Applications and payments along with the league selection form must be received by Friday September 26, 2008. Please complete the form and mail it along with a cheque payable to the Acton Curling Club (address: PO Box 42, 242 Churchill Road North, Acton, Ontario, L7J 2M2). See the membership application for costs.

For more league information please contact Barbara Thistle: phone (519) 853-5075 or e-mail: competitionsleagues@actoncurlingclub.com.

Our League Play

With almost 400 curlers in 8 leagues (see info below) - we have the perfect game for your level of play. Join in the Mens, Ladies, Mixed, Senior or Little Rock/Junior Leagues. Become a full member and play in several leagues! Click on the following links for descriptions and times for the various leagues:

Teams are made up of four people playing in the following positions - the lead who throws the first stone, the second who throws next, then the third (or vice-skip) and finally the skip (or captain) throws the final rock. Each person throws two rocks - alternating between the two competing teams. The game is easy to follow and the basic concepts are simple - the team with the rock closest to the centre of the house or target wins the end and earns points. The team with the most points at the end of the game (or draw) is the winner. You can see the layout of the Acton Curling Club sheets at the bottom of this page. Additional information on starting times can be found here.

Curling Club member list and phone numbers, League Team members and spares information can be found on the members only page. If you are a club member and require the user name and password for this page please email webmaster@actoncurlingclub.com.

Monday Night Men's Competitive (6:45pm & 9pm) ........Current Mens Team Scores (pdf) / (html)

This is a Men's competitive league where teams are ranked into divisions (A, B, C, etc.) based on the team's record of play. This is the night where you bring your competitive 'A' game with you, and is for those who are more serious about curling. Teams will only play other teams within their ranked division, and will then be re-ranked based on their record of play at the end of each round. Teams have the option of paying into a division prize fund for a chance to win some steaks at the end of each round. The cost per person per round for the steaks is around $5.00. Most players typically put in their own team, but individuals can be placed as required if teams are short on players. Start times vary each Monday between 6:45pm and 9:00pm, with some games played on Tuesday nights at 9:00pm. Note: For Wednesday Night Mixed teams and spares information please go to the members only page.

Tuesday Night Ladies Social (6:45pm) .............................................Current Ladies Team Scores (pdf)

This is a social night for the ladies to get together. The ladies league makes up the teams, with an emphasis on matching the more experienced players with the casual or beginner curlers. Team lineups are juggled several times throughout the season, allowing new members to the Acton Curling Club the opportunity to meet, play, and socialize with the ladies membership. New curlers are encouraged to join our social leagues. The Tuesday night ladies also have designated "snack nights", where a team will collectively provide munchies for the rest of the ladies. Games start at 7:00pm.

Wednesday Night Mixed Social (6:45pm or 9pm) .....Current Wed Mixed Team Scores (pdf)

This is the ideal league for new curlers, as mixed and social are the themes here. While some may come out and be a little competitive, most come out and play for the fun and social aspect of the game. The league makes up the teams, with an emphasis on matching the more experienced players with the casual or beginner curlers. Teams are (usually) juggled at the end of each round, with 3 rounds per season. This allows the curlers the chance to meet, play, and socialize with a lot of different members. If you are a new curler or just want to have fun curling, this is the night for you. Times for this night are set times at either 6:45pm or 9:00pm.

Note: For Wednesday Night Mixed teams and spares information please go to the members only page.

Friday Night Mixed, (6:45 pm & 9pm) ........................................Current Fri Mixed Team Scores (pdf)

On this night you typically put in your own team. Each team is to have 2 men and 2 women with alternating positions (i.e., Male, Female, Male, Female, or reverse order). This is a slightly more competitive night usually meant for the more experienced curlers. New curlers are however welcomed. If you wish to curl this night but do not have a team, you can ask the curling club if there are any openings for those teams who need players. Start times will vary each week between 6:45pm and 9:00pm. All teams will play each other at least once throughout the season, with a ranked playoff at the season end.

