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Saturday, April 11, 2009

The 2008/2009
Curling Season
is completed.

Leagues will resume play
in November 2009.
If you would like additional information
about the Eau Claire Curling Club,
leagues and open houses,
contact our club president at
eccc.contact@eccurling.org
In the meantime
we encourage you to
explore this blog.
Good Curling!

Sunday, April 5, 2009

"One person's junk..."

The Eau Claire Curling Club held its annual THRIFT SALE at the club facilities on Saturday, April 4. Everyone was surprised and thrilled at the end of the day when we discovered we earned the second greatest amount in the 29 year history of the event. A special thanks to all those club members who donated items, helped with set up and "worked" the event.






Monday, March 30, 2009

ECCC 2009 Member Survey

The Eau Claire Curling Club Board of Directors
is seeking input from all members.
Each curler is encouraged to
express his or her opinion regarding
club issues, observations and recommendations.
This information will be used for
both short and long range planning.
Click on the link below,
fill out the anonymous survey and click "done" when finished.
Feel free to provide multiple responses as you think of ideas!

Click here to take the survey
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Tuesday, March 24, 2009

ECCC Meltdown

The curling season ended with the flip of a switch after the Friday, Mixed Curling end-of-year celebration on March 20. In preparation for another activity setting up in the ice area on Tuesday a crew began cleaning out the ice area on Monday evening.

Still to come are the
Annual Meeting, Thrift Sale and Reverse Raffle.


Click on Arrow for Slide Show.

Thursday, February 19, 2009

ECCC Annual Thrift Sale

Eau Claire Curling Club
ANNUAL THRIFT SALE
Saturday, April 4, 2009
7:30 am to 2:00 pm
1:00 pm on -
Everything you can stuff in a bag for a buck
----------ECCC Members---------
Help is needed during the day on Saturday.
Set up Friday April 3
1 pm to 4 pm and 6:30 pm - 8 pm
Clean out your attic and garage and closets
and help the curling club with your donations.
Please do not bring broken items.
Contact Nora Fuller for additional information

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

2009 Open Bonspiel Results

The Eau Claire Curling Club held its annual open bonspiel January 9, 10 & 11, 2009. Twenty-two teams from St. Paul, Stevens Point, Rice Lake, Madison, Green Bay, Edina and Eau Claire competed in four events. Click here to see the draw sheet and results of all competitions in all events. Zoom in for more details. A special thanks to Mark Petersen, Bonspiel Chair and his crew of dedicated assistants who once again put on an outstanding spiel. Winners are identified below photos. Thanks to Mark Petersen for the photos, draw sheet and final results.

Mark Petersen photos


1st Event Winner - St Paul
Lead – Zac Owens
2nd – Aaron Nunberg
3rd – Matt Peterson
Skip – Reuben Harris
1st Event Runner-up - Green Bay
Lead – Dan Krupp
2nd – Scott Vandeleest
3rd – Bob Lex
Skip – Chris McMahon

2nd Event Winner - Madison
Lead – David Carlson
2nd – Mark Swandby
3rd – Bill Rhyme
Skip – David Russell
2nd Event Runner-up - St Paul
Lead – Joe Miller
2nd – Aaron Bommarito
3rd – Kent Anderson
Skip – Derek Ryder

3rd Event Winner - Eau Claire
TEAM CUBB
Lead – Paul Hanke
2nd – Jeff Thompson
3rd – Mark Dixon
Skip – Bob Scott
3rd Event Runner-up - Stevens Point
Lead – Brian Johnson
2nd – Adam Olson
3rd – Jack Konopacky
Skip – Tom Okray

4th Event Winner - Rice Lake
Lead – Carolyn Michelson
2nd – Cheryl Mortensen
3rd – Pat Stoik
Skip – Dale Stoik
4th Event Runner-up - St Paul
Lead – Sarah Mcleod
2nd – Casey Cucchiavelli
3rd – Amanda McLean
Skip – Katherine Stewart

Thursday, December 18, 2008

Another 8 End at ECCC

CONGRATULATIONS
Stuart Lorentz and team
Seth Lokken, Lead; BJ Rauckman, Second; Cal Lokken,Vice Skip; Stuart Lorentz, Skip
on your

EIGHT END

This is only the third in 51 years at ECCC

Scored during the
Wednesday Open League
in the second end
November 12, 2008

Monday, December 1, 2008

Local Curlers Develop Brush Accessory

Several years ago, ECCC curler Bob Scott realized that many curlers could use additional stability during delivery. He teamed up, off the ice, with another ECCC curler, Jim Beirne. Together they designed a broom attachment for curlers to use during delivery. After developing a number of prototype models, they settled on a winning style and began manufacturing this device in Bob's workshop. The Curling Brush Buddy or "CUBB" was designed to assist the curler during the delivery of a stone and then simply fold to the storage position on the brush so the curler could still sweep when necessary.
Bob Scott set up his milling machine to produce parts for the CUBB.
Bob reflects that "Use of the CUBB squares the shoulders to the target, reduces balance problems, and allows the curler to concentrate on the release of the stone."

