We offer leagues for all levels of experience and competitive interest. If you’re not sure exactly what you want, please contact the club by email ([email protected]) or by phone at 519-742-4281. We'll be happy to tell you about each of our leagues, and find the right one for your level of skill, and competitive or social interest.
2022 / 2023 Membership League Types and Information
Monday Afternoon Women
The Monday Afternoon Women’s League starts at 1 PM on September 26, 2022. The convenors are Ilse Hoffman and Lorna Allen.
KW Granite Club Ladies Curling
Rules for the Day Time Women’s Championship
PLEASE START YOUR GAME ON TIME.
PLEASE BE IN THE HACK AND READY TO THROW THE FIRST ROCK AT 1:00 PM
- The Competition will run as a Round Robin with playoffs. Games will be 8 ends.
- The Round Robin shall be scored as scores and number of ends in order to determine the top eight teams for playoffs. To concede a game, a losing team must be down by 8 points after 6 ends. The winner gets 2 extra ends, and the score remains the same. Wins receive 2 points and losses 0 points. Ties will be recorded for 1 point to each team.
- If a team is 15 minutes late, the end is forfeited. The opposing team scores one point and has the last rock.
- The four original team members may change position for any game after the season starts.
- If a team goes on the ice with 3 places, the lead and second play 3 stones each.
- All teams must have at least 2 regular players. Skips knowing in advance that they cannot have a legal game, must attempt to arrange with opposing skip to play the game at other than the scheduled date PLEASE - NO DEFAULTS
- All rescheduled games must be played by the last scheduled game for the Round Robin
- There will be 4 prizes awarded
- Trophy winner and second place
- Consolation winner and second consolation
- PLAY-OFFS
- At the end of scheduled play, the top 4 teams will play to determine a first-place winning team and a second-place runner-up team. The next 4 teams will play for consolation winner and second consolation.
- Game 1
- Team 1 plays team 4
- Team 2 plays team 3
- Team 5 plays team 8
- Team 6 plays team 7
- Game 2
- Winner of 1a) plays the winner of 1b) to determine 1st and 2nd place
- Winner of 1c) plays winner of 1d) to determine consolation winners
- Game 1
- At the end of scheduled play, the top 4 teams will play to determine a first-place winning team and a second-place runner-up team. The next 4 teams will play for consolation winner and second consolation.
- TIES – if ties result for positioning after regular play, our tie-breaking rule of a single rock to the button will apply.
- SPARES FOR PLAYOFFS
- Every effort should be made to have the original teams for playoffs. Any spare must play in at least one Women’s Daytime League event.
- The Five Rock Rule is in effect
- Practice at the beginning of the curling season will be scheduled if time allows.
Monday Night Open
This event is a must for competitive teams. The event is open to men, women, and mixed teams. Teams are slotted into flights/groups based on previous year results and/or team composition. Teams MAY play at one of three time slots each week, 5:00*, 7:00 and 9:00 - * depending on number of entries.
The convener is Jason Beierling.
The Monday Evening Open begins on September 26, 2022.
MONDAY NIGHT OPEN EVENT
This league is available to any combination of 4 members. Teams do not have to follow any set configuration. The convener of the event will seed returning and new teams into divisions at the start of the year. Returning teams will be seeded using the previous year’s point totals and new teams will be seeded at the convener’s discretion. To be considered a returning team, a team needs to have, from the previous year, the skip and one other player, or the 3 other players minus the skip. Any other combination will be considered a “new” team to this league.
League Format:
- Teams divided into divisions. There will be three 7-night rounds, a total of 21 nights. Draw times will rotate between 5, 7 and 9 pm time slots where possible.
- Each round will be a full round robin where teams accumulate points from wins, losses or ties (See point system below). At the end of each round, all teams will be reorganized and seeded based on their accumulated point totals. Each team will carry forward half of its accumulated points into the next round.
- With every team getting one bye in each round, there are no points given for a bye.
- Defaulting teams will receive zero points.
If teams are tied in total points at the end of a round, the following system will be used to break ties:
Point System:
- Win/Loss record against each other
- If teams from different divisions are tied, the higher division team will be considered to be ahead.
