What’s happenin’ in the HOUSE:
Pot Luck NEXT week - After some great suggestions from teams (Team Findley & others) we have a plan for our WNL Pot Luck.
- This month we will enjoy potluck with our opposing team at our own table. Play your game and then have a mini pot luck right at your table. That means each team brings enough food for 8 and shares after their game.
- Bring your own – plates, cutlery, napkins, serving dishes and spoons ….etc. (Please clean up your table when you are ready to leave the club)
- If you believe your dish is too good to be true – please feel free to share with teams/players at other tables.
- You are welcome to wing it – or coordinate savory and sweet with your opposing teams beforehand (emails for teams can be found on our website in the member login)
To find D-Division on Oakville Curling Club Website:
- Go to Games Centre and look for this -
Crokicurl is back at STACKT in Toronto. Booking times are available now if you are interested. Last year they SOLD out quickly! Visit: https://stacktmarket.com/event/crokicurl-2
Laugh of the Week:
If your guy doesn't appreciate fresh fruit puns,
let that mango!
Get to Know our WNL Teams
Team Twindle (From our NEW D Division )
Lead - Leah Barker
A few of my friends had talked about potentially taking up curling over the last few years, but never really looked into it. This year as golf season came to an end, Katie had mentioned how she was interested in taking L2C and had been looking into it at OCC. She asked if I was interested and I said "I'm IN!". I didn't really know what to expect when I signed up because I had never really watched curling or played before. I've only been playing for a short period of time but I already love it and can feel myself improving each time. I have also met some great people and made new friends along the way!
Favourite restaurant: My favourite restaurant would be Japanese Prince or Queens Pasta, and I like too many foods to pick a favourite.
Second - Katie Lonsdale
I tried curling a few times in University and really enjoyed it, however due to other commitments I was unable to stick with it. Leah and I took up golf in the summer and decided we needed a winter activity to keep us busy and active. I saw L2C and thought this would be a great opportunity to learn the sport. I am really enjoying myself so far and everyone at OCC has been very welcoming.
Favourite restaurant or food: I don't have a favourite restaurant but my favourite food is sushi.
Vice - Norma Discenza
I grew up knowing a best friend's parents were curlers and I admired how active they were because of it. Now that my husband and I are empty nesters I thought perhaps curling would be something to try together just as my friend’s parents did. Now that I have finished the beginner course and played a few games, the challenge to continuously learn but have fun too, is fantastic!
Favorite restaurant or food: Cucci restaurant and chocolate cake is my favorite food
Skip - Jane Twidle
I have watched curling on TV for many years and always wanted to play. My parents used to curl and I hung around the curling club as a kid(many, many years ago!), but never played. Finally, I saw a L2C at OCC and decided in 2021 to try it out. Love it! I have met so many wonderful new people.
Favourite restaurant or food: No fav restaurant or food that stands out
Stuff that will help us Curl better:
From the link last week.
https://curlingdescollines.ca/index.php/en/41-curling-info/300-different-shots-signals
The Player’s Code of Ethics
- I will demonstrate good sportsmanship
- I will act honorably both on and off the ice
- I will never willfully violate a rule of play, but if ever I do, I will declare my mistake
- I will never act in such a way as to intimidate or diminish my opponents, my teammates or the officials
- I will interpret the rules of play in an impartial manner and will never forget that they exist to make sure the game is played in an orderly and fair fashion
- If I violate the Ethics Code or the Rules of Play, I will humbly accept any punishment deemed appropriate by a governing body, regardless of the curling level.
Principal Rules of Conduct to Follow
- Leads on each team draw lots (by turning the wheel provided for that purpose) to determine which team starts the game.
- Players shall be ready to deliver their rock when it is their turn and/or sweep when a teammate is delivering a rock.
- When a member of the opposing team is getting ready to deliver a rock, players on the opposing team shall position themselves on the side of the sheet, between the hog lines, while being quiet and still.
- A delivered or moving stone cannot be touched by any player, equipment or personal belongings.
- When you touch a stone, whether it is moving or not, report it (just say touched stone)!
- Behind the T line, only one player from each team has the right to sweep. It can be any player on the delivering team and either the skip or vice-skip on the opposing team.
- When finished sweeping, players shall return to the other end while walking on the side of the sheet.
- Only vice-skips and skips can be in the house. When the opposing team delivers a rock, they should be still behind the back line and hold their broom so as not to hinder or distract the player getting ready to deliver a rock.
- As long as the vice-skips have not determined the score, the other players cannot enter the house or move the rocks. When there is measuring, the players shall stay at the hog line. The vice-skip on the scoring team puts up the score.
- The team having won the end delivers the first rock of the following end.
- Players should be reminded to be cautious when moving rocks towards the corners of the sheet in preparation of the next end. Also make sure everyone is aware of rocks being moved towards them.
Recipes Around The Rings:
(a Pot Luck classic – to get you ready for next week)
Buffalo Chicken Dip:
Ingredients
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup chopped cooked chicken breast
- 1/2 cup Buffalo wing sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch or blue cheese salad dressing
- 2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
- French bread baguette slices, celery ribs or tortilla chips
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Spread cream cheese into an ungreased shallow 1-qt. baking dish. Layer with chicken, wing sauce and salad dressing. Sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, 20-25 minutes. Serve with baguette slices.
WNL Logo:
I have returned logo submissions with some member feedback – let’s see what they look like next.
Another round of print outs will go out soon – we may need to postpone the vote?
Thank you to all that have shared your Logo ideas – We cannot wait to have one for our League!
Special Pin Competition:
New session – new beads! Start collecting them again – for all of your great shots ON PURPOSE.
D Division – I have set up a challenge for you and your teammates to get beads too! See me (Sheri) to get your packages and the rules for your earning beads.
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