CLUB WEBSITE UPDATE

• Updates to the club website – CurlTillsonburg.com – are happening during the month of July with the goal to open registration on Saturday August 1st. 
• Membership rates have been updated for the upcoming season along with most leagues.
• Club Calendar will be updated this week outlining all club events, bonspiels and leagues. 

NEEDS FOR THE 2026-27 SEASON

• JITNEY LEAGUE CONVENOR(S) – This is a social (non-competitive) open league, Tuesday from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Looking for one or two members to help convene this league. Requirements: Open and close club, form teams based on the curlers in attendance that day.

• FUN-SPIEL – Saturday January 23, 2027. This is a fun, recreational bonspiel that is held every season. Looking for a committee of members to organize this event. If you have never run a bonspiel, no worries. There are a lot of members who have run this fun-spiel in the past and would be happy to give guidance on this one-day event.

• CLUB RENTALS – Rentals are a part of the House Stewards responsibilities. Looking for one or two members who like to join this active group to assist with our club rentals. Also, looking for someone with good computer skills to assist with preparing the Club Rental agreement for each rental.

• PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE – Looking for a committee to run the club’s two Progressive Euchre nights (Nov and Mar). Requirements: Set up and tear down for the event, purchase the prizes and snacks for the evening. 

If you’re interested with volunteering for one of these 2026-27 Needs or would like additional information, please email Diane Kleer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 
 
BOTTLE DRIVE – Is your garage getting full of empties? The fundraising committee will happily except them. Bring your refundable bottles and cans to the club on Saturday September 12th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Help the committee by counting your beer cans and bring them in a bag. Also, all donations should be product free. If you don’t want to keep the empties until September, cash them in at the beer store and drop the money off at the club on the 12th. Thank you in advance for assisting with one of the club’s fundraisers – Greatly appreciated.
 
CLUB FACILITY UPDATE – A dedicated group of member volunteers, under the direction of Wade Jones, have been busy beavers this spring at the club. These volunteers have given their time every Monday and Saturday mornings working on or have completed the following club updates. If you have some free time and would like to assist, stop by the club between 8:30 am and 12 noon. Wade will happily give you a task.

• Front Roof: Removed and replaced 16-ft of rotten fascia board and 10-ft of 2" x 4" boards. They applied several gallons of black roof repair tar plus added an additional support pole in the roof low spot to try to get more water to run towards the drain. This repair should be good for another 5 to 10 years before requiring a professional repair.
• Basement Hall & Men’s Locker Room: Walls, ceilings, benches, radiators and shelving have been repaired and painted from the top of the stairs to the far end of the locker room. Carpet has been cleaned and lockers re-installed. 
• Men’s Basement Washroom: Was gutted. 50% complete. New washroom for the men in progress.
• Kitchen: Repairing and painting the cupboards. Plus, a new serving countertop.
• Bar Shelves: New shelves and storage, along with a fresh coat of paint, were added in the bar area.
• Ice Area: Side walkways are being removed, and new walkways are being installed. Sand has been leveled and raked ready for the upcoming season. 

Thank you to the many volunteers who continue to work during our off-season to ensure our club is ready to open in October.

The CYO Committee would like to thank all the players, sponsors, and support staff that made this year's CYO league and Funspiel such a success!  

It was so great to see all the teams playing on the final night and to see them bring some good ole fashion friendly competition right until the bitter end!

Our committee is looking forward to hopefully expanding the league from 12 to 16 teams next year with two full draws!

CYO Committee - Cindy, Libby, Shirley, Kevin, and Gumper

Rockin Rainmakin Rebel: (L-R) Eric Wright, Alex Fishback, Liam Dowds, Jay Luyt and Graham Nickerson.

Crushed Ice: (L-R) Mona Pieters, Marianne Murphy, Paul Belcher, Frank Vandeslyke and Lisa Gilvesy.

Skip the Bishes: (L_R) Tracy Beattie, Larry Beattie, Mandy Vickers and Jen Cadman. Absent: Shirley Becht, Henna Vanleeuwn and Heather Cassidy.

The Hog Line Hooligans: (L-R) Jeff Codotte, Nick Wilson, Chris Parker, and Andrew Dawson. Absent: Cheyne Sarafinchin

Tillsonburg Senior Men Lang Memorial Cup Champions 2026 - Jerry Hetherington,  Kari Silventoinen, Ches Sulkowski, Stephan Pelland & Doug Moulton

Congratulations to Al Knights, winner of the Club 50-50 Draw. Al's take home was $1,017.50.  Photo: Christine Wade and Tracy Beattie, Fundraising Committee with Al Knights.

WOW, what an incredible weekend. The club survived hosting 104 curlers plus spectators, family and friends. The weekend ran smoothly and fun was had by all.

• Competitive Winners – Carter Bryant and Owen Tester, Brant Curling Club
• Intermediate Winners – Ken Vandendool and Mike Cassidy, Aylmer Curling Club
• Recreational Winners – Kevin Listar and Travis Fanset, Tillsonburg

This was the biggest event for the club for this season. An event this large would never have happened without a passionate and organized convenor. Thank you to Jayden King for giving his time and energy during a busy life schedule to organize this event. A big thank you as well to the many, many volunteers who gave their time last weekend to keep everything running smoothly – Karen Robinson, Cathy Kovacs, Les Kovacs, Anne Irving, Patti Tutt, Layne Magee, Ruth Magee, Al Garon, Jeanine Webber, Lisa Gilvesy, Vicki Martin, Paul Martin, Frank VandeSlyke, Grant Nunn, Barnie Joosten, Linda Durston, Christine Wade, Walter Kleer, Ron Gasparetto, Stephan Pelland, Gary Tutt, Steve Hartford, Eric Wright, Bernie Prevost, Mark Bauert, John Lamont, Don Noels, Dale Wright and Dennis McCarroll. If you were missed, my deepest apologies. Pat yourself on the back for being such a great volunteer. 

