Saint Paul Curling Club

SPCC Broom Closet is online

SPCC Broom Closet

Our online club apparel store, the SPCC Broom Closet, is now available! Items for sale include jerseys, sweatshirts, jackets, and T-shirts, in both adult and youth sizes with new designs by Rick Loberg. Items can be picked up at the club (when we re-open) or at the vendor site, or shipped directly to your home for a small fee.

Click here to browse through the store. You will first need to create a free account.

All profits go directly to SPCC, so this is a great way to support your club through these tough times. Also, if you would like other items to be made available online, please send your ideas to club manager Scott Clasen or Broom Closet administrator Liz Owens.

A huge thanks go out to all named above, plus Rapit Printing for making this possible.

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The Big Spiel 2021

Come one, come all. The Circus train is back on the road.

The most exciting bonspiel in the Twin Cities is bringing The Big Top back for the 7^th Annual Big Spiel. Do not miss this opportunity to curl at other clubs
in the Twin Cities Metro area.

Much like everything this year, registration for the 2021 Big Spiel will be different than previous years. We currently do not know what the COVID-19 situation will be in January 2021 and cannot guarantee the event will ultimately be held. So don’t book your plane tickets just yet! We plan to work within applicable state laws and regulations, and the guidelines of each participating club, to bring you the best possible event. Changes may include fewer teams, reduced venues, and limits on hospitality.

With that in mind, we are asking returning teams and new teams who plan to participate in the 2021 Big Spiel to register today to reserve your team’s spot. You will not be prompted to pay at this time. On November 15, 2020, the Big Spiel committee will look at the number of teams registered for the Big Spiel and the current state of the pandemic before deciding to move forward with the event. At that point in time, we will announce our intentions & payment will be required to keep your spot.

Click here to register your team today!

For the latest news on The Big Spiel 2021, please like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

Regards…. See you under the big top!

See you on the ice!

--- TCCA & The Big Spiel Committee

A way to curl with Dex

Available now:

Dexs pin

"Dex" curling pins - both a remembrance of Jim “Dex” Dexter and a fundraiser for cancer research.

Available for a minimum donation of $10.00 or the amount of your choosing.

All proceeds go to the U of M Masonic Cancer Center for kidney cancer research.

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8-Ender at SPCC

8-Ender at SPCC

On Monday, October 21, the Merlin Orvik rink scored an 8-ender in the first end of their 4:30 league game against Team Eustice. Team members were Britt Fugina at lead, Marlin Johnson at second, Paul Oberstar at third and Merlin Orvik at skip.

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8-Ender #2 at SPCC

Another 8-Ender at SPCC!

On Saturday, January 11, the Erik Ordway rink stole an 8-ender in a Big Spiel game at St Paul CC. Team members were John Zimmermann at lead, Joe Cloutier at second, Dale Webb at third and Erik Ordway at skip.

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Memorial Information for Jim "Dex" Dexter

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Dex lost his brief battle with cancer on Friday, September 13.

He is survived by his wife Debbie, sons Mike and Jeff, granddaughters Dani, Bailey, and Gracie, and sister Pam.

Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Dex's presence at SPCC will likely never be replaced. He was a true icon of the sport we love and his loss will be felt all across the curling community. Join us in remembering and celebrating the life our beloved manager, ice maker, and coach:

Saturday, September 21, 2019

Memorial service will be at 12:00 PM, with a gathering starting at 10 AM, at:

Trinity EFCA

10658 210th St. W

Lakeville, MN

A celebration of Dex's life will be held after the memorial service at our club.

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2018-19 End of the Season News

Did you miss the managers party and club championships on April 15th? A brief recap:

Championship Results:

Club Championship: Ruohonen defeated Cerkvenik

Ruohonen rink: Rich Ruohonen, Mark Willmert, Andrew Puleo & John Johnson
Cerkvenik rink: Steve Cerkvenik, Paul Cerkvenik, Wayne Vespoli & John Kuronen

A-Flight: Hovland defeated Hedstrom

Hovland rink: Andrew Hovland, Desmond Kilcoyne, John Hovland & Nicholas Elfering
Hedstrom rink: John Eustice, Bob Hedstrom, Eric Schultz & John Zimmermann

