The Smithers Curling Club wrapped up their 2013-14 season in style, last weekend, with their annual mixed bonspiel tournament.
“It was really fun,” the curling club’s Anne Griffith said. “Everyone had a great time, it was a great wind-up and we had the juniors come out, and we always enjoy playing with them.”
Ten teams totalling 40 players signed up for the two-day event.
Registration numbers were on par with years past, Griffith said.
The Ed Maskiewich rink were the big winners over the weekend. His team of Janice Himech, Sandy Dore and Dennis Dore went undefeated in four matches, beating Ron Vanderstar’s rink in the Saturday night final.
The club also hosted a dinner on Saturday night and breakfast and lunch were provided.
The mixed bonspiel signals the end of the Smithers curling season. The ice was removed last weekend and won’t go back in until next fall.
“It was a fantastic season, it was all a highlight,” Griffith said.
She singled out Al Parker’s work on the ice, which was top-notch compared to some of the other rinks in the northwest.
“I curled at a few other rinks and there was some ugly ice. Our ice has been amazing all year, way better than other rinks.”
The club doesn’t have anything specific planned for next season yet, but they will begin forming their schedule later in the summer.
Mixed bonspiel results:
A Division:
1. Ed Maskiewich, Janice Himech, Sandy Doré and Dennis Doré.
2.Ron Vanderstar, Diana Vanderstar, Kathy Dohler and Darren Dohler.
B Division:
1. Brad Leroux, Shannon Malbeuf, Ryan Klaver and Tara Leroux.
2. Len Vanderstar, Adam Hartnett, Mark Allen and Haley Allen.
C Division:
1. Mike Blossom, Carmen Rasmussen, Richard Sachraoff and Liz Duri.
2. David Mould, Fiona Kerbrat, Klaus Kraft and Lorna Thornton.