Curling in Magog: the largest number of members for 84 years

SPORTS. The popularity of curling has helped the local club weather the hardships associated with the COVID-19 health crisis.

This non-profit organization has even allowed itself to improve the facilities on Hatley Street, while keeping its 154 members, a peak since the club was created in 1937.

The Magog Curling Club had to cease its activities at the start of the pandemic, in March 2020. Members threw their stones again for a few weeks, last fall, before putting the key back in the door as soon as the patient arrived. the red zone. The management hopes to regain a semblance of normal life by applying the necessary sanitary measures, from next fall.

Some good news has nonetheless brightened up the lives of the members and management of the Curling Club in recent months, according to President Suzanne Cournoyer.

The Club was nominated by the Regional Association of Curling Clubs in Estrie in the “Sports Organization of the Year” category at the Mérite sportif de l’Estrie gala.

In addition, Curling Quebec rewarded the local organization by awarding it the title of “Club of the year 2019-2020”. This merit can be explained by the dynamism of the members, the originality of the club and its performance in terms of event action and recruitment.

The club’s finances remain healthy despite major renovations. The new refrigeration system has been installed to meet the new standards. This $ 350,000 bill was paid for through accumulated membership dues, institutional borrowing, player loans and generous grants.

This financial assistance comes from Quebec, Ottawa, the Caisse Desjardins du Lac-Desjardins and the MRC de Memphrémagog.

There are also improvements to the attic, which represents another expense of $ 80,000.

“We had a very good year, even if we played less. We are ready for the next season in order to recruit new members and develop the next generation, ”plans president Suzanne Cournoyer.

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