On the weekend of January 6 to 8, the Montague Curling Club will be filled with the friends, family and fellow curlers of 23-year old Cody Dixon who passed away suddenly after a brief illness on September 11, 2016.
Organized by his girlfriend Katelyn Johnston and friend Dylan Lowery, the event is more than just a curling competition. Their hope is people will gather to play the sport that Mr. Dixon was dedicated to, at a place he spent much of his time to remember and share stories about their friend.
“That is actually one of our main goals and an important part of the bonspiel for all of us,” Ms. Johnston said. “First and foremost, the event is about Cody and having a good time.”
“The day Cody was born he was flown to the IWK and visited there many times as a child for a heart condition,” Ms. Johnston said. “He thought it was a great facility and had told me on a few occasions he would never turn down an opportunity to support it. For the first year of the bonspiel, it seemed like a great fit to direct the proceeds toward the IWK.”
With space for 32 teams, spots are still available for curlers 16 years plus with a guarantee of three games per team.
To register a team or for more information on the bonspiel schedule, contact Larry Richards at the Montague Curling Club at 902-838-2513.
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