Rainbow Rockers Curling League

Ottawa's Gay and Lesbian Friendly Curling League

End-of-Season Announcements

Hard to believe it, but the Rainbow Curling season is coming to an end this Sunday!  Please see some important end-of-season announcements below:

1 – Final Banquet details
2 – Spares Fees
3 – Registration for next season

Final Banquet Details:

The banquet is full at 156 people! We have a few people on the waiting list, so if you paid and now cannot attend please email Steve Horwood asap ([email protected]) so we can accommodate those on the waiting list.
The banquet begins at 6pm with appetizers, and the Lone Star meal will begin at6:30pm. This Mexican Fiesta should be epic – Feel free to wear your sombrero!
Don’t forget to bring some cash for the 50/50 – extra 50/50 prizes will be drawn. Tequila cooler drinks will be available at the bar!

Spares Fees:
If you have missed paying a spare fee for ANY game, please pay it on Sunday (pencil case at the bar).
NOTE: If we discover a spare who has not paid, the result can be a default for the team who does not declare/pay the $5 spare fee. Please always pay your fee right after the game.

IT’S TIME TO REGISTER FOR NEXT SEASON:

The time has come… for you to secure your spot for next season!

Registration for the 2024-25 Rainbow Rockers curling season is now open. Returning members who intend to curl again next year have until May 17, 2024 to complete the registration process and pay your deposit.

As of June 1st, we will begin accepting new member registrations and will no longer guarantee spots for returning members.

Please note that each curler must submit their own registration by May 17. When registering, you will be prompted to indicate whether you are registering as part of a team, or as an individual looking for a team.

To complete your registration, you must complete the following 2 steps:

1-    Complete the online registration form at: https://rainbowrockers.org/online-registration/

2-    Pay your $50 registration deposit in person at the end-of-year banquet on April 14, or by sending an e-transfer to: [email protected]

For any questions about the registration process, please reach out to our Membership Coordinator, Mike McGuire, at [email protected]

End of Season Rainbow Banquet – Sunday, April 14th

This season’s closing banquet will be held on Sunday, April 14th @ 6pm. In addition to the banquet there will be regular season games at 1pm & 3pm.

Champions will be crowned in each of the divisions and ALL teams take home cash!

Bonus prizes will be added to the cumulative 50/50 draw!

Banquet Time: 6pm – cocktails & appetizers, 6:30pm Mexican Fiesta Dinner catered by Lone Star Texas Grill.
Cost: $20 (Full-time Members) / $35 (Spares & Guests) – pay by Cash or Tap or e-transfer to [email protected]

We will have a signup sheet at the club this Sunday only. (Many have already signed up last week)
There is limited availability so please make sure to signup on Sunday.

If you do not curl this Sunday and have not yet signed up, please email [email protected] to request a ticket before Sunday, and send an e-transfer to [email protected]. [you must do BOTH]

Go Ottawa Go !!

Best of luck to our 2 Ottawa Teams representing the Rainbow Rockers at the 2024 Canadian Pride Curling Championship in St. John’s starting Thursday ! You can follow them at: https://www.oddsandendscurling.ca/cpcc2024/

Also, follow 2 Ottawa teams in the Big Jib Draw Bonspiel (rec side).

Good Luck and Good Curling to all of you !

Edmonton Icebreaker Bonspiel – registration open !

As the 2023/2024 season draws to a close for many of us, Curling With Pride Edmonton is thrilled to reveal that the Icebreaker Bonspiel will return for 2024! Join us from November 7th to 10th at the Granite Curling Club for a sweeping good time!

Registration is officially open, and we’re offering early bird pricing at just $300 (plus fees) per team of four! Click here to sign up now as we anticipate a quick sell out!

Good curling!

Curling With Pride

Euchre & Rummoil games night – Saturday

A reminder about the upcoming Euchre and Rummoli games night this Saturday @7:30pm.

To register, please email [email protected] (specify Euchre or Rummoli) and e-transfer $10 to [email protected].

The Euchre format will be 6 games, with prizes for the winners, losers and lone hands, and Rummoli prizes too! Light snacks will be provided.

Friends and family are welcome.

Spots may be available at the door on Saturday night ($15).  Also, note that the kitchen will be open until 7:30pm.