Old RKCC (Clergy Street) Site Photos
View of ice surface from second floor lounge - many foreheads were bruised from trying to follow action in the house below ... if you ever spectated from here you know what I mean! Not to be forgotten, the convex mirrors hanging over the sheets ... how many of you gave up trying to interpret the image?
Built in 1995, this bar has seen it's share of business. From club curling parties to major bonspiels and rentals, many a beverage has passed over the railing. And, the three stools on the end have played host to many members over the years. Many of the world's problems have been solved, in principle, from impromptu late night discussions held around this piece oak, chaired of course, by the bartender. The actual specifics to the solutions have long since been forgotten.
Although it looks as though we had as many glasses as would ever be needed, just ask any of the ladies if they agree. How often were they asked to recycle their wine glasses during a closing dinner or at the Great Aunts and Grandmothers Bonspiel?
The floor lettering predated the Royal designation and was never changed. I am sure it served as a constant reminder to all the long standing members, of many great curling days gone by. If the walls could talk ... how many of you tripped the light fantastic on this dance floor over the years?
The office and proshop, where members were always welcome to stop and chat. You were always taking a chance though, standing around this area waiting for your sheet to be ready, because that afforded a opportunity for the "new broom" or "new shoes" sales pitch. I like to think that no one ever had to be talked into a new purchase, just gently reminded of the benefits such a buy would bring to their game.
So, it is time to take down the sign and begin a new chapter in the storied history of the Royal Kingston Curling Club.
Built in 1922/23 ... Curled in from 1923-2006 ... thanks for the memories!