Registration Open For Third Annual GPHSF Charity Bonspiel

Registration is now open for the third annual Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation (GPHSF) Charity Bonspiel, held on Feb. 15 at the Peterborough Curling Club.

Photo courtesy of GPHSF.

“We are really excited for our 3rd Bonspiel in partnership with Imprinted Apparel Store. This event continues to grow each year. The response remains incredibly positive. We have a great time putting it on and being part of this event” said Vince Bierworth, GPHSF executive director. “Funds raised from this event will continue our mission to broaden health equity and access to healthcare for the residents in Peterborough City and County as well as Hiawatha and Curve Lake First Nations.  Funds will support our partnership with the Peterborough Family Health Team, along with many other community organizations we work with.”

Registration is $300, with a $60 tax receipt. The day includes two games along with breakfast and lunch. There are $2,000 in prizes to be won provided by Imprinted Apparel Store and $500 in prizes provided by Goldline. Other activities such as trivia challenges, raffle draws, cornhole boards and many other opportunities to win prizes will be at the event.

Participants can register online. Only 24 teams are available. GPHSF notes that participants should have some experience with the game and their equipment. They will not be able to provide on-ice training for beginners.

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Peterborough Golf and Country Club Opens Registration For Curling This Season

Peterborough Golf and Country Club is inviting anyone of all skill levels to join them as registration for curling has opened.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Golf and COuntry Club.

Their Learn to Curl program trains those 'new to the game' or those looking for a refresher. Experienced volunteer coaches instruct members on mechanics, skills and strategies.

By the end of the program, participants will successfully and competently enjoy fun competition on the ice and the following fellowship according to a press release.

This program includes club equipment, off-ice sessions, on-ice instruction and gameplay.

After completing the program, the graduates are invited to join the Novice League and can spare or join other leagues if space is available.

The program runs Wednesdays from 5:15 to 7:15 p.m., Oct. 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27, and Saturdays on Nov. 2 and 16 from 9 a.m. to noon. Space is limited.

This program costs $400 + HST for 21 weeks of play. To sign up, contact Kurtis at curling@ptbogolf.com or call the Pro Shop at 705-760- 9665.

Back this year is the Junior Program. Starting in January, children ages seven to 14 will participate in a seven-week instruction program as an introduction to this favourite winter sport.

Experienced coaches will provide on and off-ice instruction and an introduction to the etiquette and rules of the game.

This program costs $175 + HST and includes snacks and a mini-bonspiel to celebrate your child’s new skills.

Contact the club at curling@ptbogolf.com for the program schedule and details.

PGCC has leagues ranging from Day Women's to Senior Men's, Evening Women's, Novice and Doubles. The Club is hosting an open house on Sept. 6th from 6 to 8 p.m.

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Local Man Jon Thurston Takes Home Bronze Medal With Canada's Paralympic Wheelchair Curling Team

Team Canada Paralympic Wheelchair Curling Team, with Jon Thurston of Dunsford, cinched a Bronze medal against Slovakia on Friday.

In an intense game aired Friday at 6:30 a.m. local time, Canada triumphed over Slovakia 8-3 to secure a spot on the podium.

With Canada leading 4-3 after seven ends and Slovakia lying two, Thurston, who belongs to the Peterborough Curling Club, knocked both Slovakia stones out on his first throw to leave Canada lying three.

Slovakia put up a good fight, though in the eighth and final end Thurston delivered two near perfect shots to secure the win.

This is a first Paralympic Medal for Thurston, who played as an alternate.

Canada has reached the podium in all five wheelchair curling tournaments since the sport was added to the Games in 2006.

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Newcomers To Peterborough Community Try Curling For The First Time

The Peterborough Curling Club generously donated its ice on Saturday (March 11th) for a Curling Day so newcomers could try their hand at this Canadian winter sport. About 40 newcomers participated in the event, which was a collaboration between the New Canadians Centre and Peterborough Curling Club.

About 10 volunteers from Peterborough Curling Club provided curling instructions and equipment for the new curling learners.

Photo via New Canadians Centre Facebook page

“The objective is to welcome newcomers to the community and introduce them to a very popular Canadian winter sport,” says Ken Featherstone of Peterborough Curling Club. “Newcomers can meet and socialize with other newcomers while learning a part of Canadian sports culture.”

Photo via New Canadians Centre Facebook page

Photo via New Canadians Centre Facebook page

“Some newcomers, especially if they do not speak English, can feel isolated,” says Anne Elliott, Community Coordinator at the New Canadians Centre. “The New Canadians Centre offers different opportunities and services to connect newcomers to the community and feel welcomed and at home. The curling day is ideal because it is Canadian, active and fun.”

Photo via New Canadians Centre Facebook page

To learn more about the New Canadians Centre, visit their website.

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