Tuesday Ladies

I know what you're thinking. Why does Natasha Hallett insist on curling in a bikini? Well, that's not her but if it was, I'm sure she would be donning more clothes than this individual in the picture. Indeed, the BRCC is open a little earlier this year and the weather IS pretty temperate, but it is still a little cool for bikini curling out on the ice surface. And in keeping with this, the BRCC Ladies League kicked off this past Tuesday night and wouldn't you know it, they all were fully clothed!

Ice A: Anita Moran vs Chantal MacLeod. WIN for Moran. With Christine Scholburg sparing for Anita (and at the helm), the Moran crew took this first game of the season. You will recall that the Moran rink were the top team in the Ladies League last year  but this is a new crew this year. Great to see Chantal MacLeod out there in the Ladies League. She wins the "New Kid In Town" Award. The Eagles will be over the moon with her!

Ice B: Beth Laderoute vs Lucy Ann Trudeau. WIN for Laderoute. The Laderoute squad comes out swinging right out of the gate and posts a "W" for their first outing. This squad is comprised of seasoned players and this could be the year for them. It's the "Climb Every Mountain" Award for them. I'm sure Julie Andrews would be proud.

Ice C: Joanna Hammond vs Annie Austin. WIN for Hammond. Joanna has teamed up with the Junior ladies for this season. looks to be a good fit as they knock off my beloved Rez Girls right off the hop. It's excellent to see Joanna getting with the juniors and for that, she wins the Nanny McPhee Award. I'm sure Emma Thompson would approve!

Ice D: Jamie Elmore vs Christie Hagger. WIN for Elmore. Great to see Jamie Elmore grab a win right in the first week. Jamie's first year skipping was last year so she is still fairly new at the helm but given her enthusiasm for the Roaring Game, her skills have improved and she will, no doubt, chalk up some wins this season. Jamie wins the "Rocky" Award and I'm sure Sylvester Stallone would be good with it.

Ice B (Late): Marty Mitchell vs Deanna Roberts. WIN for Mitchell. Marty Mitchell is just returning to the leagues after a several year hiatus and right away is making her mark. I guess for Marty it's just like riding a bike and so it's the "Still The One" Award for her. Undoubtedly, Orleans would agree.

So there you have it. The first week of Ladies curling is over with and everyone now can hunker down and get into the season. Great to see the Ladies league still doing well and a special thanks to Team Elmore for convening this league (for the second year in a row).

Rock On!

The Curling Chronic