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We are getting ready to start up again after a VERY hot summer...Hope you're ready to cool down on the ice! The website https://roadrunnercurling.org is now officially updated with the 2023/24 schedule, and all leagues / events are open for registration! Please see Leagues for more information on our Tuesday and Sunday night leagues, and Events for more information on our Thursday night Learn To Curl classes and 5-week Instructional Leagues. If you are new to the Roadrunner Curling Club, please see the Registration page for more information on creating an account and joining us on the ice!

Important Roadrunner Curling Club Information:
As is standard procedure, a Board meeting was held at the end of the 22/23 season where changes to the Board were made. Please welcome the new Board Members:
Mike King (President), Xander Laird (VP), Patrick Turney (Treasurer), Kaitlyn Fuqua (Secretary), Adam Bryant, Patrick Reid, and Brenna Freeze
In addition to the volunteers we have sitting on our Board, we are a volunteer-based operation and are always welcoming any and all help in managing and building the Roadrunner Curling Club (RCC). League management, Learn To Curl teachers, ice prep, bonspiels, and marketing help are some of the possible roles available within the league. If you are interested in being more involved in the Club's operations, please let us know!

As a reminder, on December 21, 2022 our Club received approval from the Grand National Curling Club (GNCC) to join their organization, and the RCC left the USAC. With this change comes adjustments to our pricing. Previously, each individual needed to log into USA Curling (usacurling.org) and pay a 12-month registration fee as a pre-requisite to join the RCC. I bring this up because by default that yearly registration fee is set to auto-renew, and you may still be paying it unknowingly (as I was). I would recommend you log into your My USA Curling portal and verify that if you are unsure. Now that we are with the GNCC, simply registering each year as a member of the Roadrunner Curling Club (as you do when you sign up for a league on the website) will automatically register you for insurance purposes with the GNCC. Please let us know if you have any questions!

2023/24 Leagues / Events:
- On-Ice Fall Kickoff event: 9/3/23 from 7-9pm
To kick off the season (and shake off the rust), join us at the Outpost Ice Arenas on September 3rd for a 2-hour open ice event. We will have 4 hacks set up (2 off to the side) for practicing delivery techniques, throwing stones, selling Roadrunner Curling Club merch, and getting back in touch with our fellow curlers after the summer off-season. RSVP here!
- Learn To Curl classes: 9/7/23, 10/5/23, 11/2/23, 12/7/23, 1/14/24, 2/1/24, 3/7/24, 4/4/24
Starting 9/7/23, we have our monthly Learn To Curl classes available to sign up for here! With the Club's growth at the top of our priority list this season, we ask that you please recommend to friends and family they come out and experience the culture and excitement surrounding the sport of curling!
- Thursday night 5-week Instructional leagues: 9/14/23, 10/26/23, 1/11/24, 2/22/24, 4/11/24
Starting 9/14/23, we have our Instructional Leagues starting back up! Taking a Learn To Curl class prior to joining this league is recommended but NOT required. All of the curling basics will be addressed in this 5-week league, culminating in a 6-end game on the last week. This is the ideal league for beginner curlers, and those who want to continue honing their skills! Sign up here
- Tuesday night 6-week No Standings leagues: 9/5/23, 10/17/23, 1/9/24, 2/20/24
Starting 9/5/23, our most-popular Tuesday Night No Standings league returns! This league is for members who have taken a Learn To Curl class or an Instructional league and are wanting to start playing full length games next to more experienced curlers. Whether you are a brand-new curler, or have been playing your whole life, this is a fun league where all curlers have the opportunity to change playing positions each week, improve their skills in a relaxed game environment, and enjoy a cold beverage during post-game broomstacking! Sign up here
- Sunday night 8-week Round Robin leagues: 9/10/23, 1/28/24
Starting 9/10/23, our Sunday night round robin league will begin! This is currently our only league with 2 hours on the ice, allowing for a full 8-end game, and therefore the ability to truly keep score and determine a 1st place winner at the end of each league. You will play each team twice and depending on number of teams, a championship game or playoff will determine who gets trophies and bragging rights! This league is ideal for all members, regardless of skill level, as a chance to play a dedicated position throughout the league and improve your skills alongside friendly competition! Sign up here
- Unfortunately due to lack of interest and ice time, we will not be hosting a Saturday morning league this season.

If you are interested in subbing for any games this season, you should sign up for a "Full Membership" on the website, which gets you registered with the GNCC for insurance purposes, and then go to RCC Website > Members > Member Information > My Subbing Availability to list your availability to sub in each of the above leagues, and we will use that list when needing to fill spots. The sub fees for 90 minute games is $30, and 2 hour games is $35.

Learn-To-Curl classes - first thursday of every month. Registration is open!

Learn-to-Curl classes are open to all ages and abilities. Each lesson is a one-hour introduction to curling, which includes the basics of delivering a stone, sweeping, and calling a shot. Class sizes are limited to 10 to ensure that each student gets individualized instruction.

Please wear clean, rubber-soled athletic shoes and warm, flexible clothing. We recommend gloves and a hat, too. Consider dressing in layers as you may warm up when you learn to sweep! All other equipment is provided by the club.

Reservations are required! Go to Events > Registration to choose a class.