Teen Friendly League (TFL): September 2012

Who are we?

This league invites any recreational players aged 12yr to 18yr to come out on a weekly basis to curl. Manotick curling club is offering this teen league for a second year.
Who is it for?
-High School students who have experienced curling through the phys-ed program.
- enrolled in a curling program at a local club;
- don't have a team and are looking to play with other teen curlers;
- want to play an extra game during the week;
- desire ice experience at another club outside of your regular club.

If this sounds like YOU, then stop & sign up!

What's the cost? $80 for the season that's $3.81/game - wow!

Deb Innes

Email: chris.innes@gmail.com

Sunday 23 September 2012

Bring A Friend to Curling Day - Manotick Curling Club

Manotick Curling Club

will be hosting

'Bring A Friend to Curling Day'

Sunday, October 14th

1.30pm

Questions?

Chris Innes, Youth Coordinator
chris.innes@gmail.com

Roz Kee, Convenor Teen Friendly League
rozkee@hotmail.com

You call the shots - tell us about your likes & dislikes

Vote in our Poll Survey - located on the right corner of the blog

We would like to hear from you!

It's a fun league, so we want to do some 'out of the ordinary' activities to gather up more points for your team. If you like'em, then vote to keep'em!

Curling carnival days will take place 3 times in the season (Day 1, Day 10, Day 20)

Rock the house - rocks in the house ( to the 8ft, to the 4ft, to the button)
It's a Slide down - who can slide the furthest
Sweep-stakes - highest number of sweeping strokes in a minute

Convenor's Call (means I get to pick the days we do 'em)

Double Jeopardy - sheet that finishes 4/5 ends in record time wins extra points
Music on Ice - we play music on the ice days

Day 1 - What to bring, What's allowed

Q: When's the first day? Last day?
A: Wednesday TFL on- ice start time 4.30pm and end time is 6pm. Arrive at least 10minutes early to gear up & warm up. Our first day is October 17th with approximately 20 games ending on the last day of March 6th with an end of season party: where the team with the most points will be recognized with the TFL trophy and the TFL curlers will nominate the curler with the "best curling spirit". There will be no games on Dec 26th, Jan 2nd and Feb 13th.

Q: What do I have to bring?
A: Spirit of safety, sportsmanship & an attitude for a fun game plus your own curling broom & curling shoes

Q: What's allowed during the game?
A: Since this is a recreational league, there will be no coaching & no time outs allowed during the game. Teen curlers have indicated that any signalling, tapping body signals from behind the glass are a distraction and serve to create confusion not the clarity that was intended. We ask parents/coaches in attendance to make keep notes for discussion post game.

Registration News

Q: How many curlers are signed up for TFL?
A: We currently have 20 curlers who have successfully sent in their registrations plus payment to our drawmaster, Deb Innes (email: chris.innes@gmail.com)

Q: Is there still room in TFL?
A: There are 8 spots available.

Q: Is there a deadline for registration?
A: We've had many inquiries however a spot is only guaranteed if we receive the registration form and payment no later than Friday, October 5th

Q: How are solo's assigned to a team?
A: Based on the information provided on the registration forms, our drawmaster - Deb will do her best to put together teams. If there have been any special requests i.e I like to be the skip, we'll do our best to accommodate. However, we are thinking of keeping things fresh 'n exciting by mixing things up likely every 7th game.

Introduction

Welcome, TFL Curlers

Wow!

It's getting exciting, the curling season is just 6 days away before we hit the ice for our first ever Teen Friendly League (TFL).

How can I play 5 ends in 90mins?

These “unwritten laws” give a
curler a feeling of well-being, and help keep the game moving.
a.. Don't be LATE. Be ready to step on the ice and begin play at the scheduled time. If you are late you are holding up seven other people. Delays can be very annoying and upsetting to both your opponents and your own team. If you will be late or cannot play at all, be sure to advise your skip as soon as possible so he or she can take appropriate action.
b.. When you are the skip and your team is unable to start a game as scheduled, advise the convenor and the skip of the opposing team as soon as possible. Hard feelings can be created if one team shows up to play a game and the other team fails to show.
c.. Before the start of the game, greet each member of the other team with a hearty handshake, tell them your name and wish them "Good Curling"
d.. Once the game has started be sure to never disturb a curler in the hack. Keep your distance, be silent and motionless.
e.. Be ready to take your position in the hack as soon as your opponent has delivered their rock. Do not wait until their shot is finished. This helps speed up the game.
f.. Do not set up or position your opponent’s rocks during play. Always set up your skip’s rock while waiting for him or her to make their way from the other end when it is their turn.
g.. When the end is complete, the lead of the team that scored and is shooting first SHOULD NOT help clear rocks but should immediately get ready to deliver the first stone of the
next end.
h.. Do not walk, run or slide across the ice when a player is in the hack.
i.. Keep alert and pay attention to every shot by
both teams.
j.. Do not gather around the house or hack when a rival is preparing to shoot. Front end players should position themselves between the hog lines along the sidelines - remain
motionless & silent.
k.. A skip or vice standing behind the house should keep perfectly still and avoid doing anything that might disturb the concentration of the player in the hack.
l.. Be quick to compliment a good shot by either team. A curler should never pass an adverse remark about a poor shot or smile at an opponent’s misfortune.
m.. At the end of the game, win or lose, give each of your opponents a hearty handshake, thank them for the game