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Curling Info
If you are interested in playing in the Singles or Doubles tournaments, please sign up here or email Michel Caie (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
Haig Sims Singles is for experienced members and Green Singles is for relatively new curlers. If you know who you want your partner to be for Doubles, please indicate it on the sheet or by emailing Michel.
The rules for Singles and Doubles play will be in line with the Curling Canada guidelines - https://www.curling.ca/team-canada/mixed-doubles-rankings/mixed-doubles-rules/
Singles & Doubles will be in a knock-out format with teams having a set period of time in which they have to organize a game at the club themselves (arrange times with club office). If no game is played in the set time, then a coin is flipped to see which side wins.
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Si vous êtes intéressé à jouer dans les tournois simple ou en double , veuillez vous inscrire ici ou envoyer un courrier électronique à Michel Caie (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
Haig Sims Singles est destiné aux membres expérimentés et Green Singles aux relativement nouveaux joueurs.
Si vous connaissez votre partenaire pour les doubles, veuillez l'indiquer sur la feuille.
Les règles pour le jeu en simple et en double seront conformes aux directives de Curling Canada - https://www.curling.ca/equipe-canada/systeme-canadien-de-classement-des-equipes-doubles-mixtes/regles-du-double-mixte/?lang=fr
Les simples et les doubles seront dans un format éliminatoire avec les équipes ayant une période de temps déterminée pour laquelle elles doivent organiser elles-mêmes une partie au club (fixer les horaires avec le bureau du club). Si aucune partie n'est jouée dans le temps imparti, une pièce de monnaie est retournée pour voir quel côté gagne
The Baillie is played in January or February and is open to all members.
President John Baillie created a new trophy to encourage curling with granites and to promote the Club’s performance in competitions outside the Canadian Branch. The Baillie was first played in 1915, with two sets of granites, while all other competitions continued to be played with irons.
The Match Committee will select the required number of skips as indicated by the size of the entry list. Each section will play a round robin and the winners of this will engage in a straight knockout to establish the Trophy winner.
UPDATE: Please note there was an error in the dates in the English text: the Round Robin correct dates are Jan 3rd, 4th, and 5th.
Edition 2023 - Signup sheet - please click here
Do you want to try curling ? Here is your opportunity !
Below are the dates for the second half of the season:
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January 21st, 2023 mutliple sessions are available.
- 10:00
- 11:15
- 12:30
- 13:45
- 15:00
Signup link:
Important information about the come to curl :
- This course is to try curling individually, as a couple or group of friends (MAXIMUM 4 people from the same group). Please fill in ONE FORM PER PERSON.
- Please arrive 15 min in advance.
- You need to be at least 13 YEARS OLD to join, if you're under 16 years old, you have to be accompanied by an adult.
- The price for the activity is 35$ for adults and 30$ for youth (13-15 years old), taxes included. Please bring that amount on the day of the activity and pay it before starting.
- Please bring clean and dry workout shoes as well as workout pants. (Prefferably Synthetic Tissue)
If you want to join for the next come to curl, please fill in the form by clicking the following link :
The RMCC LEARN TO CURL Program
Focused on fun, safety, and fitness, Royal Montreal’s Learn to Curl (L2C) program is an integrated set of enjoyable lessons aimed at brand new curlers. Its primary goal is to teach beginners how to play The Roarin’ Game, and consequently give them the necessary skills and confidence to fully participate in club leagues.
Every lesson takes place at the Royal Montreal Curling Club (RMCC), 1850 de Maisonneuve West (Guy-Concordia Metro station, St-Mathieu exit) and synthesizes off-ice theory with on-ice training and game simulation under the helpful supervision of our coaches.
With this top-notch training, you’ll learn to curl the right way and become a life-long fan of the sport!
Introduction to Curling Program (IAP):
This is a course of 4 or 6 sessions. You will have fun while learning incredible curling skills.
Check here for next available session: https://royal-montreal.curling.io/en/products
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L2C Course Content.
Lesson 1: Let’s Get Started!
Part 1: The Basics of Curling.
Part 2: Walking on Ice; Beginner Drills; Introduction to the Balanced Delivery Technique.
Lesson 2: Balanced Delivery Technique II (Flat foot, no-lift delivery).
Part 1: Approach to Hack; Stance; Hack Foot Placement; Slider Foot Placement.
Part 2: Aim, Lowering to Delivery Position; Grip (Curling stone, Stabilizer).
Part 3: Introduction to Delivery Pull-back (Backward Motion), Delivery Slide-Forward (Forward Motion).
Lesson 3: Balanced Delivery Technique III.
Part 1: Follow-through and Release.
Part 2: How to grip the curling stone; Turns (rotation) and Handles.
Part 3: Sliding Drills & Full-sheet shooting.
Part 4 (time permitting): Introduction to Sweeping.
Lesson 4: Sliding Straight & Brushing.
Part 1: (Target) Line of Delivery.
Part 2: Brushing (Sweeping) Basics.
Part 3: Sweeping Communication and Judgment exercises.
Lesson 5: Shot-making & Playing the Game.