- Shootout points
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Point system |
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WIN |
LOSS |
TIE |
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A |
20 |
10 |
15 |
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B |
18 |
9 |
13.5 |
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C |
16 |
8 |
12 |
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D |
14 |
7 |
10.5 |
Shoot out must be completed in the first round – it’s the skip responsibility to make sure this is completed. Instructions below:
Each team member will throw one rock, with sweeping. Rocks stay in play until all 4 rocks have been delivered. Count the scores after all rocks are delivered.
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Shoot out scoring: |
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5 points |
Touch the pin |
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4 points |
Touch the button |
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3 points |
Touch the 4' |
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2 points |
Touch the 8' |
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1 points |
Touch the 12' |
Late Start/Finish:
- The penalty for a late start will be as follows: After 10 minutes, the non-offending team will count one for the first end & have the hammer to start the second. This repeats at the 20-minute mark. After 25 minutes, the offending team forfeits the game.
- For all draws, do not begin a new end as of 1 hour and 45 minutes from the scheduled game time, please refer to Return to Play Plan 2.1 for details
Substitution:
- Any team must have at least three players to field a team. Two players on a team must be original team members. In this “open” league, any eligible club member may be used as a spare. The spare must play in the position of the player being replaced or lower, not higher.
Ice Maintenance – Sweeping (Mopping) the Ice:
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- The ice crew/scheduled volunteers are solely responsible for sweeping and/or prepping the ice surface for play. If you are not a scheduled volunteer or the ice technician, please refrain from touching any ice equipment whatsoever, to ensure the ice team is protected and knows the equipment is still disinfected and ready for their use.
Playoffs and Prize Night:
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- Two weeks of playoffs at the end of the season. Further details about Playoff and Prize night will be communicated later in the season. Be warned that you may be playing two games in one night.
Tuesday Morning Men
The Tuesday Morning Men’s league:
League play begins on September 27, 2022.
Arrive 9:00am - Start 9:30am
The convenors are Dave Cain and John Scott.
1.Introduction
The following information applies to Men's Tuesday morning and Thursday afternoon events.
2.Rules
Standard CCA rules of curling apply.
Please note the following:
- All games will be eight (8) ends.
- Five rock rule (Under the five-rock rule, teams are not permitted to eliminate their opponent’s rocks that are sitting in the free guard zone until five stones have been played in every end. Players can still hit the guards; they just aren’t allowed to knock them out of play. The Free Guard Zone is the area after the hog line, but before the house. )
- Hog line rule: Rocks must be clearly released before the near hog line.
- Play eight ends or until a team concedes
- Please play at a reasonable pace.
- No end is to start after 11:20am on Tuesdays or after 2:50pm on Thursdays
3.Jitney to Start Season
The first game of the season for each of Tuesday and Thursday is a jitney format.
It is optional, no need to let us know if you are playing.
Come a half hour before the start to pick your position and team from the board.
4.Schedule
The season is broken into 3 rounds of approximately 8 games each.
Teams are picked randomly before the beginning of each round.
We try to ensure that you do not curl with the same people from one round to the next.
5.Number of Teams
We can accommodate up to 56 curlers in each event. If there are 56 curlers, there will be 14 teams. In this case there would be 2 teams with byes each week.
We will publish the names of curlers willing to spare.
6.Throw off
We will continue the tradition of having a throw off after each game.
Skips are collecting the maoney before the first game for the whole event.
Skips will give the money to the convener before the game.
After the game:
- The winning team throws their 4 rocks first.
- Each member of the team throws 1 rock.
- The order shall be: lead, second, vice and skip. If there are only 3 curlers, the lead shall throw 2 rocks. Sweeping is allowed.
- The rocks are left in place until all of the team's rocks are thrown.
COUNT: Full button: 8, Touch button: 7, Full Four’: 6, Touch Four’: 5, Full Eight’: 4, Touch Eight’: 3, Full Twelve’: 2. Touch Twelve’: 1
The members of the team with the highest throw off score will each receive $2.
If there is a tie, this money goes into the skins game pot. The winning score must be at least 16, otherwise the money goes into the skins pot.
8.Prizes and resolving ties
There are prizes for the winner and runner up teams from each event.
If there is a tie, the head to head results are used. If the tied teams did not play each other, the following will be used to break ties.
- Each team’s throwoff score from the first game of the event will be recorded.
- To avoid too many scores the same, the skip will throw a second rock after the first 4 rocks are thrown. This rock will count double the usual points.
These throw off scores will be used to resolve event winner/runner up ties.
