Tuesday Ladies

Krista McCarville. Have not really seen much of her for some time but here she is with her Thunder Bay squad, in the thick of things at the PreTrials in Kitchenr. As I type this, the McCarville rink sits at 2 - 0 with their second win coming this morning over Cheryl Bernard (6 - 5). I have always liked this squad and I would certainly not be disappointed to see them secure a berth in the Olympic Trials. In other ladies' action this morning, the Tracy Horgan rink from Sudbury went into the 10th end in a 6 - 6 tie with Laura Crocker but gave up 4 in the last to lose 10 - 6. They will have to regroup. BC's Kelly Scott rink won over Alberta's Kleibrink squad (6 - 5). And finally, Manitoba's Barb Spencer lost to Alberta's Team Sonnenburg 9 - 4. Sonnenburg has been around for a few years now, with her first Scotties appearance in 2001 in Sudbury. More Pretrials action to come. But there IS other action to report and it's the Tuesday Ladies. They might not be in the Pretrials, but if there was an Olympic event for awesomeness (is that a word...well it is today!), our BRCC belles would be gold medallists!

Ice A: Annie Austin vs Beth Laderoute. WIN for Austin. That's three in a row for my beloved Rez Girls. After a slow start, they got a head of steam goin' and they are racking up the wins...and moving up the leader board at the same time. It's the "Movin' Up" Award for them. Enough to make Billy Joel want to stop plinkin' the piano and start poundin' some rocks!

Ice B: Christie Hagger vs Chantal MacLeod. I don't know what happened with this game but both squads are capable of the win so it could have gone either way. Stephanie Stoker plays on this team. She has been playing for a few years now and she plays twice a week, in the Monday Mixed and the Tuesday Ladies. She is a very likable lady and helps out at the club. She is co-convener for the Monday Mixed. It's the "helping Hand" Award for her. Amy Grant would be proud.

Ice C: Deanna Roberts vs Anita Moran. WIN for Roberts. Great night for the Roberts squad, knocking off a tough team. Bit of a slip for the Moran crew who have been experiencing a bit of a slump in the past couple of weeks. But that should not really concern them, they are a great team and there can be no doubt that they will rebound in a big way. It's the "Walk Right Back" Award for this crew. Enough for Anne Murray to grab a broom and hit the sheets.

Ice D: Marty Mitchell vs Joanna Hammond. WIN for Hammond. The Iron Bridge belles were forced into second place by the tough Hammond squad. It's been a great start for Team Hammond and they will be tough to get past. Tamarra Benke plays for this crew and she also play on Monday and Wednesday nights as well. She plays for the Junior Ladies competitive team and is quite the young curler. She is at the club alot of the time during the week and her bubbly personality makes her a great addition to the club as well as to her team. And she has game. I would have to say that if this young lady stays in the game, she will go far. She has the right outlook and she dedicates her time to improving her skills. So, It's the "Dream big" award for her. David Cook would be sure to be behind this.

Ice Lucy Ann Trudeau vs Liz Rouselle. WIN for Rouselle. Tough night for the Trudeau crew, falling to the tough and seasoned Rouselle rink. But, Team Trudeau are no pushovers either. They have lots of game. And why wouldn't they...both Lucy Ann and Akeshia play three nights a week and they certainly have their moments of greatness. It's the "Moment Of Greatness" Award for them. Enough to make Shizzy brown break away from the Hip Hop and take up 'Hack Hop'!

So that's how the ends played out this week in the Tuesday Ladies. I cannot stress enough how important the Ladies League is to the club. The BRCC ladies have many functions in the club and without their help, it would be difficult. It's not just a numbers thing, it is for all they do around our cool, little club. BRCC ladies rock it...week in and week out!

Rock On!

The Curling Chronic