Revised Oct. 2025

In the interest of fun, fair play and good sportsmanship, all King Curling Club members and non-members are required to follow these general house rules. Teams are encouraged to check with League Conveners for any league-specific rules that may be
in place.

1. The clock on the ice will be considered the official timepiece for the club.
2. Whenever possible, the ice will be ready for play 5 minutes before the scheduled game time. Teams should be ready to enter the ice area and assume play as quickly as possible. Teams are encouraged to start their game as early as possible and encourage quick play to increase the likelihood that 8 ends may be played.
3. Skips should ensure their teams are ready to play 10 minutes prior to game time. A game may start if a team has 3 players and may add a 4 th player in their regular position only at the start of a new end.
4. Teams without a minimum of 2 regular team members will forfeit the game. If a team does not have 3 players or is not present 5 minutes after the official start time, the non-offending team will be awarded the end and 2 points for the first end and game play will start in the second end.
5. If a team does not have at least 3 players15 minutes after the start time, the game will be considered a forfeit. The skips may then choose to play an exhibition game or use the ice for practice. Skips are expected to notify the opposing skip if they are going to forfeit a game.
6.  League games are a maximum of 8 ends. Ties are not broken.
7. The 5-rock Free Guard Zone Rule (FGZ) will be in play for all leagues. Prior to the delivery of the 6 th stone of an end, a delivered stone causes an opposition stone in the free guard zone which is touching the centre line to be moved to an off-centre line position or to a position outside the FGZ, the non-offending team has the option to:
   (i) remove the delivered stone from play, and replace all stones that were
   displaced to their positions prior to the violation taking place; or
   (ii) leave all stones where they came to rest.
   If the stone is moved from the centre line to an out-of-play position, then the FGZ
   rule applies.This does not apply for wheelchair curling or for mixed doubles competitions.
8. In the playoffs, tie games will be decided by a 'measure and remove' draw to the button towards the glass. One throw per team will be take place with sweeping. For team entry leagues, skips should confirm this rule with the League Convener.
9. Skips shall follow the guidelines to encourage a good speed of play in order for 8 ends to be played within the allotted time.
10. For 6:30-8:30PM and 8:30-10:30PM draws, a new end is not permitted to begin after 8:15PM or 10:25PM. That is, the first rock of the end must be released while the clock still reads 8:15PM or 10:25PM or earlier. Following this rule will ensure that ice maintenance does not impact the late games. Consequently, the allotted time has been adjusted to compensate on the late draw.
11. For 7:00-9:00 PM and 9:00-11:00 draws, a new end is not permitted to begin after 8:45PM or 10:55PM. That is, the first rock of the end must be released while the clock still reads 8:45PM or 10:55PM or earlier. Following this rule will ensure that ice maintenance does not impact the late games. Consequently, the allotted time has been adjusted to compensate on the late draw.
12. Vices are responsible for agreeing on the score in an end before any rocks are moved. Vices will perform a measure when needed. All other players should stay out of the house until the results of the measure are agreed upon.
13. All bonspiels organized and hosted by the King Curling Club will follow the 'No-Tick' rule as mandated by Curling Canada.

KING CURLING CLUB SPARES POLICY

Revised September 2025

REVISED SEPTEMBER 2025

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Curling is a team sport. As such the team suffers when a member of the team has another commitment that interferes with a player’s ability to play. Spares are used to ensure teams have a full complement of players and everyone enjoys the sport on a level playing ground.

This policy sets out guidelines for the use of spares. The existence of a Spares Policy recognizes that the appropriate use of spares is critical to the smooth functioning of all leagues; if not handled in a fair and consistent manner, it will quickly become an irritant to all club members. King Curling Club members can be a spare in any league at no charge.

The guidelines have been written by the Board of Directors in the belief that guidelines may be more effective than detailed rules. They allow for common sense to be applied in the spirit of good sportsmanship, fair play and in the interest of promoting an overall positive experience for King Curling Club (KCC) members.

Please recognize that timing of need does not always allow for this exact process.

Guidelines

When arranging for spares, the following is strongly recommended:

• For leagues that have teams with a bye week, approach the members of the bye team first to see if someone is available to play.
• Alternatively, ask a spare from the league spare list which is available on the KCC website or ask your league convener.
• If a spare from the league spare list is not available, a club member outside of the league spare list can be used.
• Non-club members can be used when it is not possible to arrange a spare from within the club or when special circumstances exist. This can be an effective way to introduce new members to the KCC. However, non-club members are limited to 3 appearances in any given league. Non-club members must pay a $10.00 fee per game and must sign the King Curling Club Waiver Form each time they spare. Skips are responsible for ensuring the completion of the Waiver Form and for collecting spare fees on behalf of their league convener. Waiver forms are available in the KCC lounge. Completed waiver forms and fees can be put in an envelope clearly marked with the spare’s name, date played, and the league spared in and placed in the mailbox located outside the Club Office.

