Scarves for Charity

Team Middaugh will be selling the above scarf at all our curling events.  For a mere $20 you can have your very own Team Middaugh scarf with proceeds split between the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation and to the Canadian Paraplegic Association.  These beautiful scarves were designed and produced by our clothing sponsor, Kobe Sportswear.  We hope that you will support two very worthwhile charities by purchasing our scarf.

Our time in Kenora

Team Middaugh had a wonderful time in Kenora, though we wished our results would have been a bit more successful. Sue and Stephie Loewen and all their volunteers put on a first class event. The town of Kenora was very welcoming to all teams and we enjoyed some shopping and some delicious lunches in the downtown district.
We had the pleasure of the services of two of the best drivers, Orlo and Bruce. They went above and beyond the call of duty and remember boys, "what is said in the van, stays in the van."
Brent and his ice crew made sure the curlers had the best and consistent ice all week. It was a treat to play on quick and swingy ice where all shots were possible.
Again thank you to the town of Kenora and all the volunteers for hosting the 2012 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, great job.

Jo tours Kobe

Jo-Ann got a tour of Kobe's, our clothing sponsor, factory. We have had so much fun with Kobe/Fuzion trying to come up with new, out of the box sublimated on- ice jackets and curling shirts. Kobe Sportswear, who are very well known for outfitting hockey teams, want to expand into the curling scene and who better to promote their clothing than Team Middaugh. Please go to their website: kobesportswear.com and fuzionsportswear.com to look at their product.

Team Middaugh and Kobe are also in the works of creating a scarf to raise funds/awareness for two causes that we support: Crohns and Colitis and the Canadian Paraplegic Association. More information to follow once we begin production.

Pictured with Jo are Jamie Vickerman and Bernice Burlingham and then with Chris B., graphic artist at Kobe.

We thank Kobe for all of clothing they have given us and we will be very thankful for our Outdoor Survival jackets when we got to Kenora tomorrow for the Ontario Scotties.

2011 Royal LePage OVCA Champs

After a weekend off and a disappointing weekend in Winnipeg, Team Middaugh is back to their winning ways. A very successful event in Kemptville having some great games against Ontario teams, a USA team, a team from Switzerland and Mary-Ann Arsenault from NS. We entered the spiel hoping to get some practice against teams that we will see in our Ontario play downs only to see that our first few games were against non-Ontario teams but all three games in the championship round were versus Ontario teams. On Monday we had a measure for the win against Cathy Auld, an extra end win against Laura Crocker and then a great final game against Jenn Hanna. Overall a great weekend as all teams were treated royally by the Kemptville Committee. Thanks to Jim and Bill and all the volunteers for a fantastic event, to Royal LePage as the title sponsor and to all 24 team sponsors. An event of this magnitude could not even be attempted if it were not for financial support from the community and all the volunteers. Thank you to all the spectators who came out to watch, nice to see so many friendly faces.

The team even got some shopping done, some Christmas and some personal, though we didn't get to the craft show as we had hoped. For anyone who is not familiar with the area Kemptville and Merrickville have some incredible little boutiques with some unique jewelry and clothing. We stayed at the Dewars Inn on the River located in Prescott, right along the St. Lawrence River. It is a quaint little hotel with hotel rooms and cottages and highly recommend it.

We have a well deserved weekend off and then on to Brantford for the SunLife. Here's hoping our winning ways continue.

Success at the Southwestern

What a great weekend for Team Middaugh at the Southwestern Ontario Women's Charity Classic in London held both at the St. Thomas and Highland Golf and Country Clubs. The team qualified out the "A" side, getting a bye to the semi-finals. Beat Horgan and Birt from PEI in the championship round to win their third spiel of the season. The team is on quite a roll with three wins, a quarter-final and semi-final. Cashing a cheque and earning points in all of their events is quite an accomplishment.

Thanks to the organizers of the Southwestern, sponsors, ice makers and of course our hosts, Jim and Sue Waite. It was especially nice to be able to relax at their home instead of a hotel with all the downtime that we had. Thank you to everyone who came out to cheer us on, great seeing everyone again. The curling clinic on Friday night was a success raising $2500 for breast cancer research. Karolyn we wish you a speedy recovery.

