Hogs & Hoppers Spiel
Each December the North Hill breaks for the Holidays; but not before holding the “Hogs and Hoppers” bonspiel. The format is loosely based upon the Continental Cup, wherein each night one set of teams (Hogs) plays against the other “side” (Hoppers). Each side has an equal number of teams (maximum of eighteen teams each). This year’s edition runs three evenings with a differing format each night. Points are awarded for each game played and aggregated after each night of play. Points are allocated such that neither side can win before the final night.
This year the spiel will take place from December 17th to 19th 2024
Hogs and Hoppers is totally about fun and is a great way to introduce friends to curling. No one takes the competition that seriously (you can’t, as the other teams on your side won’t tolerate it!). For the past few years, most teams are formed from within the Club but usually are not established teams. That doesn’t mean that teams or players from other clubs or leagues aren’t welcomed; just that, it fills up fairly quickly.
The winning side does get a monetary reward, however it’s not that significant. Prior to the event the Club solicits prizes (hats, sweaters, wine, re-gifts, golf balls; anything you have) from its membership. These are augmented as needed by the committee. All are wrapped and numbered. Each participant draws for a prize; which leads to some interesting bartering
afterwards! It’s a great way to ease into the holidays.
Game Format
Games will take place in the evenings with the draw times to be confirmed closer to the spiel. The nightly format will also be communicated to registered teams prior to the spiel. All games are 6-ends.
Specials
Everyone will receive a free drink and snacks as well as a Santa gift. The spiel also features door prizes and 50/50 raffle.
Cost
Team registration is $200, payable upon registration and no later than November 30th. You can pay at the Club or e-transfer your registration fee to payments@nhcc.ca.
Registration
Club Members will receive a private link on Nov 13th via email to register through curling I/O. On Nov 15th registration will be made available to the public at the bottom of this page.
Please register one entry per team. Once we have reached our limit of 36 teams additional teams registering will be waitlisted.
Thank you to our generous sponsor Great Western Brewery!
