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Ladies Curling Association
OF THE
Canadian Branch of the Royal Caledonian
Curling Club
LCA Competitions
Bantam
& Junior Girls
Bantam ages 12 - 15. Juniors 19 years and
under and attending an educational institution. Composite rinks
permitted. Championship finals alternate each year between District
1 and 2.
Centennial
- Mary McGuire
Bonspiel format open to LCA curlers 55 years
of age and over. Composite rinks permitted. Two games guaranteed.
Championship finals alternate each year between District 1 and
2.
The Centennial Trophy was presented to the Ladies Curling
Association by Mr. W. Bidwell of Richard Hemsley Co. Limited
(Hemsley's Jewellers) for Ladies Senior Competition in April
1967, Canada's Centennial.
The Mary McGuire Trophy was presented to the Ladies Curling
Association by the family of the late Mary McGuire for Senior
Competition in 1969. Mrs. A.M.J. McGuire, a member of Tecumseh
Curling Club, was President of LCA in 1967-68 and an Honourary
Lifetime Member.
District Winners and Runners-up receive silver spoons
Championship Winners receive Trophy and Pins (gilt)
Championship Runners-up receive Pins (silver)
District
1 Centre Shields
Centre 3 Shield -
Open entry
Centre 4 Shield - Open entry
District
1 Challenge Trophies
Birks
Double entry - 2 rinks - Seniors if
possible
This replaced the Victory Trophy which was a double rink competition
open to Montreal Island Ladies clubs. The Trophy was presented
by Henry Birks & Sons in 1945, to be competed for over a
ten-year period. Final play commenced on Feb. 22, 1955. St. George
Curling Club won the Trophy. Mr. Victor Birks officiated at the
presentation ceremonies which includeed the donation of a handsome
new Trophy (a silver tray) to the LCA for the ensuing ten years.
Called the Birks Trophy, it was a four-rink competition. Two
rinks play on home ice and two rinks on challenger's ice. Playoff
was to be in 1965 and only the nine island clubs were eligible
to play in this event. This Trophy is still an "Island"
competition, but more than nine clubs are included, and it is
a double rink event, 10 ends to be played. Birks were kind enough
to present a new silver tray in 1966 to be retired in 1976.
Dudley Kerr
Single rink entry - Juniors
The Dudley Kerr Trophy, a silver tray, was presented to the LCA
by Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Kerr of Town of Mount Royal Curling Club
in 1958. Started in 1958 ending in 1968, replacing the Harrington
Trophy. Originally a two-rink competition for Junior curlers.
A new Dudley H. Kerr Trophy (a silver tray) presented in 1968.
April 1980 changed to a one-team entry.
Ted Thompson
Single rink entry - Seniors if possible
The Ted Thompson Trophy, a silver tray, was presented to the
LCA by Mr. and Mrs. Ted Thompson of St. George Curling Club.
This trophy replaced the Reid Trophy which replaced the WHitehead
trophy. Started in 1959 ending 1970 (a two-rink competition).
A new trophy presented by W.E. Thompson on March 18, 1970 to
replace the former trophy. This trophy to be played for by Senior
curlers in District 1. In 1980 the tray and shield will become
the permanent property of the final winners.
District
2 Challenge
Single knockout format open to LCA
curlers in District 2. The LCA presented the District 2 Challenge
Trophy and Centre Plaques in 1962. They were played for the first
time in 1963. All games were 10 ends, District Finals were 12
ends. The trophy was stolen in 1979-80 and replaced by a trophy
from the Caledonian Curling Club of Montreal, May 1980. The club
was closing after 130 years.
Centre Plaques presented to Centre winners and all Centre winners
receive a pin
District Winner receives Trophy and LCA silver spoons
District Runner-up receives LCA silver spoons
Coronation
- Balmoral - Braemar
Bonspiel format open to LCA curlers.
Unlimited entries. Three games guaranteed. Open to both Districts.
Played in District 1.
Coronation - Ladies single rink competition
Presented in 1937 (played for in 1938) to the Ladies Curling
Association by the Canadian Branch of the Royal Caledonian Curling
Club for perpetual annual competition.
