PEI’s seven dedicated curling facilities are getting ready for the new season. To-date, three have announced startup dates via their websites and/or Facebook pages.
Cornwall head icemaker Lance Lowther putting down the base coat
Icemaking is underway at the Cornwall Curling Club, with daytime curling beginning on Oct. 11, and evening league play starting on Oct. 17. The junior instructional program starts Oct. 26. Returning members are registering on Oct. 5 from 6:30-8:30 pm, with a free, no obligation adult curling school, along with new members (all ages) registration taking place Oct. 11, 12, 13 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, with those wanting to try the sport invited to come out any or all of these evenings. They are also holding drop-in curling sessions ($10 for non-members) on Oct. 28; Dec. 9; and Jan. 6 evenings. New this year, if sufficient signup, is a Mixed Doubles league, Thursday evenings at 8:30.
The Maple Leaf Curling in O’Leary will be starting to put the ice in during the week of October 24 with a target opening date of Saturday, November 5, when they will be hosting an Open House/Registration Day and Try Curling Session from 1-4pm. All curlers new and experienced, little rock, junior, adult and stick are welcome. They are also holding Learn to Curl/Drop In Nights on November 9th & 10th at 7pm – all new and experienced curlers or any age and discipline are welcome. Little Rock Program: November 7th & 10th – Once again this season MLCC will be offering for participants in the Little Rock Program to come direct to the club off their school bus from area schools. The club will provide supervision and a snack while awaiting their ice time. As the program continues to grow, so does the need for volunteers. If you are able to give your time to aid in the continued success of the Little Rock Program please contact program coordinator John E Martin. MLCC Stick Curling will resume November 8th & 10th. Regular Wednesday and Thursday Night league draws start November 16 & 17. Please sign up with the club prior to November 15th. They are also planning to hold their popular Drop In Ladies Night, a Mixed Doubles Night, and an Open Drop In Night.
The Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club in Summerside will be starting their ice plant on Oct. 21, with Open Houses/Try Curling events on Nov. 3-4.
Here is their November events schedule, with league curling starting on the 7th. Wednesday evenings will feature Drop In curling, at $10 per person.