Rotary Curling in Canada 2016

Our Rotarian curling friends in Canada have once again invited Scottish Rotarians from the three districts to select a team of 22 Rotarian curlers to spend 4 weeks being home hosted in Quebec and Ontario, Canada, during the month of November in 2016.

This has been the trip of a lifetime for those who have been lucky to have been selected in the past, and engenders fantastic fellowship, and friendships that last a lifetime. We are looking for a total of 22 curlers of all abilities to represent Scotland in the Bob Mackintosh Transatlantic Quaich, which is played over a number of games in approximately 12 different towns and cities. There is also a friendly game on arrival in Montreal, plus the final game for the Duddingston Trophy, against the 2014 Canadian Rotarian Tourists to Scotland.

Evenings consist of organised Dinners, Rotary Meetings, house parties, and a few evenings at home with your host families. If you can entertain by telling jokes, singing or dancing etc., this is always taken into consideration when the the selection is undertaken.

There are opportunities to sightsee, and get to know the local culture, as your hosts will be pleased to make sure that your stay is an enjoyable one. With 22 curlers, there will be days when you do not curl, as often the games will be played at a 4 sheet Curling Rink and only 16 players will be required, and there are always two people in reserve to cover any eventualities.

If you are interested in applying, please complete and return the attached Application Form.

if you require any further information please contact Alistair Mackintosh DYEO. on e mail ali.mack50@btinternet.com