IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL EXISTING AND WANT-TO-BE CURLERS.
There are still curling positions open in a number of our leagues.
Please contact membership for details ... This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Membership Committee
Attention York Curlers!! In recognition of our 60th anniversary, York will be hosting the Heritage Bonspiel once again on Saturday, October 29th. I will be chairing the event and need your help with the following:
As usual you can contact me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.!!
Enjoy the rest of your summer and see you in October.
JoAnn
Due to the drop in the number of participating teams at the various OCA Competitions, the format and eligibility rules for OCA Competitions are undergoing significant changes for the the 2016-2017 curling season.
It is hoped that these changes will improve the ice utilization at clubs that host these competitions and over time, will increase the participation level of some of these competitions.
The links in the message (click to view) from the OCA, will take you to information about the various events and conference calls, scheduled from May 15 to 19, that are set up to gather more feedback about the changes.
If you have participated in or plan to participate in OCA competitions, please review this information and join the appropriate conference call if you have any concerns or questions.
The World Curling Federation is holding a Sweeping Summit (info) which will address the challenges faced throughout the 2015/16 season with brush head technology and sweeping technique. They have asked curlers to complete a short survey to provide their input.
The Sweeping Summit survey can be found at www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/3PP266G and should be completed by Monday 16 May 2016 so that responses can be collated and shared with those attending the summit.
Team photos and action shots are posted - you can download from the photo site.
This year’s Closing Bonspiel, Chaired by our own Sheriff Maureen Campbell and her AMAZING band of Volunteer Deputies, opened and closed out with a bang! Duels were held throughout the week, as teams challenged one another through a series of 3-4 games. At the stroke of 6:50 pm, Tuesday night, thirty-six teams began their ride onto the ice at YCC, where over successive nights, they dueled it on the slippery landscape and later in the lounge with “games a plenty!”. The draws were fast, and the shots were heard far and wide! But fate has a role to play, and in the end, with thirty-three teams put to the side, three teams stood tall; the A, B and C winners!
Leading the way by winning the “A Event” was our very own Draw Master, John Morrison, and his supporting cast of champions Pam Holik, Lynne Jamieson and Melissa Kauffeldt.
In second place was “Lefty Lemon”, as Lloyd Lemon and his cast of shot makers Karen Cole, John Hall and Judy Walker captured the “B Event”.
And finally, bringing up the rear, and showing he’s still got it was none of other than “Mr. I can’t get enough curling”, Harry Carter and his cast shots and guards led by Greg Klein, Jill Renshaw and Karen Gowdy, as they captured the “C Event”.
A hearty York Curling Club congratulations to all the WINNERS, and to all who participated. This year’s Wild West was truly a classic, and one that we will remember for year to come.
See y’all next year!!
Yea ha, when the shooters were on the ice, local showdowns were held in the lounge, as Deputies Peter and Wendy drew down the names, one pull at a time. With “hefty” rewards on the line, each draw of the ticket was done “slooowwwllly!” In the end, with Tim’s cards and booze cards daggled in front of them, three amigos held tight for the BIG reward payouts. In the end “quick draw, Andrew Fuller” took the top prize of $150, followed closely by Gary “I almost won” Miller who took second prize of $100 and finally “Lefty Lloyd Lemon” once again, as he sandbagged the $50 third place prize.
A BIG ‘ole thank you to all who participated, and to our Deputies Peter and Wendy!
Congratulations to the following team who defended their Tuesday Night Men's Team Entry spots:
Congratulations to the two new teams that qualified for Friday Open League:
JoAnn
Check out photos from the Night of Champions
As usual Night of Champions at York was a busy and successful evening! The lounge was full of spectators and the games were great. Trophies were presented to the winners. There was another, special presentation that evening as well. A banner was presented on behalf of the Toronto Curling Association to John Morrison, Karen Morrison, Peter Ellis and Paulette Ellis for their win at the TCA Senior Mixed Competition this past season.
