Results from all over the country on this snowy? Saturday morning.
Crystal Snowflake Women's started last night with lots of good games and an enthusiastic crowd. Multiple games today for all teams will determine the finalists for Sunday.
Derek and Charrissa continue to roll at the Mixed Doubles Nationals in Seattle. Into the playoffs with a 4-0 record. Big game today against a Plainfield team to win their pool. Winner of the game advances directly to semi-finals.
Donna Purky and Nancy Brautigam are at the USWCA Senior Nationals. They are enjoying the hospitality as they lost out in the second event.
The Smith and Smith (not brothers) will be fighting it out for a spot in the second event final at Norfolk. Terry and Joseph play each other this afternoon.
So much curling, so little time.
JH
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Monday, November 30, 2009
Busy week for Nutmeg
It is a busy week for Nutmeg and Nutmeggers. The Women's Crystal Snowflake starts on Friday with lots of good teams heading in for the spiel. The draw is up on the website here and will be updated as the event progresses. Stop in and see some great curling if you get a chance.
Also, this week starting on Thursday is the National Mixed Doubles Championship in Seattle. Attending and trying to advance to the Worlds will be Derek and Charrissa. You can follow the action on the Granite curling club website.
Best of luck to all the competitors, near and far.
JH
Also, this week starting on Thursday is the National Mixed Doubles Championship in Seattle. Attending and trying to advance to the Worlds will be Derek and Charrissa. You can follow the action on the Granite curling club website.
Best of luck to all the competitors, near and far.
JH
Monday, November 23, 2009
Harvest Bonspiel aftermath
In the previous post I failed to mention Michael Nordquist and Christen Bossu who were also playing at the Harvest..mia culpa. They along with Pam and Terry Smith had a good time and enjoyed the Philly CC hospitality.
Karl and Elly Bockley ending up winning the third event, the Mad Anthony Wayne trophy. A really good game for them in the final as they dominated on Sunday.
Jeff and Sally Hannon with Rob Reihl won the fourth event, the Friendship trophy. Subbing for Sally on Sunday was Pam Moan, who was subbing for another sub after Jeff ending up losing two leads in one game. Sally went down to a knee injury in the 2nd end of the first event semis and the sub (Elizabeth from Plainfield) went down with a twisted ankle in the 7th end of the same game. Pam was playing with Terry and Pam so she was available to jump in Sunday although Jeff was worried that he might need more than one lead for that game as well. But all worked out and Pam only came close to getting taken out in the 4th end.
A fabulous event as always and with the theme being James Bond many martinis were consumed. A great time was had by all and many of the Nutmeggers will be returning to this event in future years. If you want to try a mixed spiel in the future, this is one to put on the calendar.
Jeff
Karl and Elly Bockley ending up winning the third event, the Mad Anthony Wayne trophy. A really good game for them in the final as they dominated on Sunday.
Jeff and Sally Hannon with Rob Reihl won the fourth event, the Friendship trophy. Subbing for Sally on Sunday was Pam Moan, who was subbing for another sub after Jeff ending up losing two leads in one game. Sally went down to a knee injury in the 2nd end of the first event semis and the sub (Elizabeth from Plainfield) went down with a twisted ankle in the 7th end of the same game. Pam was playing with Terry and Pam so she was available to jump in Sunday although Jeff was worried that he might need more than one lead for that game as well. But all worked out and Pam only came close to getting taken out in the 4th end.
A fabulous event as always and with the theme being James Bond many martinis were consumed. A great time was had by all and many of the Nutmeggers will be returning to this event in future years. If you want to try a mixed spiel in the future, this is one to put on the calendar.
Jeff
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Nutmeg at the Harvest in Philly
Nutmeggers are on the road again this weekend with a trip to the Harvest Bonspiel at the Philadelphia CC. Located in Paoli, PA this is a great event with lots of fun to be had. Attending will be Elly and Karl Bockly playing with folks from Plainfield and Philly. Sally and Jeff and Rob will also be there playing with Nancy from Philly. New to the party this year is Pam Moan and Terry and Pam Smith playing with Roland from Philly.
Curling starts on Thursday night for Jeff and Terry with Elly starting on Friday. Sixteen teams make up the draw and there is always a good party on Saturday night.
Jeff
Curling starts on Thursday night for Jeff and Terry with Elly starting on Friday. Sixteen teams make up the draw and there is always a good party on Saturday night.
Jeff
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Competitive league week 4
Teams Mannik and Surka continue to roll along, both without a loss on the ledger. Lots of blowouts last night. Just the way the ice curls sometimes.
Good match next week as Team J. Smith takes on Team Surka. Will Team Surka be brought back to the pack? The next three weeks see all the top teams play each other. Once the dust clears who will still be at the top? Only the pebble knows for sure.
Run with the big dogs or stay on the porch.
Good match next week as Team J. Smith takes on Team Surka. Will Team Surka be brought back to the pack? The next three weeks see all the top teams play each other. Once the dust clears who will still be at the top? Only the pebble knows for sure.
Run with the big dogs or stay on the porch.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Olympic Festival at Rockefeller Center
Numerous Nutmeggers attend the Olympic Festival at Rockefeller Center on Wednesday 11/4. I don't want to list them all in case I miss someone. The juniors presented hats to all the Olympic curlers in a ceremony held on the ice rink. There was a curling booth set up to showcase curling in the Olympics and lots of people helped out there and chatted with interested parties. Some of the ice crew was present as well trying to help out with getting the Olympic curlers to throw some rocks. That was really interesting as they set up a "sheet" the short way on the rink so it was only about 40 feet long or so. And they had skating going on just before the curling demonstation was to take place. But people got to see rocks being thrown.
Not sure if any of it made it onto the Today show. A quick review of the DVR did not find anything on TV.
Thanks to all who attended and helped out in anyway they could.
Not sure if any of it made it onto the Today show. A quick review of the DVR did not find anything on TV.
Thanks to all who attended and helped out in anyway they could.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Competitive league week 2
The big battle last night was Smith vs Smith, which sounds like a divorce proceeding or a cough drop challenge. But it was a huge battle on the ice instead. Team T. Smith (nee Haggis) gave team J. Smith (nee Canada) all they could handle for 8 ends. It came down to the final skips rocks with Terry having a tough come around tap back to try and steal. Close but no cigar as the saying goes and Joseph and team prevailed.
Team Surka started there run with a win in the first time on the ice. Team Bagley put a beat down on Team Purkey/Stannard. Team Mannik (without any Manniks) dropped a big 4 ender on Team Hannon to seal a victory.
The game of the week next time is Team Surka v Team Hannon (without any Hannons). Derek is not too concerned since he only loses this game in December.
Run with the big dogs or stay on the porch.
JH
Team Surka started there run with a win in the first time on the ice. Team Bagley put a beat down on Team Purkey/Stannard. Team Mannik (without any Manniks) dropped a big 4 ender on Team Hannon to seal a victory.
The game of the week next time is Team Surka v Team Hannon (without any Hannons). Derek is not too concerned since he only loses this game in December.
Run with the big dogs or stay on the porch.
JH
Monday, October 26, 2009
Nutmeg at the Bog Spiel
The "we" in the following is Charrissa with Derek, Matt and Chris. (editor)
We were sorry communicators this weekend. I'll tell you - we were so tired all the time - pretty much we played our games, hung out and socialized (and ate meals) and then took a nap, and then came back and played. We did manage to squeeze in a little sightseeing on Saturday - checked out the Cranberry Harvest Festival (as far as we could see, it was just one room of booths, not much), tasted wines at the Cape Cod Winery, and checked out some cranberry bogs (no harvesting going on though).
We had a very tight game - but pulled off the win in the 1st event final! Very exciting. We played great teams all the way through. The first event final was against the junior boys team - Team Hoge (they were at Nutmeg for the Blazing Leaves). As a team, it wasn't our best game, but we got some breaks. We went into the 8th, tied with hammer, Derek had an open takeout to win the game.
We played great teams all the way through - it turns out that all of the other event finals were won by teams that we beat - and I think we may have been each of their only losses. We played Bob DeVine of Broomstones in the semi-final - that was a good match. His last shot was a kinda of crazy double angle runback to remove our counter, try to stick around to take two and tie the game. Didn't make it.
We also played a team from Border (a Canadian club on the border, not surprisingly) and Ed and Candice Clark from Nashua - they were playing with Mark and Debbie Kanakis - Mark threw third.
Border CC is a fantastic club to visit for a bonspiel . Two sheets attached to a giant old house, 3 floors with upstairs viewing. (editor)
One other personal highlight - I was very proud to note that I was the only female of all 16 players in the semi-finals. Well - I guess I'm sad to say that, because it still indicates that men are stronger at curling - but I was proud to at least be representing!
Food was good, hospitality was good, the bar was excellent (they made me cosmos all weekend!).
JH for Charrissa
We were sorry communicators this weekend. I'll tell you - we were so tired all the time - pretty much we played our games, hung out and socialized (and ate meals) and then took a nap, and then came back and played. We did manage to squeeze in a little sightseeing on Saturday - checked out the Cranberry Harvest Festival (as far as we could see, it was just one room of booths, not much), tasted wines at the Cape Cod Winery, and checked out some cranberry bogs (no harvesting going on though).
We had a very tight game - but pulled off the win in the 1st event final! Very exciting. We played great teams all the way through. The first event final was against the junior boys team - Team Hoge (they were at Nutmeg for the Blazing Leaves). As a team, it wasn't our best game, but we got some breaks. We went into the 8th, tied with hammer, Derek had an open takeout to win the game.
We played great teams all the way through - it turns out that all of the other event finals were won by teams that we beat - and I think we may have been each of their only losses. We played Bob DeVine of Broomstones in the semi-final - that was a good match. His last shot was a kinda of crazy double angle runback to remove our counter, try to stick around to take two and tie the game. Didn't make it.
We also played a team from Border (a Canadian club on the border, not surprisingly) and Ed and Candice Clark from Nashua - they were playing with Mark and Debbie Kanakis - Mark threw third.
