Rainbow Rockers Curling League

Happy Spring Curlers! We have some exciting announcements to share with you …. – Bocce Ball Tournament and BBQ – It’s back! – Trial Aggregate Scoring Results – End-of-Season Member Survey – 2024-2025 Registration – Deadline approaching!

Bocce Ball Tournament and BBQ – It’s back!

After a break due to COVID and construction on North River Road, Bocce and a BBQ is back to help us maintain the curling spirit as we move into summer! Never heard of Bocce Ball? Not a problem! This game of “summer curling” is fun, fast and easy to learn. Let’s see if our players are as good on grass as they are on the ice! This event will be held at 221 North River Road (near the Cummings Bridge off of Montreal Road), the home of our league president on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 6:15 p.m. sharp, with games starting at 6:30 p.m. Please note that there is no parking on North River Road, please park on side streets.　Bocce games will be played on the lawn of the park across the street along the Rideau River and we will be serving a BBQ, including vegetarian options. The cost is $10 per person which includes BBQ burgers, sausages, salads, snacks dessert and soft drinks/juices. BYOB but please make sure you arrange for designated drivers or public transport.Bring your friends, partners, and any new or prospective league members to give them a chance to get to know our group. Members of the Executive will be on-hand to meet people and answer questions. Please RSVP (including number of guests) to our new Promotions Coordinators, Kevin and Dean at [email protected] before Friday, June 14, 2024.

Trial Aggregate Scoring Results

As mentioned at the start of the season, concurrent to the league’s usual approach to final team standings and rankings (based on Round 3), the league trialed an aggregate approach that used team’s results from each of the three rounds. The results of the trial are now available on the website at Trial Aggregate Scoring ResultsIn part, the trial was intended to test the aggregate waters and stimulate discussion on the option within the league. The year-end survey to members includes an opportunity to submit feedback on this trial, as well as any thoughts on staying with the current approach that uses Round 3 results or using an aggregate of all three rounds. The Executive will be considering the matter in the coming months, ahead of the start of next season.

End-of-Season Member Survey

We would like your feedback on our league. Please complete this short survey to keep us informed of your priorities for our league – should take you only a minute or two. See your email for the survey link.

2024-2025 Registration – Deadline approaching!

The registration deadline for returning members is May 17, 2024. 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. 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 confirm your registration, you must complete the following 2 steps: Complete the online registration form at: https://rainbowrockers.org/online-registration/ Pay your $50 registration deposit by sending an e-transfer to: [email protected] If you have already registered online and paid your deposit (for example, at the year-end banquet), you do not need to do anything further.For any questions about the registration process or your registration status, please reach out to our Membership Coordinator at [email protected].

Have a great summer, and see you at Bocce on Wednesday June 19th! Steve H / Chad B / Bill J / Patrick P / Mike M / Kevin M / Russ F / Brian J / Dean L / Kevin V.

View division champions here

This is an important reminder to submit your registration for the 2024-2025 curling season if you haven’t already done so and intend to curl in the league again next year. The registration deadline for returning members is May 17, 2024.

As of June 1^st, 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. 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 confirm 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 by sending an e-transfer to: [email protected]

If you have already registered online and paid your deposit (for example, at the year-end banquet), you do not need to do anything further.

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

Have a great summer, everyone!

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]

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]

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 !

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!

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Curling With Pride