And They're Off!

Joanne Niganobe, second for my beloved Rez Girls, attempts a draw. The Rez Girls have Annie Austin back on the roster. Annie shoots lead but skips the game. They fared well last night delivering a crushing victory. Awesome showing.

Carlie Geoffroy, Vice for Team Hayley Horton delivers a rock on this first night of ladies curling. The Junior Ladies were up early but could not hold on to the lead. But still, an excellent showing for their first time out.

 

So they are off and running in the Ladies League. They have 13 teams and it looks like there may be a 14th team so this league is looking excellent. Two junior teams have registered, Team Hayley Horton and Team Mikayla Alloway. They played 6 end games last night, allowing themselves time for a meet and greet between games. But starting next week, it will be 8 end games. Here's your results:

 

Ice A: Marg Tivy vs Liz Rouselle. WIN for Tivy. In this clash of the titans, it was the Iron Bridge Belles who secured a convincing win. They come to play every week and this will be a team to watch throughout the season. Looks like that deer meat diet pays dividends!

 

Ice B: Hayley Horton vs Anita Moran. WIN for Moran (with Lucy Ann Trudeau at the helm). The juniors were up early scoring in the first three ends. But, in the latter part of the match, the veteran Moran squad caught up and ultimately secured the win. It should be noted that this is only the first time out for Team Horton. They conducted themselves well and demonstrated lots of promise. i expect great things from these young ladies this year and they will be a force to be reckoned with as the season progresses.

 

Ice C: Beth Laderoute vs Christine Denis. WIN for Denis. Newly wed Christine Denis posts a win in her first time out with this new squad. obviously married life agrees with our "Red" and this crew obviously will be a positive addition to this league.

 

Ice D: Annie Austin vs Shirley Lemieux. WIN for Austin. After returning from a year long hiatus, Annie Austin has rejoined my beloved Rez Girls in the skip position. With knee surgery in her recent past, Annie has taken up the stick and is throwing lead stones and calling the game. Denelda Cada throws last. They posted a convincing win last night and I expect that they will be right up there in the standings throughout the season. Afterall, this is a veteran team. And as for Team Lemieux, Tammy Lou has joined forces with her mother-in-law and they will, no doubt, be a tough team to get by.

Ice B (Late): Myra Kiernan vs Joanna Hammond. WIN for Kiernan. It was the first night out for the newly formed Hammond rink. Breaking away from her mother this year, Joanna has her own crew but lost a squeeker to the veteran Myra Kiernan. If you have ever played against Myra, you will know that even when you are beating her, she is never really out of it. And if you didn't know that, please accept those words of wisdom!

Ice C: Christie Hagger vs Paula Summers. WIN for Hagger. With Paula Summefrs conspicuously absent, Jamie Ellmore was at the helm and did a fine job but in the end, could not win against the intense Hagger crew. I am expecting big things from Team Hagger this year. Christie is an excellent player with awesome focus during a match and it will surprise me greatly if this squad is not near the top of the leader board this year.

So, there you have it. The first night out is in the record books. Lots of good looking teams and there will definitely be a dogfight throughout the season for the top spot. I'm stoked!

In other BRCC news, Myra asked me to mention that Wednesday Afternoon Curling will begin next week, Oct 17.

Also, Junior, Bantam and Little Rockers kicked off last evening. This year, Kristy Blanchet, Tammy Lemieux and Christie Hagger are out there teaching the younger curlers. No small task this year as they have 34 kids! that's huge...great work ladies!

Don't forget about the Curffle Bonspiel coming on November 23 and 24. I cannot stress enough how important your participation is for this event. The proceeds will go toward the purchase of important ultrasound equipment for the Blind River District Health Center. Also, a portion will go towards things needed for the Golden Birches and if there was ever an important cause, this it it! Seriously, the elders of our community need and deserve our support. If you can't play in this, make a donation. Call Kathy Jensen or Laurie Kendrick. A quick word about Kathy Jensen....she has been involved with getting the grants for the BRCC. Although usually operating in the background, Kathy has been instrumental in helping the BRCC many times over. She gives her time to many worthwhile causes in our community. Now, she is looking for our support in this latest cause and I am hoping that the membership of the BRCC will step up and either play in this spiel or make a donation. Please help!

Rock On!

The Curling Chronic