Buckingham Curling Club
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The Buckingham Curling Club (French: Club de curling Buckingham) is an historic curling
club located in Buckingham, Quebec
. It is the only curling club located within the city limits of Gatineau
.
The Royal Caledonian Curling Club
(the mother body of the sport) indicates that a curling club existed in Buckingham as late as 1857. This first version of the Buckingham curling club ceased operations in 1867.
The second version of the club was opened in 1894 by the Whaleback Skating Rink, but closed a few years later.
The third and final incarnation of the Buckingham Curling Club was opened in 1919 when a curling rink was built.
In 1947, artificial ice was installed at the club. In 1952, the club switched from iron stones (used only in Quebec and Eastern Ontario) to granite rocks. In 1958, the current rink was built.
Buckingham has only two sheets of ice. Buckingham maintains an historical rivalry with the Ottawa Curling Club
. Each year, the two clubs participate in the Currier Cup, North America's second oldest sporting trophy (after the America's Cup
). The cup has been played off and on since 1866.
Curling
Curling is a sport in which players slide stones across a sheet of ice towards a target area. It is related to bowls, boule and shuffleboard. Two teams, each of four players, take turns sliding heavy, polished granite stones, also called "rocks", across the ice curling sheet towards the house, a...
club located in Buckingham, Quebec
Buckingham, Quebec
Buckingham was a city located in the Outaouais region of the province of Quebec. Since January 1, 2002, it has been part of the amalgamated city of Gatineau which merged five former municipalities, including Masson-Angers, Buckingham, Hull, Aylmer and Gatineau, into a single entity...
. It is the only curling club located within the city limits of Gatineau
Gatineau
Gatineau is a city in western Quebec, Canada. It is the fourth largest city in the province. It is located on the northern banks of the Ottawa River, immediately across from Ottawa, Ontario, and together they form Canada's National Capital Region. Ottawa and Gatineau comprise a single Census...
.
The Royal Caledonian Curling Club
Royal Caledonian Curling Club
The Royal Caledonian Curling Club is the mother club of the sport of curling, and the governing body of curling in Scotland. The RCCC was founded on 25 July 1838 in Edinburgh, and granted its royal charter by Queen Victoria in 1843, after she had witnessed a demonstration of the sport played on...
(the mother body of the sport) indicates that a curling club existed in Buckingham as late as 1857. This first version of the Buckingham curling club ceased operations in 1867.
The second version of the club was opened in 1894 by the Whaleback Skating Rink, but closed a few years later.
The third and final incarnation of the Buckingham Curling Club was opened in 1919 when a curling rink was built.
In 1947, artificial ice was installed at the club. In 1952, the club switched from iron stones (used only in Quebec and Eastern Ontario) to granite rocks. In 1958, the current rink was built.
Buckingham has only two sheets of ice. Buckingham maintains an historical rivalry with the Ottawa Curling Club
Ottawa Curling Club
The Ottawa Curling Club is an historic curling club located in downtown Ottawa on O'Connor Street. It is the oldest curling club in Ottawa, established in 1851 by Allan Gilmour as the Bytown Curling Club. The Club first played on the Rideau Canal until 1858...
. Each year, the two clubs participate in the Currier Cup, North America's second oldest sporting trophy (after the America's Cup
America's Cup
The America’s Cup is a trophy awarded to the winner of the America's Cup match races between two yachts. One yacht, known as the defender, represents the yacht club that currently holds the America's Cup and the second yacht, known as the challenger, represents the yacht club that is challenging...
). The cup has been played off and on since 1866.
Brier representatives
- 1989: Pierre CharettePierre CharettePierre Charette is a Canadian curler from Gatineau, Quebec.Charette has played in nine Briers, and is the only curler to have played every position at a Brier...
- 19921992 Labatt BrierThe 1992 Labatt Brier was held March 8-15 at the Agridome in Regina, Saskatchewan. Vic Peters of Manitoba defeated Russ Howard of Ontario through extra ends in the final.-Standings:-Playoffs:-Final:March 15, 1992-References:*...
