On Thursday, January 19, 2023 the Burlington Curling Club welcomed 20 Scottish Curlers to the club to compete in the Strathcona Cup – a friendly competition between Canada and Scotland that takes place once every 5 years.  A great time was had by all with 4 games on the ice for the competition and a demonstration of 2-person stick curling on the other sheet, and a full crowd of spectators in the house.  After 8-ends for all games the combined score was tied 23-23.

The competition uses cumulative scores from all games across Canada.  With additional tours taking place in Western and Eastern Canada, all three tours wrap up the event at the Ottawa Hunt & Golf Club on February 2nd.  Canada currently leads the overall event 1296-1165.

I am happy to report that we have been approved for another Trillium grant. Our club will receive $71,700 towards a new boiler and on ice gas heater as well as air-conditioning for the lounge.  The grant covers 80% of the total cost. We will be removing all the old water piping in the ice shed area and replacing with a new gas heater. The new boiler will more efficiently heat the rest of our building and save us on heating bills and the air conditioner will allow for summer time rentals and help make the club more comfortable during the start and end of the season.

The Burlington Curling Club gratefully acknowledges  a Trillium Foundation grant of $67,900 that has allowed us to update our ice plant and remove the mold infected areas of the club. This will provide both energy savings and a safer environment for our curlers.