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Welcome to
CurlManitoba’s
Strathcona Trust Senior Men’s
Provincial Championship
Beausejour Curling Club
February 23 – 27, 2012
Message from CurlManitoba President Resby Coutts
Manitoba curling is in a time of
change – a time when
CurlManitoba, as an organization,
is seeing the implementation of a
new governance philosophy. It is a
philosophy which re-focuses the
attention of your association on a
healthy future for our sport by
focussing on the health of our
member clubs and facilities.
It is a philosophy which springs
from a recognition that our sport
faces challenges – the challenges of aging facilities, the challenges of
competition for people’s time and disposable income, the challenges of an
increasing gap between the elite competitor and the rest.
It is a philosophy which challenges each of us to contribute to the sport to
ensure that curling has a future in Manitoba. CurlManitoba recognizes the
importance of championships, and of striving for championships. However, it
recognizes that the legacy of excellence in Manitoba curling has sprung from
a strong, but diminishing, base of Manitoba curling clubs.
The Mission Statement of CurlManitoba defines the challenge we all
face: To promote, develop and grow the sport of curling in Manitoba, Canada
and the world by providing leadership, services and programs for the curling
community from grassroots to elite.
The reference to Canada & the world define our responsibility to
continue to be a resource to curling outside the provincial boundary. However,
the mission statement primarily recognizes that championships will grow from
a strong base where curlers play the game for the joy of the game in vibrant
local facilities.
No doubt, our Senior competitors understand this better than most and
I ask for your support of CurlManitoba’s focus on our clubs just as you have
supported our clubs in the past. To each of you as Senior Curling
Championship competitors, I extend best wishes as you continue a career of
competition among long-time rivals and friends.
And on behalf of all of the CurlManitoba, I extend sincere thanks to the
sponsors and volunteer organizers of the 2011-12 Strathcona Trust Senior
Men’s Championship.
Resby Coutts, President
CurlManitoba
CurlManitoba Event Staff
Head Official – Dale McEwen
Supervising Officials – Derek Papegnies/Elaine Owen
Event Manager – Cole Skinner
Message from the Beausejour Curling Club
We extend a warm welcome from Beausejour Curling Club to all competitors,
spectators, Curl Manitoba and media at this Strathcona Senior Men’s
Provincial Curling Championship.
Congratulations to all the competitors for winning your regional or zone
competition. We wish you great curling, super ice and good luck and hope you
will take away fond memories of this event and your visit to Beausejour.
Thank you to the spectators for your support and interest. The Strathcona
Senior Men’s promises to be an excellent display of exceptional curling and
good sportsmanship with the additional benefit of wisdom that we have come
to expect from “seniors.” Please avail yourself of the amenities of our club and
the service of our friendly staff and volunteers.
Thank you to Curl Manitoba Board and staff, in particular, Cole Skinner, for
your help in getting ready to stage this event. The host committee and
Beausejour Curling Club appreciate the opportunity we have to host this event
and showcase our club and community, especially during this, the 100th
Anniversary of our town of Beausejour.
Finally, we thank the media for their coverage of this event and the positive
impact they play in promoting this sport which we enjoy.
If there is anything our guests at this event require or any assistance you
need, please approach any of our volunteers and they will do all they can to
assist you.
Enjoy the curling and your stay in Beausejour.
Check out the many events taking place in Beausejour during our Centennial
year and come back again to join us in our celebrations.
Daphne Keck and Doug May – Co-Chairs Host Committee
Susan Yusishen – Secretary; Gary Plohman – Accommodations;
Leon Dionne – Registration; Rick Stefansson – Marketing;
Stan Pleskach – Finance Chair; Richard Holder/Bun Baxter – Media;
Lorne Ryall – Officiating; Bruce Schade – Facilities;
Rob Anderson – Admissions; Trevor Szajewski & Bob Rondeau – Co-Chairs
Ceremonies
Welcome Curlers and Fans
Beausejour Curling Club is proud to host the
Strathcona Manitoba Senior
Men’s Provincial Championship
Thank you to all the individuals who have given their time
into making this event a success. Take the time this
weekend to thank one of our volunteers while you enjoy
some great curling!