Winner receives Trophy and pins (gilt)
Runner-up receives pins (silver)
Balmoral - Second Event
Presented by William Paterson, President of the Canadian Branch,
Royal Caledonian Curling Club, 1040-41 (played for 1942).
Winner receives Trophy and pins (gilt)
Runner-up receives pins (silver)
Braemar - Third Event
Donated by the late Mr. William Paterson. Mr. Paterson, called
affectionately, "Wee Willie", by his many friends,
was an ardent curler. He was a member of the old St. Lawrence
Curling Club until it closed in 1938 and later became a member
of the Thistle Curling Club.
Winner receives Trophy and pins (gilt)
Runner-up receives pins (silver)
Three earlier trophies were played for between 1917-37. They
were known as The Ladies Royal Caledonian Trophies and went out
of competition when won outright after interclub playoffs.
The clubs changed from Irons to Granites in 1953.
April 1965 the Coronation/Balmoral/Braemar and Macdonald/Paterson/Roy
rotated between District 1 and District 2 each year. Since 1981-82
The Coronation/Balmoral/Braemar has been played in Montreal.
Jackson
Open to LCA curlers in District 1
- Centres 1 and 2 and based on points. One eight-end game. Minimum
of two teams per club required to be eligible for prize money.
(added January 1988)
This trophy was put into play in 1942, and in 1943 Mrs. Anderson
of the St. Lawrence Curling Club donated a trophy to replace
the Edinburgh Trophy. The Ladies of St. Lawrence Curling Club
(donor's) name to be engraved on the trophy as they had won the
LCA Granite Competition the first year ir was inaugurated. Jackson
Ladies Curling Association Granite Trophy to be engraved on the
other side. The trophy was originally limited to play by Island
clubs. The trophy was won by a team with high percentage score
with no team rating, and was played on the same lines as the
Edinburgh Trophy with a hidden partner from the same club.
In 1964, clubs were asked to make up rinks on a point system,
no more that ten points per rink (4 for a skip, 3 for a third,
etc.) Each team had a hidden partner from the same club. Combined
scores of these pairs determined winners. This was a one game
event, 12 ends.
Since 1967 it has been played as Grand Match, thereby a Club
winning trophy, total scores of the teams being added and an
average percentage win being worked out by the Committee. The
point system is also followed in making up the rinks. The points
per team have now been increased to eleven points.
Lady Tweedsmuir
One double-rink entry per club. Total
Points. Single knockout. Championship Finals in Ottawa played
in conjunction with the Men's Governor General Championship.
It was on the initiative of the Rideau Curling Club ladies that
this competition came into being. Mrs. R.B. Viets and
Mrs. K.A. Greene felt the need for a competition equivalent
to the Men's Governor General's Trophy. They approached Colonel
Eric McKenzie, Controller of the Household at Rideau Hall and
were presented with a Trophy donated by Lady Tweedsmuir, wife
of Lord Tweedsmuir, Governor General of Canada from 1936-40.
Date on Trophy 1937-38, played for first time in 1938. Played
in "Irons" up to and including 1953, since 1954 in
"Granites". In 1950 the ends were reduced from 14 to
12 and 10 ends are now played.
District Winners receive pins (gilt) as of 1981-82
District Runners-up receive pins (silver) as of 1982-83
Championship Winners receive pins (gilt)
Trophy presented to Winning Club's President (box and blue flannel
bag)
Championship Runners-up receive pins (silver)
Lady Tweedsmuir pin (gilt) presented to Governor General's wife
the first time she presents the trophy (or Governor General's
Representative)
LCA
Evening Ladies - Gillies-Wallingford
Open to LCA curlers who curl Evening
or Business Ladies in their club. Open entry, composite rinks
permitted. Championship finals alternate each year between District
1 and 2.
Originally Business Girls Trophy the trophy was bought by the
LCA in 1968. In 1977-78 Business Girls and Evening Ladies competitions
combined into "Evening Ladies"
District winners receive pins engraved "Evening Ladies"
(gilt)
Runners-up receive pins engraved "Evening Ladies" (silver)
unless entries are limited.
Championship winners receive Maple Leaf pin with bar engraved
"Evening Ladies" (1998)
Championship Runners-up receive LCAsilver spoon.