MEN’S / WOMEN’S TEAM ENTRY LEAGUES 

A maximum of 2 spares is allowed on any team for a scheduled game; there must be at least 2 original team members on the team or that team will forfeit the game. An original team member must throw rocks in the positions of vice and skip for all games.

A spare must play lead or second and can call the game, however, an original team member must throw skip rocks. 

MIXED TEAM ENTRY LEAGUES

Mixed teams have 2 female and 2 male members. Positions for throwing must alternate gender, for example male (lead), female (second), male (vice), female (skip).

If 2 members are absent from a team - 1 of each gender - the male and female spares are required to throw lead and second (in no particular order), as long as the alternating positions rule above is adhered to. Either spare can call the game.

In a situation where a mixed team has 2 members of one gender absent, the team is permitted to have a spare play the position of vice. An original team member must throw skip rocks. 

DAYTIME AND SOCIAL LEAGUES

It is recommended that the Men’s / Women’s Team Entry League rules be adhered to whenever possible, however, deviation from these rules is at the discretion of the league convener. Playoffs in all leagues must abide by the Men’s / Women’s Team Entry League rules. 

TAG AND JITNEY RECREATIONAL LEAGUES

Teams in these leagues are assigned on a weekly basis; therefore, spares are not required. Members of other leagues are allowed to participate a maximum of 3 times at no charge during the season in a tag or jitney league. After 3 games, a KCC member must pay the league registration fee to continue to play in a tag or jitney league IF the league is not full. If the league is full, then members are allowed to play only if there are not enough regular league players present.

Non-club members must pay a $10.00 fee per game and must sign the King Curling Club Waiver Form each time they spare. Skips are responsible for ensuring the completion of the Waiver Form and for collecting spare fees on behalf of their league convener. Waiver forms are available in the KCC lounge. Completed waiver forms and fees can be put in an envelope clearly marked with the spare’s name, date played, and the league spared in and placed in the mailbox located outside the Club Office.

5TH PLAYER POLICY FOR COMPETITIVE LEAGUES

A 5TH team member is a player selected by a team to be a reserve player. A team may only have one additional team member in a curling season. To qualify as a 5TH team member, the player must be a current registered and paid member in any KCC league, including the league in which they will be a 5TH player.

A 5TH player is not considered a spare, and is allowed to play any position on the team. This enables a team to play with 1 regular player, their 5TH player and 2 spares so that they will not default their game.

The team skip must provide the name of the 5th player to the League Convener during the registration period. The 5TH team member must be confirmed and registered before the team’s first game of the season.

If the 5TH player is part of a mixed team, the league rules below regarding gender will apply.

If the 5TH player is not available to play in a game, then that team can use up to 2 regular spares as per the rules above.

5TH PLAYER POLICY FOR MIXED TEAM ENTRY LEAGUES

To maintain male/female alternating play, a mixed team can have 1 additional male and 1 additional female player as their 5TH team members. These team members can play any position in the absence of their regular team members. The rules of the 5TH Player Policy for Competitive Leagues apply in identifying the additional team members.

LONG TERM REPLACEMENT PLAYERS

If a team requires a replacement player for any reason and the expected duration is 10 weeks or more, a new player will be selected or assigned to the team. This player will be of equal to, or as close to the caliber of the player being replaced and may assume a position equal to or lower than the player being replaced (eg. a skip may be replaced by a skip). The replacement player must be approved by the League Convener and the respective League Director. This player is not considered a spare.

REPLACEMENT FOR PLAYERS WITH EXTENDED INJURY OR ILLNESS

In the unfortunate circumstance that a team member is unable to play for an extended period (4 weeks or more) due to an illness or an injury, a “Medical Spare” can be used as a replacement on approval of the League Convener. As to not penalize the rest of the team in respect to player minimums, the following guidelines will be followed:

• The medical spare must be requested and approved by the League Convener and respective League Director; once assigned, the replacement player will be considered a temporary team member.
• As a temporary team member, the medical spare is expected to play all games. However, if they will be absent, the team can select a spare according to the guidelines set out in this policy.
• The medical spare should be equal to, or as close to, the skill level of the player being replaced. They can play as a vice; however, the medical spare cannot throw skip rocks. Alternatively, they can throw lead or second rocks.
• If the medical spare is a member of the KCC, no additional fees apply. If the medical spare is not a member of the KCC, then a prorated fee will be charged as determined by Membership Director.
• This rule applies to all leagues that have regular team assignments (social and team entry).
• This rule does not apply to absence due to vacations.

