October 8th Site Addition
Round 1 Teams And Schedule
October 3rd 2025 Site Update
2025 Operating Guidelines and Special Rules of Curling added to members information menu
September 23rd 55 Plus Semi-Annual Meeting Recap
The meeting was attended by 26 members
A new (non-elected) executive position has been created. Jon Forrester was appointed as Spare Coordinator/Statistician.
Sean Quigley was elected as 2nd Vice-President
The members were advised of the following dates to keep in mind:
Curling starts Wednesday, Oct. 15th
Christmas Luncheon on Tuesday, December 9th
Annual General Meeting and Luncheon on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
Don Deviaene, Treasurer, provided a financial report. He indicated that the use of e-transfer payments for registrations is still a work in progress and may be considered for next year.
(Mac) Davidson reported that financial transactions for the previous year were reported and recorded correctly.
56 Regular curlers signed up on teams, 41 of whom have registered for all 4 rounds
The following are new Regular curlers: Frank Conci, Robin Marcinkowski, Shane Topolintsky, Scott Webber and Rainer Wosnitza. Henry Teichroeb and Ken Foot are returning as full-time curlers. Les Zacharias is returning as a Regular curler Bill Gendron is a new person on our spare roster.
Murray Ballance. Expected draws for Rounds 1, 3 and 4 will consist of 12 rinks curling M, W, F twice per week using 4 sheets of ice per day. Round 2 will have 14 rinks curling twice per week using 5, 4 and 5 sheets M, W, F respectively. The Teams and Draws will be emailed to curlers Oct 4/5 which is 10 days before we start curling (Oct 15). He requested that members advise him of changes (planned absenteeism) at least 10 days before the start of the next round. He would like as much notice of planed absenteeism as possible.
Doug Pratt advised that the assigned locker numbers for members will be posted on the board at the South end of the building. The 55-Plus, members will be assigned even numbers.
Brian Swan informed the membership of the passing of Al Wareham who was a previous member of our League for many years. Brian asked members to inform him of any member who becomes ill.
Rod Birch has once agreed to the 50/50 Draw Sales Coordinator. Sales team consists of Barry Bentham, Tom Cutts and Ray Ingalls. This year’s prize amounts will be $15 and $10. Tickets will remain at $1 or 3 tickets for $2. Rod is still looking for 1 or 2 volunteers to join the Sales Team.
Brian Swan informed the members in attendance that our League will once again be issued individual discount (25%) cards for the purchase of curling equipment from Asham Curling Supplies.
Murray Balance (reporting for Barry Bentham) reminded all members that our group will use the Free Guard Zone Five-Rock Rule.
The PCC is asking for volunteers to assist with a Youth Training Clinic to be held on Sept. 27th and 29th. Anyone who volunteers will be offered free practice ice after the Clinic on Sept. 29th.
Murray asked that everyone check the condition of their grippers this year to ensure they are not worn. A considerable amount of debris from grippers was found on the ice last year.
Ed Paluck asked if there was any practice ice available before the start of curling. Joe advised that the only practice ice being offered, that he was aware of, pertained to the volunteers for the Youth Training Clinic.
Member Fees
55Plus fees for 10 round games are:
4 Rounds - $410.00 3 Rounds $318.00 2 Rounds $221.00 1 Round $118.00
Spare fees are $9.00 per game.
Regular members of the 55Plus league must also be a member of the Pembina curling club. The PCC membership fee is $48 per curler and covers participation in multiple PCC leagues.
2025-26 55-PLUS Executive Council
President-Joe Urbanowich
Vice-President- Doug Pratt
Second Vice-President-– Sean Quigley
Past President- Barry Bentham
Secretary - Brian Swan
Treasurer - Don Deviaene
Draw Master- Murray Ballance
Membership Chair- Brad McKenzie
Spare Coordinator and Statistician - Jon Forrester
Webmaster- Barrie Daniels