Gillies-Wallingford Trophy - second event was donated
to the LCA by Kay Gillies and Velma Wallingford in 1976 for the
Evening Ladies competition (Engraved Wallingford-Gillies)
District Winners receive pins engraved "Gillies-Wallingford"
(gilt)
District Runners-up receive pins engraved "Gillies-Wallingford"
(silver) unless entries are limited.
Championship Winners receive Maple Leaf pins with bar engraved
"Gillies-Wallingford" (gilt)
Championship Runners-up receive LCA silver spoons
Macdonald
- Paterson - Roy
Bonspiel format open to LCA curlers.
Unlimited entries. Three games guaranteed. Open to both Districts.
From 1965 rotated between District 1 and 2. Played in Ottawa
since 1981-82 rotation discontinued.
Macdonald - In April 1959 the Macdonald Tobacco Company
offered a trophy to the LCA for annual competition. This trophy
was discussed at length and at one time it was suggested that
it be played for on an intenational basis. No definite decision
was reached. Finally, late in the 1962 season, invitations were
sent to 50 clubs and play started with an entry of 32 rinks.
The competition was run on a knock-out basis with Main Event
and Consolation - giving each entrant at least two games. Mrs.
Billings (Three Rivers), President of LCA accepted the trophy
on behalf of the Association. Mr. Fortier and Mr. Geary of the
Macdonald Company attended the finals held at the St. George
Curling Club.
Winner receives Trophy and pins (gilt)
Runners-up receive pins (silver)
Paterson - Second Event Presented by William Paterson
Estate in 1964. Mr. Paterson, affectionately called "Wee
Willie" by his many friends, was an ardent curler. He was
a member of the old St. Lawrence Curling Club until it closed
in 1938 and later a mamber of the Thistle Curling Club. President
of the Canadian Branch, Royal Caledonian Curling Club, 1940-41.
Winners receive Trophy and pins (gilt)
Runners-up receive pins (silver)
Roy - Third event Presented 1965 by Mr. and Mrs. G.A.
Roy of Howick, Quebec. Addie Roy was President of the LCA 1964-65,
an amiabble, ardent and interested curler.
Winners receive Roy Tray and pins (Gilt)
Runners-up receive pins (silver)
Maple
Leaf - District 1 - Centres 3 & 4
One game based on points, (win=5,
tie=2 1/2, end=2 blank end=1)
Bonus: 1/2 point added to a club's total score for each team
entered if two or more teams are entered by a club. A new trophy
was presented to District 3 (when LCA had 4 Districts) at the
Semi-Annual Meeting, October 22, 1968. It was given the name
"Maple Leaf Trophy". Date for play was March 5, 1969
and entry fee was $4.00.
McCallum
Filly - Hamilton Shield
Bonspiel format open to LCA curlers
with 7 or less years curling experience. Unlimited entries, composite
rinks permitted. Two games guaranteed. Championship finals alternate
each year between District 1 and 2. The McCallum Filly Trophy
was presented by Mr. and Mrs. George McCallum of Richmond, Ontario,
1974-75. Played for the first time in April 1975. Edith McCallum
was President of LCA in 1975-75.
McCallum Filly
1982-83 Plaques presented to all Centre winners in District 1
and 2 (purchased by LCA)
District Plaques for Winners 1974-75 presented by Edith and George
McCallum
District Winner pins horseshoe with red curling stone (gilt)
District Runner-up pins horseshoe with red curling stone (silver)
Championship Winners McCallum Filly Trophy and gilt pins - bar
with filly charm
Championship Runner-up receives LCA silver spoons
The Hamilton Shield was presented by Carol (Edith's daughter)
and David Hamilton in 1975-76, the second year of the competition.
No Centre Plaques.
District Plaques for Winners (purchased by LCA 1987-88)
District Winner pins horseshoe with blue curling stone (gilt)
District Runner-up pins horseshoe with blue curling stone (silver)
Championship Winners Hamilton Shield Trophy and silver pins -
bar with filly charm
Championship Runners-up receive LCA silver spoons
St.
George
Bonspiel format open to LCA curlers
with 6 years experience and over - no rated skips. Total points.
Played in District 1. Composite rinks permitted.