WAYNE EWASKO, MLA for LAC DU BONNET
638 Park Ave., Beausejour, MB Phone: 268-3282 Email: [email protected]
For live results of the games at the 2012 Strathcona Senior Men’s Provincials & the 2012 Tim Hortons Senior Women’s Provincials please visit www.curlmanitoba.org 2012
Strathcona Trust Senior Men
Team Personnel
REGION
CLUB
SKIP
THIRD
SECOND
LEAD
NORMAN
FLIN FLON
Don
HOLMES
Russell
KENNEDY
Jim
MEYERS
Don
PLAYFORD
PARKLAND
DAUPHIN
Dwight
BOTTRELL
Nick
OGRYZLO
Bruce
HANNIBAL
Morley
BOURNS
WESTMAN
DELORAINE
Murray
WARREN
Lorne
SAMBROOK
Terry
WARREN
Reg
WARREN
WESTMAN
HAMIOTA
Brent
STRACHAN
Dale
BROOKS
Tim
WEBER
Jim
STRATH
CENTRAL
PILOT MOUND
Curtis
MCCANNELL
Eric
ATKINS
Don
VINES
Bill
HARDING
Lindsay
HOUCK
Kendall
MAXWELL
CENTRAL
BALDUR
Rob
RAMAGE
Shawn
MCCUTCHEON
Laurie
STEWART
Dave
BOUTET
Bill
NORTH
EASTMAN
LAC DU
BONNET
John
USACKIS
Dave
ROMANO
Lyle
DEW
Gene
LAZARUK
INTERLAKE
EAST ST PAUL
Carl
GERMAN
Brian
COX
Clarence
KOHUT
INTERLAKE
STONEWALL
Wayne
WARKENTIN
David
GREEN
Elvin
UNGER
Bill
KITCHING
WINNIPEG
FORT ROUGE
Ron
WESTCOTT
Howard
RESTALL
Bob
BOUGHEY
Jim
BEDNAR
Peter
VAN
KEMENADE
Dave
HARDY
WINNIPEG
PEMBINA
Neil
OKUMURA
Frank
REEVES
Bob
WANT
Don
TERANISHI
Lionel
WALZ
WINNIPEG
FORT ROUGE
Ken
RINGAERT
Eric
GOODMAN
Dennis
LAVALLEE
Boyd
MILLER
Brendan
MCGURRY
WINNIPEG
FORT GARRY
Brian
PALLISTER
Dean
DUGUID
Brad
WAINNIKA
Tim
FRIESEN
WINNIPEG
GRANITE
Jamie
HAY
Bob
SIGURDSON
Darren
ORYNIAK
Carl
LECHMAN
Gary
GUMPRICH
BRANDON
CC
Brian
FOWLER
Kelly
McMECHAN
Myles
OLMSTEAD
Don
WILLIAMS
Greg
RABE
NEEPAWA
Kelly
ROBERTSON
Doug
ARMOUR
Peter
PROKOPOWICH
Bob
SCALES
McDIARMID
LUMBER
BONSPIEL
MORDEN
BERTH
BONSPIEL
FIFTH
Bob
SWANNELL
STRATHCONA SENIOR MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP
“ASHAM” BLACK GROUP
Robertson
Warren
German
Hay
McCannell
Bottrell Warkentin Holmes
Robertson
Warren
German
Hay
McCannell
Bottrell
Warkentin
Holmes
“RED BRICK” RED GROUP
Strachan
Fowler
Ramage Westcott Pallister
Ringaert Okumura Usackis
Strachan
Fowler
Ramage
Westcott
Pallister
Ringaert
Okumura
Usackis
StrathconaSeniorMen’sPagePlayoff
STRATHCONA SENIOR MEN’S
CHAMPIONSHIP
OFFICIAL DRAW
Thursday
February
23
8:30am
8:15pm
Ringaert vs
Strachan
Westcott vs
Pallister
Usackis vs
Ramage
Okumura vs
Fowler
8:30am
Warren vs
McCannell
Fowler vs
Pallister
Warkentin vs
Hay
Okumura vs
Westcott
German vs
Warkentin
Ramage vs
Okumura
Robertson vs
McCannell
Strachan vs
Pallister
Hay vs
Bottrell
Westcott vs
Ringaert
Holmes vs
Warren
Usackis vs
Fowler
Holmes vs
Robertson
Usackis vs
Strachan
German vs
Bottrell
Ramage vs
Ringaert
Fowler vs
Ramage
Warren vs
German
Ringaert vs
Okumura
Bottrell vs
Warkentin
Ringaert vs
Usackis
Bottrell vs
Holmes
Ramage vs
Westcott
German vs
Hay
Pallister vs
Okumura
McCannell vs
Warkentin
Strachan vs
Fowler
Robertson vs
Warren
Westcott vs
Strachan
Hay vs
Robertson
Pallister vs
Usackis
McCannell vs
Holmes
Strachan vs
Ramage
Robertson vs
German
Okumura vs
Usackis
Warkentin vs
Holmes
Pallister vs
Ringaert
McCannell vs
Bottrell
Fowler vs
Westcott
Warren vs
Hay
12:15pm
12:15pm
7:45pm
8:30am
12:15pm
4:00pm
7:45pm
8:30am
12:15pm
4:00pm
7:45pm
Monday
February
27
D
McCannell vs
German
Pallister vs
Ramage
Warkentin vs
Warren
4:00pm
Sunday
February
26
C
Warkentin vs
Robertson
