Register your team for the upcoming season online.  Click here for details

The Tartan Golf Tournament is set for September 11th at the Murray Golf Course with a steak dinner to follow in the Tartan Lounge.  The golf will be a 4-person Texas Scramble tournament with prizes for low score, top mixed team, top women’s team and much more.  Last season every golfer received a prize and the committee expects the same support this season.  The prices for the event are:

• Golf, Cart, & Supper: $90
• Golf and Supper: $70
• Golf and Cart: $70
• Golf Only: $50
• Steak Supper: $20

The Steak Supper is open to the public and is a fundraiser for the Tartan Curl For Kids Program. 

EVENT SPONSORS:

Horizon Laser Vision Center, 2011 Ford Men's World Curling Championship, Medius Restorations, The Saskatchewan Roughriders, Folk's Curling Corner Regina, Investors Group - Claude Kotyk, Goldline Curling Supplies, Dusyk and Barlow Insurance Brokers, SaskTel, U of R Campus Recreation, U of R Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies, Olson Curling Supplies, and Wadena Insurance Ltd. 

The Tartan is proud to have Dale Folk on as the Axiom Mii Mortgage Group $10,000 hole-in-one sponsor for the event.  Hole number 10 at the Murray Golf Course will now offer the golfers one shot at a $10,000 hole in one.  Contact the Tartan to enter the event, buy dinner tickets or donate prizes.

The Horizon Laser Vision Center Curling Classic is entering its second year as a World Curling Tour event.  The WCT status has not only attracted top Saskatchewan teams like Simmons and Jordison but also brought in out of Province teams to the event.  Teams from Alberta and Manitoba, USA and even China will be participating in the Tartan event.  The event will be a 24 team round robin starting October 1st all day and ending on Monday afternoon.  The Tartan will be planning the schedule and events for the Tartan Lounge during the Riders game that Saturday.  To enter contact the Tartan and register on the Asham World Curling Tour Website. 

The Tartan is currently looking for sponsors for the event.  If your company would like local and national exposure, you would like to help out the Tartan or you want to support curling in Saskatchewan contact the Tartan Office now.  The event sponsorship goes back to the curlers in that event.

Access Communications has agreed to televise THREE games at the event.  They will shoot a Team China on the Friday of the event along with one semi-final and the final of the Horizon Laser Vision Center Classic.  Check back here for details closer to the event. 

In case we missed you, here is all the information we sent out in our annual mail-out.  If you would like to receive monthly email newsletter from the Tartan, including the membership mailout, sign up for our e-newsletter by entering your address in the line provided in the right margin of this page.  Your email is kept confidential and no outside parties will have access to your information.  If you would like to recieve the annual mail-out in the mail contact the Tartan Office with your mailing address.    

• 2010-2011 Tartan Team Membership Application
• 2010 Tartan Golf Tournament Registration
• The Tartan's August 2010 Newsletter 

For more information, details or if you have any questions phone the Tartan Office at 522-1649, or email tartan@tartancurling.ca. 

• December 27-30 Regina Youth Bonspiel
• January 3-5 Tam-O-Shanter Ladies Bonspiel
• January 7-9 Regina Men's Bonspiel
• February 23-27 2011 Affinity Credit Union Senior Men's and Women's Provincials 
• April 2-10 2011 Ford World Men's Curling Championship (Brandt Center

The Tartan is always looking for new programs and leagues to offer curlers in Regina.  Some of the new programs include:

CHILDREN’S PARTIES

The Tartan now offers ice, equipment, instruction, and food for children’s birthday, team and group parties.  Trained instructors will provide a crash course before the games.  Adults can play with children or let the children curl against each other.  Food service provided by Valley Girls Catering. 

SUNDAY MIXED LEAGUE

Ran in conjunction with the 7:00 Sunday Funseekers Mixed League, the Sunday Mixed will run fewer dates than most Tartan leagues to keep the time commitments and costs down.  This league is a great way for a couple to enjoy the game together.  Contact the Tartan if you do not have a complete team.  We will do our best to find you a team or curlers.   

TARTAN FAMILY LEAGUE

The Tartan Family League gives families an opportunity to play with each other against similar skilled and aged teams.  The league will run similar to mixed rules with children instead of genders.  The league will be Saturdays at 1:00 and the costs are to be determined.  Team will be two adults and at least two junior aged curlers.  Contact the Tartan for detals. 

PRIVATE INSTRUCTION

The Tartan has many trained curling instructors that are willing to help you or your team develop your skills.  The instructors can help anyone from beginners to elite curlers.

