Schaefer Ladder
The Schaefer Ladder is BDCC’s season-long ladder competition and is open to men’s, women’s and mixed rinks. The Schaefer is “skip’s choice”. Rinks are made up by the Skips holding a position in the Schaefer Ladder; Membership on a Schaefer rink can be attained through the invitation of a Schaefer Skip.
The Schaefer Cup is awarded to the top team (most points earned) at the end of the fourth round.
At the end of the curling season, playoff brackets are formed in each section (A, B, C and D). All sections will play a single elimination bracket with each winner crowned Section Champion. In addition, the winner of the A section playoff bracket will be awarded the Schaefer Shield, named after Don Schaefer who donated the trophy in 1966.
A key point to remember here is that even if you are not immediately on a team, sign up for the Spares List. That way, you will be noticed and you will get a call during the season.
League play is generally Monday and Tuesday evenings.
Maclean’s Ladder
The MacLean's Social League is an opportunity for members to curl in a casual, fun, semi-competitive environment. A round-robin format runs for the entire season with a bracket-style playoff to end the year. Registration is open to all and is generally team-based (i.e. 4 players register as a team). Individuals looking to play may contact the convenor to help find opportunities to join a team. The opportunity to spare is also available to you.
League play is generally Thursday and Friday evenings.
Day Curling
This is a curling event, open to all BDCC members. We play every Monday and Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. throughout the season.
There is no commitment to play every day. Teams are made up each day based on whoever attends. This allows everyone to play with different skips and team mates.
Note: If there are more than 24 players who show up, teams will be made up on a first come basis or play 4 ends splitting with one of the original 24 players.
Saturday Crystals
Ever since the BDCC started, most Saturday mornings, members have competed for Club crystal glasses. A sign-up sheet is posted in the club every Saturday morning for the following Saturday’s events. All full members are eligible to play.
The sign-up is on a first come, first served basis, and there is room for 24 curlers in each Crystals session. Rinks are made up by the organizer just before play begins. The winning Crystals rink is decided by a shoot-out among the three winning rinks. The shoot-out is performed by each member throwing one stone in an attempt to get as close to the button as possible. 4 points for being on, or biting, the button, 3 points for being in, or biting, the four foot, 2 points for being in, or biting, the eight foot, 1 point for being in, or biting, the 12 foot. Each member of the rink with the highest combined score wins a crystal glass.
A small entry fee is charged each Saturday which is used to cover the cost of the four crystal glasses awarded to the winning rink. Points are accumulated through the year, with the members having the three highest points being awarded a crystal decanter at the end of the season.
Sunday Doubles
The Doubles league is an opportunity play in doubles format where teams of 2 players compete in a modified version of the traditional game. Where possible, teams are encouraged to be 'mixed' (i.e. comprised of 1 man and 1 woman), but may be comprised any 2 members.
The league runs throughout the season in a round-robin format. Games are generally played on Sunday mornings.
The convenor is Pierre Lesage - [email protected]
BDCC Sunday Doubles 2022-2023
- Each round consists of 4 Sunday games played at 10:30am and noon.
- The plan is to have 4 rounds of 4 games.
- You commit for only one round at a time.
- During the season, you can participate in as many rounds as you wish, 1, 2, 3, or 4.
- Beginners are welcome; we will attempt to balance their games.
- The first round will start on October 9 at 10:30 a.m.
- Register with a partner or alone. The ideal would be to have mostly mixed teams.
- You can also register as a spare; we will call you if needed.
- If one player or the whole team cannot play, notify Pierre ASAP and he will attempt to arrange sparing.
- You can drop out after each round, or change partners from one round to another, or leave and come back later.
- Register online for Round #1 before October 3 with Pierre Lesage ([email protected])
- Spares are allowed, but the team will incur a slight penalty in scoring if it wins.
- Ideally, all teams will be mixed, although same-sex teams are allowed, but with a slight penalty in scoring.
- You accumulate individual or team points throughout the season. Invitations for the season championship matches on April 16 will go to the players or teams with the highest cumulative points.
- Games will consist of 8 ends. The doubles format is adapted from Olympic rules (typically 75-80 minutes per game).
- The player who is not throwing can stay in the house or get in the position to sweep.
