About
The Curling Club of Collingwood is a six-sheet curling facility located in beautiful, historic Collingwood, Ontario on the shores of south Georgian Bay. The club originated in 1881, with curling outdoors on the bay.
Today, with modern facilities, including an excellent 6 sheet ice surface, new curling rocks and licenced bar, The Curling Club of Collingwood serves the curlers of the towns and townships in the Southern Georgian Bay area.
Our club is still volunteer based with only the ice makers being paid contractors. This keeps our membership fees low and comradery and socializing active.
Purpose
To grow the sport of curling in our community, by providing a combination of curling and social enjoyment for both recreational and competitive leagues.
Mission Statement
The Curling Club of Collingwood, in partnership with the Town of Collingwood, is a volunteer based, not-for-profit, equal opportunity, community-oriented club dedicated to the sport of curling. We provide a friendly, welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment making curling accessible for people of all ages and abilities.
History
1881 The mostly Scottish settlement of Collingwood joined Ontario Curling Association as the Collingwood Curling Club. Teams curled outdoors on Georgian Bay.
1898 The first three-sheet curling rink was built on Pine Street.
1914 & 1920 Teams from the Collingwood Curling Club won the Ontario Tankard.
1925 The Pine Street curling club was demolished and rebuilt with four sheets – a favourite place for the crews from the lake ships that were laid-up in Collingwood for the winter.
1949 The Collingwood Curling Club was moved into the vacated Agriculture Building at 250 Hume Street (our current location) with approximately 300 members and six sheets.
1987 – 1999 Hard economic times caused membership to decline to about 75 members and the club was on the verge of closing.
1995 We incorporated and became The Curling Club of Collingwood.
2000 The Town of Collingwood reinvented itself as a retiree and haven for Torontonians moving from the city. Long-time member and volunteer, Paul Hurst, introduced a pick-up style curling game called Jitney to the club and which has remained popular ever since.
2003 to Current With membership rising, many improvements and upgrades were made possible to ensure we have the best ice conditions and facilities. Our ice maker, Eldie Benson, is recognized as one of the top in his field in Canada.
Click here for an expanded History of The Curling Club of Collingwood.
Thank you to Paul Hurst and Bill Hanke for researching our history.
