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Micro-Works Major Curling League Begins a New Era at the Stroud Curling Club
The Micro-Works Major Curling League opens its 36th curling season in a new home. The Stroud Curling Club in Innisfil Ontario is now the official venue for the Micro-Works Major Curling League...and we could not be happier. The Stroud Curling Club has a long and rich curling history and the league is very excited and honoured that we have become part of their curling family. Negotiatons to move the league began in earnest in the spring of 2012 and culminated with the signing of a multi-year contract on August 18th, 2012, and a new era officially started.
The 2012-2013 season will see several new opportunities which the league is eagerly anticipating. We are now curling Wednesday nights with 2 draws, the first beginning at 6:45 pm and the second at 9:00 pm. The league has expanded its roster to 15 teams to take advantage of the additional ice time available at the Stroud Curling Club. There are a number of new players joining the league enticed by the new location, the new times, but most of all because of the competitive curling spirit the Micro-Works Major Curling League and the Stroud Curling Club bring to the sport of curling.
The Micro-Works Major Curling League is a competitive curling league which includes some of the top teams from Innisfil and the surrounding area including Barrie, Alliston, Bradford, Orillia and as far away as Toronto.
The league has been running for over thirty-five years and has featured many world, national, and provincial champions. World champions including Ed Werenich, Russ and Glen Howard, Pat Perroud and 2-time world junior champ Brent Laing have all been members of the league. The Micro-Works Major Curling League provides the competitive curler with a venue where they can hone their skills as they prepare for provincial competitions and cash spiels endorsed by the Ontario Curling Tour. A cash award of $100.00 is earned by each team for a round robin win, so the competition level each week is always very high.
We are privileged to once again be supported by Micro-Works who have returned for their 16th season. Located in Barrie, Micro-Works has been providing quality computer parts and services since 1989. Their commitment to the sport of curling has made our Major League into one of the most successful organizations in Canada.
We are extremely happy to have three sponsors who have returned to give us their support for a fifth year.
Sleeman Brewery, recognized as one of Canada's finest and fastest growing premium brewers in North America. Their time-honoured commitment to quality has made their beer a favourite with curlers everywhere.
Stickey Fingers Bar and Grill, voted "The Best Ribs and Wings" in Barrie. If you are looking for good food and lively entertainment, this is the place to go. Located right next door to the Barrie Curling Club.
Rethredz refurbishes curling brush heads. They have the environmentally friendly way to keep your brush and your game in first rate condition.
We are also pleased to have three sponsors returning for a third season.
Comfort Inn & Suites, a wonderful hotel that is conveniently located at the Essa Road and Hwy. 400 exit. A great place to stay when you're in town for a bonspiel.
Canadian Designated Drivers, serving Barrie and Area, provides a team of drivers to get you and your vehicle home safely when you've been out celebrating a big win at the rink.
Eminent Custom Graphics is a cutting edge graphics company that will get your message out with jaw dropping graphics from floor to ceiling...literally.
Micro-Works Major Curling League games are played every Wednesday night at 6:45pm and 9:00pm at the Stroud Curling Club at 7883 Yonge Street in Innisfil. The club has five (5) sheets of ice and the ice maker does a terrific job of providing a surface where every player can be at the top of their game each week.
We have mens, mixed, and ladies teams made up of highly skilled individuals who not only play in our league but compete in spiels across the country. This year we have 15 teams that are looking for the high level of competition we offer. The interest shown by these curlers is a testament to the quality of the league and the competitors it attracts.
Lots of good information can be found on our site, so look around and check out the schedules and standings for the league. We update the standings for each team every week so you can follow your favourite team throughout the season.
And, for those of you who would like a behind the scenes look at our league we have included a page with the league's Rules and Guidelines.
The Micro-Works Major Curling League also hosts a Golf Tournament which is held on the second last Saturday of August each year. We would love to have you join us for a fun day of golf with many of the players from the major leagues in our area. Keep watch for the tournament flyer which we will post here as soon as details are finalized for 2013.
