We're just a couple short weeks away from the start of the season. Here's everything you need to know before you throw your first rock of 2026–27:

• Ice installation has begun (thank you to Head Ice Technician Paul Norman and our team of volunteers for all your hard work). Watch Huntley's Facebook feed for the latest updates on progress. 
• League conveners will reach out in the near future to welcome you to the season and share important league info. Your game schedule will appear on the website soon (if not already) and can be viewed at Member Area > League Information.
• League Rules and the updated Club Championship Policy are available on the website, as well as the overall club schedule. Please review ahead of the season. 
• Practice ice will be available again this year and can be booked through the website (Member Area > Other > Book Ice Time). Initial practice ice slots will be added to the calendar in the coming weeks (learn more about booking ice time).
• Locker assignments will be communicated soon. If you rented a locker last year, our goal is to reassign you the same locker. Questions about lockers can be directed to our Membership Director, James Bull, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
• Remember that volunteering is the lifeblood of our club: opportunities are posted to the website, you must log your own hours throughout the season (a minimum of six hours required from every member), and if you have any questions, contact our Volunteers Director, Catherine Massé, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
• New game clocks have been installed on the ice. More accurate and easier to see, the clocks will help everyone stay on the same page and on time.
• Help keep our ice clean! Nobody likes losing a great shot to a pick and one of the best ways to avoid this is to replace your gripper at least once a season. New grippers can be purchased from the The Burnt Rock Curling Co., our on-site pro shop. 

Are you looking to improve your curling skills? Maybe need a tune-up at the start of the season? While you wait for this season's Huntley clinics to be announced, or if you'd like to get additional, focused training, you can now register to join a clinic with accredited teaching pro, André Chapman. He offers delivery stick, sliding delivery, and sweeping clinics to help your curling game. Sign up directly at chapmancurling.ca/booking or send André an email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more details. Clinics start the morning of September 23.

Two of Huntley's junior teams, Team Frlan and Team Twining, participated in the Phoenix Slam event at the end of August and they did not disappoint. Team Frlan were the U20 Women's Champions with an impressive 5-1 record and Team Twining were second place finishers in the U18 Women's event, also with a 5-1 record. Congrats to both teams and we look forward to a great season ahead!

Zoe Chapman, one of our longtime Huntley Curling Club members, is hitting the ice for another season with her competitive team at clubs and events throughout the region. To help offset the many expenses that come with a competitive curling season, her team is holding a Wooden Christmas Tree Fundraiser. These beautiful handcrafted wooden trees are made by one of the team families, with all funds raised going directly toward team expenses. Order yours today! 

As part of the club's efforts to align with Curling Ontario's Safe, Inclusive, Accessible Accreditation Program, the board has been hard at work reviewing, updating and implementing key policies. Please review the latest new and updated policies: 

• August 20, 2026: 
  • Complaints and Discipline Policy
  • Reciprocation Policy
  • Coaching Policy
• July 16, 2026:
  • Code of Conduct Policy
  • Concussion Code of Conduct Policy
  • Safe Sport and Concussion Training Policy
  • Criminal Record Checks Policy 

Huntley's second annual Carp Fair Curling & Cows Bonspiel is here! A great weekend of curling and the excitement of a big town fair. 

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Start the season with the best of both worlds at Huntley’s inaugural Swing & Sweep event (golfspiel?). Sixteen teams will compete in nine holes of golf at the Greensmere Golf Course and two six-end games of curling at Huntley. Teams will enjoy live music Friday night and two meals on Saturday. Come on out and help make this the start of a new tradition for the club as we say goodbye to the golf clubs and hello to our brooms.

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Leslie Waddell, a Founding and Honorary HCC member, passed away July 5, 2026. Les was a longstanding member who freely volunteered his time making many significant contributions to the club. For several years on the Ice Team he helped make and maintain our ice. He and his best friend and wife of 54 years Judith assisted with various events, including teaching Little Rocks and delivery of the “Learn to Curl” program to beginners.

Les was the consummate gentleman, an avid reader and a gifted storyteller - a friend to all. He was a skilled curler who enjoyed the competitive side of the game as well as the social aspects. When his team played in the Ottawa Valley league, his first question wasn’t "who are we playing", it was "where are we going for lunch?” His welcoming personality made making friends easy for him. He will be sorely missed by his many friends and family.

Celebration of Life: Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the Kinburn Community Centre from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. All are welcome, just as Les would have wanted it.

Leslie Waddell Obituary and Celebration of Life Details

Tom Nishizaki, a Founding and Honorary member, passed away March 24, 2026. He was a driving force in getting the Huntley Curling Club off the ground, making significant monetary donations, followed by many years of contributions to the Club, especially during the formative years when his technical expertise was in demand.

He was one of “the boys” along with Stewart Hitchcock and Wayne Coyne who put together many banquets using the famous HCC washing machine oven, as well as organizing and working Carp Fair breakfasts and helping with many other work projects. He made friends easily with his low-key manner and will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Reported by Claire Zanetti & Sarah Terpstra

That’s a wrap on another fantastic Huntley Curling Club Golf Tournament on June 20! Players golfed under clear skies and then relocated to the club for a delicious meal.

Congratulations to the winners of the skill competitions:

🏆 Ladies' closest to the pin - Laurie Cotten

🏆 Men's closest to the pin - Jeff Elder

🏆 Ladies' longest drive - Sarah Terpstra

🏆 Men's longest drive - Tom Peake

🏆 Closest to the stone - Laurie Cotten (who hit the stone!)

🏆 Tournament winners - Sarah Terpstra, Jeff Elder, Zoe Newell and Ryan Anderson (with an impressive 14 under par)

And Sharon Seed walked away with $157.50 from the putting contest.

A huge thank you to all of our amazing volunteers and organizers who made the day possible. Your hard work behind the scenes keeps this event running smoothly and gives everyone a reason to come back year after year. Thanks to everyone who joined us for a day filled with great golf, great laughs, and even better company. Until next year… keep it in the fairway (or at least close enough)!

Watch: Celebration Reel on Facebook >

Also, please remember to thank our many sponsors (read more for the full list). Without their generosity the tournament would not be the same.