News Article Archive
Elmira Curling Club offers kids’ programs to help boost sport’s appeal
Woolwich Observer, August 17, 2023
Glenn Paulley, President of the Elmira & District Curling Club, discusses the Club's Junior curling program. Full Story
Elmira Ice Guru Making His Mark on the Brier
CTV News, Kitchener, February 2023
With the 2023 Tim Horton's Brier being held in nearby London, Ontario, this month, the Ice Technician at the Elmira & District Curling Club volunteered to help on the ice. Full story in this video clip.
Elmira to host the 2019 Ontario Provincial Curling Championships
Woolwich Observer, August 21, 2018
The Woolwich Memorial Centre will play host to the 2019 Ontario Men’s and Women’s Curling Championships.
Co-hosted by the Elmira Curling Club and Woolwich Township, the competition scheduled for January 27 to February 3, 2019 will see top men’s and women’s teams competing for a provincial title and the right to represent Ontario at the national level. Full Story
Team Pidgeon wins Intermediate Provincial Championships
Woolwich Observer, March 16, 2017
Elmira curling team emerges from close play in Fenelon Falls with victories over other Ontario qualifiers. Full Story
Elmira foursome click to win a rare Club title
TheRecord.com, March 7, 2017
A two-time senior women's provincial winner, a novice to competitive play, and two other skips from Elmira women's leagues turned out to be the perfect combination to earn Elmira Curling Club a rare provincial title on the weekend. Full Story
Curling coach works to measure the metrics of brushing
Waterloo Chronicle, March 7, 2017
Glenn Paulley has one goal — to make brushing better.
No, he’s not a dentist. He’s a curling coach who is working on developing metrics to measure and improve brushing in the sport. Full Story
Elmira plays host to young curlers for the U18 bonspiel
Woolwich Observer, January 19, 2017
Young curlers from across Ontario are descending on Elmira this weekend for the U18 Bonspiel. Full Story
Getting swept up in the club's anniversary
Woolwich Observer, October 29, 2016
That diamonds are sometimes referred to as rocks and ice is particularily applicable just now for the Elmira Curling Club; the organization is celebrating it's 60th anniversary. Full Story
Curlers gain experience in trip to provincials
Woolwich Observer, March 17, 2016
The ladies intermediate team from the Elmira Curling Club made it all the way to the provincials in Acton, and while they didn't win as much as they would have liked to, the ladies are still happy with their efforts. Full Story
Local curling club qualifies for provincial competition
Woolwich Observer, March 3, 2016
For the first time in years, the Elmira & District Curling Club is sending an all-ladies team to a provincial competition to face teams from all over Ontario. Full Story
A chance to check out curling up close
Woolwich Observer, February 21, 2014
With interest heightened by the Olympics, Elmira Curling Club is hosting an open house. Hockey… baseball … basketball … soccer. Popular sports all. But once, every four years, hockey’s oft-overlooked on-ice cousin returns to the spotlight.[…] Full Story
Putting some colour into their curls
Woolwich Observer, December 13, 2013
Much like some of the Christmas lights hung out this time of year, activities at the Elmira and District Curling Club are about to take on a glow. Unlike your neighbour’s holiday light show, however,[…] Full Story
Project provides new ice at curling club
Woolwich Observer, September 3, 2010
After decades of operation and countless matches, the Elmira Curling Club is getting a much-needed facelift. Work began last week to replace the cooling pipes and sand used to make the ice at the club,[…] Full Story
