St. Paul Sends Team USA Off to the Olympics!

The St. Paul Curling Club (SPCC) hosted a salute to Olympic Team and SPCC members John Benton and Allison Pottinger and their respective teams on Saturday, January 30th. Benton and Pottinger worked with the Junior Curlers from St. Paul in the morning helping the Junior Curling volunteers from the Club show the youngsters delivery technique, sweeping, and good sportsmanship. Following the on-ice time, autographs were signed and photos taken with the kids and the Olympians.

After Junior Curling, a curling clinic was conducted featuring the Olympians and adult curlers who had made a donation to the Olympic curling teams. The clinic featured skills tips and fun camaraderie on the ice. After the curling clinic, men’s team members John Shuster and Chris Plys joined Allison and John by signing autographs and posing for photos with club members.

The afternoon continued with a silent auction featuring a variety of items donated by Club members and business organizations. Among the many items were two curling rocks, a hand carved walnut curling stone, an autographed curling broom, and donations from the professional sports teams in town; Wild, Timberwolves, Twins, and Vikings. To say that the auction was successful would be an understatement! Thank you for your generous donations and your generous bidding!

Food and snacks for the masses were provided by the Club and a good time was had by all.

We extend a big “thank you” to Stephen Geffre and Judy Taylor, the coordinators for this extra special day at the St. Paul Curling Club. Thank you to the Club membership for your incredible support!