Bob has other inventions including a special slider. He uses a custom mold sandwiched with a plastic that withstands the cold and flexing of the curling shoe. The "sandwich" is heated and pressure is applied until the small "bumps" are transferred to the plastic. With the slider attached to the shoe, the curler will glide on only the bumps -- it works similarly to "pebbling" the ice.
For further information check out http://www.curlingbrushbuddy.com/index.htm

Saturday, November 15, 2008

Let the fun begin...

The Friday Night Mixed league
began their season on November 15.
Nora Fuller was selected to toss the first stone
and we captured this historic event on video.
video

The league has 9 teams this season and continues to be lead by Tom Janssen. Everyone enjoyed returning to the ice as well as getting back into the club room for munchies and conversation, and the new fireplace and HD TV. Several new curling couples joined the league this season and two experienced couples returned after several years absence.

Welcome all and GOOD CURLING!

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Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Wednesday League Open House

The Wednesday Open league, under the leadership of Mike Peplinski, held an Open House and training session on Tuesday, November 4. Mike and several assistants including Sara Zwiefelhofer, Mark Dixon and Ryan Krall worked with the new curlers. By the end of the evening everyone was progressing nicely as they readied themselves for a new curling season which began Wednesday evening. This year's Wednesday league has grown to 14 teams, requiring two shifts beginning at 5:30.

Below are some pictures of the learning and a fun time. Everyone seems to have "delivered" that evening - the trainers and the first time curlers.

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Here's a video on a successful delivery by a new curler!

video

Friday, October 31, 2008

ECCC Manager - Rich DeVriend

The Eau Claire Curling Club has a new Manager.
Recently approved by the ECCC Board of Directors, Rich DeVriend has become the Curling Club Manager. He can be contacted via email eccc.manager@eccurling.org or phone (715) 835-4095. Rich reflects on his new responsibilities:

"I see the position as being a person that the public and club members can contact for use of the facility and general questions. Because of the decline in the funding by the county for maintenance of the Exposition Center, the club needs a person to perform some of those duties such as cleaning bathrooms, removing garbage, and keeping the kitchen clean. Each league will responsible for basic weekly cleanup after their league play. The manager will also act as liaison between the county and the club during occupation by the club."

Curling Club Manager
Duties:
A. Contact Person for the public and the Exposition Center Manager.
B. Keep calendar of events (Leagues, School Outings, Club Rentals, Bonspiels, etc.)
C. Manage Special Events (School Outings, Rink Rentals, etc.)
1. Schedule Events.
2. Open and close club(except rental by club member).
3. Clean club when necessary before and after event.
4. Have insurance waivers available and make sure everyone has signed a waiver.
5. Arrange for members to assist in teaching curling techniques and etiquette.
D. Order and stock pop, beer, and food for club use.
E. Maintain Clubhouse, Rink, kitchen, and bathrooms (when necessary)
1. Organize League cleanup crews.
2. Vacuum the rugs in the rink and clubhouse.
3. Remove garbage from the building.
4. Maintain bathrooms.
5. Maintain the kitchen.
F. Assist in the operation of the bonspiels, the thrift sale, and the reverse raffle.

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Leagues - 2008/09

Curling season is completed.
Leagues will resume play in November 2009.
If you would like additional information about the
Eau Claire Curling Club, leagues and open houses,
contact our club president at


Scroll down for information on each league including teams, schedules and scoreboards.

Women's - Monday
5:30 pm -- Arita Jevens, Chairperson

Football - Monday
6:00 pm -- Mark Petersen, Chairperson

Junior's - Tuesday
5:30 - 7:30 pm -- Chris McMahon, Chairperson

Open - Wednesday
5:30 & 7:30 pm -- Mike Peplinski, Chairperson
***League info
***Schedule
***Scoreboard

Open - Thursday
5:30 & 7:30 pm -- Rich DeVriend & Tim Sullivan, Chairpersons
***Teams
***Schedule
***Scoreboard

Mixed - Friday
6:30 pm -- Tom Janssen, Chairperson
***Teams
***Schedule
***Scoreboard