Volunteering at the King Curling Club is critical to its success. Without our volunteers we would not be the club we are today.  In addition to providing a much needed service to our club, volunteering is a fun and rewarding way to meet members from other leagues, give back to our club and community and also to ensure the continued success of our club. As you can see form the list below there are a large number of volunteers needed each year and a small contribution of your time in anyone of these roles would be greatly appreciated by the club.  A PDF version of these volunteer roles is available be clicking here.

Bonspiels

(2 to 4 persons) – assisting Bonspiel  the for social and / or competitive events:

 • generate and distribute promotional material

 • canvas sponsors and prize donations

 • arrange food supply and / or catering

 • coordinate setup in lounge for decoration / registration / scorekeeping / prize table

 • oversee food prep / serving / lounge and kitchen cleanup

 • track expenses and assist with financial reporting

  Commitment: 4 to 8 hrs pre-event. 4 to 8 hrs on day of event

League Convenor 

With oversight / assistance from the “Social League” Director or “Competitive and Day League” Director:

 • assist with team selection for social leagues. Competitive leagues usually have complete teams registering but some “match-making” may be required for single entries

 • track game results and post them on the KCC website

 • communicate with curlers about scheduling, upcoming activities and special events. The club website allows for mass emailing league specific information

 Commitment: Preseason planning – 2 meetings. Weekly tasks - 3 to 4 hours.

 Social league bonspiel planning 2 + hrs

Spare Coordinator (social leagues)

With assistance from league convenor / director:

 • replacements are needed for absent players on a weekly basis to maintain 4 person teams whenever possible

 • a list of people willing to spare on specific nights will be available

 • communication from league members is key to know who will be away.

  League specific mass email is available through the club website

 • maintain a competitive balance in each team with available spares

 • provide a chart at game time to indicate replacements for missing team members

Commitment: 1 to 3 hrs per week. Varies with league and time of year.

Advertising and Promotion

Aassist the Membership Director and Director of Advertising and Promotion in the recruitment of members and promotion of the King Curling Club.

 • Flyers / Signs: (2 people) Distribute and post in King Township and Caledon for KCC registration and Open Houses, August – September. A similar process occurs in January for Family Day.

 • Two Open House Events in September: (4 people) Greet visitors, hand out club literature and provide basic information about the club and the game of curling.

 • Curling Game / Booth – Main St Christmas, Nobleton Victoria Day, Schomberg Fair: (6 – 10 people) Set-up and take-down game and booth. Staff game / booth. Commitment: 1 to 4 hrs per event.

 • Parade Float - Main St Christmas / Victoria Day / Schomberg Fair: (2 persons) Oversee organizing and staffing of club parade entry. Commitment: 4 to 6 hrs per event.

 • Family Day: (2 people) Staff information table.

 • Facebook: (1 person) Develop, maintain and monitor KCC Facebook page.  

Commitment: 1 to 2 hrs per week

Youth Curling Coach (4 to 6 persons)*

With oversight / assistance from the Player Development Director.

• working with youth ages 7 – 12 in the ‘Little Rocks’ program and / or ages 12 to 15 in the ‘U15’ program (formerly Bantam).
• following a pre-planned curriculum formatted for KCC youth
• encourage participants to gain and develop skills, knowledge and techniques suitable for their age group 

Commitment: 2.5 hours per week.  Additional time for bonspiels as available.

Qualifications: Club Coach certification (2 day course reimbursed by club)

                            Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)

*Helper for Club Coach – ability to work with Club Coach and possess basic knowledge of curling skills and techniques. VSC also required.

Adult Curling Coach (4 to 8 persons*) 

With oversight / assistance from the Player Development Director. Duties may include one or all of the following:

• working with the Adult Instructional League (8 wks x 3 hrs)
• assisting with pre-season Learn To Curl Clinics (last week of Sept)
• assisting with private rentals i.e. school groups, family events, etc.
• provide instruction as needed to Family Day participants

Commitment: As Available

Qualifications: Club Coach certification (2 day course reimbursed by club)

                             Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)

*Helper for Club Coach – ability to work with Club Coach and possess basic knowledge of curling skills and techniques. VSC also required.

