to our winners:

Karen Marner won the Kayla Skirlik jersey

Judy Edwards won the Marc Kennedy jersey

Food4Kids Halton Toronto Curling Association #fundraising

We recieved the news of former OCC member David Reichert's passing. Details in the LINK

Well that's a wrap! 

It was an action packed three days at our Mixed Championship Weekend 2026, graciously sponsored this year by Amenida/Trafalgar Lodge. We enjoyed:

• Lots of good food (thank you to Pizzaolio, Sobeys, Monastery Bakery, Swiss Chalet and to all of you for providing the yummy desserts!)
• Lots of good fun  with special thanks to Dear Abbey and Orphan George for the Saturday evening entertainment...quite a vibe in the club that evening!
• And lots of good curling throughout the weekend!

My thanks go out to Ian and Casey, the bar staff, the ice crew and to Jan, Jane and Steve for helping pull the whole event together. Also a high five to all competitors who brought so much enthusiasm to the weekend. Click on this link to view some photos your committee pulled together for your viewing enjoyment:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/7TRPdcfEodEQgWLu9

As for the results, the first round produced quite a few upsets with Divisions A through F seeing the #1 seed knocked off by the #8 seed. The A Division final pitted multiple former champion Team McLaren against the #2 seed Team Foster and it was a thriller, coming down to a last rock draw for the win. So, with great respect to the recently retired Vic Rauter, I'll say "Make the final"... 5-4 (or was it 6-3?) for our newly crowned 2026 Weekend Mixed Club Champions...Team Foster!

• Skip - Scott Foster
• Vice - Melissa Foster
• Second - Greg McKnight
• Lead - Laura Beneteau

And a big congratulations to all our other Division Champions!

• B - Team Gareau
• C - Team Beattie
• D - Team Best
• E - Team Chan
• F - Team Rotman
• G - Team Liu-Ernsting
• H - Team Werbowski
• I - Team O'Hare
• J - Team Ghoshdastidar

Here is another link, this time to the Division Champion photos...
https://photos.app.goo.gl/w5T5uKee15wK9ZtR6 

Many thanks to everyone for your support and encouragement throughout the year. I hope to see you all next year but please let me know if you or your team won't be returning as I have started a wait list of teams hoping to join in on the fun.

Happy Spring!

Paul Peters
Convenor
Oakville Curling Club
Weekend Mixed League

(Until someone shows me otherwise...the biggest and best Mixed Curling League in the world)

• We are pleased to let members know that our streaming cameras will be operational in the coming days on Sheets 3 and 6.
• If your game is scheduled on either of these sheets, your family and friends can tune in and watch the action live. You can also go back and replay memorable shots to save and enjoy later.
• To watch, please visit: //www.youtube.com/@OakvilleCurlingClub
• Please also note that there is a camera located at the far end of Sheet 4. This camera is being used to capture ambient rink audio for the stream. Members are encouraged to be mindful when in that area, as private conversations may be picked up.
• Thank you, and enjoy the new streaming service.

WASTIN’ AWAY AGAIN AT THE...

MARGARITAVILLE CLOSING MIXED BONSPIEL

Saturday, April 25, 2026 | Oakville Curling Club

JOIN THE PARTY! SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE

Members and guests from all leagues are welcome. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a social curler, come celebrate the end of the season with us.

• Sign up as: A Single, a Couple, a Pair, or a full Team.
• The Mix: We will be making up the teams so you can curl with new friends!
• (Note: If you sign up as a twosome, you are guaranteed to stay on the same team.)

THE DAY’S ITINERARY

• Two 6-End Games
• Delicious Lunch served between games
• Dinner & Dance to follow the final draw

CHOOSE YOUR DRAW TIME:

• 9:30 AM Start
• 11:30 AM Start

REGISTRATION & PRICING

• Full Event: $80 per person (Includes curling, lunch, dinner, and dance)
• Dinner & Dance Only: $50 per person (For those who want the party without the ice)

Oakville Curling Club members — this is your chance to be part of something truly special.

The Kurl for Kids (K4K) Charity Bonspiel is a fun, exciting Pro-Am style curling event that gives amateur curlers the rare opportunity to play with accomplished celebrity skips. This incredible two-day event is held each year to raise funds and awareness for the Sandra Schmirler Foundation, supporting babies born too soon or too small.

