The following leagues are available at the Welland Curling Club:
Club Championship
Join this league as a team or part team (any combination of men or women age 14 and older) or as an individual. Teams are always looking for players.
Club Championship league starts the season with teams seeded into flights. Teams then play a round robin within their flight and points are awarded for wins and losses. The points accumulated in the first draw provides the flight seeding for the second draw round robin and then similarly for the third draw round robin. This system ensures that teams are playing against others of equal skill and keeps games competitive and fun. At the conclusion of the third-round robin, the team's total points will determine its playoff bracket. A Club Champion and Flight Champions will emerge and be rewarded.
Games are played Monday or Tuesday night at 6:30. Teams will generally play a mix of the two nights but every effort will be made to accommodate any team that is only available for one of the nights. Enjoy the challenge, rewards and the camaraderie with your fellow Club Champions.
To e-mail for further information about this league please click on League Convenor
For detailed information click on League Rules and/or Playoff Format
Wednesday Night Mixed
Join this league as an individual (men and women age 14 and older).
Wednesday Night Mixed league starts the season with experienced skips selecting their team in a player draft. Teams then play the first of three draws through the season. For the second and third draws the skips once again draft a new team but cannot select a prior teammate. Players are awarded points every game on wins, losses, ends won and the team score. At year end there is a champions night where teams and playoff brackets are determined by the points awarded to the players throughout the year.
This league is very social with its format providing every curler the opportunity to meet and play with or against everyone in the league. The emphasis is squarely on having FUN.
This league is the perfect opportunity for new and developing curlers to learn as they play, drawing on the experience of their teammates.
Game time is Wednesday at 6:30 pm. It’s a great night to get together, have fun and play the game. And there’s the camaraderie, food nights and refreshments in our licensed lounge after the game
To e-mail for further information on this league, please click on League Convenor
Thursday Night Industrial
Join this league as a team or part team (any combination of men or women age 14 and older) or as an individual. Teams are always looking for players.
Thursday Night Industrial League is a very social and fun night of curling. Enter your team of friends, co-workers or family. The level of experience ranges from beginners to seasoned veterans. So, there is a spot for everyone no matter your skill level or age.
To start the season, teams are divided into four "pools” based on the previous year’s standings with new teams being added to the fourth pool. Team's play a total of 3 round robins in the season with the pools being reset after each according to the teams record. This format ensures teams are matched appropriately for both competition and fun! At season end, playoffs build up to the “Championship Saturday” finals followed by a very entertaining banquet and awards.
There are two draws on Thursday Nights at 5:45 and 8:15 pm. Teams will generally play a mix of the two timeslots. Be prepared to have fun curling and in the lounge afterward. And be sure not to miss the Christmas event the last Thursday before the holidays.
To e-mail for further information about this league, please click on League Convenor
Tuesday Day Ladies
Join this league as an individual (ladies of all ages and abilities are encouraged to join).
For all the women out there, that might be looking for great fun and socialization this league is the perfect fit for you. With the emphasis on FUN you will meet other women who have just started curling or have been enjoying the sport for years. No matter your skill level we are sure you will find everyone quite friendly, helpful and supportive.
To start the season experienced league skips, select their team in a player draft. Teams then play for the next 7 weeks in a round robin. This is not a competitive league but the top two teams are recognized for their standing. Skips will then draft a completely new team and again play a 7 week round robin. Again the top two teams are recognized for their standing. And then it is done again!
After each game, players gather upstairs for a coffee. What's not to love about this opportunity; laughs, social time, a bit of exercise all in the span of a couple of hours!
The Tuesday Day Ladies start at 12:30pm. It’s an ideal chance to get out and away from your daily routine and spend some time laughing and enjoy some exercise.
To e-mail for further information about the Day Ladies league please click on League Convenor
Wednesday Afternoon Mixed
Join this league as an individual (both ladies & gents of any age). This is a "Pick-Up" league where teams are formed each week from those present.
Wednesday Mixed Coffee League is a relaxed, informal yet spirited afternoon. It’s not so much about your skill level as it is about enjoying the sport and fellow curlers for an afternoon of fun. Each week curlers will be looking forward to the game and camaraderie of this group. If you hear your skip yell SWEEP HARD (you probably won’t) you will appreciate the gamesmanship as much as you ignore the command.
After all this not so hard sweeping, enjoy the social time in the Club’s lounge having a coffee, tea or hot chocolate and maybe a few goodies. Game time is 1:00 pm.
To e-mail for further information on this league, please click on League Convenor.
