Tuesday Ladies

I know what you're thinking. What is Nathan Mutch doing "elephant curling"? And does he have a twin brother? Well, that's not him. Nathan likes curling with regular curling stones and like most of us, would find it difficult to put a good handle on a rock by using the elephant's trunk. Nathan plays in the  Monday Mixed as well as the Thursday Mens. He plays in the second position in both leagues and has stepped up his game considerably. Because he enjoys the game so much, he has been much more consistent in hitting the broom and controlling his weight whether throwing a draw or a take out. As well, he is developing a better understanding of strategy which really, is a natural progression for those who have been bitten by the curling bug. Nathan can only improve as time goes on and before long, it would not surprise me to see him skipping his own crew. But it's not only Nathan who is growing in the Roaring Game, there were lots of ladies at the club last night who also aspire to curling greatness and they were out there last night in the Tuesday Ladies. Here's your results:

Jamie Ellmore vs Lucy Ann Trudeau. WIN for Trudeau

Liz Rouselle vs Chantal MacLeod. WIN for Rouselle

Marty Mitchell vs Anita Moran. WIN for Mitchell

Deanna Roberts vs Beth Laderoute  WIN for Laderoute

Annie Austin vs Christie Hagger  WIN for Hagger

Vola Roberts vs Joanna Hammond  WIN for Hammond

FEATURE GAME: Deanna Roberts vs Beth Laderoute. I only caught the tail end of this game but it was neck and neck the whole way through. In the final end, Team Roberts found themselves 1 down without the hammer but with a stone sitting second shot. For her last, Deanna had to choose between a run back double or a difficult back line / hack weight come around tap to sit 1st and 2nd shot which would have left Beth Laderoute a tough draw for the win (there was alot of junk out in front so draws would have been tough). Deanna opted for the come around tap and was just a hair heavy and her rock did not curl at the end and she just ticked the opposing shot stone. She might have missed but only just barely. It was an excellent attempt at a very difficult shot. Nonetheless, a great game and a great finish for these two teams.

HAVING A GREAT SEASON: Team Laderoute. This squad has been together for a few years and they are having a great season this year. With only 1 or 2 losses (I'm not sure which) this season thus far, the Laderoute crew are sitting near the front of the pack, if not in a tie for first place. These ladies are the nicest sort and I'm happy to see them doing well. Keep it up ladies!

FOUND THEIR MOJO: Team Rouselle. After a bumpy beginning, Team Rouselle has found their groove and are stringing the wins together. Liz Rouselle et al are veterans in the Tuesday Ladies and are usually found near the top of the leader board. I expect that this is where they are headed again.

LIVING AT THE CLUB: Lucy Ann Trudeau. No, Lucy is not actually living at the club but she spends an awful lot of time there. Lucy plays in all three leagues and coaches Team Hailey Horton (Bantams). Lucy is a fellow curling chronic and has embraced the Roaring Game with absolute fervor. If the club ever shut down, Lucy would be first in line at the support group.

GROWING IN THE GAME: Nicole Mutch. Nicole is a newer curler and curls regularly in the Monday Mixed. Last night she was out sparing in the Tuesday Ladies. This is always indicative of someone enjoying what they are doing and it seems apparent that Nicole has also been bitten by the Curling Bug and looks to play more. She had developed her delivery and there can be no doubt that with her enthusiasm and willingness to play more, she is going to move forward in the game and will find herself in the groove. Another of those naturals, I think.

So, that's it for another Tuesday. Don't forget that this Friday, November 22nd, there will be a Santa Claus parade and then midnight madness after ward. I should mention that alot of local businesses contribute generously to the BRCC as well as other organisations around town. That is why shopping locally is always a good idea. Keeping our local businesses healthy keeps the town healthy. ALSO, the BRCC will have a float in this years Santa Claus parade. Come out and watch...you'll see some BRCC little rockers bantams, and I imagine, some adults on that float.

Rock On!

The Curling Chronic