Welcome to TSA!
Welcome to our website. We strive to keep the site up-to-date and welcome your input. If you're a member, with an event or notice you'd like to share, contact Mike Buckley at tsa@nb.aibn.com and we'll post it here. It's all part of our commitment to the members who make TSA such a great club.
If you’re not a member, there’s never been a better time to join. Our newly-renovated facility has more ice than any club in the area and includes a spacious lounge, large-capacity banquet room, pro shop, locker rooms and wheelchair access to our lounge and ice.
Best of all, the club is filled with warm, friendly and just slightly competitive people. If you’re new to curling, you won’t find a more passionate group of mentors. Drop in for a visit, make some new friends and see why so many people enjoy our sport.
If you’re not a member, there’s never been a better time to join. Our newly-renovated facility has more ice than any club in the area and includes a spacious lounge, large-capacity banquet room, pro shop, locker rooms and wheelchair access to our lounge and ice.
Best of all, the club is filled with warm, friendly and just slightly competitive people. If you’re new to curling, you won’t find a more passionate group of mentors. Drop in for a visit, make some new friends and see why so many people enjoy our sport.
Zone 2 is now in Orange Level
Zone 2 (Saint John region) moves to Orange level as of midnight November 20th under the province’s revised COVID-19 recovery plan.
In the Orange level, subject to the Public Health and WorkSafeNB COVID-19 general guidance, the following apply: Recreational and sport organizations may operate, but are limited to practices and/or skills and drills within a single team.
Offering single teams the ability to practice within the facility is not feasible. Therefore, Thistle-Saint Andrews Curling Club is effectively closed to members, as of midnight November 20th, until Zone 2 returns to Yellow level.
The exception is employees and volunteers critical to the operational viability of the club, but they must follow all COVID protocols in accordance with the Operational Plan.
Please stay safe and follow protocols so that we can get back to curling as soon as possible.
To view the Government of New Brunswick Recovery Plan, visit
https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/corporate/promo/covid-19/recovery.html
In the Orange level, subject to the Public Health and WorkSafeNB COVID-19 general guidance, the following apply: Recreational and sport organizations may operate, but are limited to practices and/or skills and drills within a single team.
Offering single teams the ability to practice within the facility is not feasible. Therefore, Thistle-Saint Andrews Curling Club is effectively closed to members, as of midnight November 20th, until Zone 2 returns to Yellow level.
The exception is employees and volunteers critical to the operational viability of the club, but they must follow all COVID protocols in accordance with the Operational Plan.
Please stay safe and follow protocols so that we can get back to curling as soon as possible.
To view the Government of New Brunswick Recovery Plan, visit
https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/corporate/promo/covid-19/recovery.html
TSA LOTTO 10/49!Let's play Lotto 10/49! Lotto 10/49 is based on the official LOTTO 6/49 draws on Wednesdays and Saturdays and ends when a participant matches their 10 picked numbers with LOTTO 6/49 numbers drawn.
LOTTO #4 WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! The winners will split the $460 pot!!! Don't miss out on Lotto #5. The deadline is Friday December 11. 1 entry - $10 3 entries - $20 |
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Welcome Back Curlers!
The ice shed will look a little different as we start the curling season. As we are expecting reduced numbers and to manage our costs, we will only be flooding sheets 4-8. We will have the opportunity to flood sheets 1-3, during the season, if needed. All five sheets (4-8) will be available for league play.
The health and safety of our curlers, staff and volunteers is our top priority. The TSA Board of Directors feel optimistic and believe we can re-open safely and return to the game we love and enjoy so much. This Return to Play Plan, which has been approved by the Board, was developed in accordance with guidelines issued by the Government of New Brunswick, WorkSafeNB and Curling Canada.
In August, we surveyed the membership and adjusted the plan based on your feedback. The survey summary is posted below. Thank you to all who participated!
The plan has been revised October 26, 2020 in accordance with provincial law.
All curlers are asked to read the plan and become familiar with the changes to be implemented this curling season.
