Hi Riverdale –
Another season comes to a close, and it will be one to remember for all the turbulence that COVID brought. But it will also be remembered for fun, friendship, and finally being back on the ice in spite of it all! Thank you, everyone, for such a fun year and incredible patience and resilience in the face of such challenges.
A few year-end updates are enclosed – have a read!
Survey
Please complete our year-end survey – we want to hear what you thought this year, and what you might like to see for next!
Pre-Registration for 2022-23
As a reminder, all fully-paid members from the 2021-22 season are eligible to pre-register to return next season before general registration begins. This does not include fifth members or spares, although fifths and spares can be pre-registered on returning teams.
Teams with three or more returning members are guaranteed a spot next season, while teams with two or fewer will have priority when registration begins.
If you’re looking for a player or a team, let us know when you fill out the year-end survey and we’ll do our best to assist.
Be on the lookout for a pre-registration announcement in June.
2021-22 Winners
Congratulations to our winning teams:
Aggregate Winner (most points during the regular season)
Team Newell: Glen Newell, Lawrence Mudryk, David Tran and Michael Anhorn
A Division Winner
Team Francis (Team Englot): Bill Francis, Jeff Junke, Stephen Courteau, Ian Kasper
A Division Runner Up
Team Newell: Glen Newell, Lawrence Mudryk, David Tran and Michael Anhorn
B Division Winner
Team Hughes: Liam Hughes, Raynie Stubbs, Gary Oudkerk, Jay Flint
B Division Runner Up
Team Hayward: Bradley Hayward, Derek Rose, Bryan Weissenboeck, Richard Borbridge, Brett Thompson
C Division Winner
Team N. MacLeod: Neill MacLeod, Kevin Flewwelling, Steven Hertz, Larry Tobin
C Division Runner Up
Team Baker: Jeff Baker, Scott Sheehey, Adrien Boutin, AJ Mundie
D Division Winner
Team Shady Bitches: Ryan O’Neil, Thomas Wei, Ryan MacDonald, Jan Viljoen
D Division Runner Up
Team Lui: Laurence Lui, Bradley Sunderland, Chris Killam, Jason Neill
E Division Winner
Team C. MacLeod: Cameron MacLeod, Rodney MacDonald, Greg Paciga, Chris Furmanek
E Division Runner Up
Team Knight: Kevin Knight, Keith Johnson, Jordan Rozencwajg, Dan Caputo, Sara Clay
F Division Winner
Team Mackay: Malcolm Mackay, Don DeBoer, Jamie Cherwonka, Jerome Nguyen, Jan Korman
F Division Runner Up
Team Connolly: Tim Connolly, Steve Murdoch, Michael Ku, Conrad Wong
G Division Winner
Team Rock Hudson: Jason Popiel, Khamla Sengthavy, Greg Shiltroth, Andrew Nichols, Gordon MacKeracher
G Division Runner Up
Team Button Boys: Irv Gillette, Don Clark, Dom Tiu, Earl Lyons, Hiro Nakajima
H Division Winner
Team Just Slide It In: Callum Sawatzky, Edward Deng, Brad Merrill, Wayne Seeto, Chris Mondszein, Julian Chang
H Division Runner Up
Team Peckford: Kevin Peckford, Eric Fleury, Richard Chevalier, Tamara McKernan, Liz Hughes
A Message from the Rainbowlers
Hey Riverdalers!
Looking for a way to get your queer sport fix over the summer months?
Join Toronto Rainbowlers. We are a recreational league for lesbian, gay, bi, and transgender lawn bowlers. We welcome players of all stripes and skill levels and play all season long at Cosburn Park Club starting May 11.
For more information and to join up see www.torontorainbowlers.ca
Newcomers and bowlers of all levels are welcome.
Make sure that you sign up for a Rainbowlers FREE Intro to Lawn Bowling session. Queer coaches are on the greens on Wednesday evenings between 6 and 7. We’ll get you ready to join your first game.
Afraid of commitment? Try our versatile monthly membership option.
Still not sure, come visit us at our Rainbowlers’ Pride Week Open House Wednesday, June 22
Enjoy a Pride Week social outing – with lawn bowling – at Cosburn Park Lawn Bowling Club.
Give us a like or follow at https://www.facebook.com/TorontoRainbowlers
New Executive
There is significant turnover on the Executive Committee for the upcoming season. As a reminder, nominees acclaimed to the 2022-23 Executive at the AGM are:
- Edward Dodd – President
- Mark Field – Vice President
- Raynie Stubbes – Treasurer
- Drew Gyorke – Secretary
- Russell Ott – Drawmaster
- Rebecca Purvis – Member Relations
- Matt Harding – External Relations
- Ryan MacDonald – Events Coordinator
- Cam MacLeod – Communications Coordinator/Webmaster
Leaving the Executive this season are Darren Sutherland, Peter Devries, Steph Johns, Glen Barbeau and Trevor Rodgers. Thank you for your service to the league in a very busy and challenging time!
By-Law and Constitutional Updates
We made changes to our Constitution at the AGM, and the previous executive voted to update the By-Laws, to bring language used in line in both documents. You can see our updated Constitution and By-Laws on our website.
If you’d like to see the specific changes made, please consult the AGM package sent to your email or reach out to riverdale@gaycurl.ca.
That’s it for the 2021-22 season! Thank you again for an excellent year, and hope you have a wonderful and relaxing summer!
Edward
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Edward Dodd
President
Riverdale Curling League