Bartending

Assist the Bar and Lounge Director with activities related to the bar:

 • Bar Server: (Requires many volunteers) Responsible for operation of the bar for a designated shift. Each designated shift will consist of opening the bar, checking initial float, serving customers responsibly, operation of the POS cash register system, cleanup and closing of the bar, reconcile cash against sales receipts and file shift report. A checklist of procedures is kept in the bar for reference at all times. Must have and carry proof of Smart Serve Training. The club can assist with this training as required. Commitment: Generally volunteers would be responsible to work one – two shifts per month (4 to 8 hours). If desired, volunteers may work in pairs for a given shift.

 • Bar Manager: (1 person) Responsible for ordering and maintaining stock levels in the Bar. Ensure that an adequate supply of beverages (alcoholic and non alcoholic) are maintained, snacks and bar supplies are on hand at all times. Monitor upcoming events such as Bonspiels and adjust orders accordingly to accommodate these events.

 • Bar Shift Manager: (1 person) Responsible to manage all floats and cash related to bar sales. Pick up and exchange bar floats daily. Ensure adequate quantity of floats are a available for events that require multiple Server shifts. Ensure accuracy of daily shift reports. Reconcile cash and make bank deposits.  Commitment: 1 to 2 hrs. per day

 • Bar Volunteer Scheduler: (1 person) Responsible for coordinating volunteers into monthly bar schedule. Send emails to volunteers to fill schedule at start of month and fill voids as they occur. Maintain spreadsheet of bar volunteers, schedule and post at bar.  

Commitment: This position can be done from home if you have a computer. It requires approx. 10 – 12 hr./month. Most of the commitment is around end of month and start of next when filling the monthly schedule.

 • Bar Treasurer: (1 person) Responsible to reconcile all sales and purchases to receipts and cash deposits, and reconcile bar bank account. Complete monthly report and submit to Club Treasurer for inclusion in club accounting system. Some accounting background is beneficial but not mandatory. Commitment: Time commitment is approximately 10 -12 hrs per month with the bulk of the hours committed to the monthly report. This can be done in short periods weekly as reports come from the Bar Shift Manager.

Kitchen Supervisor/Assistant

General oversight of the operation of the Club kitchen during the season (reporting to Bar and Lounge Director) 

• ensure that the kitchen is ready for the season start up. Tidy and clean as needed e.g. clean out stale dated items in fridge / wipe up spills in fridge /dispose of any boxes left behind 

• ensure that adequate supplies of coffee, tea, milk, cream and sugar are available for the daily needs of the leagues 

• help keep drawers, cupboards and shelves well organized 

• perform an inventory at the beginning and end of the season (more often if needed) and identify kitchen equipment needs 

• handle any concerns or suggestions received 

Commitment: 1 – 2 hrs per week

Ice Maintenance

Under the supervision of the ice tech and / or the Ice Chairperson 

• assist with ice cleanup and prep between league and bonspiel draws 

• sweep hack area, sweep ice, nip the ice once the pebble has been applied

 Commitment: 15 - 20 min per event

 Auxiliary/Helper

You may be called from time to time to see if you can help with a specific event.  Tasks may be something like serving a meal at a bonspiel, staffing a KCC booth at a community event or handling a registration desk.  These and all roles listed above are subject to your availability.

THE KING CURLING CLUB

(Incorporated 2010)

By-Laws

PREAMBLE

Whereas, it is the recognized prerogative of every curling Club to make By-Laws for its own private government, provided they are not incompatible with the general laws of the Constitution, Rules and Regulations of the Ontario Curling Association, the members of The Township of King Curling Club (also referred to as “The Club”) agree to and do hereby enact the following:

OBJECTIVE

The objective of The Club shall be:

To unite the members in the bond of friendship, good fellowship and mutual understanding in the game of curling.

HEAD OFFICE

The Head Office of The King Curling Club shall be in the Town of Schomberg, in the Province of Ontario, and at such place therein as the Directors may, from time to time, determine.