Okumura vs
Strachan
Holmes vs
German
7:15pm
Saturday
February
25
B
Warren vs
Bottrell
Fowler vs
Ringaert
Hay vs
McCannell
4:00pm
Friday
February
24
A
Hay vs
Holmes
Westcott vs
Usackis
Bottrell vs
Robertson
9:30am
1:30pm
Opening Ceremony
Tie Breaker Draw (if needed)
Note: If more than One Tie Breaker Draw is needed, the evening games will be rescheduled
Page Playoffs (1 vs 1) (2 vs 2)
Note: If no Tie Breaker Games – this draw will be at 7:00pm
Semi Final
Final
Note: If more than OneTie Breaker Draw required on Sunday, then the Monday
schedule will be 9:00am, 1:00pm, 5:00pm ALL playoff games will be played on this
schedule.
Closing Ceremony- immediately after Final Game
A brief history of
Strathcona Curling Club
On a Sunday morning in 1908 after church, three men
got to talking. From that casual chat of R.J. Gourley,
J.T. Haig, and Walter Payne, the formation of the
Strathcona Curling Club began. The contract for the
building was signed December 29, 1908 and the rink
was ready for curling by February 1, 1909.
The five sheet club was located just north of Portage
Avenue between Furby and Langside Streets. This
facility served its members until the end of the
1967/68 season when the club’s property was sold.
The Club itself operated in other facilities until the
end of the 1981/82 season.
This championship is sponsored by the Strathcona Curling Club. The original trustees
are Jack Callum, Lyle Henry, and Bruce M. Hudson. Bob Scales has taken Lyle
Henry’s position for the 2009 season onward. The trustees are in care of the
presentation of trust funds to Curl Manitoba to conduct the Provincial Senior Men’s
Curling Championship in perpetuity. The Championship has been in existence since
1985.
The Strathcona Trophy, emblematic of the Provincial Senior Men’s Championship, is
presented for annual competition to recognize the contribution to curling made by the
Strathcona at the executive and competitive levels, nationally, provincially and
locally.
Three members of the club served as President of the Dominion Curling Association
(forerunner of the CCA) - Senator John T. Haig, Gordon M. Hudson, and Jack
Dutton. Nine members served as President of the MCA -Senator John T. Haig, John
S. McDiarmid, Robert J. Gourley, Gordon M. Hudson, Clifford R. Hudson, Jack
Dutton, J. Ken Watson, Leo E. Johnson, and Bruce M. Hudson.
On the ice, Strathcona’s rinks captured seven Brier Championships – Gordon M.
Hudson (1928 & ‘29), Robert J. Gourley (1931), Leo E. Johnson (1934) and J. Ken
Watson (1936, ‘42 & ‘49). In addition to the Brier winners, Strathcona rinks won
eleven more provincial championships with Ross Kennedy, Albert Wakefield, J. Ken
Watson, Leo Johnson (2), Roy Forsyth (2), Mac Scales, Norm Houck, and Bruce M.
Hudson (2) as skips.
The Strathcona Curling Club has forever etched its name in the history books of
curling in Manitoba and Canada and although it ceases to exist as a club entity, it lives
on through its Curling Championship namesake.
Thank You to
Host Committee Sponsors
Gold
The Town of Beausejour
Manitoba Liquor Marts
Silver
Sobering Funeral Chapel
Sunova Credit Union
South Beach Casino
Howland Hotel
McMunn & Yates
Graves Insurance
Asham
James Bezan M.P.
Wayne Ewasko M.L.A.