SUNDAY

• Hotelmen League 10:00
• Cadets Practice 1:30
• Youth League 3:00
• Sunday Mixed League 7:00
• Adult Learn to Curl League 7:00

MONDAY

• Wheat City Senior Men’s League 9:00
• Tartan Senior Men’s League 1:00
• High School League 4:00
• Tartan Open League 7:00 & 9:00 NEW TIME

TUESDAY

• Grade 6 Physical Education 9:30
• Tam-O-Shanter Ladies League 1:00
• U of R Faculty and Staff League 4:00
• Tartan Open League 7:00 & 9:00
• Young Adult League 9:00

WEDNESDAY

• Grade 6 Physical Education 9:30
• Matinée Ladies League 1:00
• Tartan Senior Men’s League 1:00
• Curl For Kids 4:00
• High School League 4:00
• City of Regina League 6:45
• SGI/PFRA Open League 8:45

THURSDAY

• Carpet Superstores Masters Men 9:30
• Tam-O-Shanter Ladies 1:00
• Curl For Kids 4:00
• Tartan Open League 7:00 & 9:00

FRIDAY

• Wheat City Senior Men’s League 9:00
• Tartan Senior Men’s League 1:00
• Teacher’s League 4:30
• Tartan Friday Mixed League 7:00 & 9:00 NEW TIME
• Christian Athletics Association 7:00  & 9:00 NEW TIME
• Public Ice Rental 9:00

SATURDAY

• SaskTel League 10:00
• Curl for Kids 11:00
• Family League 1:00
• Public Ice Rental 1:00 or later
• Glow Curling Events (1 or more per month)

DAILY

• Practice Ice 12:00 NOON
• Public Ice Rental (times vary)
• Private Lessons (times vary)

CONTACT THE TARTAN OFFICE FOR INFORMATION ON THESE OR ANY PROGRAMS AT THE TARTAN.

Photograph provided by www.sportsshooter.ca

Short Bonspiels or "Shorties" are a great way to be active with family, friends and coworkers for an afternoon or evening.  Curling is a sport anyone can enjoy at any age and skill level.  Curling is enjoyed at the Tartan by curlers ages 12 to 102.  Saskatchewan’s Provincial sport is a great lifelong sports or a good team building option for a one time company outing.  Non-curlers always leave the rink with a smile after a night of curling.  Our experienced staff will help you schedule and promote the event.  Call now to book your:

• Fundraiser
• Team Outing
• Company Social
• Christmas Party
• Or a night out with the gang

On behalf of Tartan Curling Club board of directors thank all of those who provided feedback on the recent Club attribute survey!  This information assists the Board in allocating resources providing a positive impact on your curling experience at the Tartan Club.  Demographics showed that all age groups over 19 were almost equally represented, boding well for the future of the Club.  Most club members view themselves as Social or Competitive curlers, less than 3% view themselves as Elite.  General findings were very positive in many key controllable areas; hours of operation, friendliness and efficiency of staff, overall hospitality of the club etc.  Overall playing conditions have improved considerably over the past two seasons. 

There were some service areas identified as requiring improvement.  The Board and Management are working to address these for the up coming season.  Other suggested improvements are associated with significant capital requirements, at this point the Club is not in a position to address.  That being said the Board has begun investigating a wide variety of options to allow for significant improvement to the Tartan Curling experience over the next 5-7 years.

Thank you for your participation and we look forward to working with you, continuing to improve your Tartan Curling Club experience.  (written by John Gibson of the Tartan's Strategic Planning Committee)

written by: 2011 Worlds Report by Morgan Isaak - Sponsorship Fulfillment and Marketing Coordinator

The 2011 Ford World Men’s Curling Championship is coming to the Brandt Centre – Evraz Place, April 2-10, 2011! There is a lot of work to be done and a world-class event like this one couldn’t be a success without the hard work and dedication of volunteers. Volunteer applications are now being accepted for the 2011 Ford World Men’s Curling Championship. If you haven’t already done so, you can register to be a volunteer online at our event website - www.seasonofchampions.ca/2011worlds.  If you have already registered to be a volunteer, thank you!

Our event office is located at 1150-8th Avenue in Regina and our event staff is happy to answer any questions you might have about volunteering, tickets or anything else related to the 2011 Ford World Men’s Curling Championship. Neil Houston is our Event Manager, Jan Betker is our Office Administrator and Morgan Isaak is our Marketing and Sponsorship Administrator. The event office phone number is (306) 569-3773.

Tickets are already on sale for the 2011 Ford World Men’s Curling Championship. Full Event Passes and Flex Packages can be purchased by calling 1-800-970-7328, in person at the Brandt Centre Box Office or online at www.seasonofchampions.ca.   

	Coming to Regina April 2 - 10, 2011. A favourite among curling fans who relish the excitement of 22 draws spread evenly over nine incredible days. End zone, side view, up high, down low...the choice is yours!
	With our new Flex option, you can load up on certain days and take a few friends, family or staff members. It's a great way to make the most of 22 tickets. Download the Buyers Guide here.

 

Volunteers are now being accepted on the CCA website.  Click here to go to the Volunteer Application.

Glowing rings, Glowing dividers, Glowing Rocks, and Glowing Smiles!  The Tartan Curling Club is home to Regina's only Glow in the Dark Curling Events.  Teams are encouraged to dress in all sorts of costumes that lit up under the black lights.  The teams curl with music and laughter filling the rink.  Many teams have expressed interest in another Glow Curling Event at the Tartan and the Tartan plans on running at least one event per month in the 09-10 season.  Prizes are awarded to the best AND brightest dressed as voted on by the curlers.  Pictured right is Team Hoffart winners of the best dressed award.  For more pictures of the event go to www.sportsshooter.ca. 