We would also like to congratulate and wish luck to our Travelers representatives this coming fall. York will be represented by Bryan Johnston, Dan Cleutinx, Sean Spencer and Bob Hevey in the men’s competition and by Laurie Shields, Lisa Rolfe, Samantha Fuller and Trina Sweezie in the women’s competition!
JoAnn
YCC Members - see info about this summer's "Hot Shots" curling camp below:
The HOT SHOTS Curling Camp is pleased to announce it will be entering it’s 21st year of operation in 2016 with it’s annual summer camp scheduled for Oakville, Ontario from Friday, August 26 to Sunday, August 28, 2016.
We are the world leader in adult curling instruction, and offer pricing with or without accommodation. including special pricing for USA curlers to take advantage of the current exchange rates. Our camp is almost 50% sold out, so this is a reminder to get your registration in soon, to reserve your spot.
Please visit http://www.hotshotscurling.com.
Or, visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/david.gravelle.566
Good Curling
David
David Gravelle
Camp Director
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It is with sadness that we share news of the passing of John Wallace and Malcolm Graham. Both John and Malcom have been longtime YCC curlers along with their wifes Marie and Mary Beth.
The celebration of John's life will be held this Friday at Roadhouse and Rose from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Click here for details.
Visitation for Malcolm will be this Friday at Roadhouse and Rose from 2:00 PM- 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. The service will be at the Trinity United Church on Saturday at 1:00 PM. Here are the details.
Thank you for the outpouring of support & well-wishes as Sandro & Kathy Verrelli are fighting to get him out of critical condition & back home. Some have asked about financial contributions.
The link is attached if you are interested.
https://www.youcaring.com/sandra-and-kathy-verrelli-534579#.VuL0bEpDClI.email
Thank you.
Saddle up your horses and ready yourself for a hog-tyin' time!
There is still time to register for the annual Closing Spiel - registration closes on April 1st. You can also signup as a spare.
In club registration: Tues. March 1st 9:30am to 12:00pm and Thurs. March 3rd 6:30pm to 9:00pm
This is an individual entry event and every player is guaranteed 3 games. (further details on the format in this flyer)
Enjoy:
Prizes:
The whole kit and caboodle is only $75/person or $25 for a dinner/dance ticket.
The jig is up when 160 curlers have registered so pony up and make sure you don't miss out!
Maureen Campbell
Register your team for the challenge to represent YCC in the TRAVELERS Curling Club Championship.
1 Women’s and 1 Men’s team can represent YCC in this OCA competition held in October 2016. Teams must be teams that curl together regularly in a scheduled YCC league.
Women’s teams enter by interest.
Men’s teams eligibility follows:
Go to ontcurl.com under competitions to review event specific rules for player eligibility. Challenge playoffs to be held April 2, 2016 and the schedule will be published week of March 21. Challenge follows the OCA single knockout format.
Submit your entry to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by midnight March 16, 2016.
Questions? Ask Karen Morrison or JoAnn Inouye.
The YCC Junior League is now full and registration has been closed.
Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have questions.
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Team Tim Shields scored an 8 Ender during their Thursday night Men's game on October 22nd. "We were down 4 after 6 ends and needing to generate some points. Fortunately, with luck on our side, some great draws and sweeping by the front end, we managed to score 8 in the 7th end, and eventually the win." The team consists of Tim Shields (skip), Gary Miller (Vice), Chris Stafleu (2nd), and Mike Jones (Lead and a first year curler). Congratulations guys! |
The Ontario Curling Association is excited to announce the inaugural Hit, Draw & Tap Championship during the 2015-16 season! Hit, Draw & Tap or “HDT,” as we like to call it, is a youth skills competition where kids age 6-13 compete as individuals. HDT will group kids into three different age categories, and perform three different shots – a “Hit,” a “Draw” and a “Tap.” The difficulty of the skills are modified based on the age of the child.
