The Sutton Curling Club
Mission Statement and Core Values
MISSION
The Sutton Curling Club has been serving the communities of Sutton and its surrounding towns and villages since 1948. The club is a not-for-profit organization seeking to provide fun and recreation to its members and the community at large. Anyone can join the club, play in regular leagues and enjoy the many benefits of being a member.
The Club provides:
- Two sheets of curling ice, changing rooms, and a reception hall and bar that can accommodate groups of 10 – 100 people.
- Different leagues of play during the day and evenings of each day of the week which are designed to meet the needs of different groups depending on age and ability. Also, there are practice sessions and occasional tournaments on the weekends.
- Curling for all age groups at a reasonable cost and with the assistance of coaches to develop the sport for the whole community.
- A focused youth program working with local schools to develop the sport for the youth of our community and to help them develop physically, emotionally and mentally.
- A reception hall and curling rinks which can also be rented for an event or gathering of friends.
All of these activities are aimed at enhancing the physical and mental well-being of all members of the community, developing tourism and local investment, encouraging our youth and building a better future for the Town of Sutton and our larger community.
CORE VALUES
The core values guiding the club as it strives to meet these goals are:
People-centred – our activities are focused on and created to serve the best interests of all those who come to participate in our activities.
Diverse and Inclusive – we are inclusive and seek to attract a diverse set of members.
Ethical – integrity and honesty guide the actions of all our volunteers, directors. officers and members.
Respectful – we respect the rights of all members of the curling community and expect all participants to acknowledge and respect their responsibilities in making the sport safe and beneficial for all.
Fun and well-being – we aim to improve the mental, physical and emotional well-being of all participants in our programs and to create a sense of fun and excitement in curling.