What’s happenin’ in the HOUSE:
New General Manager:
- Please welcome our new OCC Curling General manager – Ian Tetley!
- Husband to our very own Erica Brown.
Tonight:
- Curl, laugh and have fun!
Next Week:
- Wear RED – Celebrate your teams with Chocolate and Candies.
- Bead prizes will be given out.
A Fundraiser (of a WNL member):
Curling Keychain Fundraiser in support of the Sandra Schmirler Foundation
- In support of raising money for the Sandra Schmirler Foundation, I will be offering adorable and fun Curling themed Keychains for a donation for $10.00 per keychain.
- There are five different designs to choose from. They are made with love and all by hand. Get one, get two, get them all in support of a great charity.
- All of the material has all been graciously donated, meaning 100% of the proceeds from the sales of these items will be donated to the Sandra Schmirler Foundation on Sunday February 26th 2023 during Sandra Schmirler Day at the Scotties.
Click HERE to order yours online.
Orders will be ready for pick up between games on Wednesday February 22nd between 8:00pm-9:00pm.
If you have any questions or can’t order online, please feel free to contact me directly at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
LET’S RAISE A WHOLE LOT OF MONEY!
Thank you all in advance for your support for the fundraising initiative.
Laugh of the Week:
Big Thanks to Johanne Bolvin, who shared some jokes for us!!
(She wins a curling lanyard and the next 3 weeks are from her!)
Get to Know our NEW GENERAL MANAGER:
Oops – I forgot to take a picture last week!
So I sent interview questions to Ian Tetley – Here is what he had to say!
Fun Questions:
- What are you hoping to do for the WNL now that you are General Manager?
- What was your best curling shot to date?
- What is it like to be married to our very own Erika Brown?
- What is your favourite food?
- What do you want the WNL to know about you?
Fun Questions answers:
- WNL is an important part of the OCC. It has been and will continue to be a vital area for women to have fun, show their curling skills and socialize. I am looking for ideas to extend the fun. Whether it is live music entertainment so your teams enjoy their time off the ice OR food. I would love to get a food component going at this club. Wings and beer, hamburger and fries, salads, you name it. I think there is always an appetite for this type of thing if it is done right.
- My best curling shot was drawing to the back 8' to win the men's club championships here in 2011.
- I am married to an absolute rock star. I couldn't be happier. She absolutely completes me. She could use some help on the cooking duties though. So please help.
- My favourite food is a good steak, baked potato, asparagus and a nice bottle of wine. Preferably served with company or just my wife.
- I want the WNL to know that their league is equally important as any other league in this club. My mandate is to make sure we are completely full for the 2023-24 season. So I will strive to work with WNL to ensure their league stays fun and full.
I've heard that some members are concerned that my only interest is with high performance and elite teams. That couldn't be further from the truth. From a coaching aspect I am interested in those teams. But from a GM point. I want to work with all the members to ensure the leagues stay full and the culture of the club continues to grow.
Cheers, Ian
Thank you to everyone that responded to my desperate cry for a team to insert here.
We will feature Team Byrne next week!
Stuff that will help us Curl better (or in this case – things to know about curling history):
You may have seen / or heard about this when the Strathcona Cup (Scottish teams) were here:
“BROOMSTACKING”:
As you know curling is a gentlemen and ladies sport for gracious but serious competitors, as “curlers play to win, but never to humble their opponents”. Another well practiced tradition is called Broomstacking!
One of the greatest traditions in curling is broomstacking. The term refers to the social get-together after each game. Originally, curlers, after completing a curling game on the pond, would stack their brooms in front of the fire and enjoy beverages with the opponent. This tradition is still alive today and it is expected that you partake in broomstacking after every game. The custom dictates that the winners buy the losers the first round of drinks with each winner teammate member buying their counterpart the round.
Broomstacking and the Competitive Spirit –
There is also broomstacking at all competitive levels such as, national, and world championships. Although the focus of these competitive curling events is on determining a champion, the social expectation is still there. Even at the most competitive levels, teams will get together after the game for friendly discussion.
Recipes Around The Rings:
These are the are as great as the REAL ones at the restaurant in NYC!
Rosa Mexicano's Pomegranate Margarita
Ingredients
- 2 ounces white tequila
- 1/2 ounce Triple Sec
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh pomegranate juice
- 6 to 8 ounces ice cubes
- Lime slice
For pitcher (serves 6):
- 12 ounces white tequila
- 3 ounces Triple Sec
- 6 ounces fresh lime juice
- 6 tablespoons fresh pomegranate juice
- 36 to 40 ice cubes
- Lime slices
Instructions
- Add tequila, Triple Sec and juices to blender and process until smooth.
- Pour into margarita glasses and garnish with lime slices.
Recipe courtesy of Rosa Mexicano restaurants.
WNL Logo:
And the WINNER IS ….. (something like this)
Karen Paget is the designer of our NEW logo! And Laurin Chamberlin worked on tweaking it for our swag.
Thank you Karen & Laurin! (they each win a pair of curling socks)
We are still working on the final tweaks and will confirm it very soon.
Special Pin Competition:
Keep working on getting those beads – ON PURPOSE!
Next week is prize week! Get your numbers to me by Monday night (Feb 13th)
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