Manitoba_Curling_Association

Curl Manitoba

Curl Manitoba

Curling organisation in Manitoba, Canada

Curl Manitoba or CurlManitoba (registered as the Manitoba Curling Association)[1] is the provincial sport governing body for curling in Manitoba. Its stated mission is "to promote, develop and grow the sport of curling in Manitoba, Canada and the world by providing leadership, services and programs for the curling community from grassroots to elite."[2]

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History

The origins of the current-day Curl Manitoba dates back to November 1888, when the Manitoba Branch of the Royal Caledonian Curling Club was established.[3]

In 1908, the organization was renamed the Manitoba Curling Association (MCA), which was open to only men. In 1924, the women's-only Manitoba Ladies Curling Association (MCLA) was formed.[3]

The MCA established the Manitoba Curling Hall of Fame & Museum in 1987 to "procure, preserve and promote the rich history of curling in Manitoba and to honour the outstanding accomplishments of curlers, builders, curler/builders and teams."[4]

In 2000, the MCA and MCLA amalgamated to create the unisex Manitoba Curling Association.[5]

In September 2009, the association adopted the new operating name Curl Manitoba along with a new logo.[6] The brandmark of the new logo was created from the circle of a curling house, with the traditional outer ring being broken down into four parts, meant to represent the four members of a team.[6]

Provincial championships

Manitoba Curling Hall of Fame & Museum

The Manitoba Curling Hall of Fame & Museum was created in 1987 to "procure, preserve and promote the rich history of curling in Manitoba and to honour the outstanding accomplishments of curlers, builders, curler/builders and teams."[4]

The Manitoba Curling Museum collection includes an estimated 40,000 artifacts, documents, and historical images, and is "considered one of the most extensive curling collections in the world." Since the first induction ceremony in 1987, the Hall of Fame has honoured over 50 teams, 60 individual curlers, 40 builders of the sport, and 20 individuals who have a mix of credentials.[4]

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Honorary Life Members

Since 1907, Curl Manitoba and its preceding organizations have annually recognized four individuals who have "provided volunteer service to the game of curling" in Manitoba. Nearly 700 individuals have since been recognized by the organizations with Honorary Life Memberships.[7]

2021-2022 Honorary Life Members:

  • Ray Baker – Dauphin Curling Club
  • Lance Wadelius – Beausejour CC
  • Gail Cabana-Coldwell – Deer Lodge CC
  • Joyce Wyrchowny – Stonewall CC

2020-2021 Honorary Life Members:

2019/2020 Honorary Life Members:

  • Ian Staniloff – Granite CC
  • Terry Peters – Altona CC
  • Marj Bone – Deer Lodge CC
  • Murray McLeod – Springfield CC

2018 Honorary Life Members:

2017 Honorary Life Members:

  • Wendell Keeler – Portage CC
  • Catherine Moffat – Brandon CC
  • Al Friesen – Altona CC
  • Rita VandeVyvre – Heather CC

2016 Honorary Life Members:

2015 Honorary Life Members:

  • John Graham – Safeway/Sobeys (presented at Safeway Championship in Brandon)
  • Hilda Towerzey – Piper
  • Paul Wiecek – Winnipeg Free Press
  • Rob Van Kommer – Carberry CC

2014 Honorary Life Members:

  • Jim Winfield – Grandview CC
  • Sharon Thiessen Woods – Heather CC
  • Anni Markmann – Ste Anne CC

2013 Honorary Life Members:

  • Bev Harris
  • Terry Leitch
  • Mel Marsh

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Mission & Vision". CurlManitoba. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
  2. [2]
    "CurlManitoba Mission, Vision and Values". Curl Manitoba. Archived from the original on 10 January 2011. Retrieved 30 December 2010.
  3. [3]
    "Manitoba Organization: Manitoba Curling Association / Manitoba Ladies Curling Association". www.mhs.mb.ca. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
  4. [4]
    "Hall of Fame and Museum". CurlManitoba. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
  5. [5]
    "CurlManitoba". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-03-27.
  6. [6]
    "MCA Launches New Name And Logo". CurlManitoba 2009/10 Yearbook (PDF). Curl Manitoba. 2010. p. 6. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 July 2011. Retrieved 30 December 2010.
  7. [7]
    "Honourary [sic] Life Members". CurlManitoba. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
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