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    FRIARS' BRIAR is back!

    Have you been missing curling with your fellow clergy?! London Ontario in 2023 could be your year!

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    Registrations for the 2024 Friars’ Briar in Regina are COMING SOON!

    Things to note as you register:

    1.  Before registering, please read over the Friars’ Briar Bonspiel Rules to ensure that your team meets all the necessary requirements. Further clarifications can be found in the Friars’ Briar Constitution (particularly Article 8.4 amendment of 2018)
    2.  A team’s registration is considered complete when their registration form has been submitted and full payment has been received (either by cheque or INTERAC e-Transfer). If you’ve never used INTERAC e-Transfer before here is a tutorial video or check Youtube.ca for your specific bank.
    3.  We are now using a team registration process. Each team will submit one registration form and one payment for the entire team. A team of three will be allowed to register in which case we will connect you with an individual looking to help complete a team if available.
    4.  Individuals without a team may fill out the shorter Individual Registration Form. (Under the Team Registration form) We will confirm by email once a team placement is confirmed.

    Rules for the Make-up of a Team in the Friars’ Briar Bonspiel (Also: See all FBA Rules for Briars)

    • A. For the Friars’ Briar, the “skip” is defined according to the CCA Rulebook which says: 6. (1) The skip has the exclusive direction of the game for their team and shall deliver stones in each end. (2) The skip may play any position in the delivery rotation of their team. Teams eligible to play in the Friars’ Briar must have a minimum of one clergy or employee of a faith-based organization on the team, who plays in the position of skip or vice-skip. Exceptions must be cleared by the Executive on an annual basis. (Article 8: FBA Bonspiel Rules)  It is preferable, but not essential, that all members of a Rink shall be from the same Province as the Skip.
    • B. A player who is not clergy, family of clergy, an employee of a church organization, or a member of a Clergy Curling League must play lead. (Article 8: FBA Bonspiel Rules)
    • C. Any exceptions to this rule must be approved on a case by case basis by the governing board of the Friars’ Briar Association. (Board decision)

    Please Note:  Registrants will find it easier to complete registrations on desktop/laptop computers, rather than by smartphones that compress details. (Individual Registration form follows Team form) Read and collect required information before starting to fill in form)

    For Team Registrations

    TEAM REGISTRATION FORM

    • Fields marked with an * are required

      • Team Identification (One Form per Team Please)

    • By submitting the information below you acknowledge that you know of no reason, health or otherwise, that would prevent your team from participating safely throughout the Friars' Briar. If your team members at any time have any question about their ability to participate safely in this week-long sporting event, please speak with a physician or other appropriate professional immediately. By submitting this registration you are agreeing players are responsible to monitor their own fitness to curl safely.

      • Team Members:

    • (Use 'Unknown' if Team Member not available yet OR 'Want Registrar's Assistance' to be filled by curlers without a full team)
    • If a team is registering only 3 members, leave the Lead fields empty, otherwise treat Lead fields as 'required'

      • Fees (Team and Guests)

    • Team Registration Fees include lunches Monday-Friday, banquet meal with entertainment on Thursday evening, for each player. Guests (spouses, etc) are invited and individual meal costs can be ordered below.
    • Leave blank if no guests attending or uncertain at time of sending registration. Teams will be contacted late February about any further guest fees, which will be collected upon arrival Monday, March 7.
    • Cheques should be made out to K-W Clergy Curling Club and mailed to: 2023 Friars' Briar, c/o 143 Rolling Meadows Dr, Kitchener, ON N2N 1X8, Canada eTransfers should go to Treasurer- tdelion@hotmail.com (security question: What are the Friars doing March 7-11 Answer: curling)
    • The Committee is requesting notice of any dietary/food restrictions. Identify Team Member and food issue(s). As well, if Team is planning to use own transportation while in London, please indicate such. Otherwise, this section can remain 'blank'.

      • Contact Information (For followup on Registration, if needed)

    • Note: Any subsequent change to the above information should be by direct email to the Registrar, indicating Team name and changes required. (Use contact form on 'Contact Us' tab in top menu of website)
     

    Verification (You are not a Robot!!)

     

    For Individual Registrations

    INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION FORM

    • Fields marked with an * are required

      • Individual Identification (One Form per Individual Please)

    • By submitting the information below you acknowledge that you know of no reason, health or otherwise, that would prevent your team from participating safely throughout the Friars' Briar. If your team members at any time have any question about their ability to participate safely in this week-long sporting event, please speak with a physician or other appropriate professional immediately. By submitting this registration you are agreeing players are responsible to monitor their own fitness to curl safely. Notice: Proof of Covid19 vaccination required (2 shots, 3 shots preferred)

      • Details

      • Fees (Individuals, and Guest Meals)

    • Registration Fees include lunch on Monday- Friday, and a banquet meal on Thursday for each player. Guests (spouses, etc) are invited and individual meal costs can be ordered below.
    • Registration Fees for Individuals include lunches Monday- Friday, banquet meal with entertainment on Thursday, for each player. Guests (spouses, etc) are invited and individual meal costs can be ordered below.
    • Leave blank if no guests attending or uncertain at time of sending registration. Individuals will be contacted late February about any further guest fees, which will be collected upon arrival Monday, March 6.
    • Cheques should be made out to K-W Clergy Curling Club and mailed to 2023 Friars' Briar, c/o 143 Rolling Meadows Dr, Kitchener, ON N2N 1X8, Canada eTransfers should go to tdelion@hotmail.com (security question: What are the Friars doing March 6-10 Answer: curling)
    • The Committee is requesting notice of any dietary/food restrictions. Identify Team Member and food issue(s). As well, if Team is planning to use own transportation while in Lethbridge, please indicate such. Otherwise, this section can remain 'blank'.

      • Contact Information (For follow-up on Registration, if needed)

    • Note: Any subsequent change to the above information should be by direct email to the Registrar, indicating Team name and changes required. (Use contact form on 'Contact Us' tab in top menu of website)
     

    Verification (You are not a Robot!!)

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