- To avoid too many scores the same, the skip will throw a second rock after the first 4 rocks are thrown. This rock will count double the usual points.
- The teams with a bye on the first game will have their score from the second game recorded.
9.Concussion Awareness
It does not take much to cause a fall on the ice. It is recommended that you wear some form of head protection.
The club has a number of options for sale. There are visors, toques, helmets, headbands and caps.
The Province of Ontario has implemented Rowan's Law to highlight the need for concussion awareness.
Learn more at:
Tuesday Afternoon Women
The Tuesday Afternoon Women’s League starts at 1:00 pm on September 27,2022.
The Games Convenors are Barb Tucker and Nancy Tippin.
This is a women's league with 3 events from October to April.
Players are rated for positions.
New players start as a lead.
Teams are fairly chosen by rated positions and new teams are made for each event.
The season starts with 2 jitneys - September 27 -"Bring a Friend, Make a Friend Jitney"
- October 4 - "Friendship Jitney"
The first event starts October 11,2022 - "Harvest Classic Event"
Followed by - "Sweeping to Victory Event" and "The Anne Paterson Memorial Event"
Prizes are awarded at the end of the season for first and second place teams in each event.
Tuesday Night Mixed
The Tuesday Mixed League is open to mixed teams of a 2-2 gender split format. Teams are based on previous year results and/or team composition. The draws are at 7 pm and 9 pm.
Tuesday Mixed League begins on September 27,2022.
The conveners are Steve & Katie Hitchman.
Wednesday Afternoon Mixed
This is a fun league with a jitney format. It runs Wednesdays from 1-3.
This league is a registered league, not a drop-in. If you are interested in joining please sign up in the registration section.
Wednesday Afternoon Mixed League starts on September 28,2022.
The Convenor is Marcus Baker.
Wednesday Night Men
The main Men’s night is Wednesday. Teams will be placed in four flights based on previous years standings and team composition. Teams MAY play at one of three time slots each week, 5:00*, 7:00 and 9:00 - * depending on number of entries.
Wednesday Night Men's League starts on September 28,2022.
The convener is Brian Belfry.
League Information and Rules - Coming soon
Spare Policy - Coming soon
Thursday Morning Women
The Thursday Morning Women’s League starts at 9:15 AM on September 29,2022.
The Games Convenors are Barb Tucker and Nancy Tippin.
This is a women's league with 3 events from October to April.
Players are rated for positions.
New players start as a lead.
Teams are fairly chosen by rated positions and new teams are made for each event.
The season starts with 2 jitneys - September 29 -"Merry - Go - Round Jitney"
- October 6 - "Petals and Pots Jitney"
The first event starts October 13, 2022 - "Tartan Event"
Followed by - "The Snowflake Event" and "The Granite Classic Event"
Prizes are awarded at the end of the season for first and second place teams in each event.
Thursday Afternoon Men
Arrive 12:30pm – start 1:00pm.
Thursday Afternoon Men's League starts on September 29,2022.
The conveners are Paul Carter and Brad Tucker.
1.Introduction
The following information applies to Men's Tuesday morning and Thursday afternoon events.
2.Rules
Standard CCA rules of curling apply.
Please note the following:
- All games will be eight (8) ends.
- Five rock rule (Under the five-rock rule, teams are not permitted to eliminate their opponent’s rocks that are sitting in the free guard zone until five stones have been played in every end. Players can still hit the guards; they just aren’t allowed to knock them out of play. The Free Guard Zone is the area after the hog line, but before the house. )
- Hog line rule: Rocks must be clearly released before the near hog line.
- Play eight ends or until a team concedes.
- Please play at a reasonable pace.
- No end is to start after 11:20am on Tuesdays or after 2:50pm on Thursdays
3.Jitney to Start Season
The first game of the season for each of Tuesday and Thursday is a jitney format.
It is optional, no need to let us know if you are playing.
Come a half hour before the start to pick your position and team from the board.
4.Schedule
The season is broken into 3 rounds of approximately 8 games each.
Teams are picked randomly before the beginning of each round.
We try to ensure that you do not curl with the same people from one round to the next.
5.Number of Teams
We can accommodate up to 56 curlers in each event. If there are 56 curlers, there will be 14 teams. In this case there would be 2 teams with byes each week.
We will publish the names of curlers willing to spare.
