STOUGHTON — On Feb. 16, at the Stoughton Curling Rink, 39 kids and their families came out to enjoy the 10th annual bonspiel hosted by the Crossroads Multiple 4-H Club.
Over the past decade, the event has continued to grow, and this year was no exception, with one of the largest gatherings.
Kids ranging from ages 5 to 18 attended the event for free and enjoyed curling all day.
The day was completely sponsored by local businesses, and all kids were welcome. Those who didn’t know how to curl received pointers from the skips and leaders of the teams.
Ten teams were formed, and friendly games were played in a round-robin format.
“It is a day of fun and laughter for everyone,” said Jeryn Tanner, one of the 4-H leaders.
The day began with breakfast, consisting of juice, muffins and donuts, and later included a lunch prepared by the Stoughton Rink. Meals were sponsored by local businesses.
Another event held alongside the curling was free skating for both kids and parents.
“It sure was a wonderful turnout,” said Tanner. “Over the years, it seems to be getting bigger and bigger.”
It used to be a learn-to-curl event when Ann Keranlaguen from Stoughton Veterinarian Services was the leader of the club, but it has since evolved into a full bonspiel for all the kids to play.
There were many raffle prizes available throughout the day, and the club is grateful to all the local businesses that sponsored the event and helped make it such a success.