Whether you’re in it for the competition, the experience, the camaraderie, or the cause, K4K is a bonspiel you won’t want to miss. It’s a fantastic way to enjoy great curling, meet fellow curlers, and share the ice with some of the sport’s most accomplished names — all while making a real difference.

This year’s skip lineup features an outstanding group of provincial, national, world, and Olympic champions, including:

Pat Ryan, Megan Smith, Jake Higgs, Danielle Inglis, Amanda Gates, Raunora Westcott, Wes Forget, Roland Robinson, Julia Weagle, Jen Gates, Chelsea Carey, Penny Shantz, Jamie Koe, Dustin Montpellier, Greg Smith, Rob Harris, Margot Flemming, Laura Strong, Codey Maus, Geri-Lynn Ramsay, Katrina Collins, Cameron Bryce, Madeleine Dupont, and Luc Ouimet.

These skips have not only achieved success in their curling careers, but continue to give back through their time and dedication to charitable fundraising.

So gather your enthusiasm, bring your best game, and sign up today for a memorable curling experience in support of a wonderful cause.

Register here:  https://kurlforkids.com/register/

Come out, have fun, meet amazing curlers, and help make a difference through Kurl for Kids!

We are excited to welcome both returning and new curlers to the Oakville Curling Club Summer League. Whether you are coming back for another great season, joining us for the first time, or signing up for one of our Learn to Curl programs, we look forward to another fun, competitive, and chill-out summer on the ice.

Registration for all leagues, returning members, new members, and Learn to Curl programs will open at 12:00 noon on April 1 and remain open until midnight on April 15. Registration will then close temporarily and reopen on May 1.

To help ensure a fair and organized registration process, please review the following guidelines:

Registration Guidelines

Returning Members

Returning members will have the right of first refusal to retain their place in the same league they played in the previous year. The period from April 1 to April 15 is the window for returning members to secure their position.

New Members

New members registration will open on April 1^st as well, but we cannot confirm their selected league until April 17^th. If a new member is not confirmed in their chosen league, they will be offered either:

• a full refund, or
• the opportunity to consider openings in other leagues

Team Preference Order

Teams will be prioritized using the following order:

1. Four returning members
2. Four returning members from one league moving together to another league
3. Three returning members and one new member
4. Two returning members and two new members
5. One returning member and three new members

For all registrations, the time of registration will be used as the benchmark to determine priority.

Team Registration

A returning member or new member may register a team to have it placed on the league list. Once the team is confirmed in the league, all remaining team members must be registered by May 15th in order to secure the team’s place.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ian Tetley at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

We appreciate your interest in the Oakville Curling Club and look forward to another exciting summer season together.

Oakville Curling Club

HUGH MURPHY

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

Public Release and Application Information

For Immediate Release

Oakville Curling Club Announces the Hugh Murphy Scholarship to Support Junior Curlers Pursuing Post-Secondary Education

The Oakville Curling Club is proud to announce the creation of the Hugh Murphy Scholarship, a new award established to support young athletes from our club as they pursue post-secondary education.

Hugh Murphy was a long-time member of the Oakville Curling Club and a friend to many. He is fondly remembered for his warm, genuine personality and his great big smile. His record as a Mixed Curling Club Champion is unmatched and he is dearly missed by all who knew him. As impressive as Hugh’s accomplishments were as a curler, his true legacy was not measured in banners—it was measured in people.

Hugh’s real passion was junior curling. He believed deeply in helping young curlers grow in skill, confidence, and love for the game. He gave his time generously offering on-ice instruction, making introductions and opening doors for young athletes, and creating opportunities for kids to build friendships and community. Many will remember Hugh for the joy and connection he brought to youth curling through events like his Orphans Bonspiel, and for the many fun, welcoming junior experiences where kids could laugh, play, and enjoy the great game of curling.

The Hugh Murphy Scholarship will be awarded to Oakville Curling Club youth curlers who are seeking financial support to assist with post-secondary education. Youth curler is defined as any curler who spent a portion of their youth career in a program at the Oakville Curling Club. The scholarship reflects the values Hugh lived every day: kindness, encouragement, and a belief that character matters as much as competition.

 Scholarship Qualifications

• Good character
• Good sportsmanship
• Propensity for leadership
• A great team player
• Active involvement as a curler at the Oakville Curling Club
• Plans to attend post-secondary education

About Oakville Curling Club

Oakville Curling Club is a community-driven club dedicated to the sport of curling and to creating an inclusive environment where athletes of all ages can learn, compete, and thrive.

