League Overview

The Ottawa Curling Club offers many opportunities to play.

People new to curling are encouraged to check out our Tuesday Getting Started league.

Leagues that are good for individuals or duos to join:

Leagues vary in terms of skill level. Please contact the Club Manager if you would like advice about which leagues to consider.

Monday Ladder: 6:30 & 8:45 pm

Frequency - Weekly with 2 draws per night with teams alternating draw times each week.
Format - This "ladder" league has 4 sections with teams moving up or down after each session.
Who can play - 24 teams that consist of any gender mix.
Byes - 4 teams don't play per week but each team play their full compliment of weeks.

Tuesday Women: 6:30 pm

Frequency - Weekly with 1 draw per night.
Format - This "ladder" league has 2 sections with teams moving up or down after each session.
Who can play - 12 teams of women.
Byes - 2 teams don't play per week but each team play their full compliment of weeks.

Tuesday Getting Started: 8:45 pm

Frequency - Weekly with 1 draw per night
Format - This program offers full instruction both on and off ice with certified instructors.
Who can play - Any beginner curlers ages 16 and up
Byes - None
Etiquette Tips for New Curlers.

Wednesday Cash: 5:00 & 7:00 pm - Subject to change pending number of teams registered (5:00 & 7:00 & 9:00)

Thursday Men: 6:30 & 8:45 pm

Frequency - Weekly with 2 draws per night with teams alternating draw times each week.
Format - This "ladder" league has 4 sections with teams moving up or down after each session.
Who can play - 24 men's teams.
Byes - 4 teams don't play per week but each team play their full compliment of weeks.

Friday Mixed 7:00 & 9:00 pm

Frequency - Weekly with 2 draws per night with teams alternating draw times each week.
Format - This "ladder" league has 2 sections with teams moving up or down after each session.
Who can play - 24 teams consisting of 2 males and 2 females.
Byes - 4 teams don't play per week but each team play their full compliment of weeks.
Etiquette Tips for New Curlers.

Daytime: Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 am

Frequency - Twice a week with 1 draw per day.
Format - A draw from the board where participants play on a different team each draw.
Who can play - Any combination.
Byes - None.

Saturday Open: 9:00 am

Frequency - Once a week with 1 draw per day.
Format - Round-robin; every team plays every other team dependant on the number of weeks available; followed by a single-knockout playoff.
Who can play - 22 teams.
Byes - Two bye weeks per season per team.

Sunday University & College: 7:00 pm

Frequency - Once a week with 1 draw per day.
Format - A draw from the board where participants play on a different team each draw.
Who can play - Any combination. New curlers are given weekly instruction.
Byes - None.

Colts: 7:00 pm

Frequency - Once a week with 1 draw per day.
Format - Round-robin; every team plays every other team dependant on the number of weeks available;
Who can play - Any combination under 5 Years
Byes - 1 per week