Contents

Article I.        MEMBERSHIP

Section 1.01    Membership Definitions

Section 1.02    General Membership

Section 1.03    Expulsion or Suspension by the Board

Section 1.04    Dues and Fees

Article II.       OFFICERS

Section 2.01    Definitions

Section 2.02    Duties

Article III.     BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Section 3.01    General Rules

Section 3.02    Definitionand Meetings

Section 3.03    Duties and Powers:

Section 3.04    Vacation of Office

Article IV.     ELECTIONS

Section 4.01    Officers and Portfolio Directors

Section 4.02    Nominating Committee

Section 4.03    Vacancies

Article V.       ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Article VI.     VOTING

Article VII.         PARLIAMENTARY PRACTICES

Article VIII.        PROPERTY

Article IX.     PERSONAL ASPIRATIONS

Article X.       POLITICS

Article XI.     AMENDMENTS

Article I.         MEMBERSHIP

Section 1.01                Membership Definitions

Regular Member (Voting)

Any member registered and in good standing for any league organized by The Club is a Regular Member if he or she is 18 years of age or more as of December 31^stof the current membership year.

Student Member (Voting)

A member of the Club is a Student Member if he or she is under the age of 25 as of December 31^stof the current membership year and enrolled as a full-time post-secondarystudent at the beginning of the current membership year. 

Junior Member (Non-Voting)

A member of The Club is a Junior Member if he or she is under the age of 18 as of December 31^stof the current membership year.  A Junior Member shall not have the power to vote at meetings of The Club nor have the right to be elected or appointed a Director of The Club.  The Junior Member shall be entitled only to such privileges or membership as are approved from time to time by The Board.

Social Member (Non-Voting)

A member not registered for any activity organized by The Club is a Social Member if he or she is 19 years of age or more by December 31^stof the current membership year and has been granted status as a Social Member.  A Social Member shall not have the right to be elected or appointed as Director of The Club.  Fees and privileges will be decided by the board from time to time.

Section 1.02                General Membership

• A member shall be entitled to all rights and privileges and subject to all obligations which membership in a curling Club confers or implies. Without limiting such rights and obligations, such rights shall include eligibility to seek, if otherwise qualified, any office in The Club and the right to vote on all matters requiring a vote of membership, and such obligations shall include prompt payment of dues, participation in Club activities and conduct reflecting a favourable image of this curling Club in the community.

• Members may resign from The Club in writing which shall be effective upon acceptance thereof by the Board of Directors. In the case of resignation the member shall remain liable for payment of any assessment or other sum levied or which became payable by him or her to The Club prior to the acceptance of resignation.

• Every candidate for membership shall be required to subscribe such sum, as a membership fee, as the Board of Directors shall determine from time to time.

• A membership in The Club cannot be transferred or sold by the member purchasing the same.

Section 1.03                Expulsion or Suspension by the Board

The Board shall have the power at a duly constituted meeting of the Board (of which notice specifying the intention to pass such a resolution has been given to the member) to pass a resolution by a two-thirds majority of the votes cast at the meeting expelling or suspending a member, where:

• the conduct of the member on or off the premises of The Club is, in the opinion of the Board, improper, unbecoming, or likely to endanger the welfare, interests, or character of The Club; and/or
• a member willfully violates or neglects to observe any duly authorized regulation, resolution or rule of The Club;
• a member—upon receiving notice of arrears of fees or other payments owing to The Club—fails to bring said arrears current within 30 days of receiving notice.

The member in question is deemed to be expelled or suspended following such a resolution the moment that the member or former member receives notice of the expulsion or suspension and the reason or reasons therefore.  Where a member is expelled or suspended for one or more of the reasons set out herein, the Secretary shall cause written notice by receipted registered mail of such expulsion or suspension and of the reasons thereof.

Section 1.04                Dues and Fees

Annual membership dues, fees or assessments, for membership shall be an amount as the Board of Directors of The Club shall from time to time determine.

Any dues, fees or assessments in addition to those as determined by The Club of any member must be approved by the Board of Directors.  The membership year shall be October 1 to September 30.

The financial year shall end on the 31^thday of May each year.

Article II.       OFFICERS

Section 2.01                Definitions

• The Officers of The Club shall be President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer and shall be known as the Executive Committee.
• No member shall be eligible to hold office in The Club unless he or she is a Regular or Student Member in good standing.
• No Officer or Director shall receive compensation for any service rendered to The Club in his or her official capacity.

