USWCA NEWS 2016 USWCA Scot Tour team announced
Shelley Dropkin, Broomstones; Gwen Krailo- Lyons, Nashua; Stacie Pinnavaia, Charlotte; Jac- quelyn Schmidt, Utica Central: Julie Denten, Chicago; Cheryl Drake,
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Mayfield; Mary Glowacki, Bowling Green; Tracy Lawless, Exmoor; Maryanne Wessels, Detroit Wisconsin: Kathy Hyslop, Kettle Moraine;
Lisa Johnson, Racine; Vietta Kampen, Portage; Beth Lepping, Madison
he USWCA is pleased to announce the 2016 Outgoing Scot Tour team: East: Nancy Drischler, Albany;
West: Sally Augustin, St. Paul; Karen Bratte-
sani, Granite; Sandra Bromenschenkel, Itasca; Linda Christensen, Duluth; Carol Ann Naso, Coyotes; Donna Pearson, Grand Forks With one of the largest and most diverse appli-
cant pools in the history of the tour, the commit- tee faced a daunting task. Tere were a total of 65 applicants across the U.S. – 24 from the East, rep- resenting 16 clubs; 15 from Central, represent- ing 11 clubs; eight from Wisconsin representing six clubs; and 18 from West I/II representing 13 clubs. Six stick curlers applied. Applicants’
USWCA FAQ: Five ways to maximize your membership
By Elizabeth Demers 1) USWCA membership expands your curling
world by giving you access to fun and competi- tive events like: Te USWCA National Bonspiel, the USWCA Senior National Bonspiel, the USW- CA Regional 5 and Under bonspiels, the USWCA Circuit, the Scot Tour and Canadian Friendship Tour, and the All-American Events (held at the club level). 2) Men can join the USWCA as associate
members and play in the All-American events (as determined by each member club). Dues are only $7 per individual (plus club dues of $15). 3) Te USWCA provides leadership and de-
velopment opportunities for women at the club, regional, and national levels. 4) Te best way to get involved in the USWCA
is to be your club’s rep. “But my club already has a rep!” You can still get involved – sign up for USWCA events, join the Circuit, or talk to your rep or other USWCA members about ways to use
Central Region 2014 women’s five-and-under win- ners were (l-r) Lauren Sturdy, Kelly Boland, Lisa Boland, Sarah Calcutt of Chicago/Exmoor.
your talents within the organization. 5) By supporting women's curling nationally,
regionally, and locally, the USWCA helps women become the best athletes they can be, at every lev- el and age. Make the most out of your USWCA membership and support women’s curling today – and for the future of the sport. Q
ages ranged from 31 to 76 years. Years of curl- ing ranged from less than one year to 46 years. Twenty women were selected for the tour, with two alternates for each area. Congratulations to the 2016 Scot Tour Team! Q
// BONSPIEL CALENDAR USWCA sponsored 2015-16 Five Year & Under
Bonspiel Calendar: CENTRAL AREA
t 5 Year & Under Open Challenge Midland Curling Club, Midland, Mich.
Jan. 23-24, 2016 t 5 Year & Under Women’s Challenge Cleveland Skating Club, Shaker Heights, Ohio March 18-20, 2016 WISCONSIN
t 5 Year & Under Open Challenge Racine Curling Club, Racine, Wis. Jan. 15-17, 2016
WEST I AREA
t 5 Year & Under Open Challenge Four Seasons Curling Club, Blaine, Minn. Dec. 11-12, 2015
WEST II AREA
t 5 Year & Under Open Challenge Denver Curling Club, Golden, Colo. March 18-20, 2016
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