Application & Criteria

About the Scholarship

The Hugh Murphy Scholarship was established by the Oakville Curling Club to support youth curlers of the Oakville Curling Club who are pursuing post-secondary education. This scholarship honours Hugh’s long-standing dedication to junior curling and his commitment to helping young athletes grow—on the ice and beyond it.

Purpose

The scholarship provides financial assistance (up to $2000) to help reduce the cost of post-secondary education (for example: tuition, books, and required academic supplies). The award is intended to recognize applicants who reflect the values Hugh embodied: character, sportsmanship, leadership, and teamwork.

Eligibility

• Current or former youth curler at the Oakville Curling Club
• Be pursuing post-secondary education (college, university, apprenticeship, or another recognized post-secondary program)
• Demonstrate strong character, sportsmanship, leadership potential, and a team-first mindset

Selection Criteria

1. Character: Demonstrates integrity, respect for others, and a positive presence within the club and community.
2. Sportsmanship: Competes with fairness and respect, supports teammates and opponents, and represents the club well.
3. Leadership Potential: Shows initiative, responsibility, and the ability to positively influence others on and off the ice.
4. Team Player: Contributes to team culture, encourages others, and demonstrates commitment and reliability.
5. Commitment to Curling and the Oakville Curling Club: Participation in club programming, junior events, volunteering, mentorship, or other forms of involvement.
6. Educational Goals: Clear plans for post-secondary education and thoughtful reflection on how the scholarship will help.

Application Requirements

• Applicant Information — Name, contact information, and OCC involvement (years at club, teams/programs participated in).
• Education Plans — Name of institution/program (if known), intended area of study/training, and anticipated start date.
• Personal Statement (300-600 words recommended) — Your curling journey; how you demonstrate character, sportsmanship, leadership, and teamwork; your educational goals; and how the scholarship would support your next steps.
• Reference / Letter of Support (1 required) — From a coach, teacher, club volunteer, employer, or community leader. Should speak to character, sportsmanship, leadership, and teamwork.
• Optional Additions — Volunteer involvement, awards, community participation, curling highlights, and/or context regarding financial need (optional).

Submission Process

• Applications must be submitted by April 19th, 2026, at 12 noon.
• Submissions will be reviewed by a scholarship selection committee appointed by the Club.
• Recipients will be notified by April 30^th, 2026, directly and may be recognized by the Club during an OCC event or announcement.

Notes

• Meeting the eligibility requirements does not guarantee an award.
• All information will be handled respectfully and used only for the purpose of scholarship selection.
• All submissions can be directed to General Manager – Ian Tetley and emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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The 2026 Ontario Senior Curling Championships at the Oakville Curling Club will be remembered as an extraordinary event, and that is entirely because of the remarkable people who made it happen.

To the members of the Oakville Curling Club, thank you for the outstanding job you did in hosting this championship. From the many volunteers who generously gave their time to help with game timing, to those who donated the use of their lockers, to everyone who put up signs and made all players and guests feel so welcome — thank you. Your warmth, generosity, and pride in your club were evident in every detail.

A very special thank you goes to our organizing committee, who devoted countless hours behind the scenes to bring this event together so seamlessly. Your dedication, planning, and commitment made all the difference.

Brian Townsend and Greg Irwin, thank you for practically living at the club over those five days and for doing everything possible to make this event truly special.

Rick Brady, thank you for being the backbone of this club and for making sure no stone was left unturned.

Scott Foster, thank you for working tirelessly to ensure the quality of the ice was spectacular and that both players and spectators experienced curling at its very best.

Leslee Vivian, thank you for making sure the wider world knew about our event and for designing the header cards and program so beautifully.

Melissa Foster, thank you for being a guiding light throughout and for helping us with all the little things that make such a big difference.

Bruce Webster, thank you for carefully managing the budget and helping ensure that hosting an event like this is both successful and worthwhile.

Tim Schellenberg, thank you for spearheading our sponsors, gift bags and getting your fingernails dirty. 

Ontario Curling was so impressed with our presentation and overall setup that they would love for Oakville to host this event every year. That is an incredible reflection of the effort, professionalism, and hospitality shown by this club and its members.