: Ted Butler - 19931993 Labatt BrierThe 1993 Labatt Brier, Canada's national men's curling championship, was held March 6–14 at the Ottawa Civic Centre in Ottawa, Ontario. The finals featured the all star Team Ontario, consisting of skip Russ Howard, his brother Glenn at third, second Wayne Middaugh and lead Peter Corner against a...
: Pierre CharettePierre CharettePierre Charette is a Canadian curler from Gatineau, Quebec.Charette has played in nine Briers, and is the only curler to have played every position at a Brier... - 19961996 Labatt BrierThe 1996 Labatt Brier was held at the Memorial Arena in Kamloops, British Columbia. Prince Edward Island defeated Newfoundland in a tie-breaker to win the 4th seed in the playoffs. Jeff Stoughton of Manitoba defeated Kevin Martin of Alberta through extra ends, stealing one in the 11th end to win...
: Pierre CharettePierre CharettePierre Charette is a Canadian curler from Gatineau, Quebec.Charette has played in nine Briers, and is the only curler to have played every position at a Brier... - 19971997 Labatt BrierThe 1997 Labatt Brier was held March 8-15 at the CAI Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta. Kevin Martin of Alberta defeated Vic Peters of Manitoba in the final.-Standings:-Playoffs:-Final:-References:*...
: Pierre CharettePierre CharettePierre Charette is a Canadian curler from Gatineau, Quebec.Charette has played in nine Briers, and is the only curler to have played every position at a Brier...
Tournament of Hearts representatives
- 19831983 Scott Tournament of HeartsThe 1983 Scott Tournament of Hearts, the Canadian women's national curling championship, was played in Prince George, British Columbia. -Teams:-Standings:-Draw 1:-Draw 2:-Draw 3:-Draw 4:-Draw 5:-Draw 6:...
: Agnès Charette - 19841984 Scott Tournament of HeartsThe 1984 Scott Tournament of Hearts, the Canadian women's national curling championship, was played in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. -Teams:-Standings:-Draw 1:-Draw 2:-Draw 3:-Draw 4:-Draw 5:-Draw 6:...
: Agnès Charette - 19891989 Scott Tournament of HeartsThe 1989 Scott Tournament of Hearts, Canada's women's national curling championship, was played in Kelowna, British Columbia. It was the first time since the introduction of Team Canada that the defending champions would win back to back championships.-Teams:...
: Agnès Charette - 19921992 Scott Tournament of HeartsThe 1992 Scott Tournament of Hearts Canadian women's national curling championship, was played at the Halifax Metro Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia.-Teams:-Standings:-Draw 1:-Draw 2:-Draw 3:-Draw 4:-Draw 5:-Draw 6:...
: Agnès Charette - 19931993 Scott Tournament of HeartsThe 1993 Scott Tournament of Hearts Canadian women's national curling championship, was played in Brandon, Manitoba.-Teams:-Standings:-Draw 1:-Draw 2:-Draw 3:-Draw 4:-Draw 5:-Draw 6:-Draw 7:-Draw 8:...
: Agnès Charette - 19941994 Scott Tournament of HeartsThe 1994 Scott Tournament of Hearts Canadian women's national curling championship, was played in Kitchener, Ontario. -Teams:-Standings:-Draw 1:-Draw 2:-Draw 3:-Draw 4:-Draw 5:-Draw 6:-Draw 7:-Draw 8:...
: Agnès Charette - 19971997 Scott Tournament of HeartsThe 1997 Scott Tournament of Hearts Canadian women's national curling championship, was played in Vancouver, British Columbia. It would be the final Scott Sandra Schmirler would win before her death in 2000.-Teams:-Standings:-Draw 1:-Draw 2:...
: Chantal OsborneChantal OsborneChantal Osborne born on June 17, 1966 in Ottawa, Ontario is a Canadian curler. She currently skips at team out of the Club de Curling Thurso in Thurso, Quebec. She is a five time Scotties Tournament of Hearts participant.-1992–2000:...