6.Throw off
We will continue the tradition of having a throw off after each game.
Skips are collecting the maney before the first game for the whole event.
Skips will give the money to the convener before the game.
After the game:
- The winning team throws their 4 rocks first.
- Each member of the team throws 1 rock.
- The order shall be: lead, second, vice and skip. If there are only 3 curlers, the lead shall throw 2 rocks. Sweeping is allowed.
- The rocks are left in place until all of the team's rocks are thrown.
COUNT: Full button: 8, Touch button: 7, Full Four’: 6, Touch Four’: 5, Full Eight’: 4, Touch Eight’: 3, Full Twelve’: 2. Touch Twelve’: 1
The members of the team with the highest throw off score will each receive $2.
If there is a tie, this money goes into the skins game pot. The winning score must be at least 16, otherwise the money goes into the skins pot.
7.Prizes and resolving ties
There are prizes for the winner and runner up teams from each event.
If there is a tie, the head to head results are used. If the tied teams did not play each other, the following will be used to break ties.
- Each team’s throwoff score from the first game of the event will be recorded.
- To avoid too many scores the same, the skip will throw a second rock after the first 4 rocks are thrown. This rock will count double the usual points.
These throw off scores will be used to resolve event winner/runner up ties.
- To avoid too many scores the same, the skip will throw a second rock after the first 4 rocks are thrown. This rock will count double the usual points.
- The teams with a bye on the first game will have their score from the second game recorded.
8.Concussion Awareness
It does not take much to cause a fall on the ice. It is recommended that you wear some form of head protection.
The club has a number of options for sale. There are visors, toques, helmets, headbands and caps.
The Province of Ontario has implemented Rowan's Law to highlight the need for concussion awareness.
Learn more at:
Thursday Night Women
The Thursday Night Women's League is open to female curlers of all skill levels. Their goal is to provide a balance of competition, skill development and social camaraderie.
Draw Time: 7 PM
Thursday Night Women's League starts on September 29, 2022.
Convenor: Leanne Kuntz
If you know of anyone interested please have them contact Leanne Kuntz.
Thursday Night Men
The Thursday night men's league is recreational curling open to men of all ages. The Thursday night league is intended for both novice and experienced curlers with an emphasis on having a good time.
Thursday evening curling starts at 9:00 PM.
The convenor is Marc Joyce
Friday Night Mixed
Draws: 7:00 and 9:00 PM.
Friday Evening Mixed League begins on October 7, 2022.
Convenor - Gordon Maxwell
Sunday Junior / Bantam League (12 and up)
Junior Curling League
The Junior Curling League is a social league for youth curlers of all skill levels. Typical ages are 12-20.
Curlers will sign up as individuals and be assigned to teams for the season. More experienced youths will Skip teams and serve as mentors to newer curlers in addition to volunteer coaches who will be available during game times to assist. There will also be some weeks set aside for other activities such as skills development and badge certifications tests.
The convener is Kurt Rahnenfuehrer.
Sundays 10:00 - noon beginning October 16, 2022.
Sunday Little Rocks (age 7-11)
Welcome to a new season of Little Rock curling at the KW Granite Club! The Little Rock Program aims to teach new curlers the basics skills and etiquette of curling through a combination of drills and games. A regular Sunday session consists of drills and on ice instruction for the first hour, a 10 minute snack break (bring your own or purchase from the bar), and games for the second hour.
Dates:
For the 22-23 season Little Rock ice times are from 1:00 - 3:00 on Sundays starting October 16th.
As curlers gain experience and skills there will be opportunities for them to attend bonspiels (curling tournaments) throughout the year. We will provide more information on how bonspiels work on opening day so parents - please stick around for a bit once the kids go on the ice.
Proper head protection is mandatory for all little rock curlers. The club does have approved head protection for sale if you do not have a proper helmet or other.
As for other equipment, the curlers will require a clean pair of shoes that have not been worn outside and we recommend purchasing a slip on slider for one of the shoes which can be purchased at the pro shop or from online curling suppliers. There are club sliders that can be borrowed - but these are first come first serve.
There are club brooms that curlers can be used and there are enough for everyone if you don't have a broom.
Please make sure they dress in flexible pants and other clothing appropriate for a chilly arena.
Convenor is Will Hamilton.
As always - if you have any questions please feel free to contact us.
