LEAGUES

The Ranchmen's Club has a number of leagues and programs to suit your tastes.

Bridge

Bridge at The Ranchmen’s Club has a long and rich history dating back to the early days of the Club. This program is comprised of Men’s Bridge on Tuesday evenings, Ladies Bridge on the first and third Tuesday afternoons each month, and Mixed Bridge on the third Saturday of each month.
 

Ladies Bridge

The Tuesday Ladies Bridge League is for intermediate plus players. The commitment is from mid September with the Opening Luncheon, until mid April with the Closing Luncheon. The league plays the first and third Tuesday of each month at 12:30pm. Registration occurs annually in the summer for the following season.
 

Men's Bridge

The Men's Bridge League meets on Tuesday evenings from early October through to early April, excluding the month of December. The focus of the evening is camaraderie, spirit and fun. The style of play is "rubber bridge" with the evening's festivities commencing with a chit bar service at 5:00pm, dinner at 6:00pm and play from 7:00pm - 10:00pm. Registration occurs annually in the summer for the following season.
 

Mixed Bridge

Mixed Bridge plays each month throughout the year, and is played on the third Saturday of the month. The package includes a set menu dinner at 6:00pm in the A.E. Cross Dining Room, and Pairs Bridge play from 7:00pm - 10:00pm. The date is adjusted for December, April and May so that it does not overlap with major Club events or holidays. Each month, available pairs register with the Front Desk to play, providing us with your bridge partner's name.
 

Henry Smith Golf Program

The season begins with the Spring Tournament and Dinner, where members and their guests engage in friendly competition at a beautiful course in the afternoon, and dinner at The Club. This is followed by the Henry Smith Proper for men and the Dixon Lang Proper for ladies, both programs running throughout the summer. Every year, after the Fall Tournament and Dinner, the names of the winners are inscribed on the sterling silver Henry Smith and crystal Dixon Lang Trophy Cups.

Tournament History

The Henry Smith Golf Tournament has been played annually since 1915, when the idea for a yearly tournament was first proposed at the Club's monthly Committee meeting of August 11, 1915. According to an early history of The Club, Smith was an avid dry fly fisherman, but an indifferent golfer and was anxious to provide a competition in which the poor player might have at least a little hope. So he "decreed in words succinct" that the lower handicapped player in each draw should give to his opponent, in strokes, the full difference between their handicaps; and there should be no penalty for a lost ball. The player who cannot find his ball drops one where he thinks the first should have been.

Proper

The Henry Smith Proper is a tournament that runs throughout the summer, starting after the Spring Tournament. It is double knockout format, with matches determined by a tournament ladder. Matches can be played at any course, and is organized by the match participants. The final matches for the Championship and Consolation are played at the Fall Tournament, and the winners are announced at the Fall Dinner, with the names inscribed on the Henry Smith Championship and Consolation Champion trophies.


     

SLOSH League

The Slosh Billiards League is "handicapped partners play", and is designed to be welcoming for beginners, as well as being a challenge for players of all other skill levels. It is a mixed league with both men and women players. The first semester runs from mid September to December and the second semester runs from January to April. 

The league is comprised of 12 teams of 4 players each, with 2 - "A" and "B" skill level players who will play as partners and 2 - "C" and "D" skill level players who will also play as partners. The draws are set up matching A and B skill levels against other A and B skill level counterparts from opposing teams. Similarly, C and D skill levels will play each other. The Allballs and Eversharks are comprised of 6 teams each of 4 players, and will play on alternating Saturdays from 7:00am to 2:00pm. 
 

Red Suspenders Championships

Our Red Suspenders Championship is a longstanding annual tradition. It consists of four teams playing two matches to win the coveted Red Suspenders. The first match will be between the C and D pairings, followed by the A and B pairings. Once the matches are concluded, a black tie dinner follows, where all of the various league and tournament winners are ackowledged and awarded prizes and tropies.
 

SLOSH Tournaments

In addition to the regular season play and the Red Suspenders Championship, there are four in-house League tournaments. The two non-handicapped tournaments commence play in September and the two handicapped tournaments commence play in January. Interested players can register for any or all Tournaments. It is recommended that players registering in the singles handicapped tournaments also play in the league in order that a fair handicap can be established for them.
 

Lessons

Since joining The Ranchmen’s Club in 2021 as our Billiards Pro, Albert Kenny has successfully coached numerous members in both snooker and pool, significantly increasing their popularity within the Club. Albert is a Level 1 certified coach with the World Professional Billiards Snooker Association (WPBSA), making him one of only a select few to hold this prestigious title in Canada. For more information or to schedule a lesson with Albert, please reach out to him at [email protected].

Sporting

The Sporting League is The Ranchmen's Club's newest program, which began in 2015. This is comprised of varied and interesting events that include shooting and fly fishing. For all Sporting League events, all levels of skill are encouraged to participate, no license or special equipment is required.

The Sporting League has had many successful events since its' creation in 2015. This has included trap and skeet shooting at various establishments and Clubs, a James Bond themed evening, and fishing trips on the Bow River and the Fraser River in BC. At all of the events, a mixture of beginner to advanced shooting and fishing skills have attended which makes for a wonderful social experience!
 

Mah Jongg

American Mah Jongg is an exciting and vibrant tile-based game that originated in China and is typically enjoyed by four players. With a perfect blend of skill, strategy, and a dash of luck, it promises endless fun. Assured to unleash your competitive spirit, get ready for an engaging game that’s as much about socializing as it is about strategy.
 

Poker

Join us for thrilling game nights where you can test your skills, enjoy friendly competition, and connect with fellow members. Whether you're a seasoned player or a newcomer eager to learn, our poker offerings promise an engaging atmosphere filled with excitement and camaraderie. 
 

Snooker

Gather your friends and fellow members for an enjoyable game in our beautifully appointed Billiards Room, where you can showcase your skills or learn the nuances of this classic cue sport. Whether you’re seeking a friendly match or a spirited competition, our snooker tables provide the perfect setting for relaxation and socializing.