Bonspiels and Clinics

     

     

    2024 - 2025

    Be sure to check the bulletin board in the club for sign up.

    All club hosted events are on the Events Calendar

     

     Bonspiel 

     Date 

     Description 

    The Gamble

     Nov 16

    (Host 2024/2025: Metcalfe)

    1-day Mixed competitive spiel for members only. This spiel is played amongst 4 clubs: Russell, Metcalfe, Morrisburg & Winchester. Two mixed (2 men, 2 ladies) teams participate from each club. A playoff will occur in the event that more than two teams from Russell register.

    The spiel is hosted by one of the four participating clubs (Lunch & dinner incl.) and consists of two 8 end games, with an A & B final game after dinner.

    Metcalfe Senior Mixed Invitational

     Nov 19

    1-day Senior Mixed (55+) spiel hosted by Metcalfe Curling Club. Entry fee of $180 / team includes two 8-end games, continental breakfast, hot lunch and cash prizes.  See FLYER for details and registration information.  The rules are available HERE.

    Renfrew 8th Annual Open Cash Spiel 

     Nov 23

    1-day Open Cash Spiel hosted by Renfrew Curling Rink. Entry fee of $300 / team includes three 6-end games, lunch, dinner and cash prizes.  See FLYER for details and registration information.

    Carleton Place Inaugural Ladies' Bonspiel

     

     Nov 23

    1-day Ladies' bonspiel hosted by the Carleton Place Curling Club. Back to the 80s theme. Entry fee of $200 / team includes 2 games (8-end & 6-end), off-ice games, snacks, hot lunch and cash prizes. Entry deadline is Nov 8. See FLYER for details and registration information.

    Still looking for more teams

    RCMP Ladies' Invitational

     Nov 27

    1-day Ladies' bonspiel hosted by the RCMP Curling Club. Entry fee of $180 / team includes 2 games (8-end & 6-end), continental breakfast, hot lunch and cash prizes. Entry deadline is Nov 6. See FLYER for details and registration information.

    Frank Thompson

    Memorial Spiel

     Nov 27-30

    Fun, competitive bonspiel. Open to members and friends of all skill levels. Meet new people and curl with members from other leagues. REGISTER HERE

    Three 6-end games with play-off games (8 end games) on Saturday afternoon. Live Entertainment and Dinner on Friday night. 

    Simcoe  Golden Gardens

    Nov 29-30

    2-day Men's Cash Spiel hosted by Simcoe Curling Club. Entry fee of $500 / team includes minimum of four 8-end games, friday night snacks, all meals on Saturday and cash prizes. See FLYER for details and registration information.

    Governor General's Trophy

     

    Nov 30 Double Team event hosted by the Ottawa Hunt and Curling Club. Registration deadline is November 20th. See document at this link for details and registration information.

    Granite Day Women's Invitational

     

    Jan 15 1-day Ladies bonspiel hosted by the Granite Curling Club. Entry fee of $200 / team includes 2 games (8-end & 6-end), continental breakfast, lunch and cash prizes. Entry deadline is Dec 1. See FLYER for details and registration information
    The Broder

     Jan 18

    (Host 2024/2025: Morrisburg)

    1-day Ladies’ competitive spiel for members only. This spiel is played amongst 4 clubs: Russell, Metcalfe, Morrisburg & Winchester. Two Ladies teams participate from each club. A playoff will occur in the event that more than two teams from Russell register.

    The spiel is hosted by one of the four participating clubs (Lunch & dinner incl.) and consists of two 8 end games, with an A & B final game after dinner. 

    Can-Am Mixed Challenge

     

    Jan 23-25 The Canadian Branch of the Royal Caledonian Curling Club (the Branch) is accepting applications for the first Can-Am Mixed Challenge. The is hosted by the Nashua Country Club in Nashua NH. Entry fee is $1,268/team (includes event registration, team jackets and closing banquet). Application deadline is November 20thSee document at this link for more details and application information.

    Schenectady Open Bonspiel

     

     Jan 23-26

    Annual Open bonspiel.  $400 / team. This 24 team, five event bonspiel brings together challenging curling and fun. House parties, DJ’s, raffle baskets, signature drinks, and costumes make this event a great time. See the Schenectady Curling Club website for details and registration information.

    Crystal Heart Curling Classic

     

     Feb 6-9

    The 25th Annual Crystal Heart Curling Classic is a Ladies' Bonspiel,  hosted at several Curling Clubs in Ottawa, supporting the Heart and Stroke Foundation. There are two divisions - the Open division consisting of 64 teams and 5 events, and the Senior division (60+) consisting of 32 teams and 4 events. Entry fee is $380 per team, four games guaranteed (three games guaranteed in Senior division). For additional details see the ENTRY FORM here. Website is https://crystalheart.ca/

    Pembroke Winter Classic 2025

    *NEW*

     Feb 7-9 Open bonspiel hosted by Pembroke Curling Centre. Both competitve and recreational draws. Entry fee is $400 / team which includes 3 games (minimum), food, entertainment and cash prizes. See FLYER for more details.