Seniors Daytime, Tuesday and Thursday (8am & 10am)

Although referred to as the Seniors Daytime curling, this league is actually open to all regular Acton Curling Club adult members (female, male, senior, or not). The vast majority of players in this league are however seniors. This is a "Tag Draw format", where your team is made up on the day of play. The caliber of play is considered social or recreational. Start times are either 8:00am or 10:00am, and players may come out at either time (or both) to be placed on a team.

Thursday Night Kids Programs (Little Rocks & Bantam - 6:45pm)

This time has been allocated for the kids. After all, they are the future of this great sport, and some may grow to become Provincial, National, World, or Olympic Champions. Under the watchful eye and guidance of our volunteer instructors, coaches, and parents, we teach them about this great sport. The league is made up of the Little Rocks (6-11 years), and Bantam (12-16). It is open to all youth regardless of their skill level. The league incorporates a teaching element based on a skills award (badge system) prepared by Curl Ontario, as well as game play experience amongst each other and with the volunteers. This is a very good starter league for the young, and allows them to advance at their own pace. The playing times will depend on the age of the child. Juniors (ages 17 to 20) are invited and encouraged to curl with the adults.

Saturday is the day that is reserved for Club rentals, Club bonspiels, and competitive competitions.

Rentals

Rentals are private functions where from time to time we require member volunteers to help out with the kitchen, bar, cleaning, etc. The club is available for renting for parties, fundraisers, meetings, weddings, showers, company curling events, ice practice, etc. Acton Curling Club Members receive a discount when they book a rental. Please contact the Acton Curling Club Rental Coordinators, Les & Christine Otto at 519-873-6618 or rentals@actoncurlingclub.com for availability, prices, or more information. Also check out our Rentals page.

Bonspiels

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: A bonspiel is a curling tournament, traditionally held outdoors on a frozen freshwater loch. The word comes from the Scottish language and means league (or alliance or household) match (or game). (OK, so we don't play outdoors anymore on frozen lakes or ponds, but these are still fun and often very sociable events).

So your not a pro&ldots;.NO big deal! This is a time to have fun, get to know people, and win great prizes. Bonspiels are an excellent way to experience a competition without all the pressure associated with a competitive event. It also gives curlers the opportunity to travel to other clubs and meet curlers from other curling clubs, or maybe even other provinces, states, or countries. Experience generally doesn't matter, as most Bonspiels are targeted to the social aspect of the game. You typically put in your own team, or signup as individuals and the event organizer will place you accordingly.

For information on our upcoming Bonspiels please check out our events page.

Competitions and OCA events

From time to time, the Acton Curling Club will host various competitive competitions and/or OCA (Ontario Curling Association) events. These competitions are for men, ladies, seniors, mixed, juniors, or bantams. They are recommended for experienced curlers only. For these events, you sign up as a team and are bound to specific rules and regulations regarding the play in the event. Other clubs are involved in these events, and some may lead to provincial or national championships.

For information on our upcoming Bonspiels please check out our events page.

REGARDLESS OF THE EVENT, THE CLUB ASKS THAT YOU CHECK YOUR START TIME AND BE READY AND BE ON THE ICE AT THAT TIME. LATE START PENALTIES MAY APPLY TO SOME LEAGUES. On any given day, the club asks that you be ready to throw your rock. While you are waiting for your skip to make a decision of what she/he wants, clean your rock and be ready in the hack when they put the broom down. Doing this saves time and keeps everyone on schedule, and you are less likely to fall behind This is to ensure that your game finishes on time and does not hold up other teams playing after you. It also helps to ensure that you receive your 8 ends of curling as most leagues have time restrictions for the start of the last end.

For more information on any of the Acton Curling Club leagues, Bonspiels, or Competitions, please contact the Acton Curling Club Competitions Director, Barbara Thistle, at 519-853-5075 or competitionsleagues@actoncurlingclub.com.