Club History:
The Granite Curling Club was founded in 1920, making it one
of the oldest curling clubs in the city and the province of
Alberta. On April 24, 1920, a Certificate of Incorporation
was duly issued under the seal of the Registrar of Companies
for the Granite. The first issue of shares was offered almost
a year later on April 4, 1921. Club members bought 194 shares.
The Granite Curling Club officially opened for curling on
Monday, December 20, 1920. At the end of the fiscal year,
the Granite recorded a remarkable net income of $2,638. The
Granite Curling Club proved to have a promising outlook in
the following years with its true sportsmanship, friendly
competitiveness and winning honours. The Granite established
itself as a first-class social and recreational facility.
Incorporation of the Granite Curling Club as a non-profit
organization occurred in 1953 under the Societies Act.
Current:
The Granite Curling Club has grown into a flourishing and
dominant leader in the curling industry. Outstanding shares
have increased to 582. The Granite employs 12 people: one
full-time and eleven part-time. There is also a Board of Directors
consisting of a President, Vice-President, Treasurer and 10
Directors. In 1999, the Granite appointed its first female
president, Dixie Blackmore. The executives give their time
to further the cause of curling for Granite members and the
average curler. Community involvement is also an important
objective at the Granite, which has a volunteer database of
over 500 people from Edmonton and surrounding areas.
Granite Firsts:
The Granite Curling Club is known for being an innovator in the sport
of curling, with many historical firsts:
• First with coloured rings, now the game's trademark
• First with artificial ice in Edmonton
• First with skating at the rink
• First with an Autumn Bonspiel in Alberta
• First with the modern Eaton Draw
• First with the idea of Double Knockout competitions
Events:
The Granite Curling Club has been host to several high profile
Provincial and National Events such as the 1991 Junior Provincials,
1994 Provincial Mixed, 1996 Canadian Juniors, 1998 and 2003
Men’s Provincial Championships and the 2007 Target Juniors. These major events held
at the Granite have drawn a considerable fan following and
support ranging from 2,500 to 5,000 spectators per event.
The Granite hosts approximately 1,800 curlers and guests a
week in other Granite Curling Club events and league play.
Corporate social and entertainment functions are also available
throughout the year.
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