Whiteshell Chairs and Metal Shop
Bronze
Pharmasave Beausejour
Beausejour Animal Hospital
R. M. of Brokenhead
RBC Royal Bank
Middleton and Middleton
Viterra
Beausejour Dental Centre
Beausejour Tire
Manitoba Public Insurance
OUR MISSION: To promote, develop and grow the sport of
curling in Manitoba, Canada and the world by providing
leadership, services and programs for the curling community
from grassroots to elite.
 CurlManitoba believes that while our primary
responsibility lies in serving Manitoba athletes, clubs
and enthusiasts our knowledge, and skills can be a
resource to Canadians and the world. We will assist
athletes achieve personal excellence. We will support
clubs to help ensure their long-term sustainability. We
will grow the game through quality, innovative
programs and services that retain current participants
and attract new ones.
 We believe for Curling to thrive in Manitoba, we must
emphasize service to the sport, service to the clubs,
and service to ALL curlers.  We believe for Curling to thrive in Manitoba, our
facilities-clubs-leagues must be able to expect the
support of their association in promoting, developing,
and enhancing the sport at a level appropriate to them.
 We believe for Curling to thrive in Manitoba, ALL
curlers from the recreational to the elite must be able
to expect service from their association in developing
their abilities, understanding and enjoyment of the
sport at a level appropriate to them. 2011-12 Board of Directors Strathcona Senior Men’s Champions
(Since 1986 when Strathcona Trust Sponsorship began)
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997
1996
1995
1994
1993
1992
1991
1990
1989
1988
1987
1986
Neepawa Kelly Robertson* Doug Armour
Baldur
Rob Ramage
Shawn McCutcheon
Hamiota Brent Strachan
Dale Brooks
Granite Vic Peters
Doug Harrison
Pembina Lionel Walz
Bill Menzies
Granite Howard Restall
Doug Harrison
Granite Howard Restall
Doug Harrison
Brandon Neil Andrews
Darryl Andrews
Souris
Doug Armour
Martin Bailey
E. St. Paul Carl German *
Ray Fillion
Granite Gary Ross *
Winston Warren
Gimli
Ken Grove
Dave Suchy
Ft Rouge Ron Westcott
Neil Andrews
Heather Clare DeBlonde
Brian Toews
LaSalle Len Jackson
Martin Bailey
Libau
Orest Meleschuk
Dave Romano
Granite Barry Fry
Don Duguid
Granite Barry Fry
Don Duguid
Brandon Frank Gudz
Norm Hemstad
Granite Barry Fry
Don Duguid
Ch’wood Jim Ursel *
Norm Houck
Elmwood Jim Ursel *
Norm Houck
Deer Lodge Hal Tanasichuk Barry Hallick
Valour Rd Barry Coleman
Winston Warren
Elmwood Norm Houck *
Henry Kroeger
Elmwood Norm Houck
Henry Kroeger
* denotes Canadian Champion
Peter Prokopowich
Laurie Stewart
Tim Weber
Chris Neufeld
Laurie LeClair
Doug Holmes
Doug Holmes
Jim Horn
Don Barr
Ray McDougall
Gary Smith
Larry Weatherburn
Bob Boughey
John Helston
Gary Smith
John Hanesiak
Terry Braunstein
Terry Braunstein
Gene Cory
Barry Coleman
John Helston
Henry Kroeger
Jack Robertson
Harold Westberg
Sam Doherty
Sam Doherty
Bob Scales
Dave Boutet
Jim Strath
Doug Holmes
Brian DeRiviere
Bill Hodgson
Bill Hodgson
Doug Carvey
Ken Sabad
Brian Copeland
Ken Orr
Helmut Ostermann
Ron Toews
Gary DeBlonde
Don Ediger
Don Stitt
Ray Turnbull
Ray Turnbull
Dave Rudy
Don McDonald
Stan Lamont
Stan Lamont
Ernie Anema
Anthony Toonstra
Doug McCartney
Doug McCartney
Manitoba Senior Men Champion’s by Clubs
Granite
Strathcona
Elmwood
Valour Road
Charleswood
Brandon
Deer Lodge
Portage
East St Paul
Fort Rouge
Gimli
Hamiota
Heather
LaSalle
Libau
Souris
Virden
Willow Park
Pembina
Hamiota
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5
5
5
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1970, 1992, 1994, 1995, 2001*, 2005, 2006, 2008
1965*, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1981
1973*, 1974, 1986, 1987*, 1990*
1982*, 1983*, 1984*, 1985, 1988
1967, 1969, 1991*
2004, 1979, 1993
1966, 1989
1972, 1977
2002*
1999 Baldur
2010
2000 Neepawa
2011*
1980
1998
1997
1996
2003
1968
1971
2007
2009
Manitoba’s 2011 Strathcona Senior Men’s Champions
Neepawa Curling Club
(L-R) Kelly Robertson, Doug Armour, Peter Prokopowich, Bob Scales
Last years provincial championship was played at the Heather Curling Club,
where the Kelly Robertson team from the Neepawa Curling Club defeated the
John Bubbs team from the Fort Rouge Curling Club to claim the Senior
Championship. They went on to the Canadian Championship held in Digby,
NS where they finished with a record of 10 and 1 in round robin play. In the
Championship Final Robertson defeated Brad Hannah-Alberta 7-5 to win the
Canadian Title. Team Robertson will compete in the World Senior Men’s and
Women’s Championship, being played in Taarnby, Denmark April 14 - 21,
2012.