Section 2.02                Duties

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

• Advise the President on issues requiring Club decisions between Board meetings and will be subject to approval at the next Board meeting
• Assist with the evaluation of any employee such as a manager or executive director

• The Executive Committee does not replace the decision-making authority of the Board

PRESIDENT

• Provide general direction and supervision of the affairs and business of The Club
• Preside, as Chair, over all meetings of the Board when in attendance
• Participate as an ex-officio member of all Club committees and subcommittees
• Perform such other duties as may from time to time be determined by The Board
• Fulfill the duties of an Officer of The Club and have signing authority on behalf of The Club

 VICE-PRESIDENT 

• Perform all duties of the President, in the absence of the President
• Monitor all aspects of The Club’s insurance policy and risk management
• Fulfill the duties of an Officer of The Club and have signing authority on behalf of The Club

SECRETARY

• Act as the liaison Officer between The Club and the Ontario and the Canadian Curling Associations
• Have custody and keep and maintain general records of The Club including records of minutes of Club and Board meetings: attendance; committee appointments; elections; classifications (if any); contact information such as telephone numbers, email, addresses, of members
• Submit to the Ontario Curling Association such reports as it may require
• Maintain a record of Club policies and procedures
• Coordinate all aspects of the Annual Meeting
• Fulfill the duties of an Officer of The Club

 TREASURER

• Keep or cause to be kept, full and accurate books of account and accounting records with respect to all Club financial transactions
• Supervise the care and custody of all the funds and securities owned by The Club
• Deposit The Club’s funds or securities in the name of The Club in a Chartered Bank or financial institution as the Board may direct
• Render to Board meetings and at other such times as required by the Board, an account of all transactions occurring in connection with the affairs and financial position of The Club
• Develop the Annual Budget with the Budget Committee
• Finance and Budget Chair – responsible for monitoring all financial activities of the club
• Facilitate the financial review (“audit”) of The Club’s records annually
• Fulfill the duties of an Officer of The Club and have signing authority on behalf of The Club

Article III.     BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Section 3.01                General Rules

Section 3.02                Definitionand Meetings

• The members of the Board of Directors shall be the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and eight elected directors for a total of 12. The eight Directors will each be responsible for specific Portfolios of The Club: Social Leagues, Competitive and Day Leagues, Membership, Communications, Bonspiels and Special Events, Player Development, Bar and Lounge, Marketing and Promotion.Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held at such time and place as the Board shall determine. The Past President is an ex-officio member of the Board and may assist with guidance and support as requested by the Board.

• Special meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held when called by the President, or when requested by five (5) or more members of the Board of Directors, at such time and place as the President shall determine.At least five business days notice shall be given.

• The presence in person of 50% of the Board Members shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of the Board of Directors. The act of the majority of members at any meeting of the Board shall be the decision of the entire Board of Directors except where otherwise stated in the Rules of Order.

Section 3.03                Duties and Powers:

In addition to those duties and powers, express and implied, set forth elsewhere in this document, the Board of Directors shall have the following duties and powers:

• Authorize all expenditures and not create any indebtedness beyond the current income of The Club without the consent of The Club members at the Annual General Meeting or a special meeting of The Club members as called by the Board of Directors, nor authorize disbursal of Club funds for purposes inconsistent with the business and policy authorized by The Club membership.

• Have power to modify, override or rescind the action of any Officer of The Club.

• Have the books, accounts and operations of The Club reviewed annually or, in its discretion, more frequently.Any member of The Club in good standing may inspect any such review or accounting upon request at a reasonable time and place.

• Appoint, on recommendation of the Executive Committee, a bank or banks for deposit of funds of The Club.

• Appoint, on the recommendation of the Finance Committee, two or more individuals to review the books and financial procedures of the club.Such audit committee shall be subject to approval of the members at the annual meeting.

• Submit all matters of new business and policy to the respective standing or special Club committee for study and recommendation of the Board.

• Agree and acknowledge that all matters and information pertaining to the Board of Directors, members, personnel and/or contractors of the King Curling Club business shall be treated as confidential.Under no circumstances may confidential information be divulged either inside or outside The Club, except as agreed by the Board of Directors.

• Acknowledge that the business of The Club shall not be for the purpose of gain for its members and any profit or other accretions to The Club shall be used solely in promoting the objectives and activities of The King Curling Club.Board members shall excuse themselves from discussions or decisions which may involve a conflict of interest.

• Acknowledge that violation of Board policy and/or breach of confidentiality may result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal from the Board and other legal actions.

• Any member of the Board may be removed from office for any reason and without any liability for such action upon two-thirds vote of the entire Board of Directors.

