Welcome to Doug Butler’s
curling page
Last updated: 2025-APR-01
My regular curling league is the Saturday Morning Sportsmen out of Victoria Curling Club.
Plus, frequent availability to spare (see below) at VCC and nearby clubs.
CONTACT INFO:
·
Cell/SMS/iMsg: 250‑216‑0398
(if I
don’t answer, texting is much better than voice-mail)
· email: spare@doug-butler.com
ELIGIBILITY:
· 62 years young. Can curl in “Seniors” or “Masters”.
· Member of the Victoria and (new for 2024) Esquimalt Curling Clubs.
ABILITY / POSITIONS:
· More than 25 years curling experience.
· Curl (and dance 😊) younger than my age. On the better-than-average side of the curve for club-level play (not just for my age!).
· Will curl any position, preferring 3rd, but happy to throw the front end -- or even skip a game in a fun league.
· When skip or vice-skip, I read the line of shot well, have no trouble letting the sweepers know what’s needed, and prepare at least one “Plan B” in case the shot isn’t going as planned.
· On the technical side, I use a stopwatch and work based on tee-hog times if that’s what you’re looking for (sorry, not practiced with back-to-hog times). Given the opportunity, I’ll call a tap/take-out weight by hog-to-hog time if the player knows how to throw it.
SPARING AVAILABILITY: (last updated 2025-APR-01).
I am only available at the dates/times listed, which can change -- check back for updates.
Well, curling is done for the 2024/25 season – time to power through the annual curling withdrawal symptoms.
See you in the fall.
For the days that say “See Spareboard”:
· On these days, I bid daily for assignments at work. Contact me before 8pm two days in advance.
· Mornings: I can reliably be available for morning games.
· Afternoons: Unavailable
· Early evening draws: Usually can be off work in time to arrive by 6:30pm. However, I cannot give final confirmation until 3pm on the prior day.
· Late evening draws: I can reliably be available for late draws.
· SHORT NOTICE SPARING (less than 24 hours’ notice):
· If it’s the day of, or after 3pm the day prior, please call or text. I’ll answer ASAP.
Hope to see ya on the ice 😊.