For 2026/27 my regular curling leagues will be the Saturday Morning Sportsman's and Monday Morning Senior Select out of the Victoria Curling Club.
I'm happy to also spare at Esquimalt or Kerry Park.
CONTACT INFO:
Cell/SMS/iMsg: 250‑216‑0398
(if I can’t answer, texting is much better than voice-mail)
email:
ELIGIBILITY:
- 64 years young. Can curl in “Seniors” or “Masters”.
- Member of the Victoria Curling Club.
ABILITY / POSITIONS:
- Almost 30 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 or skip, but happy to throw from the front end, too.
- 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:
I am only available at the dates/times listed, which can change -- check back for updates.
If a date is not listed, then I am definitely not available.
September 21 to 27:
- Monday evening (early or late draws)
- Tuesday through Friday evenings, arriving by 7:30pm.
- Sunday morning / afternoon.
September 28 to October 4
- Monday thru Wednesday evenings (early or late draws)
- Friday evening, arriving by 7:30pm.
- Sunday anytime.
October 5 to 11:
- Monday evening (early or late draws)
- Tuesday through Friday evenings, arriving by 7:30pm.
- Sunday morning / afternoon.
October 12 to 18:
- Note: This is the week of the Grand Slam.
- Monday evening (early or late draws)
- Thursday and Friday evenings, arriving by 7:30pm.
- Saturday and Sunday all day.
October 19 to 25:
- Monday evening (early or late draws)
- Tuesday through Friday evenings, arriving by 7:30pm.
- Sunday all day.
For future dates:
- Check back here for updates, or give me a call.
For any 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 😊.