Border CC is a fantastic club to visit for a bonspiel . Two sheets attached to a giant old house, 3 floors with upstairs viewing. (editor)
One other personal highlight - I was very proud to note that I was the only female of all 16 players in the semi-finals. Well - I guess I'm sad to say that, because it still indicates that men are stronger at curling - but I was proud to at least be representing!
Food was good, hospitality was good, the bar was excellent (they made me cosmos all weekend!).
JH for Charrissa
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Nutmeg wins the Bog Spiel at Cape Cod
Well, I had a whole post written from Charrissa but can't seem to get it to copy and paste from Word.
Anyway, Derek, Charrissa, Matt and Chris won the first event at the Bog spiel in Cape Cod. Congrats to them. They played the Hoge team (the junior boys from the Blazing Leaves) in the finals.
JH
Anyway, Derek, Charrissa, Matt and Chris won the first event at the Bog spiel in Cape Cod. Congrats to them. They played the Hoge team (the junior boys from the Blazing Leaves) in the finals.
JH
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Nutmeg at the Bog spiel in Cape Cod
A quick update without a lot of details.
Derek and Charrissa with Matt B. and Chris C. are in the semi finals of the first event Saturday night against a Broomstones team. So, they should be playing on Sunday.
David A. was playing with an Ardsley team and they are into the "drinking" event at this point as they lost three in a row.
JH
Derek and Charrissa with Matt B. and Chris C. are in the semi finals of the first event Saturday night against a Broomstones team. So, they should be playing on Sunday.
David A. was playing with an Ardsley team and they are into the "drinking" event at this point as they lost three in a row.
JH
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Competitive League week 1
Opening night of the league saw some good games and a huge surprise, Derek and Charrissa did not win. Well, they had the bye so I guess they did not lose either.
Nine teams make up the league this year with mostly the same players. A few new faces have joined the crowd. Ann Karrick and Donn Malner joining Team Alward. Donn is a new member who is returning to curling after a bit of a layoff. Nice looking tuck slide Donn. Team Alward took on Team Mannik and gave them a run for the money, making Steve make the final shot in the eighth to win.
Team Chebetar took it to Team Haggis (T. Smith) and handed them an early season loss. Maybe not enough haggis before the game.
Team J. Smith handed Team Bagley a loss as well. Those Canadians just seem to get started easier plus he has been throwing a lot of rocks.
Team Hannon staged a furious comeback against Team Purkey/Stannard to pull out the win. Falling behind 5-0 after two ends, Team Hannon stole their way back to the lead and finished it off at the end.
Rob Chebetar is providing some tasty treats these days as he practices his baking skills and brings the results to the club. Bacon, cheddar biscuits, scones, corn bread.....yum yum.
Interesting match up next week, battle of the Smiths as Joseph takes on Terry.
Run with the big dogs or stay on the porch.
JH
Nine teams make up the league this year with mostly the same players. A few new faces have joined the crowd. Ann Karrick and Donn Malner joining Team Alward. Donn is a new member who is returning to curling after a bit of a layoff. Nice looking tuck slide Donn. Team Alward took on Team Mannik and gave them a run for the money, making Steve make the final shot in the eighth to win.
Team Chebetar took it to Team Haggis (T. Smith) and handed them an early season loss. Maybe not enough haggis before the game.
Team J. Smith handed Team Bagley a loss as well. Those Canadians just seem to get started easier plus he has been throwing a lot of rocks.
Team Hannon staged a furious comeback against Team Purkey/Stannard to pull out the win. Falling behind 5-0 after two ends, Team Hannon stole their way back to the lead and finished it off at the end.
Rob Chebetar is providing some tasty treats these days as he practices his baking skills and brings the results to the club. Bacon, cheddar biscuits, scones, corn bread.....yum yum.
Interesting match up next week, battle of the Smiths as Joseph takes on Terry.
Run with the big dogs or stay on the porch.
JH
Elly B and team in Philly
Elly and her team on ice at Philly. Not sure if this was prior to winning the fourth event or after.
No pictures of Team Smith from Potomac. The Potomac website had their photo gallery removed by the website provider. Really too bad.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Bonspiel results
In Philly at the Mid-Atlantic Women's, Elly B and team win the fourth event.
In Laurel MD at the Inaugural, Joseph S. and team finish runner-up in the fourth event.
In Laurel MD at the Inaugural, Joseph S. and team finish runner-up in the fourth event.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Nutmeg on the road
Curling season has started and Nutmeggers are out on the road playing in Bonspiels.
Elly B. is in Philly for a Women's event and Joseph S. has a team at Potomac for the Inaugural.
Potomac is posting results and updating the draw so you can follow the action here.
Elly B. is in Philly for a Women's event and Joseph S. has a team at Potomac for the Inaugural.
Potomac is posting results and updating the draw so you can follow the action here.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Ice making is under way
The hard working ice crew started the process of putting in the ice on Tuesday. The entire process will be done for Saturday 9/12. The club looks nice with the new landscaping out front and the new banners on the ice.
We will see you all soon.
We will see you all soon.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Brunch by the brook
The Owens and the Fallons hosted a brunch for Nutmeggers who signed up at the annual meeting. The rain stopped and the group got to enjoy the outdoors and conversation.
Some long time friends and members.
Lots of discussions on various topics.
Chuck was manning the bar as usual.
Some long time friends and members.Lots of discussions on various topics.
Chuck was manning the bar as usual.The President hard at work possibly working out details of a coup to take over Bridgeport?
Saturday, August 8, 2009
New front yard
If you have not been by the club recently we now have a landscaped front. Huge thanks to Neil and Mary. Looks great guys and the mayor is very happy with it.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Season almost here
The curling season is fast approaching. There are lots of early season activities planned. Yes, the ice will be in early again this year, hopefully Monday 9/14. If you have not been to the website recently you should go and check it out.
Some of the highlights:
Instructor clinic
Delivery clinic
Early season bonspiel!!
So, check it out.
Some of the highlights:
Instructor clinic
Delivery clinic
Early season bonspiel!!
So, check it out.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Help Pittsburgh Curling Club
Please Help Pittsburgh Curling Club for a Nike Community Grant!! All You need to do is click on the link below then click on "Most Popular Applicants" and go to the 2nd page then put your email address in and VOTE!!
http://www.nikebackyourblock.com/
Nike is investing up to $650,000 in grants across the nation to unlock the potential of young people through the power of sports and we need you!
Tell us how your organization is using sports as a tool to change your community for a shot at winning a Back Your Block grant to help take your work to the next level.
http://www.nikebackyourblock.com/
Nike is investing up to $650,000 in grants across the nation to unlock the potential of young people through the power of sports and we need you!
Tell us how your organization is using sports as a tool to change your community for a shot at winning a Back Your Block grant to help take your work to the next level.
Friday, July 31, 2009
We are official
The city of Bridgeport has graced us with a sign. This is located at the corner across from the Dutchess
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Cape cod update
Rob Chebetar and David Asano finished runner-up in the third event in the mixed.
Kathy Morley, Naida, Karen and Pam won the third event in the women's.
Kathy Morley, Naida, Karen and Pam won the third event in the women's.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Wife Swap is Looking for 2 Curling Families!!
Hello,
My name is Kristen and I am a Casting Producer for the ABC hit realityshow 'Wife Swap.' We are currently casting for our fifth season and weare looking for Curling families.
The premise of Wife Swap is simple: for seven days, two wives from twodifferent families with very different values exchange husbands,children and lives (but not bedrooms) to discover what it's like tolive a different family's life. It's an interesting social experimentand a great way to see your family in a whole new light. It is shot asa documentary series, so NO scripts and no set. It's just one camerathat is documenting your life.
Families that appear on the show will receive a financial honorariumfor lost wages, time and commitment. And if you refer a family thatappears on the show you would receive $1000.Here at 'Wife Swap' welook for a two-parent home with at least one child between the ages of 6 and 17 living at home full time.
If you are interested, please email me your contact information andtell me a little about your family. Or if you would like to refer afamily, please email me their contact information and I will be intouch.
Thank you!
Kristen Phelan
Casting Associate ProducerRDF Media USA100 6th Ave, 3rd Floor,Suite 3-29NY, NY 10013P: 646.747.7936E: kristen.phelan@castingrdf.comE: casting.kristen@gmail.com (preferred)
My name is Kristen and I am a Casting Producer for the ABC hit realityshow 'Wife Swap.' We are currently casting for our fifth season and weare looking for Curling families.
The premise of Wife Swap is simple: for seven days, two wives from twodifferent families with very different values exchange husbands,children and lives (but not bedrooms) to discover what it's like tolive a different family's life. It's an interesting social experimentand a great way to see your family in a whole new light. It is shot asa documentary series, so NO scripts and no set. It's just one camerathat is documenting your life.
Families that appear on the show will receive a financial honorariumfor lost wages, time and commitment. And if you refer a family thatappears on the show you would receive $1000.Here at 'Wife Swap' welook for a two-parent home with at least one child between the ages of 6 and 17 living at home full time.
If you are interested, please email me your contact information andtell me a little about your family. Or if you would like to refer afamily, please email me their contact information and I will be intouch.
Thank you!
Kristen Phelan
Casting Associate ProducerRDF Media USA100 6th Ave, 3rd Floor,Suite 3-29NY, NY 10013P: 646.747.7936E: kristen.phelan@castingrdf.comE: casting.kristen@gmail.com (preferred)
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Pittsburgh Tropicurl recap
Jeff and Sally returned from Pittsburgh sans hardware. Jeff's team went 1-3 and was voted off the island late on Saturday night. They did however close the bar at the hotel 3 nights in a row so something was earned.
A great event for anyone who is interested for next year. The ice is not too bad and the hospitality is great. Everyone is welcoming and the competition is actually really good. Lots of Canadians who seem to take it a little too seriously for Jeff's taste.