Part 1: Types of curling shots (guard, draw, hit).
Part 2: Weight control exercises.
Part 3: Introduction to situational curling.
Lesson 6: Enough Lessons, Let’s Play!
Part 1: On-ice player positioning; player roles.
Part 2: “Real” game-playing with situational play and strategy.
IMPORTANT: Scheduling is subject to change. Please confirm lesson dates and times on the Ice Calendar or with the RMCC Office.
The RMCC will provide you with curling sliders, stabilizers, brushes, and mandatory safety equipment (i.e. head protection, rubber grippers). However, we ask that you come to each lesson with the following:
- A clean pair of running shoes (N.B. No street worn shoes are permitted on the ice).
- Warm (layered) clothing (i.e. loose fitting/stretchable pants, sweater and/or jacket).
- NO JEANS!
Please arrive 20 minutes early to change into your gear. Do not arrive late!
Each class includes a theoretical (off-ice) segment of 20 to 25 minutes, followed by a warm-up/ stretching program of three to five minutes just prior to the on-ice practice period of approximately 75 to 85 minutes.
N.B. For the first lesson only, the warm-up will take place immediately after an off-ice session of 50 to 55 minutes. The practice period will also be 50 to 55 minutes.
Provided space is available and with the co-ordinator’s permission, RMCC full members can participate in L2C sessions without incurring any additional fees. The fee applies to all other member categories and will be automatically charged to their account, or in the case of non-members must be paid in advance.
For more information please contact us by email:
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Welcome to The Royal Montreal Curling Club, a premier curling facility located in the heart of downtown Montreal.
The RMCC has 3 sheets of ice, offering curling for all levels. Whether you have been curling for 20 years or have never touched a stone, we have a league to suit your needs.
We also have an excellent training program team, led by certified trainers, who will introduce you to the sport or help you move your game to the next level. Refer to our LEARN TO CURL Program to learn more.
Come and be part of our rich history and celebrate all of curling’s traditions in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
For more information about our curling programmes, please contact us and someone from our membership committee will be in touch with you. Visits to the Club can be arranged as well.
We look forward to welcoming you into our RMCC family.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all our members, staff, volunteers, and clients.
For more information please contact us by email:
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The Royal Montreal Curling Club conducts numerous bonspiels and events throughout the year at the Club as well as participating in “Friendly” interclub competitions.
Competitive curlers may register for competitions at the Club in hopes of receiving one of RMCC’s coveted trophies.
The RMCC's 130th Anniversary International Women's Bonspiel
Held on a 5-yearly basis, the RMCC hosted the 130th Anniversary International Women's Bonspiel from November 14th to 17th, 2024 to celebrate the founding of the first all-women's curling club in the world, the Ladies Montreal Curling Club, in 1894.
Twenty-four teams from Quebec, Ontario, the United States and France competed to place their names on the Ladies Montreal Curling Club Anniversary Trophy. This year’s winning team was from the Leaside Curling Club in Ontario. Congratulations go to Theresa Currie (skip), Carol Pratt (3rd), Karen Townsend (2nd), and Kathy Edwards (lead) for their first-place finish!
The Royal Montreal Curling Club
Instructional Program Manual
(Second Edition – September 2019)
Using a frequently-asked questions (FAQs) format, this curling manual deals with all aspects of the Roarin’ Game, and is specifically designed to address issues of interest to both new and experienced curlers.
Weekly lessons have been prepared in order to introduce important curling-related topics that can be read in five to ten minutes at the member’s leisure, and eventually put into practice from a playing or coaching perspective.
We encourage your feedback.
Table of Contents
Ethics and Fair Play
Week 1 Curlers Code of Ethics page 4
Declaration of Fair Play page 4
Pre-Game Preparation
Week 1 Warm-up page 5
Etiquette
Week 2 A Review of the Common Rules of Etiquette page 7
Rules
Week 3 A Few Rules to Remember page 9
Free Guard Zone
Week 4 Understanding the Free Guard Zone Rules page 12
The Delivery
Week 5 Element 1 – The Grip page 15
Week 6 Element 2 – The Setup Position (Stance) page 17
Week 7 Element 3 – The Backward Motion (Delivery Pull-Back) page 18
Week 8 Element 4 – The Forward Motion (Delivery Slide-Forward) page 19
Week 9 Element 5A – Reviewing the Slide page 21
Week 10 Element 5B – Body Height During the Slide page 23
Week 11 Element 6A – The Release page 24
Week 12 Element 6B – Stone Rotation page 26
Week 13 Element 7 – The Follow Through page 28
Week 14 The Three-Step Delivery vs The Two-Step Delivery page 30
Brushing (Sweeping)
Week 15 Part 1 – Basic Concepts, Stance and Direction of Motion page 32
Week 16 Part 2 – Sweeping for Maximum Effect page 35
Week 17 Part 3 – Basic Sweeping Rules and Proper Brushing Etiquette page 37
Week 18 Part 4 – Past the Far Hog Line page 41
Types of Shots
Week 19 Part 1 – Guards and Draw Shots page 44
Week 20 Part 2 – Takeout Shots and Speed (Weight) Definitions page 47
Timing of Stones
Week 21 Part A – Fast Ice vs Slow Ice page 50
Week 22 Part B – Judging How Far the Stone Will Travel page 53
Communication
Week 23 Basic Skip Signaling page 55
Strategy
Week 24 Strategy and Tactics Part 1 – An Introduction page 57
Week 25 Basic Strategy and Tactical Considerations page 62
Week 26 Five-Rock Free Guard Zone Opening Tactics page 65
Fault Correction
Annex A Common Curling Delivery Faults page 68
Annex B CCA Delivery Fault Correction Guide page 70
References page 73
Note. The terms rock and stone are both used in this manual and are interchangeable.
