The Sunday Night Open League follows the Leaside Curling Club Rules and the O.C.A & Curling Canada rules except where they exist below as part of the Sunday Night Open League rules.

Every team will play every week of the playoff season.
At the end of the third draw but prior to the start of the playoffs, teams have been moved flight to flight as usual.
Playoffs are within each Flight (ie. Teams within Flight A will play Flight A teams only)

GAMES

All playoff games are 8 ends (or less, a team may concede at any point - please be considerate of the need for later games to start on time and of club staff who need to complete their jobs for the evening).

TIEBREAKER

If tied after 8 ends, a full extra end is played using the Odd end direction ie. away from the change rooms. If still tied, the tie is broken by a draw to the button using the Even end direction ie. towards the change rooms. Only the throwing team may sweep. Any player on the team may throw the draw to the button.

BELL RULE DOES NOT APPLY

This does not mean you can take your time playing your games. Please do your best to play quickly in all games out of respect for your opponents and club staff.

SPARES

At all times, teams are expected to observe the spirit of fair play when finding spares. - Teams must field at least 3 curlers, two of whom must be original team members. This is different from the Regular Season rule. Teams without a minimum of 2 regular players forfeit the game.

All Leaside Curling Club members are eligible to spare in the playoffs, including those already playing for another team. - If you are filling a front-end position with a spare, the spare must be someone who plays front-end in whatever league or section they generally play in (if they play in another section) or spare in. - When a spare is arranged to replace the regular Lead, Second or Vice, that spare may not play the Skip position (ie. neither throw 4th stones nor call the game). If the regular skip is absent, either a spare or any regular member of the team may play the Skip position.

POSTPONEMENTS

Postponement / rescheduling of a game is permitted in unique situations but only if a team of 3 cannot be fielded. In other words, if 2 team member can play, they must do so with a minimum of 1 spare (because a minimum of 3 players are required to play). - A postponement is only acceptable if both teams agree and can find makeup ice acceptable to the "non-offending" team before the next scheduled playoff game. The team requesting postponement is ultimately liable for the default, regardless of any agreement to reschedule. In other words, if for any reason the game is not made up in time, the team that originally requested the postponement defaults and the "non-offending" team receives the win.

OTHER EXCEPTIONS TO THE PLAYOFF RULES

Any exceptions to these rules are only permissible upon prior written (ie. email) approval of the league drawmaster.

Good Curling Everyone!

PRIZES (per team - last revised Nov. 22, 2012)

Top Team in each Flight, per draw: $80
Playoff winner, each Flight: $120
Playoff runner-up, each Flight: $80

AMENDMENTS

These rules may be amended at any time by the Section President.

DISPUTES

Notwithstanding the above, The Section Drawmaster is the final arbiter of all disputes. He/She reserves the right to change, add or grant exemptions from these rules as required and is necessary in the circumstances.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS

If you have any questions, comments or concerns feel free to contact us at  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Participants in our Super 7 Starter Series played 7 games between September and December. The top two teams in each flight were awarded performance prizes at the conclusion of the series on December 14.

Flight A Winner: Team Hicks (left to right: Katherine Gross, Emma West, Sara Oster; missing Barbara Hicks)

Flight A Runner-up: Team Charles (left to right: Michael Charles, Nancy Shepherd, Rob Morros, Jocelyn Charles)

 

Flight B Winner: Team Aston (left to right: Peter Slam, Mia Baumeister; missing Brian McKone)

 

 

Flight B Runner-up: Team Broom (left to right: Michelle Broom, Tony Miklaucic, Natasha Miklaucic, Alan Broom)

 

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The Terms and Conditions stated below are those applicable for the 2023/24 season.  Please note that dates are subject to change in the event the start date of the season changes.

● Payment:  Payment of the amount due may be by e-transfer, cheque, Visa, or MasterCard. Cheques should be made payable to the “Leaside Curling Club” and post-dated no later than September 6. Please note that processing of your payment is not a guarantee that you have been placed in the league of your choice. If we are unable to put you in a league of your choice, we will promptly give you a full refund either by cheque or credit card. There will be a $50 charge for an NSF cheque. 

In accordance with our privacy policy, for those members paying by credit card, you should be aware that credit card information is retained securely for the purposes of processing any amendments or changes to registration fees throughout the season.

● Date of application:  Returning members are asked to submit their application form by Friday August 4. This will enable the drawmasters to ascertain who is coming back to curl prior to admitting new members into the various leagues

● Administration Fee:  Returning member applications received after October 1 will be charged a $25 administration fee. If a member wishes to appeal this fee, they must submit payment in full then request a refund in writing with an explanation.

● Full Membership:  You are considered a member and placed on a team when the application form is completed and signed, and you are in good standing with your fees and chits. Social members, competitive members, practice members & curlers under 18 years of age do not have voting privileges at the Club.

● Confirmation /Receipts:  If you require a receipt, please request one from the office.

● Withdrawals and Refunds:  A full refund will be provided if you make a written request to withdraw for the remainder of the 2023/24 season on or before October 31. After October 31 and up to January 31, 2024, a prorated refund of league playing fees and HST only (which excludes membership fees of $71.19 and prize fund fees) is available (at the General Manager's discretion) if the member is unable to participate for the balance of the season due to medical reasons or relocation. Any such request must be made within 60 days of the date of relocation / date curler ceased playing due to medical reasons. Please submit a written request to the General Manager.  A $50 administration fee will be deducted from the amount being refunded.

● Pro-rating Section Fees:  For members joining after league play has started, the league playing fees are pro-rated based on the number of curling dates remaining in the season. Membership and prize funds are then added, if applicable. There is no prorating for Little Rocks and Bantam/Junior members.

● Transfer:  Memberships are not transferrable.

● Snow Days / Emergency Situations:  Sections can cancel league games. Club closure will be posted on the LCC website indicating the reason for the closure. Leagues will follow up with their members to indicate how these cancelled games will affect the schedule. There will be no rebates for cancelled games.

● Sparing in Sections:  Only club members are allowed to play as spares in league games. If a team violates this rule, it will be deemed to have defaulted the game. Juniors can spare in adult leagues at the discretion of the respective drawmasters.

● 5 Member Teams:  If you wish to form a 5 member team, all members must sign up as full members.

● A regular Leaside Curling Club Membership, other than a practice, social, or competitive membership, allows a club member:

• To play in scheduled league games
• Use of practice ice, when available
• To spare in other league games
• To participate in club events, clinics, etc.

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