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you to all our volunteers.
 

Congratulations to the Tillsonburg Senior Men's Interclub team. These guys brought home the trophy again this year. They competed against teams from the Ingersoll Curling Club, Simcoe Curling Club and Aylmer Curling Club. 

The following partipated on the Tillsonburg team during the season. (Left to right) - Barnie Joostens, Dave Ireland, Steve Hartford, Wade Jones, Al Robinson, Marty Petryshen, Dwayne Daniel, Kari Silventoinen, Ches Sulkowski, Sonny Pennington. Absent from Photo: Ken Patterson, Peter Burns, John Lohuis & Ron Gasparetto.

GOOD CURLING TEAM KING – On February 21st, the club was full of well-wishers for Team King. Members of the club were joined by family and friends to give Team King a big Kick-off as they head to St. John’s, NL to represent Ontario at the 2026 Montana’s Brier. The day consisted of the team running a Try Curling clinic. It was followed with a meet Team King, speeches and presentations to the team. Overall, through the different fundraising organized by the club, there was over $6,000 raised to assist Team King with their travel, accommodations and other expenses associated with their endeavours at the Brier. 
 
Thank you to Cathy Kovacs, Emcee; David Sandor and family, donating the celebration cake; Ruth Magee, Curling Quilling picture; Rob Jordan, Red Cat Sales and Image Line Printing, ‘My Back Still Aches’ Hoodies and Hats; Sarah Poulin and staff at Montana’s Woodstock; Mayor Deb Gilvesy, MPP Ernie Hardman, MP Arpan Khanna; All the club members who assisted during the fundraising weeks and Team King Day. You know who you are – Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

Tillsonburg Curling Club members, along with family and friends of Team King joined to wish the team a Good Curling at the 2026 Montana’s Brier.

Celebrating Curling – 70 years and growing with new rock handles.

• There are still 38 half handles available to purchase.
• Puchase one or both sides of a curling stone handle for yourself, a loved one or to promote a business or service club.
• Each half handle is $170 + HST.
• Rock handles will remain 'as is' for a minimum period of 10-years.
• Rock inscription: 3 rows per side, maximum 18 characters per row.
• This is the last fundraiser for the season with the potential to add $6,460 to the club's Capital Fund.

CLICK for an Order Form.

Today, during the men’s senior league coffee break, Al Garon, Wade Jones and Kari Silventoinen drew the winning tickets from a drum containing the 1000 Jolly Jackpot tickets.

• First Prize $2,000 – Ida Deruiter, My Paint & Décor, Simcoe
• Second Prize $500 – Christine Broad, Woodstock
• Third Prize $100 – Craig Gilvesy, Tillsonburg
• Early Bird $250 – Chris Buchner, Delmer – ticket drawn on November 28th. 

Thank you to everyone who supported the club by purchasing a ticket. A big thank you to all our members who sold tickets. This fundraiser nets the club $7,100 in profit.

Please support our sponsors as they support you!

These partnerships represent a commitment, not only to the club, but also to our members and the sport of curling. The Tillsonburg Curling Club would like to thank the following sponsors for their support.

2025-26 SPONSORS

PLATINUM

• Tim Horton's – Oxford St., Town Centre Mall, Simcoe Street Locations

GOLD

• Hayhoe Homes
• DeGroote Hill Chevolet, Buick, GMC
• Royal LePage R.E. Wood Realty

SILVER

• 3E Power Services/BCES Global
• 3E Distribution/BCES Global
• Brokerlink Insurance
• Boston Pizza 
• Canadian Tire 
• Coward Pharmacy 
• Dominos Pizza 
• East Elgin Concrete Forming Ltd
• Execulink Telecom
• Jenkins & Gilvesy Law Firm
• Marwood International
• Norfolk Disposal 
• Sobey's 
• True Masons 
• Verne's Carpet One
• Wellington Street Denture Clinic

BRONZE & BONSPIELS

• Blue West Equipment Inc
• Courtland Landscape and Grounds
• Crompton Home Hardware Building Centre
• Danbrook Automotive
• DKM Meats
• Dr. Jonathan Arnel
• E&E McLaughlin
• ERTH Holdings Inc
• Gentrac Building Corporation
• Good, Redden, Klosler 
• Grassmere Construction Ltd
• Hogarth Insurance Brokers
• Holmes, Kocheff & Good
• Horizon Maintenance Inc
• Kelsey's Roadhouse
• Mazza Heating & Air Conditioning
• M&J Tirecraft
• Martinrea
• McFarlan Rowlands Insurance Brokers Inc
• McKenzie Associated Auctioneers
• Morison Insurance
• Ostrander Funeral Home Limited
• Queen’s Cafe
• Railway City Brewing Company
• Rick's Electric
• Rotary Club Tillsonburg
• RustCheck
• ServiceMaster of Tillsonburg
• Tear Systems
• The Copper Mug
• Tillsonburg Garden Gates Ltd
• Tillson Pizza
• Tillsonburg Plumbing
• Tillsonburg Travel
• TillsonView Fairways
• Zeplyn Enterprises Inc