The Pacific Rim Cup Bonspiel
Teams from across Canada joined local Vancouver participants in the 2010 version of the Pacific Rim Cup Bonspiel. This was the 27th annual edition of an open bonspiel hosted by the PRCL. To see pictures taken during the bonspiels, click here. To see the names of the event winners, click here. To see the pictures of the winning teams, click here.
For the past several years, a team from California has participated in our bonspiel. This year, they are coming to watch the Olympic curling instead, but still offer their support for our bonspiel. Read all about it in the San Fransisco Examiner newspaper article by clicking here.
Click here to see the 2010 bonspiel draw schedule.
Click here to see the 2010 bonspiel program.
Click here to see pictures from the 2010 bonspiel.
Essential Information:
- excellent curling - 32 teams, 3 games guaranteed
- " Old Farts Competition" - draw to the button competition
- cost: $400 per team (same as the last three years)
which includes
- four banquet tickets (additional banquet tickets may be purchased from the PRCL treasurer)
- entry into the Old Farts Draw to the Button Competition
- pay PRCL treasurer, or send cheque to:
Pacific Rim Curling League
Box 93647, Nelson Park P.O.
Vancouver, BC V6E 1N0 - out-of-town teams wishing to make Interac transfers, send e-mail to contact@pacrimcurling.ca
- scrumptious awards banquet at the Holiday Inn, just off Davie Street
- entertainment during the bonspiel
- Relaxed lounge feel on Friday night
- "Carrying the Flame" event on Saturday night (and no late games on Saturday, so everyone can participate)
- Survivors' Party after the banquet on Sunday night (see poster below)
- bonspiel theme: Carrying the Flame II
- food
- wider scope of food available from the bar this year
- special home-cooked meals on Friday night
- BBQ on Saturday afternoon
- early morning snacks, coffee, etc
- and of course, the banquet on Sunday evening
- Host Hotel: Holiday Inn, 1110 Howe St
- telephone: 800-663-9151
- web site:
- "Reverse draw" (buy a square, and win the prize, if any, that has been assigned to that square)
- prizes donated by our generous sponsors
The Bonspiel included a great weekend of activities, both on and off the ice.
Highlights:
Of course, the most important aspect of the bonspiel was curling, and the curling was extremely good, despite some tricky spots in some of the sheets of ice. The A event final was an extremely close game, with the lead shifting back and forth over the course of the game.
Friday night included scrumptuous home-cooked food, and a lounge atmosphere with memorable videos playing in the background. It was a great opportunity to meet and greet old and new friends.
On Saturday, the teams were led onto the ice by a fine piper for the opening ceremonies, followed by the Old Farts Cup. Once again this year, the burger BBQ was a tremendous success. The Saturday evening party featured a "Drag in a Bag" competition, hosted by Bill Monroe. We will never look at some of our members the same way we did in the past; it was unforgettable. You must look at the pictures.
Sunday featured highly competitve curling matches leading up to the finals. In the evening, the banquet at the Holiday Inn featured many surprises. Once again this year, the most valuable prizes were in the Reverse Draw. We greatly appreciate the contribution of our sponsors. The final activity of the week end was the Survivors' Party at the Junction Public House. Those who survived had a fantastic time, and ended the evening being very happy, but very tired.
The Bonspiel was a fantastic event, full of fun for everyone. Next year we'll do it all again, as we say good bye to the "old lady" (the current VCC building), and prepare to move the the new facility.