Next up is the Cape with a bunch of Nutmeggers headed there. Hopefully someone will have a report or two.
A great event for anyone who is interested for next year. The ice is not too bad and the hospitality is great. Everyone is welcoming and the competition is actually really good. Lots of Canadians who seem to take it a little too seriously for Jeff's taste.
Next up is the Cape with a bunch of Nutmeggers headed there. Hopefully someone will have a report or two.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Summer spieling
Jeff and Sally Hannon are off to Pittsburgh next week for Tropicurl. Jeff is skipping a team from Plainfield and Sally will be spectating and taking photos.
Anyone who is headed to the Cape later in July and wants to post here, let Jeff know and he can set it up.
More from the land of Steel next week.
Jeff
Anyone who is headed to the Cape later in July and wants to post here, let Jeff know and he can set it up.
More from the land of Steel next week.
Jeff
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Ladies Pot Luck Dinner at Sharon's House
June 17th Sharon Giese had the ladies over for a Pot Luck dinner!! We had a lovely time enjoying the one night it didn't rain and wonderful food provided by all. After figuring out how the timer works on Sally's camera, Pam Moan took the above picture of everyone that came!!
Friday, June 5, 2009
Old time curling in NJ
Thanks to Paul Graebener from Plainfield. Here is an article from the February 1892 issue of Scientific American about curling in Hoboken NJ.
CLICK HERE
CLICK HERE
Monday, June 1, 2009
Summer get togethers
Some of you may have been at the Hirx bouncy party. There are two more outings coming up - Bridgeport Bluefish on July 18 and a Sunday brunch at the Owens on August 9. Contact Jayne Beattie for the Bluefish and the Owens for their party.
Maybe we can get Derek and Charrissa to show some of the photos from the Galapagos at the Owens.
Jeff
Maybe we can get Derek and Charrissa to show some of the photos from the Galapagos at the Owens.
Jeff
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Congrats to the new club officers
Congratulations to Joel, Charrissa, Pam and David as the new/returning officers of the club.
Joel becomes President and Charrissa will support him as Vice President. Pam returns as Secretary as David returns as Treasurer.
Congrats again and also to new board members Steve and Kathy.
Joel becomes President and Charrissa will support him as Vice President. Pam returns as Secretary as David returns as Treasurer.
Congrats again and also to new board members Steve and Kathy.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Annual Meeting and Silent Auction Saturday 5/16
Don't forget the annual meeting is this Saturday. Here are the details.
Saturday 5/16
7pm cocktails and silent auction
Testos
1775 Madison Avenue
Bridgeport CT
$35 per person
contact Jayne Beattie to register
Saturday 5/16
7pm cocktails and silent auction
Testos
1775 Madison Avenue
Bridgeport CT
$35 per person
contact Jayne Beattie to register
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Curling starts in five months
The GNCC 2009/2010 preliminary calendar is now available at the GNCC website. Time to start planning your bonspiel schedule for next season. Also a few summerspiels out there if you can't wait till October.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Thanks for the help
I want to thank everyone who showed up for the ice clean up. It was a lot of hard work but with so many people helping it made it easier. If I miss your name, I am sorry.
Thanks to
Bobbie Stoll
Charrissa and Derek
Karl and Elly Bockley
Dave Asano
Mike Hope
Angelo
Jennifer Stannard
Sharon Giese
I know I may have missed someone but all the effort was greatly appreciated.
Also a thanks to Allan Alward for making the trip with a ladder to close off the heater vents.
Still projects to do over the summer so lots more chances to come out and help.
Jeff
Thanks to
Bobbie Stoll
Charrissa and Derek
Karl and Elly Bockley
Dave Asano
Mike Hope
Angelo
Jennifer Stannard
Sharon Giese
I know I may have missed someone but all the effort was greatly appreciated.
Also a thanks to Allan Alward for making the trip with a ladder to close off the heater vents.
Still projects to do over the summer so lots more chances to come out and help.
Jeff
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Nutmeggers still curling
Donna Purkey, Bobbie Stoll, Nadia Leslie and Jayne Beattie are off to Arizona for the Desert Spiel. Well Donna is already there. Held at the Coyotes curling club in Scottsdale. More info can be found HERE. Good luck to them.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Blarney Stone 2009
The ice is melting and there was skating and broom ball. Here are a few pics from the last day.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
League results
With the season almost over, here is the result of league play for 2009/2010.
Men’s League
Robert Kwan, Mike Hope, David Blackmore, Chuck Owens
Collection Plate
Sharon Geise, Judy Raines, Sue Bannay, Michelle Borque
Competitive League
Steve Mannik, Sil Mannik, Pete DeJong, Robert Kwan, Phil Stevens
Women’s Evening
Diane Muldowney, Linda Malkin, Jo Deupree, Maura Cockey
Thursday Evening Open
Sarah Hirx, Kitty Davey, David Hirx, Heather Mercik
Friday Mixed Social
Mark Malkin, Linda Malkin, Mike Hope, Michelle Bourque
Scott Follin, Heide Follin, Howard Palmer, Anne Palmer
Sunday Mixed
Rob Chebetar, Pam Smith, Barbara Manicatide, Micky Manicatide
Men’s League
Robert Kwan, Mike Hope, David Blackmore, Chuck Owens
Collection Plate
Sharon Geise, Judy Raines, Sue Bannay, Michelle Borque
Competitive League
Steve Mannik, Sil Mannik, Pete DeJong, Robert Kwan, Phil Stevens
Women’s Evening
Diane Muldowney, Linda Malkin, Jo Deupree, Maura Cockey
Thursday Evening Open
Sarah Hirx, Kitty Davey, David Hirx, Heather Mercik
Friday Mixed Social
Mark Malkin, Linda Malkin, Mike Hope, Michelle Bourque
Scott Follin, Heide Follin, Howard Palmer, Anne Palmer
Sunday Mixed
Rob Chebetar, Pam Smith, Barbara Manicatide, Micky Manicatide
Monday, March 30, 2009
Nutmeg bonspiel results
Reading the last hit n roll bulletin of the year made me curious about results for Nutmeg. What follows are results of a team identified as Nutmeg in the results. There may have been others who were involved with other teams.
Inaugural - Potomac
2nd event runner up
Mixed Doubles - Broomstones
1st and 2nd event winners
Harvest - Philadelphia
1st event runner up
USWCA 5 and under - Schenectady
3rd event winner
Mixed - Norfolk
1st event winner
Golden Handle - Nutmeg
1st and 5th event winners
Winter Wonderland - Norfolk
2nd event winner
GNCC Senior Men's - Nutmeg
4th event winner
McKay-Douglas - Ardsley
1st event runner up
Cherry Blossom - Potomac
2nd and 3rd event winners
A nice list for a club that started three years ago with 30 or so experienced curlers. Good job everyone. Get out on the bonspiel trail next year and we can do even better.
Inaugural - Potomac
2nd event runner up
Mixed Doubles - Broomstones
1st and 2nd event winners
Harvest - Philadelphia
1st event runner up
USWCA 5 and under - Schenectady
3rd event winner
Mixed - Norfolk
1st event winner
Golden Handle - Nutmeg
1st and 5th event winners
Winter Wonderland - Norfolk
2nd event winner
GNCC Senior Men's - Nutmeg
4th event winner
McKay-Douglas - Ardsley
1st event runner up
Cherry Blossom - Potomac
2nd and 3rd event winners
A nice list for a club that started three years ago with 30 or so experienced curlers. Good job everyone. Get out on the bonspiel trail next year and we can do even better.
Nutmeg at the Cherry Blossom
Several Nutmeg curlers traveled down to Laurel MD to the Potomac curling club to compete in the Cherry Blossom. Three of the final events were contested by someone from Nutmeg.
Steve and Sil Mannik with Karl and Elly Bockley won the second event. Joseph Smith and Diane Muldowney playing with two Potomac curlers won the third event. David Asano playing with an Ardsley team finished runner up in the fourth event.
Steve and Sil Mannik with Karl and Elly Bockley won the second event. Joseph Smith and Diane Muldowney playing with two Potomac curlers won the third event. David Asano playing with an Ardsley team finished runner up in the fourth event.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Hi from Medford
Hi everyone -
We're out here in Medford ready to get going. Opening ceremony starts at 11:15am CT and then the first game at 1pm CT. All the teams out here are strong - it's a tough field. Need to play our best every day. I'm writing more on my blog - if anyone is really interested they can go there - charrissa.blogspot.com I think does the trick. I can't promise I'll be a reliable poster - but I figured it was better than clogging up the Nutmeg blog
We're out here in Medford ready to get going. Opening ceremony starts at 11:15am CT and then the first game at 1pm CT. All the teams out here are strong - it's a tough field. Need to play our best every day. I'm writing more on my blog - if anyone is really interested they can go there - charrissa.blogspot.com I think does the trick. I can't promise I'll be a reliable poster - but I figured it was better than clogging up the Nutmeg blog
Where to Catch the Action For the Mixed Nationals and Women's Worlds
Mixed Nationals:
To follow the games for Derek and Charrissa at Mixed Nationals
Sun-2pm & 8pm Mon-4pm & 8pm Tues-12pm & 8pm Wed-12pm & 8pm Thurs-4pm
http://events.curlingzone.com/index.php?task=Event&eventid=2097
or
http://www.usacurl.org/curlingrocks/
To send them some fan email:
connecticut@usacurl.org
Women's Worlds
Selected Matches from the Women's Worlds will be shown on TV on the Universal Sports channel.
Universal Sports TV
March 28: USA vs. Canada, 7 p.m. ET
March 28: USA vs. Sweden, 11 p.m. ET
March 29: Bronze medal match, 7 p.m. ET
March 29: Gold medal match, 11 p.m. ET
To find the Universal Sports channel in your area :
http://www.universalsports.com/fls/23000/tv/where-to-find-on-tv.html
You can also watch the video stream on their website of more matches at
http://www.universalsports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPID=11662&DB_OEM_ID=23000&ATCLID=3695394
To follow the games for Derek and Charrissa at Mixed Nationals
Sun-2pm & 8pm Mon-4pm & 8pm Tues-12pm & 8pm Wed-12pm & 8pm Thurs-4pm
http://events.curlingzone.com/index.php?task=Event&eventid=2097
or
http://www.usacurl.org/curlingrocks/
To send them some fan email:
connecticut@usacurl.org
Women's Worlds
Selected Matches from the Women's Worlds will be shown on TV on the Universal Sports channel.