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This "Hit, Draw & Tap Championship" is for club members and non club members,... even non curlers... so anyone in the community, schools etc. can participate. Spread the word... bring your
friends!
Our club is hosting the club challenge on November 1st and November 8th during the Little Rock time-slot from 9:00am- 10:30am and/or after Juniors if more time is needed.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. All the information you need to know is at this website: http://ontcurl.com/hdt/. If you want to register, download the registration form. Fill it out, and bring it in to the club with your $5 registration fee.
As many of you know, York hosts a great school program on Thursday mornings. We have been giving local students the chance to try curling in conjunction with their physical education programs at school.
In order to host these groups we need volunteers to help with basic instruction. Our goal is to have one volunteer at each end of the ice. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE AN EXPERT!! We just cover the basics and get the kids into a game so they can see what fun our sport is and perhaps decide to take up the game.
If you are available Thursday mornings between 9:00 and 11:00 am and would like to help out please contact JoAnn Inouye by email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or phone 905-868-6774 or find her at the Club when you are in curling.
Your help would be greatly appreciated and would allow York to continue a unique program we have offered for more than twenty years!
The broom locker numbers have been assigned! The locker area is in the basement just past the ladies change room. I have posted a list of the names and their assigned numbers on a sheet just above the lockers.
If you find someone has put a lock or broom in your spot PLEASE contact me at (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or 905-868-6774 or flag me down at the Club! Don’t put your broom in another spot without speaking to me first. Thanks for your cooperation!
Cheers,
Jo
If you ordered a name tag you will find them on the desk as you enter the basement area.
If you don’t see yours speak to JoAnn (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
Curl for Cancer Bonspiel is back on October 17, 2015. This bonspiel is designed for new curlers and the fee includes breakfast, lunch and 3 four end games. Click here to download more details.
Go to Curl for Cancer Newmarket to register or contact Samantha Fuller at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
YCC is renovating the clubhouse and exterior of our building this summer. Check out some photos from the project.
York Curling Club's AGM will be held on Wednesday June 17, 2015 at the Royal Canadian Legion - 707 Srigley St. in Newmarket starting at 7:00 PM.
Click here to download the meeting notice and proxy form.
Helen Burlanyette,
YCC Secretary
Check out some pictures from the YCC Closing Spiel.
Congratulations to Erika Buhlman's team that won the main event.
YCC is inviting 6 candidates to attend a Club Coach Course set up by the OCA this Fall. It is a two day event that is usually offered at a Club in the GTA Region (this info is not available yet but will be soon).
The successful candidates will be reimbursed their fee of $175.00 for attending the course when they have completed their volunteer hours with our Learn to Curl Program. This is a great way for a curler to improve their skills and give back to the Club at the same time.
Several of our members have attended these courses and are now certified as Club Coaches and have had a significant impact assisting new curlers and helping with the Learn to Curl Program.
If you are interested please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (Adult Training).
Thanks .... Lindsay
This curling season YCC will be offering several Clinics throughout the year.
There will be 4 Learn-to-Curl Clinics - click here for more info and to register:
The cost for each of these clinics will be $15.00 and they will be open to individuals having no experience or having only 1 or 2 years' experience. Please let friends and family know about these dates and encourage them to come out and try our great sport (as these Learn-to-Curl clinics are open to non-members of the club). To register for any or all of these Learn-to-Curl Clinics, invoke the Events menu item, select the appropriate event from the Events Listing, and use that event's "register" button.
Additionally, we will be holding a FREE Beginner Clinic for any New Curler who has signed up as a club member and who has enrolled in a YCC League. This Beginner Clinic will take place on Sun Oct 4th 1-4pm -- to register, eligible individuals should use YCC's on-line sign-up function (via the Events menu). New club members who participate in the Beginner Clinic are of course welcome and encouraged to sign up for the Learn-to-Curl Clinics as well.