Good Luck to Manitoba’s 2012 Champions as they compete in the
Canadian Senior Men’s Championship being held in
Abbottsford, BC from March 17-25, 2012.
Manitoba Provincial Senior Men’s History
Year of First Provincial Senior Men’s Championship:
1965
Format:
The initial championship in 1965 was played with 12 teams, 15 teams in 1966 and 16
teams in 1967 playing in a semi-modified championship draw. The semi modified
draw was used up until 1998. In 1999, the competition changed to the round robin
format with page playoff.
Sponsors:
1971 - 1973
1981 - 1985
1986 -
Seagram’s
Fleischmann’s (Nabisco Brands Ltd)
Strathcona Trust
Year of First Canadian Senior Men’s Championship: 1965
Manitoba Teams Winning Canadian Senior Men’s Championship
1965 Leo Johnson, Marno Frederickson, Fred Smith, Cliff Wise
1973 Bill McTavish, Norm McLean, John McLean, Harry Sulkers
1982 Lloyd Gunnlaugson, Toru Suzuki, Albert Olson, Elgin Christianson
1983 Lloyd Gunnlaugson, Toru Suzuki, Albert Olson, Dennis Reid
1984 Lloyd Gunnlaugson, Toru Suzuki, Albert Olson, Elgin Christianson
1987 Norm Houck, Henry Kroeger, Sam Doherty, Doug McCartney
1990 Jim Ursel, Norm Houck, Henry Kroeger, Stan Lamont
1991 Jim Ursel, Norm Houck, John Helston, Stan Lamont
2001 Gary Ross, Winston Warren, Gary Smith, Ken Orr
2002 Carl German, Ray Fillion, Ray McDougall, Brian Copeland
2011 Kelly Robertson, Doug Armour, Peter Prokopowich, Bob Scales.
Individual Statistics
Most Provincial Senior Men’s Championships Won by an Individual: 4
Lloyd Gunnlaugson (1982, 1983, 1984, 1985)
Norm Houck (1986, 1987, 1990, 1991)
Most Appearances at Provincial Senior Men’s Championship:
Garry DeBlonde
15
Most Games Played at Provincial Senior Men’s Championship:
Garry DeBlonde
124
Ron Westcott
110
John Helston
105
Clare DeBlonde
98
Bob Boughey
90
Martin Bailey
86
Ron Toews
Gary Smith
Doug Armour
Brian Toews
Winston Warren
Dave Suchy
Peter Kennedy
Gary Ross
Norm Houck
Henry Kroeger
Gil Van Daele
85
80
78
78
77
76
75
70
66
64
64
Most Wins at Provincial Senior Men’s Championship
Garry DeBlonde
84
John Helston
73
Clare DeBlonde
68
Ron Westcott
68
Bob Boughey
55
Brian Toews
55
Ron Toews
55
Doug Armour
54
Martin Bailey
54
Gary Smith
52
Winston Warren
52
Norm Houck
46
Gary Ross
46
Henry Kroeger
44
Peter Kennedy
43
Dave Suchy
42
Stan Lamont
41
Barry Fry
40
Clubs Winning Most Provincial Senior Men’s Championships
Granite
8
Elmwood
5
Strathcona
5
Valour Road
5
Brandon
3
Charleswood
3
Deer Lodge
2
Portage
2
Cimco would like to wish all Senior Curlers the
best of luck at the 2012 Strathcona Senior Men’s
Provincial Championship!
Cimco will be cheering on Team Manitoba at the
2012 National Senior Men’s Championship!
Good Luck and Good Curling!
Thank you to the Sponsors of
CurlManitoba Provincial Championships