Universal Sports TV
March 28: USA vs. Canada, 7 p.m. ET
March 28: USA vs. Sweden, 11 p.m. ET
March 29: Bronze medal match, 7 p.m. ET
March 29: Gold medal match, 11 p.m. ET
To find the Universal Sports channel in your area :
http://www.universalsports.com/fls/23000/tv/where-to-find-on-tv.html
You can also watch the video stream on their website of more matches at
http://www.universalsports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPID=11662&DB_OEM_ID=23000&ATCLID=3695394
Friday, March 20, 2009
Multimedia curling
For those who can't get enough curling.
There is curling on the satellite this weekend at the club. The Canada Cup semis and finals will be shown on TSN. The carrot is that the winning team(s) earn another step toward the Canadian Olympic trials.
The Women's Worlds will be on CurlTV with two games each draw. The US is represented by Team McCormick who will also be the US team at the Olympics.
And last but not least by any measure, our own Derek and Charrissa are heading to the Mixed Nationals. There will be online scoring available on the USCA site. And hopefully some twitters or maybe a post at this here blog.
There is curling on the satellite this weekend at the club. The Canada Cup semis and finals will be shown on TSN. The carrot is that the winning team(s) earn another step toward the Canadian Olympic trials.
The Women's Worlds will be on CurlTV with two games each draw. The US is represented by Team McCormick who will also be the US team at the Olympics.
And last but not least by any measure, our own Derek and Charrissa are heading to the Mixed Nationals. There will be online scoring available on the USCA site. And hopefully some twitters or maybe a post at this here blog.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
US Mixed Nationals
Derek and Charrissa wrap up their busy championship season starting Sunday at the Mixed Nationals in Medford, WI. Their games are Sun. 1 and 7, Mon. 3 and 7, Tue. 11 and 7, Wed. 11 and 7, Thu. at 7. All times are local, I think. Wednesday is the big day with the first game against the defending champions from Washington and the second against the other GNCC team from Maryland.
The USCA website should have a scoring link at some point. You can also email your support to Derek and Charrissa at connecticut@usacurl.org
Best of luck to Derek, Charrissa, Sean and Rachel.
The USCA website should have a scoring link at some point. You can also email your support to Derek and Charrissa at connecticut@usacurl.org
Best of luck to Derek, Charrissa, Sean and Rachel.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Club Nationals wrap up
First, I would like to thank Derek, Angelo and Joel for the week.
It was a great experience. All the guys playing where nice and the atmosphere was much more social than was expected at a National competition. The ice was lightning fast at times and there was more than enough curl. Utica did a great job of hosting.
We lost a whole bunch of close games that could have gone either way. Wisconson was the best team all week and deserved the win.
All in all a great time with lots of good memories including playing 13 ends in one game.
Jeff
It was a great experience. All the guys playing where nice and the atmosphere was much more social than was expected at a National competition. The ice was lightning fast at times and there was more than enough curl. Utica did a great job of hosting.
We lost a whole bunch of close games that could have gone either way. Wisconson was the best team all week and deserved the win.
All in all a great time with lots of good memories including playing 13 ends in one game.
Jeff
Golden Handle wrapup
Congrats to all the Nutmeggers who were part of the finals.
Rob Chebetar and Karl Bockley win the Handle. Now Rob needs to get a rock to put it on for display.
Terry and Pam Smith finalists in the fourth event.
Steve and Sil Mannik with Sean Mayne and Heather Mercik for winning the little Handle. Also, David Asano as a finalist in the same event.
Rob Chebetar and Karl Bockley win the Handle. Now Rob needs to get a rock to put it on for display.
Terry and Pam Smith finalists in the fourth event.
Steve and Sil Mannik with Sean Mayne and Heather Mercik for winning the little Handle. Also, David Asano as a finalist in the same event.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Camera feed at Club Nationals
You can check this link from time to time as it is a live feed from one of the teams (Wisconsin) and if they have someone manning the camera they show other teams during the games live.
http://www.mogulus.com/2009clubnationals
http://www.mogulus.com/2009clubnationals
Club Nationals
The boys had a hell of a day today. They played 13 ends in their 1st game. How you ask??? Well they tied the game at 10 ends then an extra end (11) was blanked then they blanked the 12th end again and had to play the 13 end to lose the game. Thats OK they put that game behind them and went on to win their game this afternoon. They are now 1-4 and if they win the next 4 games they are in the hunt for playoffs. Every game has been really close down to last rock and they are all playing really well. The competition here is pretty stiff but these guys just don't give up and hang in their every game. They are having a great time and Utica is doing a nice job hosting the Nationals.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Nutmeg hanging in at the Club Nationals
Team Hannon is hanging tough. Two close losses but each game came down to the final rock. Lots more curling to go. Get a win and then get on a streak.
Team nap just about over and then back to the club for the 4pm game against Wisconson.
Jeff
Team nap just about over and then back to the club for the 4pm game against Wisconson.
Jeff
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Nutmeg at the Club Nationals
Team Hannon is on the road Saturday and headed for Utica. Jeff, Derek, Angelo and Joel have practice on Saturday evening and first game is Sunday at 4pm.
Hopefully Utica will have some game scores. Check the Utica website.
This here blog will have some entries when possible.
Also, Derek will be posting tweets and Sally is coming for a couple of days so probably will be tweeting as well.
Hopefully Utica will have some game scores. Check the Utica website.
This here blog will have some entries when possible.
Also, Derek will be posting tweets and Sally is coming for a couple of days so probably will be tweeting as well.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Nutmeg on the road
A further update from Norfolk for the Women's Winter Wonderland.
First event winner was Jennifer Stannard. Teammates unknown at this point.
Second event winner was Kathy Morley, Phelicia Howland, Karen Shane and Pam Moan.
Jeff
First event winner was Jennifer Stannard. Teammates unknown at this point.
Second event winner was Kathy Morley, Phelicia Howland, Karen Shane and Pam Moan.
Jeff
Nutmeg on the road
For the five teams containing Nutmeg members, two teams made final events on Sunday.
Team Hannon with Pete DeJong, Angelo Marasciulo and Joel Leneker finished runner up in the first event final. They lost to the defending champion.
Rob Reihl playing with a Broomstones team won the fifth event final for the third consecutive year.
At the Winter Wonderland Women's spiel in Norfolk, Pam Moan was in the second event final. Report to follow.
Jeff
Team Hannon with Pete DeJong, Angelo Marasciulo and Joel Leneker finished runner up in the first event final. They lost to the defending champion.
Rob Reihl playing with a Broomstones team won the fifth event final for the third consecutive year.
At the Winter Wonderland Women's spiel in Norfolk, Pam Moan was in the second event final. Report to follow.
Jeff
Friday, February 27, 2009
Watch the Olympic Trials Semi Finals and Finals LIVE today and tomorrow on TV
Click here to find out what channel is Universal Sports in your area to watch the Semi Finals and Finals of the Olympic trials LIVE from Denver. For Cablevision in Norwalk it is 119. Today at 6pm they are showing the women's semi final LIVE A. Wright vs P. Lank. At 10pm tonight is the Men's semi final LIVE. Tomorrow at 12pm is the Women's final D. McCormick vs winner of todays game and at 5pm is the Men's final LIVE
http://www.universalsports.com/fls/23000/tv/where-to-find-on-tv.html
http://www.universalsports.com/fls/23000/tv/where-to-find-on-tv.html
Nutmeg on the road at Ardsley
Four mostly Nutmeg teams are competing this weekend at the McKay-Douglas Men's Bonspiel at Ardsley.
George Bagley has Jim O'Boyle, Don Nicholson and David Asano. Jeff Hannon has Pete DeJong, Angelo Marasciulo and Joel Leneker. Terry Smith had to drop out but Matt Bertonica and Chris Conley have joined up with Jason Sethi and Ken Thompson to round out that rink. Playing under the Ardsley/Nutmeg banner are Frank Aulenti and Rob Chebetar. And rounding out a Broomstones team is Rob Reihl.
Both George and Jeff won their first games.
George Bagley has Jim O'Boyle, Don Nicholson and David Asano. Jeff Hannon has Pete DeJong, Angelo Marasciulo and Joel Leneker. Terry Smith had to drop out but Matt Bertonica and Chris Conley have joined up with Jason Sethi and Ken Thompson to round out that rink. Playing under the Ardsley/Nutmeg banner are Frank Aulenti and Rob Chebetar. And rounding out a Broomstones team is Rob Reihl.
Both George and Jeff won their first games.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Tough Day Three in Colorado
It was a tough day for Team Lin at the Olympic Trials today. Their first game was against Cristin Clark of Seattle. Charrissa scored 4 early on but Cristin battled back and the game went to an extra end. Charrissa didn't have the hammer and her last stone guard just didn't curl enough to cover all of her previous draw to the top 4. Cristin's sweepers were able to get her peel just past the guard and remove shot stone for the win. It was a really tough loss for the team.
In the late afternoon game, Team Lin took on Patti Lank who had defeated Erika Brown earlier in the day. This was a very well played game and once again there were many great shots made. Shot of the day and of the tournament so far was Charrissa's hammer shot in the 4th end.
Lank had 3 red stones in the four-foot in front of 1 yellow Lin stone just behind the tee. Patti had shot, Charrissa 2nd but there was a center guard in front of all the stones and it wasn't looking good for Team Lin to score. Already down 3-1, a steal would put them in a hole.
