Thornbury’s skating rink will be converted to curling ice this week for three days of curling events.
The events are being hosted by members of the newly formed not-for-profit Blue Mountains Curling Centre. The schedule includes lessons for students, groups, and individuals as well as showcase, jitney and exhibition games.
This event is a result of momentum gained when local curlers got together to host Beaver Valley Rocks, which included a celebrity game featuring Olympic gold medallist curler Jennifer Jones, and decorated Canadian curler Russ Howard.
The schedule for this year’s three day event is as follows:
Thursday, March 29:
Noon-3 p.m., Student program
6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Beginners and open jitney curling
Friday, March 30:
8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Beginners program - open jitney
Noon and 2 p.m., Showcase doubles curling
Saturday, March 31:
8 a.m. to 10 a.m., Pancake breakfast
8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Beginners program - open jitney
Noon and 2 p.m., Showcase doubles curling
2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Music by Thirsty Boys
4 p.m., Exhibition game featuring the Special Olympics Team
Admission is $5 donation towards Special Olympics.
To sign up for curling on the, click here. For those interested in creating a viable Curling Centre in Thornbury sign up on the membership page. For further information, call Linda at 519-599-3345.
