The Norwood Curling Club held its annual senior men’s invitational turkey tournament on Nov. 28. The turkey tournament has been around for more than 30 years; (minus a two-year Covid hiatus) Bonspiel is strictly an invitational tournament, which means that groups must be invited to participate and all rollers must be 50 years of age or older. In addition to Norwood, the Omemee, Peterborough, Campbellford, Ennismore and Lindsay curling clubs are participating. A total of 8 groups participate in the early draw and six groups participate in the overdue draw, with each team playing two games per day. They became the winners. We decide based on the points obtained in their two matches. Unsurprisingly, the prizes were frozen turkeys and were awarded to the three most sensible teams. The first draw and overall winner with a total of 36. 5 points was Don Savery’s Norwood home team. (jump), Andy Crowell (vice), Dan Pichie (second) and Bill Borosiuk (leader).
A Norwood team also ranked among the best in draws won with an overall score of 35. 75 points with Denton Curry (jump), Dan Lemon (Vice), Larry Sullivan (moment) and Leo Christi (point guard). The teams finished second and third in the final draw with 21. 75 and 21 points respectively.
The Norwood Curling Club would like to thank Norwood Foodland for their sponsorship of the tournament. Without the help of Chad Jolicoeur and his team at the local Foodland, this occasion would not have been possible. Special thanks also to Becky’s restaurant for offering a variety of tasty soups for players to enjoy.
The game of curling has a long culture at Norwood. Early records suggest that organized curling took place in the village in the mid to late 19th century, probably at Norwood’s Mill Pond. The first artificial arena was built in 1890. La existing facility is the sixth building used for curling in the community. The existing building opened in 1978 and is the first purpose-built curling facility in the village with the capacity to manufacture and store synthetic ice.
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In the mid-70s, the preference for having a new curling track was very strong; a committee stalled, and plans were put in place to build a 160-foot-long four-lane track to be called the Norwood Centennial Sports Complex. With a total cost of about $350,000, the committee had everything ready for it. First, an agreement was reached with the Norwood Agricultural Society that would allow the new building to be constructed on the fairgrounds property. The committee’s decision resulted in a $174,000 grant from the former Wintario Lottery Foundation, while the remaining investment came from netpainting support and fundraisers. and other initiatives. The grand opening of the complex on June 3, 1978 was one of the highlights not only of curling club history, but also of the most important task of Norwood’s centennial in 1978.
The club has maintained and maintained the resort with upgrades and renovations over the years and the Norwood Curling Club continues to provide top-notch construction and an ice surface to its members and visitors.
The Norwood Curling Club continues this mandate with the finishing touch of its latest major upgrade earlier this year, the replacement of the aging roof of the armory portion of the complex. (This task was made possible by an $86,200 grant from the Ontario Trillium Fund. ) The rink is adjacent to the former Armory building, which serves as the club room and event hall for members. The historic building dates back to 1914 and although it has also been maintained through the club and Norwood Fair for decades; After more than a century, it was clear that the roof needed repair. The new roof ensures the facilities remain available to the community, offering opportunities for sport and recreation in the town.
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