The Rosetown Curling Club is facing a delayed start to the 2024-25 season due to ongoing repairs and replacement of its ice plant. The club experienced significant technical issues during the 2023-24 season after contractors working on the adjacent arena’s ice plant severely damaged the curling club’s equipment. While the contractor attempted repairs, these were found to be below the standards required by the Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan during the club’s spring shutdown.
A refrigeration expert was brought in to evaluate the situation, and it was determined that a new chiller was necessary. The club placed an order for the new chiller in June, which has a minimum four-month delivery time. Tenders for the installation were approved, with the project expected to be completed by early to mid-November. As of now, the old chiller has been removed, and the club is awaiting delivery of the new unit. Curling is anticipated to begin between mid to late November.
Don Campbell, President of the Rosetown Curling Club, expressed appreciation for the continued support from the local curling community during this challenging time.
“We know many clubs, like ours, are dealing with the difficulty of maintaining aging infrastructure while also managing a smaller membership base. We want to thank our members for their ongoing commitment and patience as we work to resolve these issues,” Campbell said.
Despite the delays, the club is actively planning for the upcoming season with regular curling nights scheduled for Sunday, Monday afternoons, and Thursday evenings. The dates for the club’s spiels will be finalized once the season start date is confirmed.
The Rosetown Curling Club encourages community members to share suggestions on increasing interest and participation in curling as they prepare for a delayed but exciting season.
For more information, contact:
Don Campbell, President, Rosetown Curling Club
306-831-7414