Section 3.04                Vacation of Office

A board member shall be removed from the Board automatically:

• If by notice in writing to The Club he/she resigns his/her office
• If he/she ceases to be a member of The Club
• If he/she is absent for three consecutive Board meetings unless excused by resolution of the Board

Article IV.     ELECTIONS

Section 4.01                Officers and Portfolio Directors

i. Officers: To qualify to become an Officer, candidates shall have served on the Board for at least one full year prior to the appointment.  Officer’s positions are appointed by the Nominating Committee at the Annual Meeting.  Where the nominating committee requires an Officer’s position to be filled, and is unable to recommend someone currently serving on the Board, the nominating committee may nominate a qualified person from the membership at large, with no further nominations from the floor.  If the nominating committee is unable to nominate anyone to an officer position then the position is open to nominations from the membership at large at the Annual Meeting.

ii. Directors: Directors are elected directly to specific portfolios for the terms and portfolios as specified in 4.02 and Director positions are also open to nominations from the membership at large at the annual meeting per section 4.03.

Section 4.02                Nominating Committee

i. The nominating committee shall consist of the immediate Past President or former Board member, who shall act as Chair, the current Vice President and the current Secretary.  The committee shall present to the Annual Meeting the names of members of the Club, who possess the right to vote, and are in good standing, as persons who have consented to allow their names to stand for election to the Board of Directors.  The committee shall also designate these nominated members as candidates for specific positions on the Board as Officers or Directors of specific Portfolios.

ii. Any persons named by the nominating committee shall be deemed nominated at the Annual Meeting of the members without any further nomination being required.  Each member designated for a Portfolio Director on the Board, if not opposed by the nomination of another member who possesses the right to vote, shall be declared elected by acclamation to the Board. As per 4.01 nominations for Officer positions cannot be opposed.

iii. At the first meeting of the Club, six Directors shall be elected for a term of one year, and six Directors shall be elected for a term of two years.  Thereafter, at each Annual Meeting of the members for the election of Directors, six Directors shall be elected for a term of two years. Board Member’s terms of office ending in an even numbered year are the President, Secretary, Social Leagues, Marketing and Promotion, Bar and Lounge and Communications. Director’s terms of office ending in an odd numbered year are the Vice President, Treasurer, Competitive and Day Leagues, Membership, Player Development and Bonspiels and Special Events. Directors may serve for a maximum of 6 consecutive years of service.

iv. At any meeting of the members, a proxy duly and sufficiently appointed by a member shall be entitled to exercise, subject to any restrictions expressed in the instrument appointing such proxy, the same voting rights that the member appointing him or her would be entitled to exercise if present at the meeting.  A proxy must be a member of The Club.  

Section 4.03                Vacancies

• If the office of President shall become vacant for any reason the Vice-President shall advance in office. If the office of Vice-President, Secretary or Treasurer shall become vacant for any reason the Board of Directors shall at the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors have a special election to fill such office from their midst.If there is no one on the Board willing to take on one of these roles, the Board may fill that position from the general membership, providing, however, that member has served at least one term on the Board previously wherever possible.

• In the event of a vacancy of a Portfolio position on the Board of Directors, the vacancy, may at the discretion of the remaining Directors, be filled by appointment from among the members of The Club, if they see fit to do so, otherwise such vacancy shall be filled at the next Annual General Meeting of the members at which time the Directors for the ensuing year are elected.Appointed Directors complete the term of office, one or two years, of the position they are replacing.

• In the event vacancies shall be of such number as to reduce the number of Directors to less than the number required for a quorum, the membership of The Club shall have power to fill such vacancies by an election held at a special meeting of the membership.

Article V.       ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Annual General Meeting of The Club and the election of the Board of Directors shall take place annually, no later than 180 days after the fiscal year end.  Notice of such meeting shall be provided electronically (web site and email) and posted in The Club at least one month prior to such meeting.  Each member shall be deemed to have received such notice as of the date of posting.  The Board may choose to appoint an independent, experienced chairperson for the Annual General Meeting.

Article VI.     VOTING

Each member of The Club attending the Annual General Meeting shall be entitled to one vote on each item of business, on each issue requiring a vote and on the election of the Board of Directors.  

Section 6.01                 PARLIAMENTARY PRACTICES

All meetings of The Club shall be conducted following the current edition of Bourinot’s rules of order.

Section 6.02                PROPERTY

All property of this Club shall be vested in three Officers consisting of the President, Treasurer and Vice-President with the power to dispose of the same with consent in writing of the Board of Directors.

Article VII.   PERSONAL ASPIRATIONS

No Officer, Director or member of The Club shall use it as a means of furthering any personal, political or other aspirations nor The Club, as a whole, take part in any movement not in keeping with the real purpose of The Club.

Article VIII.                 POLITICS

The Club shall at no time endorse or recommend any candidate for political office, nor shall politics or political candidates be discussed at the meetings. 

