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The Martensville Curling Club (MCC) is seeing some upgrades take place which will help reduce dark spots on the ice surfaces for next season. The existing lighting was creating issues with constant tube replacement and bulbs failing which created inconsistent and poor lighting conditions and could not be fixed while the ice was installed. Currently, new high-bay LED lights are being installed which will be maintenance free and create a much brighter environment.

“Over the past couple of years, we have brought in numerous high-end bonspiels and with optimal lighting, this makes our club more attractive to host higher profile events. Many high-rank teams have now been contacting us, wanting to come and play/practice in our facility,” MCC Vice President Don Miller explained.

Improving the lighting was the first step in the upgrades planned for the summer, and now that they are complete, Miller stated that there are plans to upgrade the lounge by resurfacing the tables, repainting the area and installing a new carpet.

This past March, Martensville City Council approved a 60/40 split to help with the lighting upgrade at the local curling club. “The City is always supportive and we appreciate all they have done for us in the past and also moving forward,” Miller said.

The MCC is always looking at new opportunities to offer and as the Club continues to grow, they have introduced new leagues for the community. “Many adults have never thrown a rock and our new leagues allow all ages to come out and try the sport with our “6 week league” which runs in the fall and again after Christmas. Many new teams are local young couples/families who have teamed up with other couples to meet other members of our vibrant community. Many individuals also join on their own and we assist them to find a team to play with.” In addition to this, there is also a junior learn-to-curl program that will run in the fall, with plans to start an actual Junior League after Christmas.

Members of the MCC include teams from Martensville, Warman and Saskatoon and last season, four teams from the MCC became provincial champions and went on to represent Saskatchewan at Nationals, which Miller noted shows that high level of curlers that hail from the MCC.

For more information about the MCC, visit www.martensvillecurlingclub.com.

CVVC U14 Aces Compete at Nationals

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The Central Valley Volleyball Club (CVVC) U14 Aces competed at the Volleyball Canada U14 Nationals in Winnipeg May 12th-14th. They were third in Saskatchewan and 22nd nationally going into the tournament and finished 5th overall out of 88 teams. They were undefeated in

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Martensville Minor Hockey Announces Coaches For Next Season

On Thursday, May 18th, Martensville Minor Hockey announced their head coaches for the 2023/24 season, for the U13AA, U15AA, 15AA and U18AA programs. Coaches include Dave Livingstone, who will be coaching U13AA; Shaun Priel, coaching U15AA; and Ron Biberdorf, coaching 15AA. At that time, they were still searching for a head coach for the U18AA program. Hockey camps will begin in September.