Rainbow Rockers Curling League

A huge thank you to everyone who came out and made our bocce ball night such a success! It was a fantastic evening with [shaky but] great weather, friendly competition, and the chance to catch up with familiar faces—plus a few new ones!

Special thanks go to:

• Steve Horwood and Scott McCambly for graciously hosting us
• Dean Laframboise and Kevin Verberne for all their work organizing the event
• Bill Joyce, Russ Francis and others for lending extra hands to help the night run smoothly

Congratulations to our champions Wes Forget and David Coffey, and a shout-out to our runners-up, Mathieu Laforge and Jamie Pelchat!

We’re incredibly grateful to the Ottawa Valley Curling Association (OVCA) for their generous support of the RRCL through the Curling is for Everyone grant. This initiative is a powerful step toward making curling more accessible and welcoming for underrepresented communities—including differently-abled, 2SLGBTQIA+, and BIPOC curlers.

Thanks to OVCA’s commitment to inclusivity, we’re able to continue building a league where everyone feels they belong on the ice.

Learn more about OVCA’s commitment to making curling accessible to all.

MEMBER REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 16!

We hope your spring is going well and you don’t have the post-curling blues too bad!

If you’re a returning member who intends to curl next season, this is your FINAL REMINDER to complete your registration and pay your deposit by May 16, 2025—if you haven’t done so already. Each curler must submit their own registration.

After May 16, we’ll begin accepting new member registrations, and we can’t guarantee spots for returning members.

When registering, you’ll be prompted to indicate whether you’re signing up as part of a team or as an individual looking for a team. If you’re hoping to add a new member who isn’t currently a regular or spare in the league, please let us know in the comment section of your registration! However, they’ll need to wait until July 1 to register, as priority goes to placing returning members first.

To complete your registration, follow these two steps:

1. Fill out the online registration form.
2. Pay your $50 registration deposit via e-transfer to: treasurer@rainbowrockers.ca

Questions? Reach out to our Membership Coordinator, Mike McGuire, at membership@rainbowrockers.ca.

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Summer is here!

Bocce Ball Tournament & BBQ
June 19, 2025, 6:15 PM
221 North River Road

Never played Bocce Ball? Think of it as summer curling! Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or a first-timer, it’s easy to learn and a blast to play.

$10 per person – Includes BBQ, snacks, drinks & vegetarian options!
BYOB – Arrange designated drivers or public transport.
RSVP by June 13 to Kevin & Dean at promotions@rainbowrockers.ca with the number of guests!

Ten Oaks Project Bowl-A-Thon
June 1, 2025, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Splitsville Kanata

We’re teaming up with the Ten Oaks Project, an incredible organization supporting 2SLGBTQ+ youth and families, to raise funds through their annual Bowl-A-Thon. Come roll for a cause and help make a difference!

Visit the Ten Oaks 2025 Bowl-A-Thon meetup page for all event and registration information.

Hope to see you at both events!