This past weekend the Campbell River Curling Club hosted it’s 60th annual “Ralph Boyd Men’s Open”!
This events 60 years of history is something we are very proud of.
To mark this special occasion we held a ceremonial first rock throw.
Pictured left to right;
Graeme Boyd, son of the founding member Ralph Boyd
Susan Johnson, longtime manager
Ross Spiers, original member from 1964
Terry Kratzmann, lifetime member
During the weekend, we hosted 24 teams from all over Vancouver Island. The success of this spiel comes together with an amazing group of staff, volunteers and the financial support of local businesses.
The A – Event sponsored by ABL Electric was won by the Brennan rink of the Comox Valley, Skip Dan with third Randy Baert, second Mike Meeres & lead Tim Corkery. This team won a prize package valued at $2400.00 which includes a day’s fishing charter for the team with Skip Scott Kratzmann of Riptide Fishing Charters.
The B – Event sponsored by Hub Barton Insurance was won by the Brendan Neff rink of Nanaimo, Brendan a longtime supporter of this spiel was joined by third Keith Clark, second Darrell Knowles and lead Greg Norby
The C – Event sponsored by No 1 Autobody was won by the Cody Hall rink of Victoria, Cody’s team standing out in there “retro’ curling sweaters was third Miles Craig, second Sterling Middleton and lead Ryan Cassidy
The D – Event sponsored by Bill Howich Chrysler was won by the Cote rink of Campbell River, Skip Norm had third Chris Gomes, second J. Duzba and lead Darren Richards
The most sportsmanlike team winning a fishing charter with Karl Bro of Sea J Charters was the Richard Tanguay Rink of the Comox Valley.
The entire weekend was filled with amazing curling. Thank you to Gord & Michelle for such great ice conditions and also thank you to Jason & Chris from the Kaos Cafe for looking after the hungry crowds.
The teams were treated with the hospitality we are known for, Friday night team seafood platters donated by Mowi Canada. Saturday night the teams enjoyed quite possibly the best meal ever served in our club, courtesy to club’s close friend “Uncle" Allan, friend Mario & assistant Elaine.
Would like to thank Graeme and the Boyd Family for being such an integral part of the weekends celebration.
Thank you to many supporters, Grizzly Helicopters;49 North Helicopters, Critter Cove, Storey Creek Golf Club, Campbell River Golf & Country Club, Cana Landscaping, Tom Green’s Custom Wood Creations, Home Brew Factory, Ron Mecredy, Kal Tire, Fountain Tire, Ocean Pacific, Del Wagner, Blind Curling Team, Redden Net, Cap-it, Honda, Kevin May of Island Fishing Charters, Graeme Boyd and the Campbell River Curling Club.
An amazing job done by the committee of Scott, Kevin, Ron, Craig, Graeme, Rene, Kelly, Richard, Dave (Draw/Signs Master) and great photo's by Dakota our Social Media influencer. Watch for more photo's and video's to come on our Instagram and Facebook pages.