Picture compliments of Rory Munro, thanks Rory.

In the flat lands

Team Middaugh headed West for their third spiel in a row. Nice to play some western teams since the first two events featured mainly Ontario teams.

The team won their pool with a 4-1 record but lost to a fierce Russian squad in the quarter-finals, who eventually went on to win the event. The Schmirler Charity Classic is one of the best events on the women's circuit as the curlers are treated very well with their very own hospitality room plus a pizza/beer night and breakfast Sunday morning supplied by the Regina Inn. Thanks to Amber, Kenda and their committees for all their hard work and especially to the drivers (Herb, Harry, Keith, Doug) who always make us feel so welcome.

It was great to have so much Saskatchewan support from Jim and Sharon, Dave and Myrna, Leigh and Grant and their girls (Alyssa, Kaityln and Brittney) and Zeke and Gladie. It was great seeing everyone again and receiving so many hugs.

Shorty's Win

Team Middaugh is 2-0 in bonspiel wins to start the season. Sherry, Jo-Ann, Lee and Leigh captured the Ontario Curling Tour in Oakville and then the following weekend beat Team Homan in a tight match to win the Shorty Jenkin's Classic in Brockville.

Thanks to Gord McCrady and all of the volunteers on another successful event. Weather was great so we got to play nine holes with Jim Waite in between games, think we will stick to the ice. Thanks to all that came out to cheer us on including the Zarichny's, the Wiseman's and especially Joanna and Kitty (Shorty's wife and daughter).

The end of August saw skipper Sherry instruct at a curling camp in Oakville put on by David and Kathryn Gravelle. Sherry had a blast with the Hawkesbury crew during dinner Saturday night and I think even a contract was signed for her to join the ladies on a new team, yikes, too much wine. Pictured is the new team of Christine, Dianne, Julie and Laura.

Nice of Steve and Julie to stop in to support Team Middaugh in Brockville at the Shorty's. Where was the rest of the Hawkesbury crew? Plowing, perhaps?

Brantford Ladies Member/Guest

Jo was kind enough, and maybe she is regretting asking us, to invite Patti Lank, Leigh and Sherry to the 2011 Brantford Member/Guest. The theme was pirates, hopefully you can tell from the picture, and fun was had by all. We didn't win but I don't know if you will find any other team that laughed so hard from start to finish.

Back from the East

Team Middaugh, four of five, are back home from New Glasgow. Leigh is still in Charlottetown, heading home today.  She was in PEI before Sobey's, came from the Island to curl and back to PEI wrapping up the final details before the 2nd Annual Dominion National Club Championship begins in a few weeks.  If the amount of work that Leigh has done is any indication, this event will be a huge success.  We are proud of you Leigh.

Not the weekend that we were hoping for, close but not really.  Had a great battle against Team Scotland in the "A" semi and again against Team USA in the "C" qualifier but still L's instead of W's.  Thanks to Jim, Marion, committee chairs and the 200 volunteers for hosting such an incredible event.  It is a shame that this spiel won't be on the schedule next year as it is one of the most popular events on the ladies tour.  Driver Bob and all the other drivers who shuttled our team around to various eateries, thank you.  Kudos to Greg and his ice making crew on the incredible ice conditions at the arena.  Definitely the swingiest ice we have ever seen, Shorty would be proud.  Thanks to Team Strong for hosting the non-winners party, fun was had by all but certainly a long plane ride home after the late night. 

One of the positives to come from the trip out East was had on Sunday and Monday at dinnertime in the Rizzo and Middaugh households.  Can't go out East and not bring home some of the local fare, lobster.  Naming the food did not stop Kelly and Emily Middaugh from devouring their seafood. Joe, John, Bob and Fred did not stand a chance against those two hungry kids.  Jo-Ann's tip for ridding the kitchen of the fishy smell is to boil vinegar.  Thanks Jo.

A few days off to recover, do laundry and practice.  Brantford Sunlife starts on Friday and we hope to have more success than this past weekend.  Zones starts up Dec. 11 and 12 in Stroud.  Keep on cheering, we do hear you.