Kudos as well to all the members who stopped by to take in the action. Your support helped create an electric atmosphere throughout the week. The culture, energy, and spirit around the club were truly something special, with the likes of Glenn Groves, Stevie “O,” Dear Abbey, and Orphan George adding to a week we will not soon forget.

A massive thank you also goes to our sponsors, whose support helped turn this event into such a tremendous success: Mr. Sub, Access Abilities, Piper’s Heath Golf Club, and Kings Arms. We are deeply grateful for your support.

For me personally, and on behalf of our team, it was an absolute thrill to play here at home with so much support surrounding us. I was proud of our performance. While we were disappointed to lose in a tiebreaker, we were not discouraged — we left it all on the ice and were beaten by strong teams.

Congratulations to Team Cochrane and Team Middaugh on winning the Ontario Provincial Championships. And a very special congratulations to Melissa Foster as a member of the championship-winning Team Middaugh. Back-to-back championships is an outstanding accomplishment, and we wish them every success as they head to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, December 6–13, to compete at the Nutana Curling Club.

Thank you again to everyone who helped make this such a memorable championship. Oakville Curling Club showed not only how to host a great event, but how to make people feel part of something truly special.

Ian

Over this past weekend a number of teams from across the province were taking part in qualifying events, all vying for a spot in the upcoming 2026 Ontario Seniors Curling Championship to be hosted by The Oakville Curling Club March 11th - 15th. 

I'd like to congratulate our following members...

• Team Wilson - Jim Wilson, Ian Tetley, Trevor Wall, Paul Attard who will be representing the OCC.
• Janet Murphy who plays vice for team Rizzo from the Mississauga Golf & Country Club.
• Melissa Foster who plays second for the defending National Champions, team Sherry Middaugh from the Barrie Curling Club. 
• Kirsten Wall who plays vice for team Froud from the Alliston Curling Club.

What an incredible accomplishment and something we should all be incredibly proud of. A total of 64 players will be entered for the championship and 7 are members of the OCC. Keep in mind there are well over 200 curling clubs in Ontario for perspective.

Well done and best of luck to all of you in March! 

I hope to see many of our members at the event to support our tremendous players. 

Greg Irwin.

Our first Euchre event in 2026 was held on Sunday, January 18th.  We had 44 registered players …  and 13 of them attended for the first time! 

We’re grateful to everyone who spread the word about this fun and friendly event. And a big Oakville Curling Club welcome to our 13 new participants.

For some people, the cards were on their side. For others, not so much.

Our annual Family & Friends Bonspiel was two great days of fun, laughter, and togetherness. A big thank-you to all the novice and experienced curlers, family members and friends, who took to the ice and slid into action.

Check out all the awesome photos from Day One: https://photos.app.goo.gl/xLKbWo38mZmNZqy97

Congratulations to the winning teams for the Day One draw.

Experienced Draw

1. Not Fast, Just Furious (Ribau)
2. The Ice Is Right (Wale)
3. To Be Determined (Scarrow)

Draw A

1. Our Parents Made Us Play Again (Campbell)
2. Shot Rocks (Lee)
3. K-Pop Demon Sweepers (F. Moll)

Draw B

1. Team Ritchie

Day Two of our annual Family & Friends Bonspiel welcomed experienced and new curlers to the ice. A big thank-you to all the curlers who helped out with on-ice pointers and tips.  It was another fun day of curling, games and karaoke.

Check out all the awesome photos from Day Two: https://photos.app.goo.gl/8TjwCkfKgVWyLs2q9

Congratulations to the winning teams for the Day Two games:

Draw C

1. Curly Cues (Team Wylie)
2. Sweep Me Baby One More Time (Team Fenwick)
3. Chris’ Kringles (Team Penman)

Draw D

1. Curl Jam (Team Cooper)
2. Pudding Meow Meow (Team Liu)
3. Swept Away (Team Hobbs)

Dear OCC members,

On behalf of the entire Oakville Curling Club staff and Board of Directors I want to wish all of our members and their families a very Merry Christmas and the happiest of Holidays. It is a special time for many in our community to celebrate their faith and gather with those they love and reflect on all of the wonderful blessings we are thankful for in our lives. We are mindful of those that are less fortunate and hope that 2026 brings peace to our hearts and to the world. 

Very best wishes,
Greg Irwin

To Members of the Oakville Curling Club,

We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the membership, staff and board of our amazing club for the generous and spirited support of our senior nationals venture.