General Manager - Patrick McConnell
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905-276-1777 ext 201
Patrick brings a passion for curling and a commitment to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members. He is dedicated to enhancing the Dixie experience both on and off the ice. Promoting the sport of curling to all ages and skill levels is an ongoing focus for Patrick in his role.
Through his previous work as a communications consultant and as a business leader with various media outlets, Patrick brings a weath of business and team building experience to Dixie. He is adept at social media management, advertising and marketing, sponsorship and in building audience and profile for businesses.
Patrick's delivery of customer-focused experiences and volunteer engagement background benefit all of Dixie's current and future community members.
Patrick joined Dixie Curling as a member in 2011, and previously curled for several years various recreation leagues. He holds a variety of leadership and board positions with community youth baseball leagues at the local, regional and provincial levels and has experience with ONCA legislation. Patrick is a certified competitive baseball coach and an Ontario Baseball Umpire Clinician. He looks forward to expanding his coach certifications to curling to better serve our current and future members.
Curling Coordinator - Kevin Genjaga
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905-276-1777 ext 202
Kevin graduated from Humber Polytechnic with a Bachelor’s degree in Digital Business Management, specializing in social media and digital marketing. He’s previously managed social media accounts for the Humber fitness Centre as well as marketing household brands such as Santa Cruz Organic, R.W.Knudsen and Owens Corning with the Davis Group.
Kevin has been a member of Dixie since the age of 8, starting off in our little rock Sunday program. He has gone on to compete at both the provincial and national levels with his men’s and collegiate teams. He is a two time national CCAA champion, provincial OCAA mixed doubles champion and has competed against the likes of Kevin Koe, Brendan Bottcher, Ross Whyte and a host of other top level men’s teams.
Kevin now channels his work experience and curling knowledge into creating engaging and meaningful communications for Dixie and helping create a fun, positive and inclusive environment. He remains dedicated to expanding the DCC community by developing programs such as Little Rock, Junior Curling, Try Curling, and Learn to Curl, as well as launching beginner-friendly leagues and organizing corporate events. His firsthand knowledge of the sport gives him a deep understanding of what curling is all about for all levels of curlers.
We’re proud to have Kevin on our team and excited about the impact he will continue to make here at Dixie.
