Frontier Twirlers Club History

​Founded in 1959 by members of the Independent Order of Foresters. Teacher/caller was Archie Mair. Club badge was designed by Ken Hill. President was Bert Hayward. Dance venue was CCF Hall on Richmond Road

Dance Dates
Dances were held the 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month starting at 8:00 pm. The dance season began on the 3rd Saturday of September ending on the 3rd Saturday of May.
Club Caller & Taw

1959-1966 Archie & Sylvia Mair
1966-1983 Dave & Millie Routley
1983-1984 Dave & Millie Routley, Doug & Vi George, Herb & Linda Fox
1984-2009 Herb & Linda Fox
2009-2011 Guest Callers
2011-2013 Elizabeth Hohner
2013-2014 Guest Callers
2014-2015 Garry Dodds, Pat Zeeman & Elizabeth Hohner
2015-Present Garry Dodds & Pat Zeeman

Club Dance Venues
1959-1963 CCF Hall, Richmond Road
1963-1964 Redfern Hall (Oak Bay)
1964-1975 St Pauls Church Hall (Esquimalt)
1975-Present Colwood Community Hall

Club Outfit: Adopted May 1988 with colours being black and gold

Ladies Skirt: Black (any style) optional “gold twirler man” symbol embroidered or appliqued at 2 pm position on right side looking down

Ladies Bodice: Black with gold trim (any style sleeve and neckline) sleeve may be black or gold.

Ladies Accessories: Gold belt optional; black or gold crinoline; black shoes

Men's Shirt: Black shirt – optional “gold twirler man” symbol embroidered or appliqued on back yoke.
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Men's Slacks: Black – optional “gold twirler man” symbol embroidered or appliqued on left ankle





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