King’s youth participate in Timbit curling championships

April 15, 2014 · 0 Comments

Youth coach Kathleen Gorsline stands proudly beside Team Harris after their impressive play at the Tim Hortons Timbits Elementary School Curling Championships. Team Harris was skipped by Codie Harris, Vice Ben Harbridge, 2nd Adam Rode and Mathew Murphy as Lead.

By Shellee Morning
The Timbits Elementary School Curling Championships were recently held at the Gravenhurst C.C. with three teams from the King Curling Club representing two different schools from our local area. Hitting the ice were two teams from Schomberg Public School and one from Nobleton Public School.
Opening ceremonies showcased 68 different teams carrying homemade signs by the students being bag-piped onto the ice, prior to the 16-game round robin format. The top winner from each pool qualified for the final of this coveted championship event with a history that began more than 25 years ago.
Schomberg Public School sent two teams, the first, Skipped by Matthew Harbridge, with Vice Max Farr, Second Taylor Cober and Lead Grace Godfrey. They played teams from Markdale, Gravenhurst, Parry Sound and Midland and finished with a 2-2 record.
The second was skipped by Cameron Sheardown, with Vice Aidan Matukas, Second Jacob Switzer and lead Noah Harbridge. They played teams from Bracebridge, Ottawa, Kawarthas and Kingston. They finished round robin play in their pool with a 1-3 record which was excellent for their debut in this competition. There were so many great shots made by both teams and the experience is a great foundation to build on.
The third team, representing Nobleton Public School, consisted of skip Codie Harris, Vice Ben Harbridge, Second Adam Rode and Lead Matthew Murphey. Team Harris finished round robin play tied for first in their pool with a 3-1 record against teams from Minden, Barrie, Parry Sound and Perth. The tie breaker game went to the opposition.
The innocence of youth, enthusiasm and excitement filled the curling rink throughout the spiel leaving wonderful memories for all who participated and volunteered to help make the event a tremendous success. Congratulations to all of King’s youth curlers and best wishes for continued success next season.

Sportsmanship explained by youngster

It is said that sportsmanship is the most important ingredient an athlete can possess in the world of sport. The sport of curling thrives on it.
Ten-year-old David Maan, who is a member of King Curling’s Little Rock program, has written a speech for school, on the sport explaining the fundamentals, rules, skills and of course the fun and sportsmanship that is all a part of curling.
A quote from David’s speech says “Sportsmanship is a very important part of Curling. If a team is missing a player, the other team will help brush the rocks for them. It is important to do a good job with this. This is like what God says in Philippians 2:3: ‘Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.’”
Well said and well quoted David! A true testament that should be visible in all sports!
David’s favourite part of the game is strategy. He likes to play the Skip position so he can throw the last rock.

Consolation winners

King Curling Club would like to apologize to Team Wasylkiw of the Wednesday night Social League for incorrectly reporting them as Consolation winners. The format for this league was designed to have a championship winner on both the Early and Late draw.
Skip Peter Wasylkiw along with teammates Teresa Shorthill as Vice, Doug Shorthill playing as 2nd and Pam McKinley as Lead were championship winners for the Early Draw. Congratulations Team Wasylkiw!