Rainbow Rockers Curling League

We’re heading into the final draw of the season. There’s real movement on the line in divisions A, B, C, and the league championship. If you’re coming to the sold out banquet, get ready for a packed house, big prizes, and a great wrap to the season.

Event & Banquet Details

• Every attending member receives a ballot for the Draw to the Button for $10,000.
  • Bring your curling gear. If your name is pulled, you’ll need it.
  • These same ballots will also be used for additional draw prizes (gift cards).
• 50/50 is cumulative, so the pot will be bigger than usual.
• Please take a moment to complete the End‑of‑Year Survey and help us improve the league: https://forms.gle/s7q1nUpQmV4VQWHW8 

Sunday Game Highlights

The final games will shape several division titles and the overall league championship. Here’s what’s on the line:

Division E

A win or tie secures the division for Pageau. A loss creates a tie with Paquet, but Pageau holds the head‑to‑head advantage.

Division D & F

Champions are essentially decided, and Sunday’s games won’t change the top spot but teams will still be closing out their seasons strong.

Division C

Sauve, Morrison, and Chow all remain in contention, each facing different opponents. All three games matter, and the division title will be decided by how these results line up. This is the most wide‑open 👀 division heading into Sunday.

Division B

Laframboise vs Dunville will decide the division. A Laframboise win seals the title. A Dunville win creates a tie in points and wins, sending it to head‑to‑head.

Division A

Two matchups will determine the final order at the top: Taylor vs Coffey and Mantha vs McAlear. Taylor is positioned to take the division regardless of Sunday’s results, but Coffey, Mantha, and Laforge are still battling for 2nd-4th.

The league championship also runs through A:

• If Coffey wins, they take the league title outright.
• If Taylor wins, the two teams tie on points, wins, and head‑to‑head and it comes down to +/‑.

This is the tightest 👀 race of the season and worth watching.

Registration for next season is now open with a few exciting updates.

Key Dates

• April 30: Registration closes for returning members
• June 1: Registration opens for new members

What’s new next year

• The league is expanding to 48 teams.
• Teams may now register with up to 6 players. The 6th player follows the same rules and pricing as a traditional 5th player.

How Registration Works

Each curler must complete their own registration form and indicate whether they’re joining as part of a team or as an individual looking for placement. If your team intends to add someone who is not currently a regular or spare, please note this in the comments but remember that new members cannot register until June 1.

To secure your spot:

1. Complete the online form: https://rainbowrockers.org/online-registration/
2. Pay your $50 deposit at the Closing Banquet or by e‑transfer to Chad at [email protected]

Questions? Reach out to our Membership Coordinator, Mike, at [email protected]

We’re excited to share another great community opportunity, this time with the Ottawa Charge!

The Ottawa Charge are gearing up for their Pride Game on April 18 at 2pm at TD Place, and they’ve generously offered the Rainbow Rockers Curling League two free tickets to give away to our members.

If you’d like to enter the draw for the pair of tickets, just reply to this email. I’ll accept entries until March 31, 2026, and will draw a winner shortly after.

Whether or not you enter the draw, all members are also invited to join us at the game using special group pricing offered to the league. It’s a great chance to come out, celebrate, and enjoy the afternoon together.

Group ticket link:  https://www.gofevo.com/event/Rainbowrockers2 

Thanks to Ottawa Charge for supporting our community and helping us celebrate Pride in sport. Looking forward to seeing who’s coming out for the game!

Rainbow Rockers Curling League Executive 2026-2027

President – Kevin Martin
Treasurer – Chad Buffel
Secretary – Bill Joyce
Membership – Mike McGuire
Social – Robbie Atchison
Draw – Russ Francis
Bonspiel – Sean Addis, Laura Barkley
Communications – Alexander Fernandes
Player Development – Ethan McAlear
Web – Brian Johnson

Congratulations and thank you to all the nominees.

Cheers!
Robbie Tremblay
Elections Chair
March 20, 2026

As we move to the end of the season, it’s time to open nominations for next year’s executive. Several positions are available, and we would love to welcome a broader range of voices from across all divisions. We especially encourage women, gender-diverse, and BIPOC members to put their names forward. Diverse lived and living experience strengthens our league and helps our board better reflect the community we serve.

Every board role is a one‑year term. That means no one is locked into a position long‑term, and no one is running against someone else’s tenure. Each year is a fresh opportunity for members to step in, try something new, and help shape the direction of the league.

Why join the board:

• Influence how the league grows and operates
• Lead initiatives that expand access and reduce barriers
• Strengthen queer sport and build community
• Develop leadership skills in a supportive environment

How nominations work:

• Only current, full‑time members of the league may make nominations or be nominated.
• Members may nominate themselves.
• A member must be nominated by two or more current full‑time members to be considered (including themselves).
• Nominees will be contacted by the election coordinator (Robbie Tremblay) by email to confirm they accept the nomination.
• To be accepted as a candidate, nominees must confirm they are willing to stand for election and fulfill the duties for the entire upcoming season.

How to submit a nomination: Nominations can be submitted by emailing [email protected]. Please include:

• Your name
• The name of the person you are nominating
• The position(s) you are nominating them for

All board positions are listed on our website. Elections will be held if needed, with the following timeline:

• March 9-20: Nomination period
• March 20: Notice of election
• March 20-28: Voting period
• March 29: Announcement of acclamations

Whether you’re new to curling or have been with us for years, your perspective matters. Passion is more important than experience. If you’re curious or even just thinking about it, please reach out – we’d be happy to chat.