Article IX.     AMENDMENTS

These by-laws may be amended at any Annual General Meeting or Special Meeting of The Club, by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members present in person and voting, provided the Board of Directors has previously considered the merits of the amendments. 

Revised by the Board of Directors this 21^st day of May, 2015

Approved by the King Curling Club Membership on this 25th day of June, 2015.

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President                                                       Secretary                                            Revised June 23, 2016

Photo Gallery

 Click on the King Curling Logo to see our Photo Gallery

Mural by Lindsay Davies - King Curling Club Lounge:

The large historic scene of curling on a frozen pond reflects both the nostalgic Scottish origins of the game with representative King Township landmarks superimposed from that era to help us appreciate the times. These include from R- L:

The Schomberg Aurora Steam train affectionately known as Annie Rooney ran as a spur line of the Toronto Newmarket Railway for 25 years from 1902 until 1927. The line went from Oakridges to Schomberg with 2 stops in between.

The Schomberg Grist and Feed Mill was built in 1870 on land purchased in 1859 by harness maker Anderson Tegert. It was a centre of agricultural prosperity for the area and later operated by the Farmers Co-Op.

The Hambly House built in 1884 has been an impressive and distinctive landmark in Nobleton. The Hambly family were from Eastern Europe and one of the first settlers in the Nobleton.

Scottish farmer, John Watson built this hansom farmhouse in Hammertown, now 8395 17^th sideroad. The previous landowner was Thomas Swinton a member of the Ontario Legislature at confederation.

Methodist Church in Pottageville dates back to the 1880s and became the Pottageville united church in 1925 and now a private home.

The King “Springhill” Railway Station was built in 1852 and is believed to be the oldest surviving railroad station in Canada. It was moved to the current museum site in 1989.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Lindsay Davies and her husband Joe, reside in Aurora and are both active curlers at the York Curling Club in Newmarket. She has been creating murals for private, commercial and institutional locations including a project funded by Curtis Joseph at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. We proudly appreciate her art form.

The King Curling Club is located in the Trisan Centre: 25 Dillane Drive, Schomberg ON L0G 1T0

Incorporated in 2010, the King Curling Club is one of the youngest curling clubs in the country. Born from the amalgamation of the Nobleton and Schomberg clubs, King Curling opened its doors as part of King Township’s new recreation facility – the Trisan
Centre, located in Schomberg, Ontario. The club features a 4-sheet ice pad, a lounge with a full kitchen and bar, and locker rooms for all players. Our Club is operated entirely by a dedicated group of volunteers, and managed by a Board of Directors.

King Curling is a club for players aged six to 86 to play in a supportive environment, socialize on and off the ice, meet new people and make new friends. We operate six days a week, from October-April, with games played during the day and in the evening.
Our social leagues are perfect for curlers who prefer to play in a no-pressure environment. We also offer Men’s, Ladies and Mixed Team competitive leagues. Special events, such as open house events, bonspiels and curling clinics are a great way to advance your skills and enjoy curling with family and friends. A complete list of leagues is available here.

Good Fellowship, Good Curling.

KCC Mission Statement

To develop the sport in our community by providing curling programs for all ages and skill levels.  To promote good sportsmanship, socialization, skills development and competitive opportunities for the enjoyment of all members. 

Statement of Values & Principles 

Integrity: To be ethical, professional and respectful in all our activities when dealing with our members, suppliers, Township staff and other stakeholders.

Excellence: To support the best curling experience possible within available resources while providing good value to our members.

Fellowship: To foster an environment which encourages good fun, sportsmanship and comradery, while encouraging skills development and personal achievement.

Participation: To encourage participation and volunteerism through recognition of those who help to make our programs possible.

Openness: To operate in an open manner which supports input from our members and encourages both new ideas and expressions of concern, and to share information with other curling and supporting agencies for the betterment of the sport.

Integrity:

To be ethical, professional and respectful in all our activities when dealing with our members, suppliers, Township staff and other stakeholders.

Excellence:

To support the best curling experience possible within available resources while providing good value to our members.

Fellowship:

To foster an environment which encourages good fun, sportsmanship and comradery, while encouraging skills development and personal achievement.

Participation:

To encourage participation and volunteerism through recognition of those who help to make our programs possible.

Openness:

To operate in an open manner which supports input from our members and encourages both new ideas and expressions of concern, and to share information with other curling and supporting agencies for the betterment of the sport.

To develop the sport in our community by providing curling programs for all ages and skill levels.  To promote good sportsmanship, socialization, skills development and competitive opportunities for the enjoyment of all members.