- The thrower cannot chase or sweep his/her own rock unless both teams want to do it or unless the other team agrees.
- Notify Pierre of your preference for the 10:30 or noon draw or of any time constraint.
- If we have more than 12 teams, we will decide together if we prefer byes or starting at 10am and playing only 6 ends.
Points awarded for each game
Win Tie Loss
- Mixed team 5 3 1
- Team has 1 spare 4 2.5 1
- Team has 2 spares 2 1.5 1
- Team has 2 same-sex players 4 2.5 1
- Mixed team loses to b, c, or d -- -- 2
- Win by default same as above -- --
- Loss by default -- -- 0
Founder's Trophy
A club trophy event in honour of the original founders of the Baie d'Urfé curling club in 1959.
This round-robin event will run at 18:45 on Wednesdays of November 20th, 27th, and December 4th, 11th, and 18* (depending on the amount of registrations). It is open to the first 24 eligible curling members that sign up, either online, or by email to [email protected]. Registration deadline is Monday Nov 18th, 2024 at noon. Fixed teams for the Founder's will then be made by the convenor.
Wednesday Night - Colts Plus League
Colts Plus League
The Colts Plus runs Wednesday nights, with games starting at 6:45pm or 9pm.
Start date of the league – January 8th @ 9pm.
Designed for 5 years and less experienced curlers, this Colts Plus league is a pressure-free, casual atmosphere with other new curlers. A few experienced players will be present to help with shot-calling and etiquette.
Priority will be given to newer curlers.
Players in this league are encouraged to try and/or sign up for other leagues and events offered through membership, including Friday nights on the Rocks, Saturday morning Crystals, Sunday Doubles, Calcutta Event, Lakeshore Bonspiel, etc.
More info:
- Sign up as an individual.
- Teams are formed by the League Convenor.
- Team swap each week during the first round.
- Fixed teams during the second round.
- Social time after the games in the lounge area.
- Information to Colts Plus League Format here
Registration for the league can be done by email to the league convenor: Yves Boissonnault-Francoeur:[email protected]
Clan Ross Trophy
A club trophy event running over six Wednesday evenings.
Sign-up is individual and teams will be formed by the convenor. There is room for 24 curlers.
There is one notable change in the formation of the rinks (teams):
Thirds play at the skip position
Seconds play at the third position
Leads play at the second position
Skips play at the lead position.
This event was started by Alex Ross who, in deference to his own rating as a third, stipulated that rinks competing must be composed of members playing one position above their club rating – with the skips playing lead. At the Closing Dinner and Prize Giving, the winners of Clan Ross are required to drink five toasts with a Ross favourite drink, Athol Brose. The toasts are to the King, the Clan Ross, the Club, the Club President, and the Members.
Scotties Trophy / Brier Trophy
Inspired by our Canadian National Championships, this is a club trophy event where 6 men's teams battle for the Brier Trophy and 6 women's teams battle for the Scotties Trophy. Sign-up is individual and is limited to 24 men and 24 women. Teams are assigned by the convenor. Inidividuals unable to participate on a team are encouraged to register as a spare.
The event will run over six Wednesday evenings.
Pat Lid Trophy
A club trophy event that will run over six Wednesday evenings.
Registration is individual and teams will be formed by the convenor. There is room for 48 curlers.
The name "Pat Lid" is derived from "pot lid." Potting the lid meant putting a rock on the button. This competition is supposed to be the final competition of the year, putting a "lid" on the curling season. The Canadian Branch of The Royal Caledonian Curling Club sponsors this competition.
The winners receive pins from the Canadian Branch of the Royal Caledonian Curling Club and the Pat Lid Trophy, donated by George Flemming in 1962.
Individual Registration - Click here if you don't know which leagues you wish to join
Registration category for individuals
Fridays On The Rocks!
New for 2024-2025!
Individual sign-up for a fun-filled evening to cap off the week with friends and fun. A single draw at 19:00 with the possibility of a late draw if there is enough demand. Open to all, including social members and guests on a pay-to-play basis. Bring some friends!
Participation fee, which includes a generous snack or light meal each week:
Full curling members: $5 per week
Social members or guests: $25 per week
Register week-by-week via 'event registrations'
Payment by credit card upon registration or cash at the event
Convenor - Patrick Casey, [email protected]
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