F0'C'SLE P.R.O. KIDS CURLING FUNDRAISER

The ice awaits as a few teams practice.

Joe Doucette is an enthusiastic first timer.

Andrew Barss came from Lunenburg to play.

Members of Team Barss sweep their stone along.

A Chester Skip watches his opponent's throw.

Andrew Barss gets a little coaching from an experienced curler.


Two of the younger teams pose for a group shot.

The PRO Kids display gives information about the program.

P.R.O. Kids Coordinator Cossette Howlett has good reason to smile with the success of the event.


Jacob Sharp gets ready to throw.

The winners pose with Jackie Bremner and Cosette Howlett.

Jackie Bremner thanks the participants as Joe Doucette looks on. Jackie was the moving force behind this great event. A big thank you to Jackie.

Jan. 23'rd,Chester---------------The new owners of the Fo'c'sle Tavern in Chester sponsored a curling bonspiel as a fundraiser for P.R.O. Kids. P.R.O. Kids is a service dedicated to ensuring recreation opportunities exist for children and youth who would not ordinarily be able to afford the cost of participation. The Program is administered by the Chester Municipal Recreation Department.
The key organizer of the event was Jackie Bremner. She got 63 eager and able participants to sign up for the event. There were 64 spots. Not bad,Jackie. The field included everyone from rookies to serious and experienced curlers. It was mainly a fun event but here was a little friendly rivalry and a competitive air about the rink. Each team got to play two ends and a unique scoring system determined the winners.
After the game, everyone retired to the Fo'c'sle for prizes and refreshments.
The event realized $1291.25 for P.R.O. Kids.
Based on it's success,there will likely be another event next year.
There is also a golf tournament planned for this summer.
In case you were wondering,P.R.O. Kids stands for Positive Recreation Opportunities for Kids.