Thursday Day Ladies
Join this league as an individual (ladies of all ages and abilities are encouraged to join).
For all the women out there, that might be looking for great fun and socialization this league is the perfect fit for you. With the emphasis on FUN you will meet other women who have just started curling or have been enjoying the sport for years. No matter your skill level we are sure you will find everyone quite friendly, helpful and supportive.
To start the season experienced league skips, select their team in a player draft. Teams then play for the next 7 weeks in a round robin. This is not a competitive league but the top two teams are recognized for their standing. Skips will then draft a completely new team and again play a 7 week round robin. Again, the top two teams are recognized for their standing. And then it is done again!
After each game, players gather upstairs for a coffee. What's not to love about this opportunity; laughs, social time, a bit of exercise all in the span of a couple of hours!
The Thursday Day Ladies start at 12:30 pm. It’s an ideal chance to get out and away from your daily routine and spend some time laughing and enjoy some exercise.
To e-mail for further information about the Day Ladies league please click on League Convenor
2-Person Curling
Join this league as a team (2 curlers, any combination of male or female) or as an individual. This is a "Pick-Up" league where teams and opposition are formed each week from those present.
2- Person Curling is a very relaxed, entertaining, social and unique curling experience. It’s a great way to enjoy the game but without the sweeping (only allowed from the Hog Line in). Whether you are an experienced or new curler, elite or recreational, this is the perfect opportunity to hone your basic skills. It’s fun and can be as competitive as you like or not.
Games are played every Monday afternoon at 1:30. To reveiw the rules, please Click Here.
To e-mail for further information about this league, please click on League Convenor
Niagara District Senior Curling
Join this league as an individual (seniors of all ages and ability). This is a "Pick-Up" league where teams are formed each week from those present. The league convenor will attempt to honour requests to play with specific teammates.
The Niagara District Senior Curling league is unique with members entered from the four area curling clubs (Welland, Niagara Falls, St Catharines and Grantham Curling Clubs). Each week the league rotates between each of the clubs providing the opportunity to not only play against curlers from other clubs, but to also experience play in other area clubs. Wins and losses are not recorded and no one responds to calls of HARDER when sweeping.Have fun, enjoy the sport and the company of fellow Niagara curlers.
The league plays Friday mornings, the time dependent on the home Club. All participants regardless of their membership category pay $10.00 (taxes included) per game playing fee.
To e-mail for further information about this league please click on League Convenor.
Please note, unlike prior years, participation in this league is open to only Full or One League Members (no Associate - Pay As You Play registrants).
Rookie Curling
Join this group as an individual (both ladies & gents of any age) however this league is exclusive to our recent Learn to Curl Program graduates who feel they would like a bit more experience before joining into Club league play. Anyone feeling they need a repeat in Rookie Curling may do so with the permission of the League Convenor.
Rookie Curling has a Fall and Winter session, both 8-weeks in duration. The Fall session starts at season opening and participants may choose either Friday nights at 7:00 or Sunday afternoons at 3:30.
Rookie Curling is a fun, get acquainted to the game experience for novice curlers. Teams will be determined each week from those present. Although it is individual registration for the league, you may request to play with up to 3 other teammates. Games are played with each player rotating through the team’s 4 positions, giving everyone the chance to play Lead, Second, Vice & Skip. Coaches are present to answer any questions and provide any instruction requested. All games are 6 ends and approximately 90 minutes in length. Slide right into a new sport and social event.
For basic information on what you will need, please Click Here.
For any further information about this league, please click on League Convenor.
Learn to Curl
This is an excellent introduction to curling! Join this league as an individual (adult ladies & gents).
Learn to Curl is an on and off ice, six session program for adults of all ages with qualified staff to teach the basics of curling including:
- Curling etiquette
- Equipment needs
- Safety on the ice
- Delivering the stone
- Understanding turns and curl
- Use of curling delivery aids
- Sweeping
- Strategy of the game
- Short practice games
Equipment is provided, participants only need a clean pair of rubber soled shoes and loose-fitting clothing suitable in a 5-degree environment.
Learn to Curl is run twice per season, the Fall session starts in late October and the Winter session starts in January. Fall participants may choose either Thursday afternoon at 1:00, Friday nights at 7:00 or Sunday afternoons at 3:30.
Should you wish to continue curling at the conclusion of the program, you may:
- join a Club league. You will be assisted in doing so and your membership fee will be discounted, prorated for the weeks remaining in the season, or
- join our Rookie League which is exclusive to our recent Learn to Curl program graduates.
For further information about this league, please click on League Convenor