Coaching Services for Members
If you or a small group would like to improve you game, we have great coaches at the ready to help! These are one-off lessons, content to be worked out between that participant and the coach. Contact the office for more information or to schedule a lesson.
Premium Coaches
- Rahul Majumdar
- Scott Hill
| Package | Cost (/hr) |
| Private | $45 |
| Semi-private (2 people) | $60 |
| Team (3-5 people) |
$80 |
Club Coaches
We also have a strong team of RMCC Member Coaches who have trained with Curling Quebec.
- Joshua Levy
- Caroline Tabah
- Marcelo Bassani
| Package | Cost (/hr) |
| Private | $30 |
| Semi-private (2 people) | $50 |
| Team (3-5 people) |
$60 |
League Managers: Bruce Lindsay, Argent Lee & Tony Kalhok
Description: Enjoy meeting and competing against good senior curlers from the other clubs in Montreal region. Half the games are played at the opponents' clubs and half on home ice. Ride-sharing is organized for the away games. Open to curlers aged 50 and older. Games are mostly played Fridays at 10:00am, followed by lunch (at a reasonable cost). You can choose to curl often or only once in a while.
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Season 2022-2023 Wrap-Up
These team standings below do not include the results for games not played on April 7 due to the ice storm.
The league made an adjustment for these games, which moved TMR ahead of us in the official results. (We like this version better!) Either way, we succeeded in moving ourselves out of the cellar and we had a good time doing it!
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New this year! - Individual Results
Thanks to Argent Lee, who compiled participation and win/loss records for all RMCC Interclub curlers this season.
Due to the nature of the league, with changing players and teams, a traditional “winners” list is not possible. However we were able to single out some standout individual efforts.
The following report, similar to one used for Saturday Spoons, recognizes curlers who played more often and whose teams won more games.
To see Argent's complete results for all Seniors Interclub curlers, click here.
Click here to see Games Schedule and Signup Sheet
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- See the latest signup information for the coming matches.
- Enter your name in the pink area for the games you would like to play.
- Let other interclub members know right away that you've signed up.
Please email Bruce, Argent or Tony with any questions, changes or cancellations.
Manager: David Frost
Description: Curling Monday Nights.
Current Notes:
Click here for rules of the Chicken League
Team Rankings and Points___________________Super Chickens
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Hugh Paton, joined RMCC in 1875.
In 1920, he donated the Cup which bears his name.
Notes - 2022-2023 Season
League Manager: John Hladky
The Hugh Paton is played in November and is available to all curling members.
Teams are drawn by the Match Committee and are grouped in sections as appropriate to the number of entries. A round robin is played in each section to declare a section winner. The section winners then engage in a straight knockout to decide the winner of the Hugh Paton Trophy.
The Royal Victoria League
League Manager: Shawn Aumond
Description: Curling Thursday Evening
League Managers: Johanne Dubé et Daniel Thimineur
Description: Wednesdays at 6:00pm - 6 ends of "relaxed" curling followed by a buffet dinner. While popular with couples, a good number of singles also participate. If you are interested to join the Mixed when a place opens up, please let us know.
Les mercredis à 18h00 - 6 manches de curling "décontractées" suivies d'un buffet dînatoire. Bien que populaire auprès des couples, un bon nombre de célibataires y participent également. Si vous êtes intéressé pour rejoindre le Mixte lorsqu'une place se libère, merci de nous le faire savoir.
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League Managers: Johanne Dube & Daniel Thimineur
Description: Wednesdays at 6:00pm - 6 ends of relaxed curling followed by a buffet dinner. While popular with couples, a good number of singles also participate. If you are interested to join the Mixed when a place opens up, please let us know.
Notes For Mixed Curlers:
- Schedule of Games and Available Spares
- Notify us here if you can't curl:
- if you have a game and someone is sparing for you, or
- if you have a bye and you're not available to spare
(after reading the following instructions)
- If you need a spare, the spreadsheet will show you which players have a bye that week and could spare for you.
- Check the weeks where you have a bye and note any weeks where you won't be available to spare.
- In the upper left corner of the spreadsheet, you'll see a link to a form where you can communicate your sparing information to the other Mixed curlers.
Since all the games for the rest of the year are listed, you can look ahead and arrange spares for any planned vacations or other engagements well in advance.
If you have any problems, please don't hesitate to contact the league managers.