Teen Friendly League (TFL): November 2013

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

Saturday 30 November 2013

To Go or Not to Go?

Q: Will the Snow keep you away?
A: Deb will send out an email advisory - safety comes first.

Reminder to let Deb know in advance when you have DATES SCHEDULED away.

Wanted

Looking for volunteer to post the weekly blog updates.

Thanks !

Tuesday 19 November 2013

Wed. Nov 20th - Game ON!

Tip of the week:
Start your game by introducing your self & inviting everyone to "Good Curling!" Shake hands with both your own team & your opponents.

Shout Out:
Bottle drive at Manotick Curling Center this coming FRIDAY, November 22nd
Looking for volunteer parent drivers & youth to drive around & simply pick up empty booze cans/bottles donated by local area residents, in the following neighbourhoods within a 5km radius of our club:
-Village of Manotick (Clapp, Mill, Tighe, Dickinson) - 1 car plus 2 youth
-Village Walk (townhouse complex across from Giant Tiger) - 1 car plus 2 youth
-North Island (Bravar and all small streets down to Bridge Street) - 4 cars plus 2 youth/car
-South Island (neighbourhood immediately around the curling club) - 2 cars plus 2 youth/car

Sorting depot is located at: 5610 Van Vliet - just south of the curling club (look for the lobster traps)
Start time: 5.30pm to 8.30pm
Dinner: Compliments of Team RAISE - Subway sandwiches
Proceeds: Go to our building renovation Project RAISE

Please come out and lend a hand if you can.

Thanks everyone!

Snack Sign Up to Dec 18, 2013

Thank you, parents for signing up for TFL snacks!

Bring whatever is comfortable for you, quick loaves (banana, lemon, ..), cookies, squares, chips, oranges, cheese, crackers, possibilities are endless.

To help volunteers plan:

22 curlers and we usually invite the parents to partake too.
quick & easy to put out on the 3 tables; not too messy or too many crumbs that may go on the ice.

Date	Snack Provider
6-Nov	Emily Deschenes - banana choc cake & chips
13-Nov	Cindy Luckett - chocolate chip cookies & lemon cake
20-Nov	Joanne Kelley - Switch to another date
27-Nov	Jackie Monforton
4-Dec	Cindy Luckett
11-Dec	Lyndsay Walsh
18-Dec	Karen Kelly

Wednesday 6 November 2013

Wed. Nov 6th - Game ON!

Can't make it - what do you do?

Do you have a school trip or family commitment, where you will be absent?

For dates that you are already aware of, please EMAIL those dates to Deb our drawmaster to let her know.
We have several spares who can fill in BUT they need a couple of days advance notice to arrange for transport to Manotick.

We have had a terrific response and have had to TURN away youth curlers who wanted to play EVERY week.

Session with The Coach @ 4pm

Ryan M. Cole Ryan J.

Congratulations to these TFL’s who Drew Closest to The Button

Emma W Daniel Elizabeth

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