Charrissa elected to throw back 8-foot weight and attempt to curl around the center guard, past 1 red stone in the top 4 just on the left side of center, wick off a second red stone in the 4-foot on the right side of center and then bump back the shot stone. Perfect throw, perfect weight, perfect sweeping equals perfect shot. Team Lank was stunned as Charrissa not only got past the guards and bumped the shot stone, but she moved it far enough to count 2 and tie the game. Just spectacular. Any more weight and the stone wouldn't have curled enough to make the shot. Any less weight and the shot stone wouldn't have moved far enough to count 2.
Unfortunately, although there were more great shots made during the game, Patti gradually built up a multi-point lead and won the game.
So it was definitely a tough day for the team. A few inches in the first game was all the difference between a win and loss. Winning that game could have given them the momentum to upset Lank. Such is the game of curling - sometimes it just sucks.
The team is playing better every game and it's only a matter of time before they get that first W, which is always the hardest one to get (that and the last.) I'll be doing the audiocast of the women's 10am MST (noon EST) draw on Tuesday if you want to listen during your lunch break. I'll also try to post some more pictures tomorrow night if I get some work done before then :)
In the late afternoon game, Team Lin took on Patti Lank who had defeated Erika Brown earlier in the day. This was a very well played game and once again there were many great shots made. Shot of the day and of the tournament so far was Charrissa's hammer shot in the 4th end.
Lank had 3 red stones in the four-foot in front of 1 yellow Lin stone just behind the tee. Patti had shot, Charrissa 2nd but there was a center guard in front of all the stones and it wasn't looking good for Team Lin to score. Already down 3-1, a steal would put them in a hole.
Charrissa elected to throw back 8-foot weight and attempt to curl around the center guard, past 1 red stone in the top 4 just on the left side of center, wick off a second red stone in the 4-foot on the right side of center and then bump back the shot stone. Perfect throw, perfect weight, perfect sweeping equals perfect shot. Team Lank was stunned as Charrissa not only got past the guards and bumped the shot stone, but she moved it far enough to count 2 and tie the game. Just spectacular. Any more weight and the stone wouldn't have curled enough to make the shot. Any less weight and the shot stone wouldn't have moved far enough to count 2.
Unfortunately, although there were more great shots made during the game, Patti gradually built up a multi-point lead and won the game.
So it was definitely a tough day for the team. A few inches in the first game was all the difference between a win and loss. Winning that game could have given them the momentum to upset Lank. Such is the game of curling - sometimes it just sucks.
The team is playing better every game and it's only a matter of time before they get that first W, which is always the hardest one to get (that and the last.) I'll be doing the audiocast of the women's 10am MST (noon EST) draw on Tuesday if you want to listen during your lunch break. I'll also try to post some more pictures tomorrow night if I get some work done before then :)
Monday, February 23, 2009
Day Two of the Olympic Trials
This multi-media thing is starting to get to me, and it's only the second day in Colorado. Half exhausting, half exhilarating, I'm getting addicted to this all-connected, all-the-time thing. Tweets during the morning game, then audiocasts for the next two draws - I'm exhausted.
But I'm not the important one. Team Lin is what everyone wants to hear about. It was a tough day for them as they went 0-2 losing to Aileen Sormunnen in the morning and Cassie Potter in late afternoon. A few misses in each game put them behind but they fought back valiantly in both games to make them close.
Again, some great shots in both games but the best was probably Charrissa's draw in the 7th end against Cassie on her last stone. Cassie had just made a great shot to lie 2 buried in the four-foot with hammer. Charrissa was hoping to just freeze on her front stone to hold Cassie to 1, but when the stone came past the guards and started to curl hard, a great sweep call enabled them to roll the stone off the shot rock to sit 1, completely buried. A cheer erupted from the 150+ crowd. Cassie was a bit heavy on her last stone and Charrissa's team stole an important 1 to pull within two, now down 7-5.
Earlier in the 3rd end, Charrissa had almost the same shot on her last stone, playing a tap on Cassie's shot stone buried on the button. Cassie was sitting 3 and Charrissa had to come through a very small port, past two guards on the inside and one on the outside. She made a great throw and Nicole and Karen swept it past the first pair of guards but it just wicked Cassie's 3rd shot at the top of the 4. Had they been able to get it past, they would have taken 1 instead of giving up a steal of 3 - a four-point swing and the difference between being down 3-1 and 6-0. Definitely not an easy shot, as Cassie herself complimented Charrissa at the start of the fourth end "That was a great shot." Sportsmanship at its best.
The team continues to play better every game and it's only a matter of time before they get that first W and start posting more on the board.
But I'm not the important one. Team Lin is what everyone wants to hear about. It was a tough day for them as they went 0-2 losing to Aileen Sormunnen in the morning and Cassie Potter in late afternoon. A few misses in each game put them behind but they fought back valiantly in both games to make them close.
Again, some great shots in both games but the best was probably Charrissa's draw in the 7th end against Cassie on her last stone. Cassie had just made a great shot to lie 2 buried in the four-foot with hammer. Charrissa was hoping to just freeze on her front stone to hold Cassie to 1, but when the stone came past the guards and started to curl hard, a great sweep call enabled them to roll the stone off the shot rock to sit 1, completely buried. A cheer erupted from the 150+ crowd. Cassie was a bit heavy on her last stone and Charrissa's team stole an important 1 to pull within two, now down 7-5.
Earlier in the 3rd end, Charrissa had almost the same shot on her last stone, playing a tap on Cassie's shot stone buried on the button. Cassie was sitting 3 and Charrissa had to come through a very small port, past two guards on the inside and one on the outside. She made a great throw and Nicole and Karen swept it past the first pair of guards but it just wicked Cassie's 3rd shot at the top of the 4. Had they been able to get it past, they would have taken 1 instead of giving up a steal of 3 - a four-point swing and the difference between being down 3-1 and 6-0. Definitely not an easy shot, as Cassie herself complimented Charrissa at the start of the fourth end "That was a great shot." Sportsmanship at its best.
The team continues to play better every game and it's only a matter of time before they get that first W and start posting more on the board.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Listen Live to Feb 22nd 6pm Broadcast -Olympic Trials
listen to the action live (6pm game) from the Olympic trials at http://38.96.148.141:6870/ from Derek Surka & Jennifer Stannard
Sand Papering the rocks video 3
This last video shows how we blue print the rocks so we can match them.
Sand Papering the rocks video 2
This 2nd video shows rotations on the 80 grit sand paper. We turned them 5 times on the 80 grit and did 3 pushes and a pull for more curl.
Sand Papering the rocks video 1
This 1st video shows how carefully the rock was turned for each rotation. We turned each of the rocks 35 times on 60 grit sand paper.
Olympic Trials Day One
The Nutmeg Curling Club was well represented at the US Olympic Trails - Curling (the official title) today in Broomfield, CO (just outside Denver.) Not only did Team Lin have the largest cheering section, we also had the largest banner, and the opening vignette in the Opening Ceremonies video. Oh yeah, we also had a good team there as well!
Charrissa's team, consisting of Nicole Vasser (lead, Broomstones), Karen Walker (2nd, Broomstones), Tanya Jacobsen (vice, Potomac), herself (skip, Nutmeg) and coaches Joseph Smith and Diane Muldowney opened the round robin against the top-ranked and 3-time defending National Champions Debbie McCormick rink from Wisconsin.
Seed 1 vs Seed 10. Not a game expected to be close but after 5 ends it was 5-4 McCormick ahead. The women were playing well and handling the Trials environment like experienced veterans. Arena ice and crowds (400 tickets were sold for the first day) are very different conditions than normal bonspiel play (although we hear we now have 25 second ice with the revamped stones - woohoo!) The third end was particularly impressive as 3 perfect last stones led to 2 points for Team Lin.
Unfortunately, things got hairy in the 6th end and Debbie had an open hit for 5 or 6. Fortunately, David Asano's mother was in the house and Debbie over-curled her hit and jammed our stone for a steal of one! Unfortunately, David's mom must have had an out-of-body experience during the 7th end and we gave up 5 points to go down 10-5. Charrissa made a great draw in the 8th but unfortunately (again - are you seeing a trend here?) it was only for 1. Handshakes followed.
The team is now resting and hopefully so is David's mom. We can't have any more out-of-body experiences from her. Jennifer, Sharon, David and his mom seem to be having a great time and the team loves having them here. Tanya's mother and brother and Nicole's family (mom, grandma, cousins, aunts, uncles, nephews, etc) are also here watching. Charrissa and I have said this many times but we are always amazed and extremely touched by the generosity of the Nutmeg family. Thank you everyone.
Next game is 8am against Aileen Sormunnen. Should be a good one.
Charrissa's team, consisting of Nicole Vasser (lead, Broomstones), Karen Walker (2nd, Broomstones), Tanya Jacobsen (vice, Potomac), herself (skip, Nutmeg) and coaches Joseph Smith and Diane Muldowney opened the round robin against the top-ranked and 3-time defending National Champions Debbie McCormick rink from Wisconsin.
Seed 1 vs Seed 10. Not a game expected to be close but after 5 ends it was 5-4 McCormick ahead. The women were playing well and handling the Trials environment like experienced veterans. Arena ice and crowds (400 tickets were sold for the first day) are very different conditions than normal bonspiel play (although we hear we now have 25 second ice with the revamped stones - woohoo!) The third end was particularly impressive as 3 perfect last stones led to 2 points for Team Lin.
Unfortunately, things got hairy in the 6th end and Debbie had an open hit for 5 or 6. Fortunately, David Asano's mother was in the house and Debbie over-curled her hit and jammed our stone for a steal of one! Unfortunately, David's mom must have had an out-of-body experience during the 7th end and we gave up 5 points to go down 10-5. Charrissa made a great draw in the 8th but unfortunately (again - are you seeing a trend here?) it was only for 1. Handshakes followed.
