New manager of Charlottetown Curling Club aiming to “bring the fun back”
Doherty, a long-time member who took over as club manager in the summer, challenges anyone to name another sport with the same level of camaraderie and addictiveness.
“You know your opponent by first name, you get along with them, you laugh the whole time and when you get off there’s a bar waiting for you. It’s one of the greatest games on earth,” he said. “If you go over to Europe, there’s 20 thousand people watching darts. There’s no reason why this curling club can’t be filled up seven nights a week.”
That’s Doherty’s mission for the club, which held an open house and kick-off party for the season on Saturday night.
Charlottetown Curling Club manager Robbie Doherty, chats with director of hospitality Ebbie Toombs and member Cathy Dillon during an Open House and Kick-Off Party for the season on Saturday night. Doherty, who just took over as manager, is aiming to revitalize the club after several years of financial challenges.
The past couple of years haven’t been completely celebratory for the club, which received a $25,000 one-time grant from the city last week to help pay off debt.
Doherty said while it was great to see the city support the club, it still has some financial challenges to face.