This trophy is a silver tea service and tray given to the LCA
by St. George Curling Club, Montreal, when they disbanded in
1971-72. Mrs. Ted (Kay) Thompson, an Honorary Member, and donor
of the Ted Thompson Trophy, arranged this presentation.
Winners receive pins (gilt)
Runners-up receive pins (silver)
Stanley
- Gauthier
Bonspiel format open to LCA curlers with
5 or less years curling experience. Two games guaranteed. District
2.
Stanley Trophy presented in 1959-60 by Dr. and Mrs. Howard
O.E. Stanley for Junior curlers. Records show 1963 proposal to
be submitted by Mrs. Stanley offering Trophy to District 2 as
District 1 already had a Junior Trophy. Played for in 1960.
Centre winners receive Centre plaque purchased by LCA
District - Centre pins to all Centre Winners (gilt) red curling
stone suspended from bar imprinted with "Stanley"
District Winners receive Stanley Trophy and LCA silver spoons
District Runners-up receive LCA silver spoons
Gauthier Trophy presented by Miss Eglantine "Tiny"
Gauthier of Buckingham Curling Club and played for the first
time in 1976. Died Monday, Nov. 27, 1995, in Italy at the age
of 85.
No plaques for Centre winners
District - Centre pins presented to all Centre Winners (silver)
blue curling stone engraved "Gauthier"
District Winner receives Trophy and LCA silver spoons
District Runners-up receive LCA silver spoons
Tobin
- Earle
Bonspiel format open to LCA curlers
with 5 or less years curling experience. Two games guaranteed.
Open to both Districts. Played in District 1.
Mrs. Mahoney, Vice-President District 1, reported at Feb. 4,
1962 meeting that Council did not feel Junior Bonspiel should
come under jurisdiction of LCA but could proceed outside of the
LCA with a special Committee to run it. Accepted in 1967 as an
LCA competition, now called the Tobin - Earle.
Tobin Trophy was presented to the LCA by Mr. and Mrs.
Leo C. Tobin of Lachine Curling Club in 1963. They felt that
the Lady Junior Curlers should have a trophy of their own. A
walnut plaque has been provided with silver shields to be presented
to the winning club as well as the silver tray.
Winners receive pins (gilt)
Runners-up receive pins (silver)
Earle - Consolation event - Trophy was presented to LCA
by Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Earle of the St. George Curling Club in
1963. A silver cup on a black base which was replaced by the
LCA in 1984.
Winners receive Trophy and pins (gilt)
Runners-up receive pins (silver)
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| Bantam
& Junior Girls Bantam ages 12 - 15. Juniors 19 years and under and attending an educational institution. Composite rinks permitted. Championship finals alternate each year between District 1 and 2. |
| Centennial
- Mary McGuire Bonspiel format open to LCA curlers 55 years of age and over. Composite rinks permitted. Two games guaranteed. Championship finals alternate each year between District 1 and 2. The Centennial Trophy was presented to the Ladies Curling Association by Mr. W. Bidwell of Richard Hemsley Co. Limited (Hemsley's Jewellers) for Ladies Senior Competition in April 1967, Canada's Centennial. The Mary McGuire Trophy was presented to the Ladies Curling Association by the family of the late Mary McGuire for Senior Competition in 1969. Mrs. A.M.J. McGuire, a member of Tecumseh Curling Club, was President of LCA in 1967-68 and an Honourary Lifetime Member. District Winners and Runners-up receive silver spoons Championship Winners receive Trophy and Pins (gilt) Championship Runners-up receive Pins (silver) |
| District
1 Centre Shields Centre 3 Shield - Open entry Centre 4 Shield - Open entry |
| District
1 Challenge Trophies Birks Double entry - 2 rinks - Seniors if possible This replaced the Victory Trophy which was a double rink competition open to Montreal Island Ladies clubs. The Trophy was presented by Henry Birks & Sons in 1945, to be competed for over a ten-year period. Final play commenced on Feb. 22, 1955. St. George Curling Club won the Trophy. Mr. Victor Birks officiated at the presentation ceremonies which includeed the donation of a handsome new Trophy (a silver tray) to the LCA for the ensuing ten years. Called the Birks Trophy, it was a four-rink competition. Two rinks play on home ice and two rinks on challenger's ice. Playoff was to be in 1965 and only the nine island clubs were eligible