The team is now resting and hopefully so is David's mom. We can't have any more out-of-body experiences from her. Jennifer, Sharon, David and his mom seem to be having a great time and the team loves having them here. Tanya's mother and brother and Nicole's family (mom, grandma, cousins, aunts, uncles, nephews, etc) are also here watching. Charrissa and I have said this many times but we are always amazed and extremely touched by the generosity of the Nutmeg family. Thank you everyone.
Next game is 8am against Aileen Sormunnen. Should be a good one.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
First game for Charrissa
The first game for Charrissa is 5pm ET not 6 as I previously posted. Also just heard from Derek and he will be trying to post a blog entry each day. So check back often. He is also trying to do some updates via twitter which you can find at this link.
Charrissa may also be doing updates on twitter, you can catch her here.
Jeff
Charrissa may also be doing updates on twitter, you can catch her here.
Jeff
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Olympic Trials start Saturday
The US Olympic curling trials start this Saturday Feb. 21 at 6pm ET. Team Lin will be playing in that first draw.
On the USCA site here there will be lots of ways to follow the action. There will be end by end scoring available and you can send fanmail to the team. I urge you to send a note to Charrissa and team as the competitors really appreciate all the support from home. The entire draw schedule is also available at the link posted above.
There will also be an audiocast set up so you can listen to the action through your computer. This is basically a radio broadcast of the action over the internet. Derek will be doing some of the broadcasts. You will need some type of audio player and Winamp seems to work best. More info will be available on the USCA site as the competition begins.
Jeff
On the USCA site here there will be lots of ways to follow the action. There will be end by end scoring available and you can send fanmail to the team. I urge you to send a note to Charrissa and team as the competitors really appreciate all the support from home. The entire draw schedule is also available at the link posted above.
There will also be an audiocast set up so you can listen to the action through your computer. This is basically a radio broadcast of the action over the internet. Derek will be doing some of the broadcasts. You will need some type of audio player and Winamp seems to work best. More info will be available on the USCA site as the competition begins.
Jeff
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Nutmeg wins the Norfolk Mixed
Jeff and Sally Hannon with Ray and Stefanie Lawreck won the first event (Childs cup) at the Norfolk Mixed. They overpowered a Norfolk team in seven ends. The bonspiel was dedicated to Elisabeth Childs and a moving tribute was given before the start of the finals.
With only ten teams involved this was just the third game that Nutmeg played.
Saturday night featured a nice dinner and no curling so most teams retired to the bar and played Canadian dice or poker. There was also a silent auction with lots of wonderful goodies.
Jeff
With only ten teams involved this was just the third game that Nutmeg played.
Saturday night featured a nice dinner and no curling so most teams retired to the bar and played Canadian dice or poker. There was also a silent auction with lots of wonderful goodies.
Jeff
Friday, February 13, 2009
Nutmeg on the road
Two groups of Nutmeg curlers are on the road this weekend. Sean, Britt, Mike and David are at the Francis Dykes in Utica. Britt has a blog setup and will be reporting when he can. You can view his blog here.
Jeff and Sally are making the short drive up Route 8 to the friendly confines of the Norfolk curling club for the Mixed. They are playing with some friends from NJ. Sadly, this event coincides with multiple events at Nutmeg. Better scheduling is needed for next year as this is a great event for Nutmeg to attend as it is close, a good time and a great chance to meet new friends. Since Norfolk is in the remote region of Northwest CT there probably won't be any blogging till the event is over.
Jeff
Jeff and Sally are making the short drive up Route 8 to the friendly confines of the Norfolk curling club for the Mixed. They are playing with some friends from NJ. Sadly, this event coincides with multiple events at Nutmeg. Better scheduling is needed for next year as this is a great event for Nutmeg to attend as it is close, a good time and a great chance to meet new friends. Since Norfolk is in the remote region of Northwest CT there probably won't be any blogging till the event is over.
Jeff
Sunday, February 8, 2009
GNCC Mixed playdown final post
Okay, so here I am again. The game last night was close until Scott Edie took 3 in the eighth.
Scott, Tanya, Conor and Jennifer (all Potomac) are off to the Mixed Championship as well. Tanya plays with Charrissa on her Women's team who are headed to the Olympic trials.
For the last 7 years, either Derek or Scott have been the GNCC Mixed Champion. I think this is the sixth time that Derek and Charrissa have won the GNCC Mixed. The trophy returns to Nutmeg for another year so you can check it when it shows up, probably Monday or Tuesday.
After the game last night, there was champagne and much rejoicing. Today was a travel day for us as we took the train down to Potomac. A great way to travel if anyone wants to try it. Take Amtrak to the BWI airport and grab a car. So much better then driving home 4 hours on Sunday or waiting in the long lines at airport security.
Next up for Nutmeg on the road, Team Lin at the Trials. GO CHARRISSA!
Jeff
Scott, Tanya, Conor and Jennifer (all Potomac) are off to the Mixed Championship as well. Tanya plays with Charrissa on her Women's team who are headed to the Olympic trials.
For the last 7 years, either Derek or Scott have been the GNCC Mixed Champion. I think this is the sixth time that Derek and Charrissa have won the GNCC Mixed. The trophy returns to Nutmeg for another year so you can check it when it shows up, probably Monday or Tuesday.
After the game last night, there was champagne and much rejoicing. Today was a travel day for us as we took the train down to Potomac. A great way to travel if anyone wants to try it. Take Amtrak to the BWI airport and grab a car. So much better then driving home 4 hours on Sunday or waiting in the long lines at airport security.
Next up for Nutmeg on the road, Team Lin at the Trials. GO CHARRISSA!
Jeff
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Mixed Championship last game
Yes, Derek and Charrissa are playing the last game right now. This will determine the second team to go to Nationals. If Derek wins, there is a tiebreaker tomorrow between Edie and Lesuk. If Edie wins, they finish second and get the second spot to Nationals.
Might be an update after the game or tomorrow. The champagne is on ice for when the game is over to toast the champs and all the volunteers here.
Jeff
Might be an update after the game or tomorrow. The champagne is on ice for when the game is over to toast the champs and all the volunteers here.
Jeff
Ends sixth to ten
Surka - yellow rocks, Lesuk - red rocks
Sixth end - Lesuk with a draw to the house for two, just a bit short. Only one. 5-4 Surka
Seventh end - One yellow at the top twelve the whole end. Trading takeouts at the back twelve. Derek hits and rolls out on his first, Lesuk with a draw for his last. Just a inch short. Derek with a draw for two and two it is. 7-4 Surka.
Eight end - Open end, Derek gets the house split to force Lesuk to a hit for one. 7-5 Surka
Ninth end - Derek with a draw ith backing against one red half behind a guard. Nice shot, Surka scores one. 8-5 Surka
Tenth end - rock by rock Yellow is derek
first yellow thrown through the house
first red - center line guard
yellow through the house
red corner guard
yellow takeout (peel) of red center line guard - NICE DOUBLE by Sean removes both reds
red tries to draw around yellow rock (guard) and comes up short
yellow takeout of red rock and runs back and removes yellow guard
(one yellow in fron of house just over hogline)
red tries draw around again and just short of house
yellow take out of yellow guard (just over hogline) - nice peel leaves one red guard
red tap up - just enough weight, one red biting with guard just in front of it
yellow takeout of red guard, just missed the double, red with a biter on the far outside near tee line
red draw - heavy and through the house (Charrissa yelling at Derek to sweep from a foot away) out of the rings but not out of play
yellow run back on wide guard with red rock (biter) behind it - about 5 feet of separation - great shot OH NO - jam on that red draw that was heavy
red draw around the yellow rock that was thrown for the runback - nice draw and half buried
yellow with the open hit on the back biter for the win - GAME OVER
Derek, Charriss, Sean and Rachel ARE GOING TO THE MIXED NATIONALS!!!!!
Sixth end - Lesuk with a draw to the house for two, just a bit short. Only one. 5-4 Surka
Seventh end - One yellow at the top twelve the whole end. Trading takeouts at the back twelve. Derek hits and rolls out on his first, Lesuk with a draw for his last. Just a inch short. Derek with a draw for two and two it is. 7-4 Surka.
Eight end - Open end, Derek gets the house split to force Lesuk to a hit for one. 7-5 Surka
Ninth end - Derek with a draw ith backing against one red half behind a guard. Nice shot, Surka scores one. 8-5 Surka
Tenth end - rock by rock Yellow is derek
first yellow thrown through the house
first red - center line guard
yellow through the house
red corner guard
yellow takeout (peel) of red center line guard - NICE DOUBLE by Sean removes both reds
red tries to draw around yellow rock (guard) and comes up short
yellow takeout of red rock and runs back and removes yellow guard
(one yellow in fron of house just over hogline)
red tries draw around again and just short of house
yellow take out of yellow guard (just over hogline) - nice peel leaves one red guard
red tap up - just enough weight, one red biting with guard just in front of it
yellow takeout of red guard, just missed the double, red with a biter on the far outside near tee line
red draw - heavy and through the house (Charrissa yelling at Derek to sweep from a foot away) out of the rings but not out of play
yellow run back on wide guard with red rock (biter) behind it - about 5 feet of separation - great shot OH NO - jam on that red draw that was heavy
red draw around the yellow rock that was thrown for the runback - nice draw and half buried
yellow with the open hit on the back biter for the win - GAME OVER
Derek, Charriss, Sean and Rachel ARE GOING TO THE MIXED NATIONALS!!!!!
Fifth end update - Surka v Lesuk
A bit of a play by play for the first five ends.
Surka - yellow rocks, Lesuk - red rocks
First end - Derek makes a perfect draw to the button to out count two Lesuk rocks in the four foot. The crowd erupts in cheers. Perfect weight and perfect sweeping.
Second end - Lesuk with an open tap back on a yellow (Surka) rock in the back four foot, one other yellow in the outside 12 foot. 1-1 after two.
Third end - Derek has the house split, one rock on each side, trade of takeouts till the last. Derek with a draw to the house for two and is heavy, 2-1 Surka.
