The Wingham Golf and Curling Club is currently playing host to some aspiring curlers.
The Elementary Provincial Curling Championships are being contested at the club, from March 30-April 2. Elementary school children, representing local curling clubs and not their actual schools, are throwing rocks over the 4 day tournament featuring a total of 32 teams from Arthur, Chesley, Elmira, Kincardine, Listowel, Palmerston, Waterloo, Wingham, London, Port Elgin, Barrie, Bobcaygeon, Carp, Markdale, Toronto, Guelph, Kingston, Port Perry and Schomberg.
Many of the towns and curling clubs have multiple teams competing. Opening ceremonies are tonight, March 31, at 5:45 p.m., and the finals will be played on Sunday, April 2. Admission is free, and there are raffles and 50/50 fundraisers at the event.
2023 Elementary Provincial Curling Championships Event Chair Jennifer Elston (left) and Organizer Kathy Waechter inside the host Wingham Golf and Curling Club. March 31, 2023 (Photo by Ryan Drury)
Competition at the
2023 Elementary Provincial Curling Championship at Wingham Golf and Curling Club. March 31, 2023 (Photo by Ryan Drury)
Competition at the
2023 Elementary Provincial Curling Championship at Wingham Golf and Curling Club. March 31, 2023 (Photo by Ryan Drury)
Competition at the
2023 Elementary Provincial Curling Championship at Wingham Golf and Curling Club. March 31, 2023 (Photo by Ryan Drury)
The lobby of the Wingham Golf and Curling Club, playing host to the 2023 Elementary Provincial Curling Championships. March 31, 2023 (Photo by Ryan Drury)
