Petersen 55+ Open Bonspiel Begins!

The Petersen 55+ Open Bonspiel kicked off today at the Esquimalt Curling Club and runs through Friday. On behalf of the bonspiel committee, we’re pleased to welcome all curlers and spectators back for another great week of friendly competition and camaraderie.

The event features a round robin pool format with 12 teams competing for cash prizes, following the five-rock free guard zone rule. Teams will curl twice on Wednesday and Thursday, and once on Friday morning, followed by a light lunch and prize presentations.

A special thanks goes out to our sponsors - Penni and Carl Harrison (KWJ Enterprises), Driftwood Breweries, Esquimalt Curling Club, and Investa through Cory Laprade - for their generous support.

Curlers are reminded to respect others’ health preferences and enjoy the week safely.
Good luck to all participants, and enjoy the curling and the fun!

-- The Petersen Bonspiel Committee

Message to League Representatives:

There will be an Esquimalt Curling Club Board Meeting Thursday October 23, 2025 at 7:00pm in the Archie Browning Sports Centre Board Room. If you have not received an Agenda, please email our Board Secretary. If you cannot make the meeting please send a representative from your League.

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Practice Ice

Below are the list of practice ice times for Esquimalt Curling Club Members

     Sunday – none
     Monday – 2-3pm
     Tuesday – 2-3pm
     Wednesday – 12-2pm
     Thursday – 12-2pm
     Friday – 2-3pm
     Saturday – 12-2:00pm

*Saturdays may only have limited use

Excluded Dates(subject to change dependent upon facility bookings)

Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Friday, October 17, 2025
Friday, October 24, 2025
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Sunday, October 26, 2025
Friday, November 7, 2025
Saturday, November 8, 2025
Sunday, November 9, 2025
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Friday, November 14, 2025
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Sunday, November 16, 2025
Friday, November 28, 2025
Saturday, November 29, 2025
Sunday, November 30, 2025
 

Ice Availability – Sunday, September 21, 2025

The ice installation is on track, and we are pleased to let you know that practice ice will be available starting at 11:00 am on Sunday, September 21, 2025, for members only.  All six sheets should be ready—please encourage members to share the ice with others.

At 1:00 pm, our “Try Curling” event will begin. Depending on the number of drop-in participants, there may not be any practice ice available after 1:00 pm.

The bar in the Curling Lounge will be open from noon to 4:00 pm.

We’d like to welcome everyone back and extend a warm greeting to any new members joining us this season.  We’re looking forward to another great year of curling!

Thanks to Al 'Sudsy' Sutherland and his crew of Steve Schell and Jim Williams.  We all very much appreciate the time and effort in getting Esquimalt great ice.

View pictures here.

Try Something New This Fall: Learn to Curl in Esquimalt!

Ever wanted to try curling? Now’s your chance! Esquimalt Parks & Recreation, in partnership with the Esquimalt Curling Club, is launching a Learn to Curl program this fall - perfect for adults who are curious about the sport but don’t know where to start.

Running Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., the program kicks off in October and continues through to the end of December at the Archie Browning Sports Centre - Curling Arena.

Designed specifically for adult beginners, the program offers a fun and supportive environment to learn the fundamentals of curling. Participants will get hands-on instruction in:

• Delivering a rock
• Sweeping techniques
• Game strategy
• Playing various positions
• Understanding the rules

Whether you’re looking for a new hobby, some friendly competition, or just want to get active in a social setting, curling is a fantastic way to stay engaged through the fall.

"Curling is a truly Canadian sport that brings people together. We’re excited to welcome new players to the ice and show them just how fun and accessible the game can be," says a representative from the Esquimalt Curling Club.

No experience is necessary. Just bring a helmet (bike/hockey etc), clean running shoes, warm, comfortable clothing and a sense of adventure! All other equipment will be provided.

Don’t miss out - come curl with us!

For more information or to register, visit the Esquimalt Parks & Recreation website.

Curl for the Cure Open Bonspiel

This is the inaugural event for fundraising at Esquimalt Curling Club to support the advancement in research for the BC Cancer Foundation. Though many organizations and events are already helping to raise fund for cancer research, ECC is joining in the effort! Much work still has to be done to find a way to cure many suffering from this illness, so every effort is needed to raise as much money as possible to facilitate this goal. It is the hope that all curlers at ECC will see the need and do their part by registering for the event.

See details on the Event Page

Help is very much needed to organize various aspects of this bonspiel prior to and throughout the weekend, if you can help, please email chiapm@shaw.ca.

Help needed for:

• a draw master
• 50/50 ticket sellers
• looking after raffle baskets and selling raffle tickets
• looking after the banquet

Thanks, and see you on the ice! 

Pei Mei Chia

If you decide to fill this Waiver out then please send it to ecc.mens.league.secretary@esquimaltcurlingclub.ca

Message to League Representatives:

There will be an Esquimalt Curling Club Board Meeting Wednesday August 13, 2025 at 7:00pm in the Archie Browning Sports Centre Board Room. If you have not received an Agenda, please email our Board Secretary. If you cannot make the meeting please send a representative from your League.

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ECC to Host 2026 Provincial Curling Championships

The Esquimalt Curling Club (ECC) has once again been selected to host the Curl BC Men’s and Women’s Provincial Curling Championships, set to take place from December 30, 2025, to January 4, 2026. This marks a return of the prestigious event to Esquimalt after a successful co-hosting in 2024.

"This is a great opportunity not just for our club, but for the entire community," said a spokesperson from ECC. "The Provincial Championships bring in top-level curling, but also attract fans, families, and media attention - it's a win for everyone involved."

The Township of Esquimalt is enthusiastic about hosting more high-profile events at Archie Browning and views the 2026 championships as a key step in boosting community engagement and supporting local businesses.

Club officials have indicated that profits from the event may go toward upgrading equipment - including a potential investment in new curling rocks, a significant and long-term asset for the club.

Preparations are already underway, and ECC is working closely with Curl BC and local stakeholders to ensure another successful championship week. With some of the province’s best curlers set to compete, the 2026 Provincials promise to be a highlight on the B.C. curling calendar.

Further information about the event and volunteer opportunities will be shared as we get closer to December.