ANNANDALE TEAM CAME CLOSE AT PROVINCIAL PLAYDOWN

by Jim Easson

    An Annandale Curling Club  team was one of the eight  competing for an Ontario Junior Mixed curling Championship last weekend.   Josh Hall teamed up with Spencer Anderson, James McPherson, Yvonne Lalonde, and coach Donna Hall.  They competed at the  Marmora & Area Curling Club March 25 to 28 and ended the round robin playdown tied for first place with four other teams all with 4 -3 records.  Tie breakers were necessary, and the Annandale team was sidelined in a semi-final by the defending champion Christian Tolusso from the Ottawa area.

    There was a rare event on Thursday March 26 during the Mixed Curling League.  An eight-ender was scored by Barry Moylan,  sparing for Brian Moffatt and with Peter and Sian McLean.  They will each get an eight-ender pin from the OCA, and an eight-ender pin and a certificate from the CCA.

    It is tough to end any competition in first place.  Bill Buffey is pleased to advise that his team won the A division in the Thursday Night Mixed League which finished March 26.  Bill teamed up with Gail Chambers, George Flint, and Sharon Ridge.  They will get their names added to the League trophy.   

      The Competitive Men's League finished the regular season last week and is now into playdowns within each division.  Each team is guaranteed two games and there is cash to be won.  The final games are scheduled for Tuesday April 14 which also will be the league closing night with food and drink..

    Annandale Curling Club will again be hosting the OCA Silver Tankard Ontario finals next Sunday April 5.  All eight sheets will be in use, and an official timer is needed on each sheet.  There is no charge to drop in and view the curling.

Jim Easson,
March 29, 2009

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