B-Flight: Dolan defeated Nelson

Dolan rink: Chris Dolan, Darin Holt, Tom Pecchia & Dale Webb
Nelson rink: Bob Nelson, Tim Lindgren, Dan Frey & Steve Meyer

C-Flight: Lickteig defeated Metcalf

Lickteig rink: Tom Lickteig, Troy Lockwood, Todd Thomas & Mike Spragg
Metcalf rink: Dan Metcalf, Tom Conroy, Jeff Dubois & Kenneth Judge

D-Flight: Bauer defeated Ernster

Bauer rink: Paul Bauer, Dan Dickinson, Tedd Cheney & Robert Hennelly
Ernster rink: Bob Ernester, Bob Reichenbach, James Guhl & Al Zdrazil

Mixed: Severson defeated Owens

Severson rink: Curt Severson, Caela Severson, Ron Paul & Brenda Paul
Owens rink: Zac Owens, Liz Owens, Aaron Nunberg & Jen Kamarainen

New Board Members:
Congratulations and welcome to the newest members of the board:

Chuck Donkers
Julie Smith
Don Pitlik

And a big thank you to out-going members Donn Satrom, Pete Westberg, and Kristin Lovejoy!

Honorary Lifetime Member
John Armstrong has been a member of the SPCC for 54 years. He represents the third generation of a curling family that now includes a fifth generation of curlers. He served two terms on the SPCC Board of Directors, has chaired both the Kyle Satrom and Winter Carnival bonspiels, and was the 2008 recipient of the Larry Pieper Service Award. He has spent the last several years as an on-ice instructor for our corporate rental groups. Congratulations, John!

Larry Piper Service Award
Rich Fitzgerald has been a regular on the Tuesday Night Work Crew for many years. He is the club's first 2nd-generation recipient of this prestigious award. He has a knack for finding the most efficient and cost effective way to complete a complicated project, and he has all the tools necessary to complete the task. Congratulations, Rich, and thank you!

2019-20 End of the Season News

Did you miss the virtual all-member meeting on April 11th? A brief recap:

President's Trophy:

As you all know, we had no club championship this year as our season was cut short by Covid-19. But a hearty congratulations go out to the Dan Metcalf rink (Wed 4:30) -- they took the President's Trophy this season with a perfect 18-0 record. Dan's team includes Ken Judge at lead, Jeff Dubois at second, Tom Conroy at vice, and skip Daniel Metcalf.

New Board Members:
Congratulations and welcome to the newest members of the board:

President Erik Ordway
Vice-President Pete Stolt
Julie Carlson
Steve Jytyla
Liz Owens
Rich Fitzgerald (1-yr term)

And a big thank you to out-going members Mike Barrett, Ann Dondlinger, and John Miller!

Larry Piper Service Award
Perry Tholl has been a member of the Tuesday work crew almost since he began curling, and was instrumental in the installation of our new windows upstairs. He was also the person behind the "Curl with Dex" pins and the donation effort for kidney cancer research at SPCC. Thanks for all your dedication and hard work, Perry!

Honorary Lifetime Member
Linda Lokensgard began curling in St Paul in 1986. She was a very accomplished curler on ice, winning the state Mixed championship in 2000 and a silver medal at Nationals that year. But her greatest achievements were off the ice. In addition to being an amazing ambassador of the sport, Linda served at the Bonnies president from 1998-2000, and served as the first female President of the St Paul Curling Club from 2014-16. She also was the driving force behind the creation of the St Paul Curling Foundation, which exists to raise money for junior curling, curling education, and the historic preservation of curling in St Paul.

Sadly, Linda passed away on May 21 after a long health battle. She will be missed by everyone who ever came in contact with her. Her warm smile lit up the room and she was as gracious a curler as you'll ever meet. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her husband Jim, and the rest of Linda's family.

St Paul Curling Foundation

The St Paul Curling Foundation (SPCF) is now open for business. Members have often asked if they can make tax-deductible contributions to support SPCC and now they can. The SPCF exists to raise money for the Foundation's various supported causes, including junior curling, curling education, and the historic preservation of the St Paul Curling Club. Eligible parties can apply for funding from the Foundation, and anyone can contribute to these causes by donating to the Foundation. Donations can be made by credit card or PayPal, by leaving a check at the club, or by contacting your financial institution to perform a bank transfer.

To find out more about the St Paul Curling Foundation, please visit their website.