Bob Spry on winning Curling Senior Nationals team

The 2019 USSMCA National Senior Men’s Championships were held Feb 14-17 at the Duluth Curling Club at the Duluth Convention Center. Among the curlers was Bob Spry of Grand Marais.
 
Spry participated in the Masters event this year. After four days of curling, Bob's team claimed first place. Team members were Lead - Ray Mickolojak, of Superior; Second - Bob Spry, Grand Marais; Third – Dick “Doc” Fisher, Duluth; and Skip - Seppo Sormanen, Duluth.
 
The USSMCA Championship is divided into three events: Masters (16 oldest teams), Super Seniors (next 16 oldest teams), and Seniors (remaining teams).  For the Masters Division, each team member must be at least 68 years old.
 
For the Super Senior Division, each member must be at least 63 years old. Any team may request to be in the Seniors Division regardless of age, but all players must be 55 years old by February 14, 2019.
 
This is Bob Spry’s first win as a Master, but he has previous honors under his belt. He has won two times in Super Seniors and two times in Seniors.
 
WTIP’s Rhonda Silence talked to Bob Spry about taking part in this prestigious event.
 
Photos:

1. Bob Spry on the ice at the Duluth Curling Club, with Dick Fisher and Seppo Sormanen.
2. The team with their trophies. (L-R) Lead Ray Mickolojak, of Superior; Second – Bob Spry, Grand Marais; Third – Dick Fisher, Duluth; and Skip – Seppo Sormanen, of Duluth.

Photos courtesy of Bob and Millie Spry