Todays Plan
Brief discussion about curling.
On-ice demonstration and trial (throwing and sweeping).
Sign up for new-curler training/leagues.
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Curling Explained
Olympic ice sport - centuries old.
Mostly teams of four. Teams of two called mixed doubles.
Games are 8 ends (like innings in baseball).
8 rocks per end per team.
Throw rocks (42 pounds) alternating with your opponent.
Ice playing area - 120 feet long by 15 feet wide.
Sweeping make rocks go farther and straighter.
Broomstacking after the game.
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Curling at this Club
Leagues for all curlers.
Ongoing training sessions.
Practice ice available.
Local area tournaments (bonspiels) available.