to play in this event. This Trophy is still an "Island" competition, but more than nine clubs are included, and it is a double rink event, 10 ends to be played. Birks were kind enough to present a new silver tray in 1966 to be retired in 1976. Dudley Kerr Single rink entry - Juniors The Dudley Kerr Trophy, a silver tray, was presented to the LCA by Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Kerr of Town of Mount Royal Curling Club in 1958. Started in 1958 ending in 1968, replacing the Harrington Trophy. Originally a two-rink competition for Junior curlers. A new Dudley H. Kerr Trophy (a silver tray) presented in 1968. April 1980 changed to a one-team entry. Ted Thompson Single rink entry - Seniors if possible The Ted Thompson Trophy, a silver tray, was presented to the LCA by Mr. and Mrs. Ted Thompson of St. George Curling Club. This trophy replaced the Reid Trophy which replaced the WHitehead trophy. Started in 1959 ending 1970 (a two-rink competition). A new trophy presented by W.E. Thompson on March 18, 1970 to replace the former trophy. This trophy to be played for by Senior curlers in District 1. In 1980 the tray and shield will become the permanent property of the final winners. |
| District
2 Challenge Single knockout format open to LCA curlers in District 2. The LCA presented the District 2 Challenge Trophy and Centre Plaques in 1962. They were played for the first time in 1963. All games were 10 ends, District Finals were 12 ends. The trophy was stolen in 1979-80 and replaced by a trophy from the Caledonian Curling Club of Montreal, May 1980. The club was closing after 130 years. Centre Plaques presented to Centre winners and all Centre winners receive a pin District Winner receives Trophy and LCA silver spoons District Runner-up receives LCA silver spoons |
| Coronation
- Balmoral - Braemar Bonspiel format open to LCA curlers. Unlimited entries. Three games guaranteed. Open to both Districts. Played in District 1. Coronation - Ladies single rink competition Presented in 1937 (played for in 1938) to the Ladies Curling Association by the Canadian Branch of the Royal Caledonian Curling Club for perpetual annual competition. Winner receives Trophy and pins (gilt) Runner-up receives pins (silver) Balmoral - Second Event Presented by William Paterson, President of the Canadian Branch, Royal Caledonian Curling Club, 1040-41 (played for 1942). Winner receives Trophy and pins (gilt) Runner-up receives pins (silver) Braemar - Third Event Donated by the late Mr. William Paterson. Mr. Paterson, called affectionately, "Wee Willie", by his many friends, was an ardent curler. He was a member of the old St. Lawrence Curling Club until it closed in 1938 and later became a member of the Thistle Curling Club. Winner receives Trophy and pins (gilt) Runner-up receives pins (silver) Three earlier trophies were played for between 1917-37. They were known as The Ladies Royal Caledonian Trophies and went out of competition when won outright after interclub playoffs. The clubs changed from Irons to Granites in 1953. April 1965 the Coronation/Balmoral/Braemar and Macdonald/Paterson/Roy rotated between District 1 and District 2 each year. Since 1981-82 The Coronation/Balmoral/Braemar has been played in Montreal. |
| Jackson Open to LCA curlers in District 1 - Centres 1 and 2 and based on points. One eight-end game. Minimum of two teams per club required to be eligible for prize money. (added January 1988) This trophy was put into play in 1942, and in 1943 Mrs. Anderson of the St. Lawrence Curling Club donated a trophy to replace the Edinburgh Trophy. The Ladies of St. Lawrence Curling Club (donor's) name to be engraved on the trophy as they had won the LCA Granite Competition the first year ir was inaugurated. Jackson Ladies Curling Association Granite Trophy to be engraved on the other side. The trophy was originally limited to play by Island clubs. The trophy was won by a team with high percentage score with no team rating, and was played on the same lines as the Edinburgh Trophy with a hidden partner from the same club. In 1964, clubs were asked to make up rinks on a point system, no more that ten points per rink (4 for a skip, 3 for a third, etc.) Each team had a hidden partner from the same club. Combined scores of these pairs determined winners. This was a one game event, 12 ends. Since 1967 it has been played as Grand Match, thereby a Club winning trophy, total scores of the teams being added and an average percentage win being worked out by the Committee. The point system is also followed in making up the rinks. The points per team have now been increased to eleven points. |
