USWCA NEWS Inclusion: Putting YOU in curling By Donna Pearson, USWCA Past President
Wood, PJ Feinson, Dawn Gutro, Martha Mazzarella, Dawn Zimney, and Jennifer Stannard are currently gathering documents from various organi- zations (NCAA, the United States Curling Association, the Declaration of Human Rights, Human Resources, and the medical field) to inform and of- fer a fundamental understanding of such statements’ structures with regard
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ty. She was an amazing businesswoman and a great supporter of small busi- nesses and their owners in the area. Tis year’s event will be held Dec. 10-11. Te Portage Curling Club was established in 1850. Te four-sheet facility
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operates from late October through March each year, offering leagues for men, women, and mixed rinks. PCC has hosted Junior Nationals, Mixed, Seniors, and other high profile events for the U.S. Curling Association. Additionally, the club has a vibrant junior curling program. Te Portage Curling Club is located in Columbia County, home to five distinctive curl- ing clubs. Te city of Portage features unique shops, a WWII Museum, and some
very tasty dining options downtown. Portage’s Historic Living Windows display will coincide with the HoopLa Bonspiel this year and will be held downtown on Dec. 10 from 4-6 p.m.
Rochester’s Death by Chocolate teams up with the Empire State
By Carol Wood, USWCA
late women’s event on Jan. 19. Te theme is Dice on Ice, featuring fun ca- sino style games along with themed cocktails and, well, chocolate-themed everything. Death by Chocolate draws curlers from both sides of the border, so curlers can expect good competition and camaraderie. Te Empire State bonspiel rotates every year between the four New York
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curling clubs with dedicated ice: Ardsley, Schenectady, Utica, and Roches- ter. It is a five-event bonspiel with a four-game guarantee. Rochester, N.Y., offers an abundance of sites and activities for curlers to
explore while they’re not on the ice. Visitors can enjoy Susan B. Anthony’s birthplace, a museum of the women’s movement. Other not-to-be-missed
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his year, the Rochester Curling Club in New York is holding the Em- pire State Bonspiel in conjunction with its popular Death by Choco-
// USWCA CIRCUIT SPOTLIGHT HoopLa set to take over Portage
By Beth Leege, USWCA
he first HoopLa Bonspiel was held in February 2016 to honor the memory of Sue Weyh, an avid curler in the Portage, Wis., communi-
ecently, United States Women’s Curling Association (USWCA) President Carol Stevenson asked me to research the construction of a position statement on inclusion for the organization. Carol
to inclusivity. Noting that this will not be a policy, but a position statement, the committee intends to have a draſt available for the USWCA organiza- tion to review by the February meeting. Careful planning that allows time for reflection and feedback will lead to a well-considered statement of in- clusion that is mindful of all curlers. Te USWCA remains dedicated to developing, nurturing, and promoting the sport of curling for everyone. Terefore, while work continues in the construction of a USWCA posi-
tion statement, we wish to see YOU in curling; enjoying and participating in the sportsmanship and friendly camaraderies associated with this great sport. Q
// USWCA FIVE & UNDER BONSPIELS Central Region:
Five & Under Open Challenge, Detroit Curling Club, Jan. 21-22 Wisconsin Region:
Five & Under Women’s Challenge, Blackhawk Curling Club, Feb. 24-26 Five & Under Open Challenge, Centerville Curling Club, Dec. 2-4 West I:
Five & Under Open Challenge, Duluth Curling Club, Jan. 20-22 West II:
Five & Under Open Challenge, Evergreen Curling Club, March 24-25 // USWCA CIRCUIT BONSPIELS
12/2 Silver Belles
12/8 Mid-Atlantic 12/9 Ladies Kiltie 12/10 HoopLa 1/6 Cold Cash
1/7 Gloamin’ Spiel
1/19 Death by Chocolate/Empire State 1/27
Badger
2/3 Queen of Hearts 2/9
2/15 3/10 3/16
Jersey Curlz
Prehistoric Party Senior Badger Shamrock
Broomstones, Mass. Chesapeake, Md. Milwaukee, Wis. Portage, Wis. St. Paul, Minn. Chicago, Ill.
Rochester, N.Y. Portage, Wis. Nashua, N.H. Detroit, Mich.
Milwaukee, Wis. Green Bay, Wis. Plainfield, N.J.
destinations include the Strong Museum of Play, the Butterfly Conserva- tory, the George Eastman House and Photography Museum, as well as the Dryden Teater, which shows classic films in their original format. Te city, in fact, is rich with museums. Other great choices include the Art Muse- um, Planetarium, and Science Museum. Niagara Falls and the Seneca Falls Women’s Hall of Fame are only an hour or so away. Rochester is less than hour away from where Joseph Smith had his vision of the Angel Moroni in 1823 and founded the Church of the Latter Day Saints – a potential site of great interest for history enthusiasts. Moreover, Rochester sits on the south shore of Lake Ontario and features spectacular beaches, although January may not be the best time to use them. Because of the cold and snowy winters, dining seems to be the local sport
of choice – aſter curling, of course. Rochester has many restaurants and diners, but is more famous for its brew pubs and brewery, and even has a brewery museum. Te city offers commercial shopping areas as well as a multitude of local artists shops and small galleries. Q
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