We will also hold 2 Follow-Up Clinics on Saturday November 7, 2015 - click the links below for more info and to register:
Any questions regarding the above clinics can be directed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (Adult Training).
Here are the winning teams from the Night of Champions.
Congratulations to the winning teams and all who participated in a great Night of Champions!!
Micheal and Mathew Morra have had a fabulous curling year!
They've taken the OCA's Bantam Mixed Provincial Championship, The OCA's Bantam Boys Provincial Championship and OFSSA School Boys Bronze. 2 Gold and 1 Bronze Provincial medal is a pretty good year.
Keep reading for pictures from these competitions.
Congratulations to Jeff Wanless (YCC junior member) and his team of Joey Hart, Hale Murphy, David Hart and coach Richard Hart. The team won silver for Ontario at the U18 curling competition in Edmonton!
Congratulations Jeff!!
Here is a link to photos from the event.
Best of luck to Michael and Matthew Morra. They are competing at the OCA Bantam Mixed this week in London!!
YCC's Night of Champions will be held on Friday April 10th.
The following leagues will play at 6:50 pm on the Night of Champions:
Tuesday Day Ladies, Wednesday Afternoon Men's, Juniors, Little Rocks, Saturday Mixed and Monday Men's House League
The following teams will play at 8:50 pm on Night of Champions:
Thursday Men's House League, Friday Mixed, Wednesday Ladies House League, Thursday Men's Afternoon League, Thursday Day Ladies
Click to download the schedule. We will post updates as the teams are finalized.
Notes that this schedule has been amended due to conflicts for some players. This is not the same schedule that was posted at the bar previously.
If you have any questions and/or concerns please contact JoAnn at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Congratulations to the following teams:
These teams will represent York at the Travelers zone playdowns this coming fall!
Thank you to all who donated to our theme baskets. The baskets are overflowing and outstanding in value also.
We compiled all the items into baskets and are ready to start ticket sales We will be selling tickets week nights from 7-9:30 with the draw happening during closing spiel!
If anyone is available to assist with ticket sales please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to let us know your availability.
Thanks again for all the great donations....your generosity is greatly appreciated!
Tickets will be 2 for $5.00, 6 for $10.00 or 15 for $20.00 Tickets will require name and phone number.
See you at the club!
Last chance to order club jackets and shirts. Final order will go in March 26th.
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you are interested.
Schedules for Tuesday Men's, Monday Women's Challenge and Friday Open, along with Men's Travelers are posted below and on the main bulletin board in the basement. If you have any questions contact JoAnn at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
It is with the utmost sadness we announce the passing of Neal Kearney on March 11, 2015. Neal was a long-time York curler, active volunteer in the club and wonderful friend. He will be truly missed.
The funeral arrangements are as follows: http://www.roadhouseandrose.com/book-of-memories/2084417/Kearney-Neal/service-details.php
Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home
Visitation: Monday, March 16, 2015: 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Service: Tuesday, March 17, 2015: 11:00am
Officiating: Father Rick McKnight
Location: St. John Chrysostom Church
Address: 432 Ontario Street, Newmarket, Ontario
*** REGISTRATION UPDATE ***
Closing Spiel is FULL.
Want to be added to the wait list? Send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
If you are available to spare – go to My Subbing Availability on your member home page and add yourself to YCC Closing Spiel league.
Teams and team start times will be posted under the YCC Closing League by the end of March.
This year's Closing spiel will be held April 14-18, 2015.
Click to download the registration flyer.
Congratulations to Micheal and Matthew Morra!
Their team representing Richmond Curling Club (Micheal, Sean Armstrong, Grant Fraser, Matthew and coach Byron Scott) won the OCA Bantam Provincial title!
Way to go boys!!
Register your team for the challenge to represent YCC in the TRAVELERS (was Dominion) Curling Club Championship.
