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Greetings WCC Members!
It’s hard to believe that summer is winding down. We are a few days away from fall member registration, which opens up just after Labor Day. Details on registration are to follow.
Early in summer, all the talk on the WCC Board and various committees was filled with excitement and optimism about a return to normal. The excitement and enthusiasm was channelled into a number of different initiatives. You will all notice the upgrades to the camera system this year in the ice house along with new capabilities to broadcast. Thanks to everyone who volunteered at Brewers games and other events to jump start the fundraising effort for new rocks. You’ll be hearing more about getting that over the finish line in the next month or so.
Then came the Delta variant. The Safety and Sanitatization committee put in a lot of effort this past month to come up with our return to curling policies. We are going to be opening the year in Phase Yellow - full details on what this means is available at the link below. The committee and the board will be actively reviewing these policies throughout the year as community transmission rates change. Our goals are the same as last year: we want to make sure we are able to continue curling.
The expectation is that all members, in the spirit of curling and community, continue to follow these policies. I also ask that in the spirit of curling, that we be kind to one another. Some members will be more comfortable than others and everyone’s personal situation is different. Some of us have elevated risk due to pre-existing conditions, some have loved ones that are more vulnerable or ineligible to receive the vaccine, and everyone needs to do what is best for themselves and their families.
We continue to all be in this together. We had a successful season last year and made the best of the situation. I expect nothing different from this year and am looking forward to doing what Tosa curlers do best - compete on the ice and bring the party off the ice, whether that’s to Sheet Zero or elsewhere.
Please contact me with questions or concerns.
Good curling,
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2021-22 WCC President
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History of the Cottams, as told by Dave Wolz on March 23, 2019
Edited for space and clarity.
The cottams event is named after Thomas “Vern” Cottam. Tom was the president of the club from 1947 to 1948. His family was Welch, and Vern had a great group of fellow Welshman at the club, including H.H. “Doc” Roberts and Earl Easton (of the former Easton’s Beer Depot near Colonel Harts on State), both former presidents as well. Downstairs in the first trophy case is a photo of Vern and these friends, known as “The Welshmen.”
Vern was among the first members of the club. He curled at Stickney Field by City Hall as well in in the parking lot prior to the Muellner Building being built in 1941.
Back in that day, most of the events were sponsored by people, with those individuals bearing the costs. So, the Cottams, when it started in 1978, was paid for by Vern, including the ice time, the food, and the booze.
Vern for much of his life was a successful contractor. He owned a business that built all the now-infamous arched Kohl’s Food Stores.
Vern hated sweeping which is why there is no sweeping at the Cottams.
Screwy ice is the trademark of this event.
Also paramount to the Cottams were door prizes including birds, frogs, bikes, mannequins, live chickens, and refrigerator doors.
Vern passed away in 1993, and he is remembered as a gracious, grand gentleman.
The third year of these programs has ended, with this season alone attracting almost 300 people in nine draws held on five dates. Each Try Curling event filled quickly with many on the waiting list. The number of participants in the adaptive curling events held on each of these dates has grown each year with new and repeat attendees at each event as word of this program spreads. Besides attracting new members to our club and contributing over $7,000 of income, these events have more than fulfilled our agreement to replace ice skating with opportunities for members of the community of all ages and abilities to experience the fun sport of curling.
Thanks to the members of the Try/Adaptive Curling committee - Lauren Robb, Sarah Carlson, Molly Schicantek, Joe Matel, and Harold Paul - for their contributions in setting policies and giving direction to help the programs run smoothly. In addition, Lauren contributed by recruiting volunteers for each date and running the events; having enough volunteers was key to success. Sarah responded to all email and phone inquiries, and juggled the requests for changes – not easy! Joe handled the ice making (along with some loyal helpers) and developed friendships and creative problem-solving skills with some of the regulars at adaptive curling, including a curler who is blind.
Special thanks to Kelley Burian who so efficiently used her web skills and "give them what they want" attitude to keep the communication between the public and the club running smoothly.
Here are some try curlers comments from the season:
- Great People! Great Instruction!
- Love the game! Love the IPA (great!) Love the people…keep it up
- What a great time! ___were very helpful in explaining the game. Makes me want to join the club J
- So much fun…We loved our coaches
- Great afternoon with family and friends. ___&___ did a great job of sharing their love and knowledge of curling. Fun for all ages and abilities – thank you!
- This was super fun! My group had a blast and definitely what to come again! The people have been super generous and kind. Thanks so much! Very enjoyable- Thank you to all the volunteers who give their time to teach us.
- Thank you for a great intro to curling & warm WI welcome! We loved the instruction, teamwork, and culture at your club. Can’t wait to come back.
- Thank you for the fun curling lesson. Loved the simple intro to rules and skills and all the tips to help us curl better. Good Curling Guys
- Great instruction, excellent way to bond with family. J Thank you!
- This was such a fun and amazing afternoon. ___&___Did a wonderful job of instructing us and answering all our questions about curling. Thanks!
- Team 1 had the best coaches: ___&___ Thank you for sharing the sport & culture of curling. It was a very nice way to spend time with friends.
There is a common theme in these comment cards – we do have a great club because we have great members!! We’ve had groups come from as far away as Chicago, Madison, & Racine to experience our Try Curling program. A very heartfelt thanks to every club member who volunteered and earned the well-deserved respect and gratitude of participants!
With hopes for a great summer, anticipation for next season, and many thanks to all!
Allen Miller
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7300 W Chestnut Street
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
We are located 6 miles west of downtown Milwaukee. Our club shares the Muellner Building with the Tosa Senior Center in Wauwatosa's Hart Park.
As a 100% volunteer operation, our hours vary. Please see our club calendar or email us for deliveries or visits.
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Phone: 414-453-2875*
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About the Wauwatosa Curling Club
The Wauwatosa Curling Club is a friendly, 100%volunteer-operated club with deep roots in the Wauwatosa community. Our first game was played in 1921 in a shed on Stickney Avenue, just south of where Wauwatosa’s City Hall now stands. In 1925, that same shed was moved to what is now Hart Park, where curling continued until for nearly two decades. In 1941, the Club began play in its current home, the Muellner Building.
Renovated in 2024, the Wauwatosa Curling Club features four sheets of ice where members of all ages and skill levels come together to learn, compete, and socialize. We’re dedicated to fostering good sportsmanship, friendship, and a welcoming atmosphere, whether you’re sliding your very first stone or a seasoned bonspiel pro. The ice may be cold, but the community here is warm, and we’re proud to carry on more than a century of curling tradition in Milwaukee county.