November 16-18, 2023
Rink Fee: $440
Chairperson: Pat Fitzgerald
Goddess of the Feast: Sue Streeter
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Join us for the 43rd annual Achilles Bonspiel, a men's event with draws starting on Thursday evening. The bonspiel offers a 3-game guarantee, with the event finals held early Saturday evening, leaving ample time for celebration, recovery, and travel home on Sunday. Your entry fee covers the Opening Party and dinner starting at 6 PM on Thursday, lunch & dinner on Friday and Saturday, brunch on Saturday morning, prizes and awards; with live music planned for Friday evening.
Bring a significant other (even an extra curler) at only $100 per person (includes all meals).
Returning rinks will have priority for acceptance through September 15th, with participation capped at 24 entries. (All entries are subject to approval by the event chair.)
To ensure a safe environment, all curlers are encouraged to obtain and update vaccinations to keep their friends as safe as possible.
The Draw is Currently Filled.
New entries for the waitlist are always welcome.
If you are interested in being placed on the waitlist, please go to the Register Online link,
complete your registration and select 'Offline Payment'.
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Hotel Information:
DOUBLETREE BY HILTON - SCHENECTADY DOWNTOWN 100 Nott Terrace, Schenectady, NY, 12308 USA. 518-393-4141 15% discount on all stays for members and guests of SCC with the exception of blackout dates (Union College Alumni, Graduation, and Homecoming weekends.). No block of rooms is reserved, no deadline for rate prior to event. Rooms are subject to availability. 3 miles from the club. Book through this link to receive discount: Curling Club DoubleTree
HAMPTON INN - SCHENECTADY DOWNTOWN 450 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12305 USA 518-377-4500 15% discount on all stays for members and guests of SCC with the exception of blackout dates (Union College Alumni, Graduation, and Homecoming weekends.). No block of rooms is reserved, no deadline for rate prior to event. Rooms are subject to availability. 3.4 miles from the club. Book through this link to receive discount: Curling Club Hampton Inn
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT – AT MOHAWK HARBOR
240 Harborside Drive, Schenectady, NY (518) 579-6620
*Near the Rivers Casino and Resort
2.9 Miles from the Club
$144 per night Must be booked by 10/17 for this rate.
Book your group rate for Achilles Bonspiel Nov 16-19 2023
HAMPTON INN & SUITES ALBANY AIRPORT
45 British American Blvd., Latham, NY (518) 782-7500
4.7 Miles from the Club
Book for the Schenectady Curling Club
Past Winners:
| Year | Club(s) | Players |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Schenectady | Pat Fitzgerald, Steve Wood, Kirk Wallace, Rob Maynard |
| 2021 | Ardsley | Dan Tufaro, Dave Schrull, Jeff Klein, David Wagenhein |
| 2020 | No Event | Cancelled due to COVID |
| 2019 | Plainfield | Mark Mooney, Bill Nickle, John Gephart, Dickey Scott |
| 2018 | Broomstones | Benj Guzman, Daniel Simard, Mike McKenzie, Mike Sampson |
| 2017 | Schenectady/Ardsley/Plainfield | Gert Messing, Dennis Mellerup, Dannie Steski, Bill Peskoff, Greg Poole |
| 2016 | Plainfield/Ardsley | Dennis Mellerup, Bill Nickle, Bill Peskoff, Max Zhang |
| 2015 | Schenectady | Mike Stefanik, Charlie Brown, Scott Brennan, Jack Stopera |
| 2014 | Albany | Mike Petersen, Dan Keller, Stu Howells, Zach Ferretti |
| 2013 | Schenectady | Dan Machold, Jack Stopera, Dave Hooper, Scott Brennan |
| 2012 | Plainfield/Ardsley | Gert Messing, Dennis Mellerup, Bill Nickle, Bill Peskoff |
| 2011 | Broomstones | Bryan Fink, Mike Platt, Brian Costello, Eric Haase |
| 2010 | Broomstones | Bryan Fink, Mike Platt, Brian Costello, Eric Haase |
| 2009 | Schenectady | Dan Machold, Dion Warr, Dave Hooper, Mike Beaton |
| 2008 | Schenectady | Dean Wadland, Jack Stopera, Jim Sinkins, Charlie McCullough |
| 2007 | Schenectady | Dean Wadland, Jack Stopera, Jim Sinkins, Mike Stefanik |
| 2006 | Pointe Claire | Ian Nelson, Bruce Lerner, Derek Walton, Martin Walpert |
| 2005 | Schenectady | Bob Mulig, Jack Fitzgerald, Dave Spencer, Pete Sheehan |
| 2004 | Plainfield | Dave Durrant, Bill Peskoff, Fred Mackintosh, Jason Valetutto |
| 2003 | RCN Ottawa | Johnny Morrissey, Michel Paquette, George Mitchell, Jim Cole |
| 2002 | Utica | Don Knapp, Tom Everson, Tom Luker, Mike Gironimo & Jeff Mayott |
| 2001 | Canadian Club of Boston | Bob Devine, Dan Dacey, Keith Johnson, Rick Purdy |
| 2000 | Ardsley | George Austin, Bob Welch, Jeff Paul, Peter Austin |
| 1999 | Plainfield | Dave Durrant, Don Baird, Bill Peskoff, Ray Lawreck |
| 1998 | Granite | Rick Fink, Shane Longley, Bill Chandler, Rick Sawyer |
| 1997 | Utica | Bill Morehouse, Jim Dellano, Mike Kessler, Don Knapp |
| 1996 | Utica | Bill Morehouse, Dean Kellyo, Mike Kessler, Don Knapp |
| 1995 | Garden State | Bruce Green, Dan Steski, Bill Peskoff, Angelo Marasciulo |
| 1994 | Granite | Rick Fink, Tim Kelley, Rick Sawyer, Rob McDonald |
| 1993 | Granite | Rick Fink, Grayland Cousins, Bill Shean, Steve Reed |
| 1992 | Granite | Rick Fink, Rob Malser, Tim Kelley, Rick Sawyer |
| 1991 | Granite | Rick Fink, Dale Lewis, Rick Sawyer, Davis Yetman |
| 1990 | Schenectady | Bob Mulig, Bob Chick, Dave Spencer, Pete Sheehan |
| 1989 | Schenectady | Jack Stopera, Jr., Dave Stopera, Tom Pearson, John Duguid |
| 1988 | Schenectady | Mike Erdman, Joe Lisuzzo, Howard Fiedler, Hal Clements |
| 1987 | Granite | Rick Fink, Doug Marquis, Dean Kelly, Dave Stopera |
| 1986 | Weston | Doug Marquis, Rick Fink, Dean Kelly, Tim Kelley |
| 1985 | Albany | Austin Cline, Mel Abelseth, Bruce Shultes, Ralph Cohn |
| 1984 | Trois-Rivieres | Jules Ricard, Pierre Ricard, Andrew Monagan, Louis Bellemare |
| 1983 | Rochester | Rick Van Cuyck, Barry Johnson, Craig Young, Dave Etter |
| 1982 | St. Lambert | Lyndon Maize, Harvey Carter, David Haigh, Dave Saunders |
| 1981 | Glenmore | Ray Thiboutot, Bill Shields, Brian Hiller, Paul Jennings |
| 1980 | Schenectady | Chic Hequembourg, Rick Fink, Paul O'Malley, Jack Stopera, Jr. |