    The Merkely

     Feb 15

    (Host 2024/2025: Russell)

    1-day Men’s competitive spiel for members only. This spiel is played amongst 4 clubs: Russell, Metcalfe, Morrisburg & Winchester. Two men’s teams participate from each club. A playoff will occur in the event that more than two teams from Russell register.

    The spiel is hosted by one of the four participating clubs (Lunch & dinner incl.) and consists of two 8 end games, with an A & B final game after dinner. 

    The Senior Sullivan

     Feb 19

    (Host 2024/2025: Winchester)

    1-day Senior Men’s competitive spiel for members only. This spiel is played amongst 4 clubs: Russell, Metcalfe, Morrisburg & Winchester. Two senior men’s teams participate from each club (Members MUST be at least 55 years old to participate). A playoff will occur in the event that more than two teams from Russell register.

    The spiel is hosted by one of the four participating clubs (Lunch & dinner incl.) and consists of two 8 end games, with an A & B final game after dinner. 

    Rick Kargus cash spiel

     Feb 21-23

    Multi-day, men’s competitive event.  Open to members and outside clubs. 

    Russell / Metcalfe Interclub

     Mar 1 (TBC)

    (Host 2024/2025: Russell)

    1-day, competitive event, open to all members.  Two 8 end games, alternating between the Russell and Metcalfe clubs.  lunch & dinner incl.  A & B final after dinner. 

    45th Annual Mixed Senior Rose Spiel

    *NEW*

     Mar 1 1-day Senior Mixed bonspiel (50+) hosted by York-Newmarket Curling Club. Entry fee is $240 / team and includes curling, hot lunch, snacks and prizes. Two games games (one 6-end and one 8-end game). See FLYER for more information and registration details.

    Closing Bonspiel

     TBD

    Social spiel, open to members and friends. 

    J.P. St. Pierre Memorial Golf tournament

     Jul TBD

    Best ball format with dinner and prizes at the curling club.   Open to members and friends. Event Coordinators: Executive Committee

     

    2023 - 2024

     

     Bonspiel  

     Date  

     Description  

    The Douglas Men's International Bonspiel Oct 5-8 Men's bonspiel hosted by Ardlsey Curling Club (in Ardsley-on-Hudson, NY). 24 Team event, 3-games guaranteed plus all meals included in the $460 cost. FLYER available here. See the Ardley CC website for more information. 
    CCC Ladies' Cash League Oct 13 Cornwall Curling Club is running a Ladies' Cash League to be held on Friday afternoons beginning on October 13th, 2023. FLYER available here for further information or contact Leigh MacDonald (email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). 

    RCC Opening funspiel 

    Oct 14

    1-day, social spiel to kick off the season.  Open to members and friends. Cost is $30 per person, Two 6-end games guaranteed. Includes Lunch and Dinner. Register online here

    36th Limestone Senior Men's Bonspiel

    Oct 28 Royal Kingston Curling Club is hosting a 1 day senior Men's bonspiel. Two 8-end games. light breakfast and big lunch included. See FLYER for more details. Register online at the Royal Kingston Curling Club website.
    “Fall Into Fun" Senior Ladies' (50+) Bonspiel Nov 1 Ladies Senior (50+) bonspiel hosted by Cornwall Curling Club. Cost is $160 per team, includes continental breakfast and lunch. FLYER available here. Online form is available HERE. For more information contact Leigh MacDonald (email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Dena Rozon (email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

    Hunt Club Ladies' Pearl & Polka Dots Bonspiel

    Nov 13 Ottawa Hunt & Golf Club is hosting the Ladies' Pearl & Polka Dots Bonspiel. Cost is $280 per team. Two 7-end games with off-ice activities. See FLYER for details and registration form. Contact Bill Duck (email:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) for more information.

     The Gamble

     Nov 18

    (Host 2023: Winchester)

    1-day Mixed competitive spiel for members only. This spiel is played amongst 4 clubs: Russell, Metcalfe, Morrisburg & Winchester. Two mixed (2 men, 2 ladies) teams participate from each club. A playoff will occur in the event that more than two teams from Russell register.

    The spiel is hosted by one of the four participating clubs (Lunch & dinner incl.) and consists of two 8 end games, with an A & B final game after dinner.

    Renfrew Annual Open Cashspiel

    Nov 25 Renfrew's 7th Annual Open Cashspiel. Progressive cash draw. Play three 6-end games. Further detail are available at the FLYER HERE. Point of contact is Larry Beaton at 613-415-7861 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

    RCN Senior Men's Invitational Bonspiel

    Nov 29 1-day senior Men's bonspiel hosted at the Navy Curling Club in support of the Perley and Rideau Veteran's Health Centre. Fee is $200 per team and includes two 8-end games plus lunch and coffee/muffins on arrival. Minimum age of 55 (on 1 November 2023) with combined team total age of 240+. Details and registration form available on the FLYER HERE. Contact John Mayes (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Bar Manager, Navy Curling Club (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) for further information.

