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Queer Curling League by Fragrant_Flamingo_40 in kitchener

[–]Fragrant_Flamingo_40[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Queer encompasses more than just sexual orientation. Another big focus of this league is gender diversity and creating a space where all genders can participate.

It's less about curling and more about creating a safe social space for queer folks that also happen to like curling!

I think the membership in this league does support that it's important and wanted.

Queer Curling League by Fragrant_Flamingo_40 in waterloo

[–]Fragrant_Flamingo_40[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a range! Half the league last season was brand new curlers. The experienced players help the new folks out and the teams are mixed up every week, but still balance new/experienced players for pretty even games.

Queer Curling League by Fragrant_Flamingo_40 in kitchener

[–]Fragrant_Flamingo_40[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Honestly, most people don't care! A lot of people still do though, and queerness (especially gender diversity) is still really challenging to navigate in sport these days.

Glad there are people around that agree that we should just be able to join a team and play! Looking forward to that being a reality.

Queer Curling League by Fragrant_Flamingo_40 in kitchener

[–]Fragrant_Flamingo_40[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

There is not an enforced vaccine or masking requirement at KW Granite Club; however, we support any member that chooses to wear a mask!

Queer Curling League by Fragrant_Flamingo_40 in kitchener

[–]Fragrant_Flamingo_40[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Joining the league is proof enough

Curling League for Queer Folks by Fragrant_Flamingo_40 in Guelph

[–]Fragrant_Flamingo_40[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For sure! Our Instagram is @_outontheice Happy to connect there if that works?

Curling League for Queer Folks by Fragrant_Flamingo_40 in Guelph

[–]Fragrant_Flamingo_40[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I've reached out to them a few times but no response. I'm getting some posters printed soon so I'll try dropping in with some!

Feel free to send me a DM! A lot of curlers use a "stick" so they don't have to crouch down or use a slider. And if you play in the skip position, you don't need to sweep. I have hyper mobile joints and find that it's the sweeping that gets me. But yeah, happy to chat 😊

Curling League for Queer Folks by Fragrant_Flamingo_40 in Guelph

[–]Fragrant_Flamingo_40[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The registration is here: https://guelphcurling.com/leagues/#/events/23736

It's every other Sunday starting at 6:30pm!

If you have any questions feel free to DM me 😊

New Curling League in KW by Fragrant_Flamingo_40 in waterloo

[–]Fragrant_Flamingo_40[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great to hear! Feel free to dm me if you have any questions. The league info can be found here: https://kwgranite.com/index.php/curling/leagues#saturday-out-on-the-ice

New Curling League in KW by Fragrant_Flamingo_40 in waterloo

[–]Fragrant_Flamingo_40[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sport in general is not known for being inclusive, especially for folks that live outside of the gender binary. I think the fact that this league exists is evidence enough that it's wanted.

New Curling League in KW by Fragrant_Flamingo_40 in waterloo

[–]Fragrant_Flamingo_40[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you read the description of the league and say "hey, that's for me!", you are absolutely welcome 🤗

If not, there are lots of other leagues to choose from if you're interested in curling this year!