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Fifty-five year old Inter City Curling league returns following pandemic
Paris Inter-City is proud to celebrate its 55th Year of Active Curling and the Presentation of the Ruth Hutchinson Trophy again this year.
Inter-City started as a “Seniors” Inter-City Teams. There was mention of a Junior Inter-City, but it never evolved There were four main clubs; Galt Golf & Country, Galt City, Westmount, and Paris. Guelph joined in the 80’s, Granite and Ayr in 1993. Paris had only four teams and some years six teams. From 1999 onwards, Paris typically had four or five teams. Due to Covid-19 Pandemic and health restrictions, Inter-City was inactive for three seasons. (20192020, 2020-2021, and 2021-2022). In the fall of 2022, the league was able to move forward and continue playing. For the season of 20222023, the Paris Inter-City Convener was responsible for overseeing the League. Paris was able to field four teams and was joined by four other clubs The host club ladies prepared and served a luncheon or snacks after each game.
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Former long-time Paris member Ruth Hutchinson (deceased) donated the Ruth Hutchinson trophy in 1965. Paris Ladies were the recipients of this championship trophy in 2005, 2009, and 2010.
This Trophy remains at the Paris Curling Club and is proudly displayed in the showcase. A traveling plaque is awarded to the winning Inter-City team each year. The winning club is responsible for engraving both their club’s name and the year on the trophy. The next year, the plaque is returned and awarded to the new winning club This year's winner of the Ruth Hutchinson trophy was the team from Westmount
Closing celebrations included a Jitney, followed by a luncheon and a social time for all participating clubs. Inter City league conveners set a date to plan for next season.
Paris Ladies Inter-City Teams for 2022-2023 consisted of:
Front Row Skips - Donna Gilbert, Janet Ashall, Gen Lindsay, Sue Cunningham; Middle Row - Lyn Clarridge, Marion MacGregor, Laura Ritchie, Patti Fergus, Back Row - Shelley Austin, Sue Hilhorst, Joan Sims, Faye Murray, Marilyn Maude, Jean Emmott