| Lady Tweedsmuir One double-rink entry per club. Total Points. Single knockout. Championship Finals in Ottawa played in conjunction with the Men's Governor General Championship. It was on the initiative of the Rideau Curling Club ladies that this competition came into being. Mrs. R.B. Viets and Mrs. K.A. Greene felt the need for a competition equivalent to the Men's Governor General's Trophy. They approached Colonel Eric McKenzie, Controller of the Household at Rideau Hall and were presented with a Trophy donated by Lady Tweedsmuir, wife of Lord Tweedsmuir, Governor General of Canada from 1936-40. Date on Trophy 1937-38, played for first time in 1938. Played in "Irons" up to and including 1953, since 1954 in "Granites". In 1950 the ends were reduced from 14 to 12 and 10 ends are now played. District Winners receive pins (gilt) as of 1981-82 District Runners-up receive pins (silver) as of 1982-83 Championship Winners receive pins (gilt) Trophy presented to Winning Club's President (box and blue flannel bag) Championship Runners-up receive pins (silver) Lady Tweedsmuir pin (gilt) presented to Governor General's wife the first time she presents the trophy (or Governor General's Representative) |
| LCA
Evening Ladies - Gillies-Wallingford Open to LCA curlers who curl Evening or Business Ladies in their club. Open entry, composite rinks permitted. Championship finals alternate each year between District 1 and 2. Originally Business Girls Trophy the trophy was bought by the LCA in 1968. In 1977-78 Business Girls and Evening Ladies competitions combined into "Evening Ladies" District winners receive pins engraved "Evening Ladies" (gilt) Runners-up receive pins engraved "Evening Ladies" (silver) unless entries are limited. Championship winners receive Maple Leaf pin with bar engraved "Evening Ladies" (1998) Championship Runners-up receive LCAsilver spoon. Gillies-Wallingford Trophy - second event was donated to the LCA by Kay Gillies and Velma Wallingford in 1976 for the Evening Ladies competition (Engraved Wallingford-Gillies) District Winners receive pins engraved "Gillies-Wallingford" (gilt) District Runners-up receive pins engraved "Gillies-Wallingford" (silver) unless entries are limited. Championship Winners receive Maple Leaf pins with bar engraved "Gillies-Wallingford" (gilt) Championship Runners-up receive LCA silver spoons |
| Macdonald
- Paterson - Roy Bonspiel format open to LCA curlers. Unlimited entries. Three games guaranteed. Open to both Districts. From 1965 rotated between District 1 and 2. Played in Ottawa since 1981-82 rotation discontinued. Macdonald - In April 1959 the Macdonald Tobacco Company offered a trophy to the LCA for annual competition. This trophy was discussed at length and at one time it was suggested that it be played for on an intenational basis. No definite decision was reached. Finally, late in the 1962 season, invitations were sent to 50 clubs and play started with an entry of 32 rinks. The competition was run on a knock-out basis with Main Event and Consolation - giving each entrant at least two games. Mrs. Billings (Three Rivers), President of LCA accepted the trophy on behalf of the Association. Mr. Fortier and Mr. Geary of the Macdonald Company attended the finals held at the St. George Curling Club. Winner receives Trophy and pins (gilt) Runners-up receive pins (silver) Paterson - Second Event Presented by William Paterson Estate in 1964. Mr. Paterson, affectionately called "Wee Willie" by his many friends, was an ardent curler. He was a member of the old St. Lawrence Curling Club until it closed in 1938 and later a mamber of the Thistle Curling Club. President of the Canadian Branch, Royal Caledonian Curling Club, 1940-41. Winners receive Trophy and pins (gilt) Runners-up receive pins (silver) Roy - Third event Presented 1965 by Mr. and Mrs. G.A. Roy of Howick, Quebec. Addie Roy was President of the LCA 1964-65, an amiabble, ardent and interested curler. Winners receive Roy Tray and pins (Gilt) Runners-up receive pins (silver) |
| Maple
