The Lake Region curling Club has a long and interesting history in Devils Lake.
It is located at 703 7th St. South in Devils Lake.
Current club president, Dale Robbins says originally it was built as the dream of a number of doctors serving in the area who were originally from Canada. They missed their beloved sport of curling, so they raised the funds to build the Curling Club. Through the years improvements have been made to the building, the front portion of the present clubhouse was added on, providing on two levels a lobby, seating for spectators, a lounge area and eventually an area with a grill for cooking concessions. All this has been done through the work of volunteers.
Recently curling enthusiasts have been in the process of raising funds for a new ice chiller plant for the club. As various businesses, clubs and individuals throughout the area support the plan to install a new ice plant, the club is making plans for a whole new and better season once it is in place.
If you have ever curled, you know how curling can be a family affair and is a sport that competitors can be involved with well into their golden years. All skill levels from beginners to the pros are welcome.
Some come to watch, too, as many throughout the community have enjoyed watching the sport and remember past years when the Lake Region Curling Club hosted the Olympic’s Junior Nationals, filling the town’s motels and restaurants with youth and their families from around the nation.
Their goal is to install the new plant and insulate the building to make it more energy efficient so they can have longer seasons and recruit even more new members.
How can you help?
They are seeking donations in several levels of giving.
Platinum Sponsors would be for $5,000 and up
Diamond Sponsors would be $1,000 to $4,999
Gold Sponsors are $500-$999
Silver Sponsors are $250-$499
They will welcome all amounts of donations and recognize each level of giving on a plaque displayed at the Lake Region Curling Club for all to see.
If you have any questions, you can reach a board member through telephone or e-mail.
The board members are: Dale Robbins, President, 701-351-0796 or drobbins@dvl.midco.net
Ned Sampson, Vice President, 701-739-3865 or samsne@yahoo.com
Jeff Kitchens, Treasurer, 701-351-1724 or kitchens@dvl.midco.net
Layton White, Secretary, 701-381-9704 or 1shotrock@gmail.com
Kade Sveen 701-331-2428 or knsveen@bremer.com
Ty Johnson 501-381-5412 or johnsonty22@gmail.com
Kevin Vistad 701-739-4247 or kevin.vistad.b6cs@statefarm.com
