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Leagues & Programs

Our leagues have been designed to accomodate curlers of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced players.

Regardless of your level of play, you need to fill out either our Liability Release, 2012-2013 (Adult) (pdf) or our Liability Release, 2012-2013 (Youth) (pdf) before you can play.  Bring it with you on your first league night!

League Types

Social
Designed for members at any level (0-100 years of experience) who are most interested in having fun.  Fosters a fun, relaxed, family-oriented curling time.  Teaches game rules, etiquette & strategy.

Semi-Competitive
Builds on the basics with experienced skips and an effort to balance the teams.  Designed to increase a member’s understanding of the mechanics and strategy of the game while creating a consistent curling experience.  Requires at least ½ season of curling experience.

Competitive
Competitive-oriented teams playing against high level opponents in games of high level strategy and shot making.  Designed to fine tune the highest level of the game.  Requires that each player have at least ½ season of curling experience with a combined team curling experience of 5 years.

Descriptions

Men’s League (Monday)

  • Skill Type/Atmosphere: Semi-Competitve
  • Coordinator(s): Alan MacNeill & Brandon Kiraly
  • When: Mondays, 2 draws (7:15 pm & 9:30 pm)
  • Commitment: Half-season
  • Who can sign-up:
  • Description:
    • Teams formed by Skips’ draft
    • Capped at 16 teams
    • Round robin play with play-offs each half season


Capital League (Wednesday)

  • Skill Type/Atmosphere: Competitive
  • Coordinator(s): Jeff Lee & Dave Bykowski
  • When: Wednesdays, 2 draws (7:15pm & 9:30pm)
  • Commitment: Full season
  • Who can sign-up:
  • Description:
    • 2 Tiers - Senate & House
    • 3 Round robins with 2 teams moving from Senate to House and 2 teams moving from House to Senate at the end of each round robin
    • Play-offs at the end of the season with the winner being awarded the President's trophy


Thursday Night Open

  • Skill Type/Atmosphere: Semi-Competitve
  • Coordinator(s): Joe Rockenbach & Petet Morelewicz
  • When: Thursday, 2 draws (7:15pm & 9:30pm)
  • Commitment: Half-season
  • Who can sign-up:
  • Description:
    • Individual/pairs entries will be formed into teams by the league coordinator
    • Capped at 16 teams
    • There will be 2 Divisions with 8 teams each. Team entries will play in 1 Division and league coordinator formed teams will play in the other Division. If more than 8 teams enter, Division determination will be determined by years of experience as a whole team.
    • Round robin play with play-offs each half season


TGIF

  • Skill Type/Atmosphere: Social
  • Coordinator(s): Rob Chester & Mark Lawrence
  • When: Fridays, 1 draw (8:00pm)
  • Commitment: Half-season
  • Who can sign-up:
  • Description:
    • Teams formed by the league coordinator
    • Capped at 8 teams
    • Round robin play with play-offs each half season


Saturday Afternoon League

  • Skill Type/Atmosphere: Social
  • Coordinator(s): James Mikulec
  • When: Saturdays, 1 draw (12:00pm)
  • Commitment: Half-season
  • Who can sign-up: Individuals, Pairs, Teams
  • Description:
    • League coordinator will help facilitate individuals finding a team
    • No cap on number of teams
    • Play is self-scheduled through the league coordinator with play-offs each half season (flex schedule)

This league is classified as "social" so that everyone, including new curlers, can participate. But the league is intended for teams of all levels, even playdowns-level teams. The league employs a "Flex Schedule", which is especially convenient for teams who are often out of town for bonspiels or playdowns. Teams earn 3 points for a win and 1 point for a loss. At the end of each half, the top two point-earning teams play in the championship match. The league also offers play in the WCF Mixed Doubles format.

Pizza League (Sunday)

  • Skill Type/Atmosphere: Social
  • Coordinator(s): Michael Dobbs
  • When: Sundays, 2 draws (4:45pm & 7:15pm)
  • Commitment: Half-season
  • Who can sign-up: Individuals, Pairs
  • Description:
    • Teams formed by the league coordinator
    • Capped at 16 teams
    • Round robin play with play-offs each half season
    • Pizza will be served between draws


Seriously, don’t for get your  Liability Release, 2012-2013 (Adult) (pdf) or your Liability Release, 2012-2013 (Youth) (pdf).

League Results

Have you ever wondered who won the Capital League in 2005? Or Ladies League in 2006? We have the results available, summarized of course, on our archived Annual Results Summary page. It also includes other notable names, since 2005.

Curling Programs

Slightly less formal than our leagues are our Curling Programs. These do not require the same level of committment and appeal to a wide variety of curlers.