The health and safety of our curlers, staff and volunteers is our top priority. The TSA Board of Directors feel optimistic and believe we can re-open safely and return to the game we love and enjoy so much. This Return to Play Plan, which has been approved by the Board, was developed in accordance with guidelines issued by the Government of New Brunswick, WorkSafeNB and Curling Canada.
In August, we surveyed the membership and adjusted the plan based on your feedback. The survey summary is posted below. Thank you to all who participated!
The plan has been revised October 26, 2020 in accordance with provincial law.
All curlers are asked to read the plan and become familiar with the changes to be implemented this curling season.
Curling Canada Traffic Flow Video
CURLING DAY IN CANADA
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February 22nd was #CURLINGDAYINCANADA
TSA submitted stories highlighting our special events and our curling dynasties. Read all of the stories at http://www.tsacurlingclub.com/curling-day.html |
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Think we missed a good story? Please consider writing a story for Curling Day 2021!
Learn to Curl
Our 2020 Program is October 27th, 28th and 29th. Currently sold out. May look at doing a second one at a later date. |
Curl Even Better
Meet Charlie Sullivan, world class curler and TSA Pro. Charlie can help you get even better. |
Play in a League
Men, women, mixed league, kids, day, evening, weekends... we've got you covered! |
Greetings from the TSA President
Steve Copeland
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Its all about having fun. For some, fun is taking your game to the next level, and participating in a competitive league or bonspiel. For others, it’s time spent on the ice with friends and then socializing afterwards, with the only competition being to determine who gets a “free drink”. Regardless of your motivation, the TSA Board of Directors and General Manager are committed to providing a safe atmosphere for members and guests this upcoming curling season. We are in the process of creating the Operational Plan and Return to Play guidelines. Once these have been finalized, we will share them with the membership.
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Unfortunately the 2019-2020 season came to an abrupt end, and some events had to be cancelled. However, looking back, we have a long list of accomplishments. We hosted the Jim Sullivan Curling Classic, which for the first time, on the women’s side, was won by a South Korean team. We also hosted the Mixed Doubles and the U-21 Papa John’s Provincial Championships. All three of these events were in December. It was an incredibly busy month, and went very smoothly thanks to all of the volunteers who signed up to assist. Whether helping Bob with the ice, keeping the lounge clean, maintaining the live scoring, or any of the other many tasks, TSA members certainly stepped up. THANK YOU to everyone that helped. It’s because of this volunteer spirit that we are able to host events like this.
We also hosted several fun nights during the season, and, based on the turnout, they were a hit! Adding trivia and “Name that Tune” contests during the 4th end stretch was a huge success. We are already planning more fun nights this coming season. Stay tuned, and check out the monthly newsletter and online calendar for dates.
Finally, on a personal note, Charlene and I have been members now for 6 years. Thanks to Mike and Bob, the volunteers and the members, we have enjoyed this fantastic curling club. But it isn’t the curling alone that encourages us to get involved. It is the spirit of friendship we have encountered from the first time we set foot in the club that has kept us coming back. I am already looking forward to another fantastic curling season.
Good Curling!
We also hosted several fun nights during the season, and, based on the turnout, they were a hit! Adding trivia and “Name that Tune” contests during the 4th end stretch was a huge success. We are already planning more fun nights this coming season. Stay tuned, and check out the monthly newsletter and online calendar for dates.
Finally, on a personal note, Charlene and I have been members now for 6 years. Thanks to Mike and Bob, the volunteers and the members, we have enjoyed this fantastic curling club. But it isn’t the curling alone that encourages us to get involved. It is the spirit of friendship we have encountered from the first time we set foot in the club that has kept us coming back. I am already looking forward to another fantastic curling season.
Good Curling!
Curling 101!
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Wondering what this sport is all about? Check out the Two Minute Guide to the Sport of Curling courtesy of Curling Canada!
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Our curling facility gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Canadian Curling Association through its Curling Assistance Program.