Leaf - District 1 - Centres 3 & 4 One game based on points, (win=5, tie=2 1/2, end=2 blank end=1) Bonus: 1/2 point added to a club's total score for each team entered if two or more teams are entered by a club. A new trophy was presented to District 3 (when LCA had 4 Districts) at the Semi-Annual Meeting, October 22, 1968. It was given the name "Maple Leaf Trophy". Date for play was March 5, 1969 and entry fee was $4.00. |
| McCallum
Filly - Hamilton Shield Bonspiel format open to LCA curlers with 7 or less years curling experience. Unlimited entries, composite rinks permitted. Two games guaranteed. Championship finals alternate each year between District 1 and 2. The McCallum Filly Trophy was presented by Mr. and Mrs. George McCallum of Richmond, Ontario, 1974-75. Played for the first time in April 1975. Edith McCallum was President of LCA in 1975-75. McCallum Filly 1982-83 Plaques presented to all Centre winners in District 1 and 2 (purchased by LCA) District Plaques for Winners 1974-75 presented by Edith and George McCallum District Winner pins horseshoe with red curling stone (gilt) District Runner-up pins horseshoe with red curling stone (silver) Championship Winners McCallum Filly Trophy and gilt pins - bar with filly charm Championship Runner-up receives LCA silver spoons The Hamilton Shield was presented by Carol (Edith's daughter) and David Hamilton in 1975-76, the second year of the competition. No Centre Plaques. District Plaques for Winners (purchased by LCA 1987-88) District Winner pins horseshoe with blue curling stone (gilt) District Runner-up pins horseshoe with blue curling stone (silver) Championship Winners Hamilton Shield Trophy and silver pins - bar with filly charm Championship Runners-up receive LCA silver spoons |
| St.
George Bonspiel format open to LCA curlers with 6 years experience and over - no rated skips. Total points. Played in District 1. Composite rinks permitted. This trophy is a silver tea service and tray given to the LCA by St. George Curling Club, Montreal, when they disbanded in 1971-72. Mrs. Ted (Kay) Thompson, an Honorary Member, and donor of the Ted Thompson Trophy, arranged this presentation. Winners receive pins (gilt) Runners-up receive pins (silver) |
| Stanley
- Gauthier Bonspiel format open to LCA curlers with 5 or less years curling experience. Two games guaranteed. District 2. Stanley Trophy presented in 1959-60 by Dr. and Mrs. Howard O.E. Stanley for Junior curlers. Records show 1963 proposal to be submitted by Mrs. Stanley offering Trophy to District 2 as District 1 already had a Junior Trophy. Played for in 1960. Centre winners receive Centre plaque purchased by LCA District - Centre pins to all Centre Winners (gilt) red curling stone suspended from bar imprinted with "Stanley" District Winners receive Stanley Trophy and LCA silver spoons District Runners-up receive LCA silver spoons Gauthier Trophy presented by Miss Eglantine "Tiny" Gauthier of Buckingham Curling Club and played for the first time in 1976. Died Monday, Nov. 27, 1995, in Italy at the age of 85. No plaques for Centre winners District - Centre pins presented to all Centre Winners (silver) blue curling stone engraved "Gauthier" District Winner receives Trophy and LCA silver spoons District Runners-up receive LCA silver spoons |
| Tobin
- Earle Bonspiel format open to LCA curlers with 5 or less years curling experience. Two games guaranteed. Open to both Districts. Played in District 1. Mrs. Mahoney, Vice-President District 1, reported at Feb. 4, 1962 meeting that Council did not feel Junior Bonspiel should come under jurisdiction of LCA but could proceed outside of the LCA with a special Committee to run it. Accepted in 1967 as an LCA competition, now called the Tobin - Earle. Tobin Trophy was presented to the LCA by Mr. and Mrs. Leo C. Tobin of Lachine Curling Club in 1963. They felt that the Lady Junior Curlers should have a trophy of their own. A walnut plaque has been provided with silver shields to be presented to the winning club as well as the silver tray. Winners receive pins (gilt) Runners-up receive pins (silver) Earle - Consolation event - Trophy was presented to LCA by Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Earle of the St. George Curling Club in 1963. A silver cup on a black base which was replaced by the LCA in 1984. Winners receive Trophy and pins (gilt) Runners-up receive pins (silver) |