     Frank Thompson

    Member Spiel

     Dec 6-9

    Fun, competitive bonspiel for members and non-member of all skill levels. Meet new people and curl with members from other leagues.

    The Broder

    Jan 20

    (Host 2023/24: Metcalfe)

    1-day Ladies’ competitive spiel for members only. This spiel is played amongst 4 clubs: Russell, Metcalfe, Morrisburg & Winchester. Two Ladies teams participate from each club. A playoff will occur in the event that more than two teams from Russell register.

    Rideau Curling Club Men's Classic

    NEW

    Jan 19-21 Rideau Curling Club is hosting their Men's Classic Bonspiel.  Cost is $500 per team and includes three 8-end games guaranteed plus hot snack on Friday night, lunch Saturday and Sunday a banquet dinner. See the Rideau Curling Club website for more info. Registration form available HERE. 

    The Carp Classic

    Jan 26-28 Open Cash Spiel hosted by Huntley Curling Club. Entry fee is $500 per team. Lunches and Dinner included. Live music Saturday afternoon and night. See FLYER HERE for details. Contact Cory Mundy (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) for more information. Register online at Huntley Curling Club (https://registration.huntleycurling.ca/events/230

    Crystal Heart Curling Classic

    Feb 1-4 The 24th Annual Crystal Heart Curling Classic is a Ladies' Bonspiel,  hosted at several Curling Clubs in Ottawa, supporting the Heart and Stroke Foundation. There are two divisions - the Open division consisting of 64 teams and 5 events, and the Senior division (60+) consisting of 32 teams and 4 events. Entry fee is $340 per team, four games guaranteed. For additional details see the ENTRY FORM here. Website is https://crystalheart.ca/

     Ladies Invitational

    Feb 10

    (Host 2023: Russell)

    1-day, Competitive Ladies’ Invitational.

    CVCC Ladies' Invitational Feb 14 City View Curling Club is hosting a 1-day, Competitive Ladies' Invitational spiel. 2 games (one 8-end and one 6-end). Entry Fee is $160 / team (plus HST).  See FLYER HERE for details.

    Rideau Curling Sweetheart Bonspiel

    NEW

    Feb 17 Rideau Curling Club is hosting a 1-day, Open Valentine's Day Point Spiel. Cost is $260 per team and includes three 6-end games, lunch, dinner and entertainment. See the Rideau Curling Club website for more info. Registration form available HERE. 
    The Senior Sullivan

    Feb 21

    (Host 2023/24: Russell)

    1-day Senior Men’s competitive spiel for members only. This spiel is played amongst 4 clubs: Russell, Metcalfe, Morrisburg & Winchester. Two senior men’s teams participate from each club (Members MUST be at least 55 years old to participate). A playoff will occur in the event that more than two teams from Russell register.

    The spiel is hosted by one of the four participating clubs (Lunch & dinner incl.) and consists of two 6 end games, with an A & B final game after dinner. 

    The Merkley 

    Feb

    (Host 2022/23: Morrisburg)

    1-day Men’s competitive spiel for members only. This spiel is played amongst 4 clubs: Russell, Metcalfe, Morrisburg & Winchester. Two men’s teams participate from each club. A playoff will occur in the event that more than two teams from Russell register.

    The spiel is hosted by one of the four participating clubs (Lunch & dinner incl.) and consists of two 8 end games, with an A & B final game after dinner.  

     Rick Kargus cash spiel

    Feb 23-25

    Multi-day, men’s competitive event.  Open to members and outside clubs. 

    Karol Bilyji Memorial Island Bonpsiel

    Mar 11-15 Senior Open Bonspiel ( Men 55+/women 50+, Open format) hosted by Manotick Curling Club. Entry Fee is $320 per team. Three games guaranteed. Lunches included Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. See Manotick CC website for further details and registration

    Day Ladies' Annual Invitational

    NEW

    Mar 13 The Royal Canadian Navy Curling Club is hosting their annual Day Ladies’ Bonspiel. This year's theme is "Come on Barbie, Let's go party". Entry fee is $160 per team and includes one 8-end game and one 6-end game plus snacks, lunch, prizes and a raffle. See FLYER HERE for details, contact and registration info.

    RCC Closing Bonspiel

    Apr 2-6

    Social spiel, open to members and friends.

    J.P. St. Pierre Memorial Golf tournament 

    Jul 20

    Best ball format with dinner and prizes at the curling club.   Open to members and friends. Event Coordinators: Executive Committee

     

     

     


     



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