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 10am Open Tag Draw & Clinics
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
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
Monday Intermediate League (Six Ends)
This league plays on alternate Mondays at 9:00pm
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 Night 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 are 8 ends and begin at 6:45 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
The winning teams for the Fall Session and the Winter Session will compete on Championship Day in April to determine the league champion.
Wednesday Women's League
Wednesday Women's League
Welcome!
Wednesday Night Women’s Curling includes experienced and novice players in a weekly Skip’s entry curling league.
Skips manage their team members participation, scheduling changes, etc. Registered curlers are listed on team rosters (4-6 players) and are eligible to earn sweeps.
Fall & Winter Draw and Playoff Format & Schedule
League game dates
- Oct 15 - Dec 17
- January 7 - March 25
Playoffs - April 1st and 8th
Championship Weekend April 10th & 11th.
Teams will play a full round robin series of games in each draw with bye dates to be determined.
Teams will be ranked in A & B Divisions for Playoffs.
Schedule is posted on curling website.
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.
We have built and will maintain a successful league by welcoming curlers to join the our section.
Donalda members and guests who are not registered in curling are welcome to play as a guest spare up to 6 times per season in leagues.
Non registered curlers (novice and experienced) are also invited to participate in special events e.g. Swing & Sweep, clinics, bonspiels, etc.
Game Time and Pace of Play
Please be prepared for games to begin at 7:15 pm for eight ends.
Players are invited onto the ice with the ringing of a bell in the Sundial Lounge.
Teams are allotted 1 hour and 45 minutes to complete ends. The time clock on the ice sets the game time*
*In the absence of the time clock 9 PM signals teams to complete the end they are playing and play one additional end.
Note: An end is considered over when the last rock of the end comes to rest or goes out of play.
8 ends of play is expected within the allotted time. Players are asked to do their best to maintain Pace of Play. Skips may encourage speeding up the pace of play by coaching their players to be ready in the hack before their shot and quickly transitioning between between ends. Any communication between skips about pace of play should happen at an appropriate time and not during shots.
Scoring
Scoring is managed by curling staff. Skips or Vices record game results on sheets provided on boards.
Wins, ties, and losses are reported on curling league boards.
Scoring will be 10 points for a win, 5 for a tie and 1 for a loss. O points for a default will be awarded.
Please contact Nick if you have any questions regarding schedule or scoring.
Thursday Open Tag Draw & Clinics
Thursday at 10:00am Open Tag Draw & Clinics
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 Social (Six Ends)
This is a fun and developmental league that less experienced curlers will be paired with more experienced curlers for ongoing guidance and learning.
Members may enter as individuals or as couples.
The league plays six end games on Fridays at 6:45 pm and 8:30 pm
Registration available for Fall (October-December) & Winter Series (January-April)
The teams are drawn by committee and made to match skill level for each series and will also be paired with different players for each series.
Saturday Morning Triple 6
This is an exciting new “tag draw” league in a triple 6 format -- 6 players 3v3, 6 ends and 6 rocks thrown per team – with rotating positions. Perfect for less experienced curlers to play positions they don’t normally play, and to hit the ice with more experienced curlers.
Tag Draw refers to this event being a drop in. Be present in the Sundial Curling Lounge by 9:30am. Nick Samoy will arrange teams and be ready for play at 10am.
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
Ready to sweep into some fun? Join our competitive mixed curling league (2 women & 2 men) where the action is just as much fun as the camaraderie! Novice to experienced curlers welcome.
Coined “Caesar Sunday’s” our team-entry league meets every other Sunday at 10:30 AM and/or 1pm,(if required and based on number of entered teams) bringing together serious curlers who also know how to have a great time. Individuals may sign up and we will attempt to pull a team together. Whether you're aiming for a perfect double takeout or just a good laugh with friends, you'll find a perfect blend of competition and socializing.
It will include a mid season formal “Caesar Sunday” gathering for all, along with a competitive payoff format, leading to a great head to head final match during the clubs playoff weekend.
Grab your teammates, practice your strategy, and get ready for the most fun you'll have all season!
Sunday Under 12-Little Rocks
Sundays from 1:30-2:30 p.m. beginning Sunday, October 26th
For youth age 7-12. Great chance to learn and develop new curling skills while meeting new members!