Fourth end - Lots of rocks in play with 5 guards. Four great shots in a row leaves Lesuk sitting two. Derek makes a very wide takeout on a rock half in the rings at the tee line. Lesuk with a chance for split for three, doesn't curl enough and makes a promote for two. 3-2 Lesuk.
Fifth end - Another good end by both teams. Lesuk with a draw to a yellow rock at the back four foot to take the end away and comes up light. Derek with a draw for three and no mistake, a big 3. 5-3 Surka
Surka - yellow rocks, Lesuk - red rocks
First end - Derek makes a perfect draw to the button to out count two Lesuk rocks in the four foot. The crowd erupts in cheers. Perfect weight and perfect sweeping.
Second end - Lesuk with an open tap back on a yellow (Surka) rock in the back four foot, one other yellow in the outside 12 foot. 1-1 after two.
Third end - Derek has the house split, one rock on each side, trade of takeouts till the last. Derek with a draw to the house for two and is heavy, 2-1 Surka.
Fourth end - Lots of rocks in play with 5 guards. Four great shots in a row leaves Lesuk sitting two. Derek makes a very wide takeout on a rock half in the rings at the tee line. Lesuk with a chance for split for three, doesn't curl enough and makes a promote for two. 3-2 Lesuk.
Fifth end - Another good end by both teams. Lesuk with a draw to a yellow rock at the back four foot to take the end away and comes up light. Derek with a draw for three and no mistake, a big 3. 5-3 Surka
Saturday Mixed Championship pre-game
Okay, so Derek and Charrissa win one of the next two and they are the GNCC Mixed Champions. Game against Lesuk starts in 3 minutes. Derek starts with the hammer. Lesuk and Edie are both 1-2 at this point, Derek is 2-0. Edie still alive after going 0-2 yesterday with his win against Lesuk this morning.
Game about to start, be back at the fifth end break with an update on the action.
Jeff
Game about to start, be back at the fifth end break with an update on the action.
Jeff
Friday, February 6, 2009
Derek and Charrissa have a good day
Derek, Charrissa, Sean and Rachel enjoyed a perfect day, going 2-0 in their first two games. We missed the first game due to a late start. But they did a great job in putting away the Ardley team of Team Lesuk in 9 ends. The late game was another great start as they went up 4-0 after 4 ends. Then just defended that lead till the eighth when they took 3 and hand shakes followed.
They are playing great right now and if they keep it up this can all be over by tomorrow. A win by Lesuk in the morning would actually eliminate Team Edie from the competition. Then that would set up the Surka-Lesuk as the championship final.
We will be at the club in the morning for the game and will be blogging from there.
Jeff and Sally
They are playing great right now and if they keep it up this can all be over by tomorrow. A win by Lesuk in the morning would actually eliminate Team Edie from the competition. Then that would set up the Surka-Lesuk as the championship final.
We will be at the club in the morning for the game and will be blogging from there.
Jeff and Sally
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Nutmeg on the road
Derek and Charrissa will be playing in the GNCC Mixed Championship atPotomac with teammates Sean Murray and Rachel Sethi. The games starton Friday Feb. 6th and results will be posted on the Potomac website www.curldc.org
Donna Purkey and Jennifer Stannard will be competing in the US Senior
Women's National Championship at the Blackhawk Curling Club in
Janesville, WI. Thurs - Sun. Results can be tracked on www.blackhawkcurling.com.
Donna is on Team Purkey, Jennifer on Team Pfiffner
This here blog will have some entries for the Mixed.
Jeff
Donna Purkey and Jennifer Stannard will be competing in the US Senior
Women's National Championship at the Blackhawk Curling Club in
Janesville, WI. Thurs - Sun. Results can be tracked on www.blackhawkcurling.com.
Donna is on Team Purkey, Jennifer on Team Pfiffner
This here blog will have some entries for the Mixed.
Jeff
Monday, February 2, 2009
GNCC Senior Men's Championship
The Nutmeg team of George Bagley, Jim Meinhold, Trevor Davey and Jack Miller won the fourth event, the CROCS Scuttle, at the GNCC Senior Men's Championship. The event featured 22 teams playing for the championship. George and his team won their first game and then lost the second game to the eventual champions from Philadelphia. They then went on to beat TCC and Utica to claim the fourth event prize.
Nutmeg did a great job hosting this event with special thanks to Chuck Owens and Bill Brautigam as co-chairs and Bobbie Stoll for all the hard work on the ice.
For many of the teams this was their first visit to Nutmeg and they all enjoyed the experience.
Nutmeg did a great job hosting this event with special thanks to Chuck Owens and Bill Brautigam as co-chairs and Bobbie Stoll for all the hard work on the ice.
For many of the teams this was their first visit to Nutmeg and they all enjoyed the experience.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Thanks for all the support
The Club Playdowns were great. It was nice to have all the support of Nutmeggers.
The level of competition was definitely better than last year. However, there were five and under teams there as well who were very good. Get together and form a team for next year. Especially on the Women's side. Nutmeg has good curlers because we have all received great instruction and support from the "experienced" members. It would be great to have a men's and women's team playing for Nutmeg next year.
There will be plenty of ways to follow the action from Utica, more on that later.
Jeff
The level of competition was definitely better than last year. However, there were five and under teams there as well who were very good. Get together and form a team for next year. Especially on the Women's side. Nutmeg has good curlers because we have all received great instruction and support from the "experienced" members. It would be great to have a men's and women's team playing for Nutmeg next year.
There will be plenty of ways to follow the action from Utica, more on that later.
Jeff
Monday, January 26, 2009
Onto Utica!!!!!
Congratulations to Jeff Hannon, Derek Surka, Angelo Marasciulo, and Joel Leneker for winning the 2nd spot to the club nationals for the GNCC. There were 13 men's teams in all and the round robin play with tiebreakers forced the playoffs to today. Team Hannon had won their pool and played the winner of the other pool this morning (Team Faircloth). It was a very tight game and, unfortunately, they weren't able to hang on for the win. So Team Hannon then had to play the winner of the 2v2 game - Team Tyner from Broomstones - to see who would get the second slot to Nationals. The game has just ended and Team Hannon has emerged victorious!!! Great job, boys - you did so well representing us and we will be very proud to have you represent Nutmeg at the USCA Club Championships in Utica, NY.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Live from Broomstones, it's Sunday night!
The was supposed to be over today. However, lots of tiebreakers so the Club National Playdowns have been extended an extra day. Team Hannon beat the top team (at the time) in their pool twice, including this Sunday morning. That put them in the Championship final as Charrissa said.
The other round robin pool was just decided and the winner is Team Faircloth from Potomac. Last year's champion. So a rematch is in the making for the Nutmeg team. Final goes off at 8:00am Monday morning. The "coach", Sally, will be in attendance and will update hopefully this blog or at least Twitter the results. You can go HERE to follow the tweets from twitter.
A few more emails to send and then off to bed for the big game.
Jeff
The other round robin pool was just decided and the winner is Team Faircloth from Potomac. Last year's champion. So a rematch is in the making for the Nutmeg team. Final goes off at 8:00am Monday morning. The "coach", Sally, will be in attendance and will update hopefully this blog or at least Twitter the results. You can go HERE to follow the tweets from twitter.
A few more emails to send and then off to bed for the big game.
Jeff
Go Team Hannon go!
Since the Broomstones coverage on-line has been a bit spotty, I'll share the lowdown.
Our boys from Nutmeg - Jeff Hannon, Derek Surka, Angelo Marasciulo, and Joel Leneker have won their pool and advance to the championship game in the GNCC Club Playdowns. This means that they will play the winner of the other pool tomorrow morning at 8am. The winner of that game advances to the USCA Club National Championships (to be held in March in Utica, NY). The loser of that game will play the winner of the 2 v 2 game (the second place finishers from each pool playing eachother) for the 2nd slot to the national championships.
We are all so proud of them and how they are representing our club!
With any luck, there will be some line scores or shot-by-shot tracking to follow the game tomorrow morning.
Go Team Hannon!!!
Our boys from Nutmeg - Jeff Hannon, Derek Surka, Angelo Marasciulo, and Joel Leneker have won their pool and advance to the championship game in the GNCC Club Playdowns. This means that they will play the winner of the other pool tomorrow morning at 8am. The winner of that game advances to the USCA Club National Championships (to be held in March in Utica, NY). The loser of that game will play the winner of the 2 v 2 game (the second place finishers from each pool playing eachother) for the 2nd slot to the national championships.
We are all so proud of them and how they are representing our club!
With any luck, there will be some line scores or shot-by-shot tracking to follow the game tomorrow morning.
Go Team Hannon!!!
Saturday, January 24, 2009
bump in the road - Club Playdowns
Team Hannon had a little bump in the road this morning. A loss to Team Lesuk from Ardsley drop them to 3-1. They play the top team in the pool this afternoon at 4pm. A win will put them in a tiebreaker for first in the pool. A loss would be a tiebreaker game for second.
Naps are occuring right now for some of the team. Off to lunch soon then back to the club for the next game.
Jeff
Naps are occuring right now for some of the team. Off to lunch soon then back to the club for the next game.
Jeff
Friday, January 23, 2009
Club Nationals update
Greetings. Well, so far we are doing okay. Two close games that we won. This afternoon another win in 8 ends. Next up two more games on Saturday at 8am and 4pm. The 4pm game is against the 2nd ranked team in our pool. Need to win both and then off to the playoffs. First things first, win the game at 8:00.
Everyone playing really well and meshing well. Have enjoyed the competition. The level of play has been great.
Off to bed soon so we can get up early and head to the club.
Jeff
Everyone playing really well and meshing well. Have enjoyed the competition. The level of play has been great.
Off to bed soon so we can get up early and head to the club.
Jeff
Sunday, January 18, 2009
USCA Club Nationals
Another National championship that a Nutmeg team is trying to attend. Team Hannon with members Derek, Angelo and Joel will be in playing at Broomstones starting Thursday Jan. 22. Two teams of the 13 attending will advance after the playdowns to Utica for the Nationals.
