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The Granite Club runs on the volunteer efforts of our members. Contact Jim Lisk or Bobby Ray to get involved. Bartenders can now register for shifts online!
Team Pickering, in spite of missing playoffs, insists that they are having the time of their lives in Kenora. Laura, Mackenzie, JoAnne and Allison are thankful for all the support our members and citizens have provided. Great showing ladies!
Lawes Bantam Rink Take Region 5, Off to Provincials
Connor Lawes, Dakota Allerston (pictured left), Jared Burke and Emmett Marleau went 5-1 to take the region 5 bantam boys playdown January 13-15 in Little Current. The boys will be playing their first provincial playdown February 3-5 in Fort Frances!
PLAYDOWN NEWS
Brown Rink to Represent in Senior Playdown Race
Mark Brown (pictured left) and his team of Mike Callahan, Jamie Graham and Brad Beaver will represent the Granite Club at this season's Senior Men's Playdown. A second place finish in the "A" divison at this year's Assante Bonspiel says alot of this team. The journey will begin January 27-29 in Sturgeon Falls!
Joeys Only Mixed Sweetheart Spiel Promises to be a Blast!
The Annual Mixed Bonspiel is approaching with already over 20 teams scheduled to compete February 10, 11 and 12. Members from all sections will be in attendance as the food, entertainment and curling is top notch.
Contact Lynn Pugliese or Sharron O'Bright for more information OR Click here.
Miller a Favourite in NOCA Senior Playdown
Rick Miller (pictured left), Jim Lisk, Craig Haworth and Vince Pugliese will be a favourable team in this season's Senior Men's Playdowns. A first place finish in this year's Assante "B" Division final certainly shows some strength!
Gelinas Undefeated in Region 5, Advances to Provincials
Pat Gelinas (pictured left), Art Trudel, Luc Gelinas and Louis Gelinas will be advancing to the NOCA Men's Provincial in Sault St. Marie after a flawless performance at their hometwon club. Gelinas is one of seven rinks to have already secured their shot at a trip to the Brier.
Follow Playdown Action Online
All playdown competitions are scored and updated online every end, every game! Log on to www.playdowns.com to follow our local rinks away every weekend this month.
Esch a Stones Throw Away From Nationals
Our local senior ladies team has automatically advanced to provincials in Kapuskasing February 23 - 26! Darla Esch, Paulette Brown, Sue Cantin and Jann Costante (pictured left) will be vying for a trip to the Nationals in Abbotsford, BC.
Two Local Teams Vying for Two Provincial Births. Too Perfect?
Team Mark Brown and Team Rick Miller are two of five teams competing for two qualifying spots at the season's NOCA Senior Men's Provincial. The first draw of round robin games got underway Friday at 1030am with action being covered at www.playdowns.com
Follow the teams online and send them a message of support on our Facebook page! All the best gentlemen!!!
The Masters Bonspiel is one of our greatest drawing events of the season with 20 teams in this year's event. All participant are over the age of 60 and look for the the annual festivites; including: curling, dinner, prizes and special activities. Spectating is free so make sure to wander over this weekend to catch some of the action.
I know it's getting repetitive to read but yet another local curler is off to provincials in pursuit of Northern Ontario Curling Association title. Gavan Jamieson, second for Team Chandler out of Sudbury, earn his birth by finishing atop the best 3 teams in teh east in a qualifying tournament January 20-22.
This will be Gavan's first Northern Provinicial although he has experienced some junior success in the south, playing out of Renfrew Ontario.
February and March are always packed with curling action and this year is no exception. The Coldwell Banker is run cooperatively by the Men's and Ladies' sections and isexcited as ever about this year's event. Speak with Mary Shannon or Jeff Miller for details, OR call the Granite Club.
