The following leagues are available at the Donalda:
Monday Daytime Men
Mondays at 10:00am.
Individual entry league for men, welcoming all skill levels. We play from 10 to noon Monday mornings, followed by soup in the curling lounge. We play a variety of formats including doubles, 3v3 and 4v4, typically playing 2 4-end games each week. Teams are selected each week based on attendance.
Thursday at 10:00am Open Tag Draw
Open to men and women, open to all skills levels, teams are made each day
Octogenarians League (80+)
At Donalda Club on alternate Friday Mornings at 10:00am
Wednesday Pat Patterson League
Alternating between Donalda Club and the Cricket Curling Club
Wednesdays at 1:00, join for one five game series at a time
Individual entry and teams are drawn by a committee
Monday Team Entry Open (Eight Ends)
This is a Open Team Entry League, any combination of men and women are accepted.
Experience recommended, but not necessary.
Eight end games. Monday nights at 6:45pm and 8:30pm
Monday Intermediate League (Six Ends)
This league plays on alternate Mondays at 6:45pm or 9:00. 5 games in the first half and 5 games in the second half of the season.
The league is open to teams comprised any combination of men and women, ages 19-42, open to all skill levels.
Individual entries will also be accepted if space allows.
Tuesday Daytime Women
Tuesdays at 10:00am
Women's league, individual entries, open to all skill levels
Two series, October to December and January to April. Teams will be created by the convenor(s). Curlers are encouraged to sign up for the entirety of a draw to be placed on a team but may also choose to be on a spare list (filling in when available.) New curlers should take advantage of the instruction offered by our professional staff prior to the start of the season.
Thursday at 10:00am Open Tag Draw
Open to men and women, open to all skills levels, teams are made each day
Tuesday Open League
Tuesday Night Open is an individual-entry mixed league. The season is divided into two sessions: the Fall Session (October to December) and the Winter Session (January to March). Balanced teams are selected for the Fall and Winter Sessions by the League Co-convenors with guidance from the Curling Manager.
Games begin at 7:15 p.m. and are 8 ends. Pace of play is encouraged and each game should last no longer than 2 hours.
The winning teams for the Fall Session and the Winter Session will compete on Championship Day in April to determine the 2023-2024 league champion.
Wednesday Women's League
Our Wednesday Night Curling welcomes new and returning players to our league.
Teams are invited to compete in friendly games followed by a social time. Novice and experienced curlers are invited to participate. It is recommended new curlers complete a 'Learn to Curl’ program prior to registering. Players are encouraged and supported to develop their skills and knowledge of the game.
Game Time
Games will begin at 7:15 pm. for eight ends. Teams are allotted 1 hour and 45 minutes to complete six ends. At 9 PM the teams will complete the end they are playing and play one more. Note: An end is considered over when the last rock of the end comes to rest or goes out of play.
Scoring
Scoring is managed by curling staff, Janet and Nick. Points for standings are awarded for wins (10), ties (7.5), losses (5).
Plus the first six ends are awarded one point per end won (1) and points scored (1/4 per point)
End seven and eight are played for win only, no points are given for ends or points.
Finding Spares
Teams are asked to play with a minimum of 3 players. Please make the effort to play on the scheduled date and find a spare. A minimum of two registered players are required to field a team, otherwise the game is defaulted or may be rescheduled.
Draw - A and B Divisions
Teams play a round robin series of games. After each round robin series two teams will shift up/down from A and B Division based on standings. The two top teams in Division B shift to Division A. And the bottom two teams in Division A shift to Division B. This will be repeated throughout the season, followed by playoffs, and A and B Division Championship games on April 15th.
Teams have been placed in A or B Division base on the past season final league standings.
Any new teams entered in the league start in Division B.
Thursday Open Tag Draw
Thursday at 10:00am Open Tag Draw
Open to men and women, open to all skills levels, teams are made each day
Thursday Men's Team Entry
Thursdays at 6:45pm and 9:00pm
This is a Team Entry League , experience recommended, but not necessary.
Three Series in three divisions.
The A division teams will receive 10 points for a win, 7.5 points for a tie and 5 point for a loss.
The B division teams will receive 8 points for a win, 6 points for a tie and 4 point for a loss.
After series one and two, two teams will move up and two teams will move down a division.
After series three teams will be seeded into a playoff bracket based on total points for the entire season.
There will be a playoff for the club championship and the Doug McGregor (consolation) division.
Friday Mixed League (Six Ends)
This league is mixed (two men and two women) and is open to all skill levels.
Curlers may enter as individuals or as couples.
The league plays six end games on Fridays at 7:00 pm and 8:45 pm
The teams are drawn by committee and made to match skill level for each series.
There will be a playoff game between the top team in the fall session and the top team in the winter session to determine the champions of the league.
Sunday Open Doubles
Sunday Doubles is a team entry mixed league that runs every other Sunday at 11:00 a.m. Teams consist of two players of either one male and one female, or two females, or two males. Sunday Doubles welcome all skill levels from beginner to experienced.
Games are 8 ends and each team delivers 5 rocks – the first player throwing 1st and 5th rocks and the second player throwing 2nd, 3rd, and 4th rocks. Players may switch throwing positions after completion of each end.
For individuals who are looking for a team, please add your name to the Free Agent Listing for this League.
Sunday Team Entry Mixed
Competitive for all levels from novice to senior.
Fun and relaxed
Great time of the day
8 end games, every second Sunday @10:30am
Playoffs for all teams
8 team limit, and will make up teams if single entry
Sunday Under 12-Little Rocks
Sundays from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Starting October 15th 2023
For youth age 7-12. Great chance to learn and develop new curling skills while meeting new members!
