Wednesday Open 8 Ender

While it's true that there have been some pregnant women out there playing the Roaring Game, this cannot mean that these people are not athletes. The nature of the game accommodates pregnant ladies but that does not mean that these people are not athletes. They were athletes before they became in the family way and lets face it, the fact that they continue to curl is a credit to them!

And if you look at it, the fact that curling is possible for pregnant ladies is a credit to the sport. I mean, if these ladies were in the skeleton competition, no chance they are jumping on a skinny sled on their belly, face down to the icy track and hurtling themselves at breakneck speeds down the track. But in curling, they can slide and sweep without any trouble.

But as far as I know, there were no pregnant people at the BRCC this past Wednesday in the Open 8 Ender (but this has been a cold winter so I guess it IS possible). But despite being pregnant or not, they were all out there meeting between the sheets and having a good time doing it.

Al Viel vs Hayley Horton.  WIN for Viel

Glen Austin vs Warren Neufeld.  WIN for Neufeld

Ryan Hagger vs Tom St Jules. WIN for St Jules

Lucy Ann Trudeau vs John Topash. WIN for Topash

RED BUM AWARD: Team Austin. Could not deal with the excellent shots made by Warren and the Neufeld Factor. This team makes alot of shots and they are strong in every position!

BACK TO 100%: Tom St Jules. Big Daddy was having some problems with his Sciatic and it was hampering him. But, I am pleased to report that he has made a full recovery and is back to being the on-ice "tough guy" that we all know and fear.

CUTEST CURLER OUT THERE: Abby Hagger. I am so pleased to see this awesome young lady out there playing in the leagues. She makes alot of shots and her sweeping abilities sure have come a long way (must be the sharp, new broom).

GREAT SPORT AND ALL ROUND GREAT GUY: Brian Tonelli. Loves the Roaring Game. He doesn't really care about winning or losing....he just enjoys being out there. He epitomises the joys of recreational curling.

STILL A CURLING WHIZ: Al Viel. At this point, a veteran of the game and a true curling chronic. And can always be counted on for some real tough competition.

IMPROVED IN LEAPS AND BOUNDS: Helen Rancourt. I watched parts of her game the other night and she has developed a real solid delivery and is throwing the rock well. Great job Helen.
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FUN COUPLE: Judy Laframboise and Ron Coventry. This pair are fun to curl with. They will not be going to the National Mixed this year but if there was a National Competition for being a fun couple to curl with, they would definitely be on the Podium!

INCREDIBLY SOLID DELIVERY: Tamara Behnke. Her curling skills continue to improve at an exponential rate. All the curling and practising this young lady does certainly has paid dividends.

EXCELLENT POTENTIAL: Adam Valiquette. This guy has a solid curling style and is right into the game. Once he establishes more weight control, he will be a formidable opponent. Looking for a good player, he's your guy.

So that's how it all worked out for this Wednesday Open 8 Ender.

I will be away next week and despite this, I will send some reports of our Continental Cup experiences so keep an eye out.

Rock On!

The Curling Chronic