Junior Program

  • Skill Type/Atmosphere: Social
  • Coordinator(s): Lisa Beaudet & Kim Clawson with volunteers
  • When: Sundays, 2:00pm to 4:30pm
  • Commitment: Full season
  • Who can sign-up: Individuals
  • Description:
    • Includes teens in middle and high school and early college-age, throwing regular-weight rocks
    • Weekly sessions start with warm ups, practice delivery and basic skills and running of drills
    • After a quick break, the group is divided into teams of varying skill level for some game play


Middle Rocker Program

  • Skill Type/Atmosphere: Social
  • Coordinator(s): Lisa Beaudet & Kim Clawson with volunteers
  • When: Sundays, 12:30pm to 2:00pm
  • Commitment: Full season
  • Who can sign-up: Individuals
  • Description:
    • Includes both elementary and middle school students, throwing lighter-weight middle rocks
    • Weekly sessions start with review and instruction of basic curling skills
    • Will run through some fun drills that introduce delivery, throwing stones, and sweeping
    • Snacks will be served between sessions
    • After snacks, return to the ice for some fun games that teach curling skills and strategies


Saturday Morning Breakfast Extravaganza

  • Skill Type/Atmosphere: Social
  • Coordinator(s): Ken Wray & Joe Rockenbach
  • When: Saturdays, 1 draw (9:30am)
  • Commitment: Drop-in
  • Who can sign-up:
  • Description:
    • Teams formed by the league coordinator
    • Non-members are welcome at a cost of $20.00
    • Capped at 8 teams
    • Breakfast is served between 8:30 and 9:30
    • Instructional period is between 8:15 and 9:00
    • Players must arrive by 8:45 to guarantee a spot
    • A donation of $3 to $4 is solicited for breakfast

The definition of a "League" offering fixed teams, play-offs, and trophy awards does not apply. This event is not organized in seasonal fixed teams but does allows teams to compete. This event is termed an "Extravaganza", because most teams are made up of sign-in participants each Saturday, and offers a fun and social time with family and friends. We welcome new curlers to come and give it a try on Saturday mornings from 8:15 to 11:30. Try to arrive by 8:15 so we can get you equipped with sliders etc. Wear warm, loose fitting clothes and clean flat soled shoes. Sneakers are OK.

Daytime Curling (Wednesday)

  • Skill Type/Atmosphere: Social
  • Coordinator(s): Ken Wray
  • When: Wednesday, 1 draw (10:00am)
  • Commitment: Drop-in
  • Who can sign-up: Individuals, Pairs, Teams
  • Description:
    • Capped at 32 people

This is a very relaxed curling program for players of all levels. From week to week, we play a variety of formats, including team play, doubles play, singles play, fun practice drills, and mini tournaments. Whatever the participants who show up on any given week would like to do, we then go ahead and do that. We look forward to having you join us!

Team/Singles/Mixed Doubles Ladders

  • Skill Type/Atmosphere: Social
  • Coordinator(s): James Mikulec
  • When: Anytime (self-scheduled)
  • Commitment: Full season
  • Who can sign-up: Individuals, Pairs, Teams
  • Description:
    • League coordinator will help facilitate individuals finding a team
    • No cap on number of teams
    • Play is self-scheduled with results of games reported to the league coordinator with play-offs at the end of the season

The Ladders are three season-long competitions for teams, mixed pairs, and individuals of all levels. You many join the Ladders at any point during the season. Teams from all team-entry leagues are welcome to join the Team Ladder. Whenever you play a game versus another ladder opponent (at any time), you'll move up or down the ladder, sometimes slowly, sometimes quickly, depending on the rank of your opponent. At the end of the season, the top four teams, pairs, and singles face off in ladder-style playoffs to determine the Ladder winners.

Tuesday Matinee

  • Skill Type/Atmosphere: Social
  • Coordinator(s): Linda Murphy & Anne Dougherty
  • When: Tuesdays, 1 draw (5:00pm)
  • Commitment: Drop-in
  • Who can sign-up: Individuals, Pairs
  • Description:
    • Teams formed by the league coordinator
    • Capped at 32 people

This program is fun, relaxed, and family friendly. We coordinate each session "on the fly" as we find out how many curlers will attend. We may play team games, doubles games, singles matches, or do practice drills, based on the preferences of the members attending on a given Tuesday. Open to all PCC members. Ideal for new curlers.

Yes, you need either our  Liability Release, 2012-2013 (Adult) (pdf) or our Liability Release, 2012-2013 (Youth) (pdf) to take part in our Curling Programs too.