1 Women's and 1 Men's team can represent YCC in this OCA competition held in October 2015.
Teams must be teams that curl together regularly in a scheduled YCC league.
Women's teams enter by interest.
Men's teams eligibility follows:
Go to www.ontcurl.com under competitions to review event specific rules for player eligibility.
Challenge playoffs to be held March 22 & 29, schedule to be published week of March 16.
Submit your entry to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by midnight March 13, 2015.
Questions? Ask Karen Morrison or JoAnn Inouye.
In choosing teams to represent York Curling Club in the Travelers Curling Club Challenge, a competion among the candidate teams is sometime warranted. This event is the internal competion to represent YCC in the Travelers Curling Club Challenge.
Questions? Ask Karen Morrison or JoAnn Inouye.
Here are the details for this season's Team entry challenge which applies to the following leagues:
Once again this year YCC will be holding a toy and food fundraiser in association with the York Region Police Holiday Heroes drive.
We will be collecting non-perishable food and unwrapped toys from November 21st to December 13th and then delivering them to York Regional Police for distribution to families around York Region, supplying them with special gifts and a warm family meal.
Donation boxes are located by the fireplace in the lounge.
Colin Campbell from the grade 12 Sports Marketing class at Aurora High School is managing the drive. For any questions please contact, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The Ladies "Deck the Rocks" bonspiel at the club last Saturday November 29th.
The winning team was YCC's own, Team Bamber.
The Ontario Trillium Foundation, an agency of the Government of Ontario, has approved our application for funding and awarded us $150,000 towards the cost of upgrading the interior and exterior of our club. These upgrades include the completion of the outside cladding and insulation of the building and a lounge upgrade. The lounge upgrade encompasses upgrades to provide energy improvements for the club.
Join us for a spectacular evening at the York Curling Club.
Cost is $50.00/person.
Tickets on sale at the bar NOW!! Deadline for ticket sales Dec. 17th.
P.S. don't forget to sign up for curling (optional) - first come first served.
Click here to download the info flyer. If you have any questions contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Volunteers will be needed to help run another Learn to Curl Program this year All those that helped out last year had a great time with the new curlers It will run for 4 weeks but your help will only be needed for a few of those dates if we get lots of volunteers.
The learn to Curl program will be run on 4 consecutive Sundays
January 15, 2017 - 3:30 - 5:30 pm
January 22, 2017 - 6:00 - 8:00 pm
January 29, 2017 - 3:30 - 5:30 pm
February 5, 2017 - 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Please let Cindy Miller know if you can help out at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
York Curling was well represented in this year's TCA Toronto & District Ladies Bonspiel. The event had 48 teams from around the GTA competing in both Open and Senior level competition.
York teams were skipped by Aileen Filman, Karen Morrison, JoAnn Inouye, Kitty Mitchell and Lisa Rolfe. Karen was also the organizer of this year's event.
Congratulations to the Mike Aprile team (Stewart Bond, Brad Roberts and Christopher) on their strong showing at the Travelers Club Championship. The team lost the final in an extra end! Here's a link to an article in the Cornwall paper.
A great game and a great team representing York!
The Toronto Curling Association has submitted a video and proposal to receive funding from the City of Toronto to help grow and develop our sport. We need your help to win the grant and this is where you come in!
Please visit the "Game On Toronto!", view the online video about the plan and submit your votes to support this cause. Vote online by clicking here: http://bit.ly/Vote4Curling.
Please note that anyone can vote once per day, all the way through the end of the voting on November 5 at midnight ET. Voting is easy - it takes just 30 seconds to register with the website (free), or alternatively people can vote using Facebook.
Thank you in advance for your support of this initiative! Your votes will help us build a stronger foundation for the future of GTA curling!
** here is an alternate website address to try if you have problems with the one above - http://www.gameontoronto.ca/entry/20591525.
We are inviting YCC members who would like to listen to some live music and have a drink to join us at the Club at 8:30 on Saturday November 1st. Halloween attire is optional!. Any donations to the Boospiel are welcome but not necessary.
Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have questions.
This information relates to 2014 event.
Updated information will be posted before registration opens for the 2015 event
This year's YCC Ladies Open Bonspiel will be held on Saturday November 29, 2014. This year's theme is "Deck the Rocks". This is a TCA Circuit event.
Click here to download the registration flyer. You can contact Samantha Fuller by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
This bonspiel has been cancelled.
York Curling Club is hosting it's 1st Annual Men's Open Bonspiel on Saturday November 22, 2014. This is a Toronto Curling Association Circuit event.
Click here to download the registration flyer. Contact Kyle Kostiak by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 705-229-6297 for more information.
Name Tags Are In!!
Please look for yours on the desk as you enter downstairs. If you have ordered and can't find it let the JoAnn (Manager) know or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Broom Lock
Up numbers have been assigned. Look for the posting of members and their numbers above the lock up space. If you have any questions contact JoAnn at the club or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Curling Leagues Have Started
Check the Teams, Schedules and Standings link on the Members Menu to check your league schedules. Your next 6 upcoming games will also display on the Member's Home Page.
You must be logged onto the website to access the Members menu.
See the FAQ/Help page if you have any questions about logging onto the website.
With the new curling season upon us, your Board has a request for those members who are truck owners. With the sidewalk along the south wall of the building and parking there as well, could you please not block the walk with the backs of your trucks when you park. It makes it difficult for other members to use the walkway. If you would park your vehicles a little farther out in the spot or in another area (when possible) it would be appreciated!
Thank you
We are looking for volunteers to help with instruction at our two fall Curling Clinics. Jack will take the lead at these Clinics with introductions and videos and such.
We have a Beginner Clinic scheduled for Sunday Oct. 5th from 1:00 - 4:00 PM approx. And a Follow Up Clinic for anyone wishing to attend on Saturday Nov. 8th (time to be determined).
Please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you can help. Thanks ... Lindsay Davies
We are looking for volunteers to help with instruction at our two fall Curling Clinics. Jack will take the lead at these Clinics with introductions and videos and such.
We have a Beginner Clinic scheduled for Sunday Oct. 5th from 1:00 - 4:00 PM approx. And a Follow Up Clinic for anyone wishing to attend on Saturday Nov. 8th (time to be determined).
Please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you can help. Thanks ... Lindsay Davies
Here are a few tips on the YCC registration process:
During the summer of 2014, YCC volunteers are busy implementing both a new website and a new membership registration process. We hope you like the new "look and feel" and the increased functionality of our site.
Once again this year, the OCA is offering their High Performance Camp. Download this flyer for more details. Any questions/concerns please contact Jim Waite directly at 519-631-4440 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Check out the York Region.com article and photos on YCC's successful Learn to Curl league.
The two teams that will represent York in the Dominion Zone play-downs in the fall have been determined. Mike Aprile, Brad Roberts, Stewart Bond and Chris Smith will represent the York men and Aileen Filman, Janet Lewis, Gerri Matheson and Sharon Livingstone will represent our women.
Congratulations and good luck!
Signup for York Curling Club's 2016 Heritage Bonspiel - Saturday, October 29th. This is a mixed in-club event with team and individual entry. We will help make up the teams.
This early season event offers a great opportunity for all York curlers - new and experienced - to meet others.
Click to download the event flyer for all the details. Email JoAnn Inouye or call JoAnn at (905) 868-6774 to register.
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York Curling Club offers local businesses a number of options to introduce their products and services to our many members and visitors. Visit Advertise At York for more details.
For further information please contact:
Sponsorship & Marketing Director
York Curling Club,
220 Muriel Street,
Newmarket, ON L3Y 3N3
Email: marketing@yorkcurlingclub.ca
220 Muriel Street
Newmarket, Ontario
L3Y 3N3
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Phone: (905)-898-2155
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