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The Guests' Cup

 

 

 

On January 5, 1957, a rink of Scots - Jock Waugh, Norman Todd, Jimmy Alexander, Willie Wilson, and Bill McNamara - curling across Canada for the Strathcona Cup, received a royal welcome (including a police escort  with blaring sirens, a pass through the Village, and entrance into the clubhouse under an arch of crossed brooms). They were so appreciative of  the hospitality of the members that they were determined to commemorate their visit to Pointe-Claire and entered into negotiations with the Executive which resulted in the presentation of the "Guests' Cup" for  annual competition under unusual rules of play. Thus began one of the unique traditions at Pointe-Claire.

- from "Milestones", by Hu Whitehead

 

Friday, Feb. 13, 2009.

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Alas, some parts of this event are kept secret and remain known only to the members and their Guests.

This year's photos by Bob Rondeau

 

 

 

 

The 2007 Edition of the Guests' Cup Competition

 

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Front row:
Ed Arthur, Charlotte Arthur, Geoff Smith, Hu Whitehead, Charlie Braun, Bob Dods, Michael Lessard, Suzanne Smith, Anne Patterson, Alex Stirling, Mary-Anne Robertson, Claire McDougall.

Back row:
Gerry Yuskovski, Greg Stachura, Lindsay McLean, Diane Forman, John Thullner, Russell Haliburton, Peter Clark, Barbara Reid, Ankur Barthakur, Larry Reid, Chris Labar, Ryan Harris, Dave Moon, Terry Bird, Jennifer Bird, Jan Szumski.
Winning team : Michael Lessard, Suzanne Smith, Charlie Braun, Anne Patterson
Photos by John Thullner