Pink Broom Bonspiel
Event Date: November 26th, 2011
The Pink Broom is a fun, annual bonspiel that enables participants to get to know their fellow PRCL curlers in a less competitive environment. *History of the Pink Broom
*** Registration for the Pink Broom is Now Closed! ***
Mix and match format
- Sign up as an INDIVIDUAL for: Lead, 2nd, 3rd, Skip
- Play with different people on a different team each game (four 4-end games); and
- Points earned in each game.
Objective: obtain the most points in your position and win the coveted award for the "Best" Skip, Third, Second, and Lead.
Cost: $50.00 per player
Registration Fee Includes:
- 4 draws (four-end games)
- Lunch/Snacks/Coffee
2011 Pink Broom Schedule
| 9:30 - 10:30 am | Sign-in; brief welcome and draw overview |
| 10:30 - 11:30 am | Draw #1 |
| 11:30 - 12:00 pm | Break (50-50) |
| 12:00 - 1:00 pm | Draw #2 |
| 1:00 - 2:00 pm | Lunch (50-50) |
| 2:00 - 3:00 pm | Draw #3 |
| 3:00 - 3:30 pm | Break (50-50) |
| 3:30 - 4:30 pm | Draw #4 |
| 4:30 - 5:00 pm | Prizes & Wrap Up |
History of the Pink Broom
by Roy Wilson
One can safely say there has been a Pink Broom, in some format, from the early days of the organization -- starting out at UBC in 1983-84 -- until today. Although a written record of winners was never kept, the cups, plaques and photos will continue!
The Pink Broom originally was the gay Vancouver bonspiel held at UBC Thunderbird Winter Sports complex. Back in 1986, it was a two-day affair with teams from out-of-province (mostly Toronto). It was fun and VERY social, with drag queens serving shots of schnapps between ends! The Pink Broom became the Pac Invitational Bonspiel, now the Pac Rim Cup.
In 1989, the PRCL modified the Pink Broom to a one day fun bonspiel. A broom was painted pink and adorned with glitter and various sparkling stones - and passed from one season's winner to the next (until 1993).
As it exists today, the Pink Broom has been a wonderful opportunity for new curlers to meet other league members during a fun, social event!
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