The format is a split round robin with Team Hannon in a pool with 6 teams so they have 5 games to make the playoffs. Team Hannon starts play at 4pm on Thursday.
Hopefully Broomstones will be posting results on their website or you can keep up with us via Twitter here. I will also try to blog some of the results and play as the weekend progresses.
Jeff
The format is a split round robin with Team Hannon in a pool with 6 teams so they have 5 games to make the playoffs. Team Hannon starts play at 4pm on Thursday.
Hopefully Broomstones will be posting results on their website or you can keep up with us via Twitter here. I will also try to blog some of the results and play as the weekend progresses.
Jeff
Monday, January 12, 2009
Let's go to Denver!!!!
Congrats to Charrissa, Tanya, Karen and Nicole along with coach Joseph on the win this morning. Exciting, nerve wracking and fabulous.
The last two ends were reallllly nervous to watch especially for Derek who got permission to attend. Team Lin down one without the hammer in nine. Charrissa made two nice shots without the hammer to leave Anne Stuhlman just a draw to the four foot for one. Anne came up light and it was a steal of three.
Tenth end, up two without the hammer. Team Lin trying to keep it clean. A flash on a takeout of a guard makes it interesting. Anne has two rocks touching the four foot with one behind the button. Charrissa makes a great freeze down to that rock to sit shot. Anne tries to throw a big weight takeout to remove the Lin rock and her own. Flash. Charrissa comes up just a bit short on another draw to the button but it is a good guard. Anne tries the same takeout and makes contact but not enough to remove the Lin rock. Anne scores one and Charrissa wins!
Congrats to all the teams that played at Ardsley. Sandra McMakin from Potomac who has been to Nutmeg for instructor classes also advances to the challenge round.
Okay Nutmeg, road trip to Denver upcoming!
Jeff
The last two ends were reallllly nervous to watch especially for Derek who got permission to attend. Team Lin down one without the hammer in nine. Charrissa made two nice shots without the hammer to leave Anne Stuhlman just a draw to the four foot for one. Anne came up light and it was a steal of three.
Tenth end, up two without the hammer. Team Lin trying to keep it clean. A flash on a takeout of a guard makes it interesting. Anne has two rocks touching the four foot with one behind the button. Charrissa makes a great freeze down to that rock to sit shot. Anne tries to throw a big weight takeout to remove the Lin rock and her own. Flash. Charrissa comes up just a bit short on another draw to the button but it is a good guard. Anne tries the same takeout and makes contact but not enough to remove the Lin rock. Anne scores one and Charrissa wins!
Congrats to all the teams that played at Ardsley. Sandra McMakin from Potomac who has been to Nutmeg for instructor classes also advances to the challenge round.
Okay Nutmeg, road trip to Denver upcoming!
Jeff
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Charrissa in a tiebreaker
Charrissa lost to Patti so now has to play in a tiebreaker game for the third spot to the Trials. There is three way tie for third. Charrissa will play the winner of the first tiebreaker game.
Updated: The first tiebreaker game will be played tonight at 6:00pm. The winner of that game will play Charrissa tomorrow morning at 9:00am. The losing team in both games advances to the Challenge (second chance) round.
Jeff
Updated: The first tiebreaker game will be played tonight at 6:00pm. The winner of that game will play Charrissa tomorrow morning at 9:00am. The losing team in both games advances to the Challenge (second chance) round.
Jeff
Derek down to his final chance
Derek lost his game this morning in an extra end. He had stolen two in the tenth to tie and lost in the 11th.
Now he plays another game against the loser of the other game, Matt Hames. Winner of that game goes to the second chance and the loser is done. GO DEREK!
Jeff
Now he plays another game against the loser of the other game, Matt Hames. Winner of that game goes to the second chance and the loser is done. GO DEREK!
Jeff
Fifth end break update
Charrissa stole one in the first after Patti made a great shot to only give up one. A tick of a guard in the second gave Patti a draw for three. Blank third end. Charrissa had a good chance for two in the fourth but again Patti made a great shot and Charrissa drew for one. Patti had open draw for two in the fifth and was slightly heavy, measure for second shot goes to Charrissa.
4-2 after five ends, Charrissa starts the sixth with the hammer.
Jeff
4-2 after five ends, Charrissa starts the sixth with the hammer.
Jeff
Sunday update
In Boston, Derek is playing for a spot in the Second Chance. If he wins he is in, if he loses he plays again for a second try.
At Ardsley, Charrissa is about to play Patty Lank. If she wins, she advances directly to the Trials. A loss probably sets up a tiebreaker for the Trials spot. I think she has a spot in the second chance locked up at this point.
Jeff
At Ardsley, Charrissa is about to play Patty Lank. If she wins, she advances directly to the Trials. A loss probably sets up a tiebreaker for the Trials spot. I think she has a spot in the second chance locked up at this point.
Jeff
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Derek loses the first
Okay, so here is the situation. He plays Farbelow again at 8:00pm. If Derek wins, they play again with the winner being the pool winner. If he loses then he finishes second and plays for a second chance spot. Simple, huh?
Jeff
Jeff
Saturday update
Charrissa lost her game this morning to Erika Brown. Still in the hunt for the third spot to the trials as the team they lost to yesterday also lost. Big game tonight against the GNCC Junior champions of Katlyn Beebe.
Derek is even more complicated then I explained this morning. At this point he is basically in a playoff with Farbelow. Those two teams need to determine first place so they play each other at least twice. If one team wins both, they win the pool and move to the playoffs for a Trials spot. If they split the two games they have to play once again to determine the winner. The rest from this morning applies. Winner of the pool plays for a Trials spot, second place team plays for a spot at the second chance.
Jeff
Derek is even more complicated then I explained this morning. At this point he is basically in a playoff with Farbelow. Those two teams need to determine first place so they play each other at least twice. If one team wins both, they win the pool and move to the playoffs for a Trials spot. If they split the two games they have to play once again to determine the winner. The rest from this morning applies. Winner of the pool plays for a Trials spot, second place team plays for a spot at the second chance.
Jeff
Trials update after Friday
Okay, this is a bit complicated but here goes. Derek has qualified for the playoffs. If he wins today he will play in the playoffs to go directly to the Trials. He would then need to win one of his next two to get there. A loss today would give him a playoff to get to the second chance event where there is another round robin to play with 4 teams from that going to the Trials. So, basically his game today is a playoff and a very big game. They play at Noon.
Charrissa is tied for 3rd right now and needs to win 2 of the next 3 to get to the Trials (I think). She plays one of the top seeds today and the other tomorrow. So things will be clearer after today.
We watched the game yesterday afternoon. They played well but the other team played better. A tough day but they will bounce back today I know it.
Heading down there soon so updates will happen later.
Jeff
Charrissa is tied for 3rd right now and needs to win 2 of the next 3 to get to the Trials (I think). She plays one of the top seeds today and the other tomorrow. So things will be clearer after today.
We watched the game yesterday afternoon. They played well but the other team played better. A tough day but they will bounce back today I know it.
Heading down there soon so updates will happen later.
Jeff
Thursday, January 8, 2009
A good day for Nutmeg
Charrissa won both her games today. She is 3-0 at this point with her next tomorrow morning at 9:00am.
Derek won his first game today and is off until tomorrow at Noon. Derek won in an extra end against wily veteran Stu Graves. Stu has his Senior National team there to get some practice for the Senior World playdowns. He is always tough. So, a good start for Derek, Tim, Sean and Ron.
Sally and I are heading down to Ardsley tonight to catch some of the action.
Jeff
Derek won his first game today and is off until tomorrow at Noon. Derek won in an extra end against wily veteran Stu Graves. Stu has his Senior National team there to get some practice for the Senior World playdowns. He is always tough. So, a good start for Derek, Tim, Sean and Ron.
Sally and I are heading down to Ardsley tonight to catch some of the action.
Jeff
Another W for Charrissa
A big confidence boosting win this morning. Derek on the ice right now, Charrissa back at it at 2:00.
Jeff
Jeff
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Charrissa wins her first
A big steal of 2 in the tenth to wrap up a win for team Lin. Anne Stuhlman is a tough team and this was a great game to pull out. Congrats to Charrissa, Tanya, Nicole and Karen. Keep it up!
Jeff
Jeff
Follow all the Trials action
Charrissa starts today at 4:30, Derek starts tomorrow (Thurs) at noon.
You can follow the action from all of the regional events HERE. Under the scoreboard just click on the region you want to follow. Derek and Charrissa are both playing in the East.
The complete schedule for all the regionals is also available at the USCA site.
If you are a Twitter user, they may also be posting some info there as well.
Jeff
You can follow the action from all of the regional events HERE. Under the scoreboard just click on the region you want to follow. Derek and Charrissa are both playing in the East.
The complete schedule for all the regionals is also available at the USCA site.
If you are a Twitter user, they may also be posting some info there as well.
Jeff
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Online Scoring From Ardsley
For those interested in following Charrissa's team in their quest for the gold which starts tomorrow (Wednesday, January 7) at Ardsley, there will be real-time shot-tracking available at www.broomstones.com for the following games:
Friday 1/9 9:00am - Lin vs. Montgomery
Friday 1/9 2:00pm - Lin vs. McMakin
Saturday 1/10 9:00am - Lin vs. Brown
Saturday 1/10 7:00pm - Lin vs. Beebe
Sunday 1/11 1:00pm - Lin vs. Lank
This is courtesy of Sharon Cutter and Teri Olsen of Broomstones. End-by-end scoring will also be available at www.usacurl.org/curlingrocks/
Friday 1/9 9:00am - Lin vs. Montgomery
Friday 1/9 2:00pm - Lin vs. McMakin
Saturday 1/10 9:00am - Lin vs. Brown
Saturday 1/10 7:00pm - Lin vs. Beebe
Sunday 1/11 1:00pm - Lin vs. Lank
This is courtesy of Sharon Cutter and Teri Olsen of Broomstones. End-by-end scoring will also be available at www.usacurl.org/curlingrocks/
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