Williams Lake curlers are back on the ice for the 2023-24 season.
The club kicked off their season over a week ago and has another busy season planned, with leagues building back up in numbers.
Monday mornings at the rink start off the week with stick curling, which allows those who can not bend down into the “hack” to still play and enjoy the game.
Monday evenings is the Social League, where beginners can feel comfortable in a less competitive league. This league has grown by four teams this year, moving up from six teams in the league to 10, said Rick Miller, club vice-president.
“It’s so awesome that we’ve got so many teams this year,” he said of the league’s growth.
Tuesday is the Sponsor League, with more competitive curlers taking to the ice, both men and women.
Wednesdays is the Ladies League, which has also grown this season, from six teams last year to 10 for this season.
Thursday afternoon the stick curlers can once again take to the ice and then Men’s League comes out in the evenings, with 10 teams keeping that league at a healthy size.
Friday nights a Mixed Fun League takes to the ice, with some new curlers trying out this league, and eight teams in total for this season.
There were beginner lessons already to help new curlers get their feet under them on the ice, and a Learn to Curl will be starting up on Monday nights for four weeks starting Nov. 4 as well. Anyone interested in the lessons can sign up through the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex. Online registration is found through the city of Williams Lake web site.
Saturday nights from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., there is also a drop-in for learning to curl for people interested in trying the sport, it is $10 for non-members and all equipment is provided.
Junior Curlers come out on Saturday morning, with about 12 curlers taking part so far. T
he junior program is open to youth ages seven to 17 years old and equipment is provided to give the sport a try.
“There’s great plans for the juniors this year,” said Miller, who said a little bit of league play is being planned, between Prince George, Quesnel and Williams Lake.
Miller said the start to the season has gone really well, and the ice is great.
“The beginning of curling for me is very busy,” noted Miller, who besides being the club vice-president, is also one of their ice-makers and a coach.
For more information on the club and their facility, go to williamslakecurling.com
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