Division 1

Highpoint

Division 1

Bringing out the best in kids

Optimist Junior Interclub Curling League

For the 2009-2010 season of the Optimist Junior Interclub Curling League, Highpoint Construction Division, hosted at the Langley Curling Club, the Board of Directors will be using a quantitative method of selection. Teams will qualify via merit points earned from past accomplishments of individual players.

How the System Works

In addition to completing the team entry form, each member of your team must fill out an individual score sheet. The score sheet compiles data on each player's past accomplishments in four categories: Skill Awards, Playdown Events, Bonspiels and Optimist Junior Interclub Highpoint & Miller Divisions' performances.

Each accomplishment receives a predetermined number of merit points which last four years. The most recent (i.e. last season's) accomplishments receive 100% of the merit points. Points are then depreciated for each past year with "Year 2" points worth 75% of their original amount, "Year 3" points worth 50% and "Year 4" points worth 25%.

Each member of your team receives the same number of points regardless of the position they played. The score sheets are then added together to determine your team's total points. The top teams, based on total points, gain entry into the Optimist Junior Interclub Highpoint Construction Division 1. Each member of your team must complete a score sheet and submit it with your team's entry form. Failure to do so could severely handicap your chances of gaining entry into the league.

Entry Form Rules

1. Teams are to enter with four (4) members per team. Entries submitted with less than 4 members should advise Division 1 Manager to see if they know someone. A fourth must be registered before the first game.

2. All team members and any spares must be eligible for junior and/or juvenile playdowns.

3. Teams must have a fully Certified Level 1 Coach (USA team coaches are exempt).

How to Complete the Individual Player Score Sheet

First, complete the player information section with your name and phone number, your Skip's name, phone number and fax, and your Coach's name, certification status, address, work, fax & home numbers and e-mail.

Second, study the Score Sheet. Each year is broken into four sections: Skill Awards, Playdown Events,

Bonspiel Events and League. Fill out each section in the following manner:

Instructions to Fill Out Individual Player Score Sheets

A) Skill Awards

Place points on the line beside only the highest level of badge received.

B) Playdown Events

Each level of playdown accomplishments is listed. Individual players are to place points in the box that best describes their highest level reached. Each level has four competitive categories: JR - junior mens or womens, WG - Winter Games, HS - High School, CU - Cdn University. If you have accomplishments

in more than one category, place points in the highest level reached in each of the respective categories.

If you have accomplishments in another category not described above, place points in the highest level reached in the category O - Other and name the playdown event at the top of the Score Sheet.

Note: There is also a category on the team entry form for the Coach's Certification status.

C1) Cash Bonspiels (first prize of $500 or more)

On each line, write "Cash" and the name of the event. Then place points in the box that describes your highest finish: Q - Qualify, S - Semi-Finalist, R - Runner-Up, C - Champion. To receive points, you must have qualified in an event.

C2) Junior Bonspiels (first prize of less than $500)

Similar to Cash Bonspiels, write "JR", the name of the Junior Bonspiel and the event (example: "JR-Valley-B"). Then place points in the box that describes your finish. To receive points, you must have finished semi-finalist, runner-up or champion in the "A" event or finished as runner-up or champion in a secondary ("B", "C", "D", etc) event. Junior Bonspiels include "Rink of Choice" teams.

C3) Novice Bonspiels

Similar to Junior Bonspiels, write "NOV", the name of the Novice Bonspiel and the event (example: "NOV-Golden Ears-B"). Then place points the box that describes your finish. To receive points, you must have finished runner-up or champion in the "A" event or finished as champion in a secondary ("B", "C", "D", etc) event. Novice Bonspiels include Junior Novice teams.

D1) Optimist Junior Interclub Highpoint Construction Division 1 League Standing

If you have competed in Highpoint Division 1, hosted at the Langley Curling Club, in any of the past four seasons, enter the name of your team and your final league standing.

D2) Optimist Junior Interclub Highpoint Construction Division 1 Playoffs

If you have competed in Highpoint playoffs in any of the past four seasons, enter the name of your team and your playoff finish. To receive points, your team must have played in the final playoff game.

D3) Optimist Junior Interclub Division 2 Standing (Cloverdale ABC Blocks)

If you have competed in the Optimist Junior Interclub Miller Division at Cloverdale in any of the past four seasons, enter the name of your team and your final league standing. To receive points, your team must have finished in the top eight teams in the Miller Division 2.

D4) Optimist Junior Interclub Division 2 Playoffs (Cloverdale ABC Blocks)

If you have competed in the Optimist Junior Interclub Division playoffs at Cloverdale in any of the past four seasons, enter the name of your team and your playoff finish. To receive points, your team must have played in the final playoff games of "B" or "A" event.

Additional Information

If this form has not provided enough room in the bonspiel or league sections, please include a list of your accomplishments on the back of the individual player score sheet. Remember to fill out the Skill Award section and the Coach's Certification status section.

Final Notes

Upon completing this score sheet, take a copy of it for your own records.

Use the points breakdown sheet to determine your team's total points for your own information.

Remember ENTRY DEADLINE is post-dated midnight August 15, 2009.

Entry Fee is $280.

If you have any questions regarding the entry form and/or the score sheet, please contact:

Al Kersey

604-533-2839