SEPTEMBER 2016
NEWS LETTER
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A NEW SEASON BEGINS .
September 29, 2016 the 2016/2017 season of
curling will begin with the Thursday Open
starting us off.
With the summer flying by. We here at the
Club are excited for the year to begin.
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Lights at Ice Level upgraded
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Bar & Kitchen upgraded
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Ice Condenser upgraded
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Banquet Room re-conditioned
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Lounge Chairs reconditioned
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New Shelves at ice level – and level 
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New Everlasting Blade & Scraper #2
September 19 & 20 Casino 2016
Thank you to Brenda & all her volunteers for
signing up. Without our volunteers we could
not operate in the City of Edmonton.
Saturday Morning Open League – The Ottewell
is joining forces with the current Saturday morning
Engineers Curling League. This league will be
open to anyone, any combination of Men’s, Mixed,
Ladies, teams and/or individuals. The league like
all our leagues is designed for the beginner or the
experienced. This league curls 20 games. Give
Rick a call @ the club for more information.
Tuesday Evening Skins / second ½ league –
This league is going to run only 8 games. Starting
in January. This league will be an open league.
Any combination will qualify. All entry fees with the
exception of a small percent will be paid out
weekly. Games will only be 6 ends. This league
will be a great warmup for all teams playing in the
post season skins championship, this is the 2nd
year we are attempting this league.
OTTEWELL RETURNING LEAGUES
Friday Mixed – Start Date Sept 30th
Draw Times - 6:30 & 9pm. Most games will go on
the early draw. Help us by spreading the word. Refer
a contact to Rick and if a new team enters from your
referral an exciting incentive is in place. Ask Rick for
details
Thursday Men’s / Open– Start Date Sept 29th
Draw Times – 6:15 & 8:30pm. The league is for new
or experienced teams and/or individuals. This year
we will take any combination of Men, Mixed, Ladies,
any experience level will fit the format of this league.
Open Leagues –
Sunday mornings (10am) – Start Date Oct 16th
Monday nights (6:45pm), - Start Date Oct 17th
Tuesday Ladies League – Start Date Oct 4th
Ladies curl early only – 6:30pm every Tuesday.
Social League designed for the beginner or
experienced recreational curler
New Leagues welcome – give us a referral – spread the word – it’s your club – help us grow
OTTEWELL CURLING CLUB
NEWS LETTER
SEPTEMBER 2016
SENIOR LEAGUES
TNT - Tuesday & Thursday 9:30am.
Contact Lyle - 780.218.8990
Larry - 780.473.3301.
Rick @ the club for more information
Monday Open – 9:30am
This league is open to men or woman. Call Rick @ the
club for more information.
Other leagues looking for curlers
Saturday Morning Eng. League (open),
Monday Interchurch League (open),
Wednesday night EPC League.
Call Rick for more information 780.469.8404
Concession Update 2016
A new era will begin this season. The Ottewell congratulates
Mariette & Keith Bell on their retirement.
We Welcome Niall & Susan Wolfram along with their kids Elin &
Niall
Niall was born here in Edmonton and has over 20 years of cooking
experience.
Susan was born and raised in Liverpool England with years of
restaurant experience.
The season will start with the concession opening for the
Thursday & Friday evening leagues.
We ask for the members to welcome
Niall & his family by
supporting their efforts & trying some goodies.
No outside foods will be permitted in
the club when the concession is open.
We offer Full Catering – You can one stop shop your event at the Ottewell
OTTEWELL CURLING CLUB
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LEAGUE INFORMATION
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Special Events
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October 1
Novice / Refresher lesson
October 28
Annual Halloween Party
November 26
Annual Turkey Shoot
December
10th
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Curlers curling in 2 leagues or more will pay
only $220 for the league that is of equal or
lower value. (This applies only to evening
Ottewell house leagues)
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5th player rule – there will be a $100 charge
to add a 5th player to the roster. The player
will be entitled to play any position. If no
payment made to add a 5th – player will
qualify under the spare rules. To qualify for
Post Season – paid 5th member must have
played a minimum of 6 games.
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Purchase a Share prior to your first game
and receive a 10% discount on fees.
Shareholder discount does not apply to the
following house leagues – Tuesday Ladies,
Sunday Open, Saturday Open, any other
leagues that is discounted already or not a
Ottewell house league. This will also not
apply to a qualified $220 league.
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To secure your spot a deposit of 1 curling
fee must be received at the club no later
than September 10th. After September
10th all leagues will be a first come first
serve basis.
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We ask that ½ of your teams fees be paid
prior to your first game. The balance is due
by Novermber 1rst.
One vs. One Cash
January 25 – 29th
Senior Northerns
February 4 & 5
Mixed Open Bonspiel
Ottewell will be hosting The Sterling 2 person team
Bonspiels on a few occasions this season. Stay tuned – 
Dates to be announced shortly.
Help Please
Help to spread the word to your friends &
If required ask Rick about the payment
plans to help suit your needs.
**Attention Skips –
Please ensure your team
fees are paid on time.
associates– We host Company functions and Family
get togethers. No group is too small.
Ask Rick for details
New team Referral program in place – Talk to Rick to get more details
OTTEWELL CURLING CLUB
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Thank you all Volunteers – We could not get it done without your help!
The Curling Pro Shop – 2016/2017 season
Thank you on Ice Advertisers
Your continued support is appreciated
We again this year will be offering a 24 hour turnaround time
to recover your synthetic broom heads. The main office or
the bar is the spot to drop off your broom head.
Jet Label
The following is some of what we offer through the Pro Shop
Century Plumbing & Heating – Ron Shaw
Brooms - entry level - pro
Stop watches
Stabilizers / sticks
Shoes by order only
Grippers / Sliders
Broom bags
Shoe laces
Broom heads – recover or replace
Capilano Accounting
Grant Quibell
RMK Information Broker
Rick Kravontka
Alberta discount Diesel
Wes Frith
Nufloors
Adrienne Blanchette
CBA Wealth
Diane Marsh
Sleemans
Print Works
Ray Smith
ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES – SEE RICK FOR DETAILS – 12 MONTHS
EXPOSURE – PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS
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2016 / 2017 Staff
Ottewell Curling Association of Edmonton
4205 – 102Ave Edmonton Alberta, T6A 0M5
Telephone – 780.469.8404
General Manager
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Rick Kravontka
Fax
Lounge Operations
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Brenda Kravontka
Lounge & Ice
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Jesus Beiro
Head Ice Tech
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David Farnquist
Instruction
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Hazel Rodwell
Email
- 780.469.0699
- [email protected]
“The big city club with a small town
attitude”
“friendliest place in town, everyone is
always welcome”
Any of the above staff will be more than happy to
help or answer any of your curling concerns or
questions.