If you or your company are interested in booking a Saturday for Glow Curling contact the Tartan office.  Sponsors of the events are Big Rock Breweries, 104.9 the Wolf and B Sharp Music. 

Call the Tartan to book your team NOW!  $20 per person gets you 2 4-end games, glow materials, and a chance to win great Big Rock Prizes.  We will schedule games for you or you can come as a group and play against each other.  Ask about Group Rates for 16 or more people. 

B SHARP MUSIC

Beauty Queens - Winners of the Best Dressed Contest on February14th, 2009

The Tartan Curling Club Annual General Meeting is complete and the new Tartan Board of Directors is set for the 2010-2011 season.  The Tartan welcomes new Directors Gary Scherle and Gero Winkler to the Board and thanks Bob Sonder for accepting the Tartan’s Treasurer Role.  Thanks Ian Overend, Cliff Walter, and Gordon Beck and for taking on another term on the Board of Directors.  The newly elected members join existing Directors Chris Krasowski, Liane McLean, Carla Anaka, Dwight Nelson, Wil Sinclair, John Gibson and Clint Krismer.  The Tartan Executive has also changed slightly.  In addition to Bob Sonder in the Treasurer position, President Clint Krismer, and 1st Vice Liane McLean retain their positions for at least one more season while Gordon Beck remains on the Executive in a different role, 2nd Vice.  The Tartan is currently seeking a secretary for the club.  The position would not be a voting role but would have input at the monthly Board of Directors meetings.    

Thanks Craig Martin and Bruno Wollmann for your work and time on the board.  The Tartan Directors and Staff thank Bruno for helping out the club with his time and efforts and Craig Martin for his many years on the board.  Craig will remain as the Tartan Past President but in an inactive role.  Craig was President at the club for 3 years and has served a total of 9 years on the Board of Directors.  The Directors and Staff thank Craig for his many years of service to the Tartan. 

Did you just find our site?  Did you miss a story you heard about?  Do you want to see a story again?  The Tartan has developed an ARCHIVES page on the website.  The link to the archives page can be found in the General Info section of the left menu bar.  Check it out to see all the past stories from the Tartan Homepage.

All league schedules and standings are available in the MEMBERS ONLY section of the Tartan website.  A user name and password is required for the security of our members personal information.  If you receive our e-newsletters every month you are in our database and you can receive your password by clicking the "I Forgot My Password" link on the LOGIN page of the Tartan Website.  If you are a new member or have not registered your email address with us you can Register Here.  If you have any questions or would like assistance gaining access to the members only section of the Tartan Website e-mail the Tartan Office or call us at 522-1649.

If you aren't getting enough Tartan News from the website you can follow us on FaceBook and Twitter.  The Tartan has had a FaceBook group page titled "Tartan Curling Club" for over a year and has recently started to "Twitter".  Everybody is welcome to join the newest way for the Tartan and its members to communicate.  If you don't have a Twitter or FaceBook ID all you need is an email address to join www.facebook.com, and www.twitter.com, two of the newest forms of social networking.  We look forward to following you on Twitter and hearing from you on the Facebook Group's Discussion Board.

New in March of 2010 is a Tartan YouTube Video call "Tartan Curling Club - Not Your Average Curling Club".  Check it out by going to www.youtube.com and seraching for "Tartan Curling Club" or by clicking the link to the right.  The video features footage during the Tuesday Night Young Adult League and at one of the Glow in the Dark Curling Events. 

The Canadian Tourism Commision and Toursim Saskatchewan have posted a "Curling in Saskatchewan" video on YoutTube shot at the Tartan Curling Club during Monday Evening League Games.  Check out the curling video below along with some other features the Canadian Toursim Commision and Tourism Saskatchewan have posted.

• Curling in Saskatchewan - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hf2vj0PreW8

• Prairie Brewpubs - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwKno4r1C3k

• Winter In Prince Albert Park - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJGz2tlOuWA

• Ice Fishing - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cph6NiwntwQ 

• Growing Up With Hockey - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xD7Zi1CFQYM

• Snowmobiling in The Praries - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GiHazk9UkM

• Dogsledding - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx4Z7j_aXAQ

• Temple Garden Mineral Spa - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQzIELxHwsg

• Art In Saskatchewan - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wm820HQN-gg

The Tartan's Carpet Superstores Masters league is now accepting applications and registrations for curling after for the Fall of 2009 on Thursdays at 9:30 AM.  There will only be up to 16 teams accepted for the league, so contact the Tartan Office to ensure your spot is reserved.  League rules are listed below:

1. ALL curlers must be 60 years of age or older
2. The cost is $400/team
3. The pay-out is $20/win/team Thursday plus Playoff monies
4. There will be a wrap-up luncheon included
5. League play will begin in October and go into December

Are you looking for more Tartan News?  The Tartan Archives can be found under 'General Info' on the left menu bar.  You can go directly to the news for each season by selecting one of the seasons below.  Summer news is also available for each season.

• 2009-2010 Season News
• 2008-2009 Season News
• 2007-2008 Season News