At first glance, many people scratch their heads when they watch this unusual winter sport. But the level of precision and strategic thinking required to win has led Curling to be referred to as "chess on ice." Played on a rectangular ice sheet by two teams of four players each, the object of the game is to push heavy polished granite stones towards a target area. Points are scored by getting more stones closer to the center of the target than the competing team. Once a rock is delivered, two players follow the stone and sweep its path so it will travel farther and straighter. Pressure from the sweeping causes the ice to melt slightly and helps direct the stone.
2011-2012 Utah Winter Games Clinics
12/17/11 On-Ice Super Clinics
A chance to try any, or all, of the 4 core sports we offer: Ice Skating, Speed Skating, Hockey & Curling in 4 hours!
Where:
Utah Olympic Oval 5662 South Cougar Lane, Kearns, UT 84118
Date:
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Who can attend?
Beginners-Curling & Ice Skating, Basic Skating Skills Required for Hockey & Speed Skating (Able to Skate both Forward & Backward)
Check-in:
30 Minutes prior to clinic start time
Clinic Time:
Curling 4-5pm, Ice Skating 5:30-6:15pm, Hockey 6:15-7:00pm, Speed Skating 7:15-8pm
Cost:(Non-Refundable)
$10.00. This includes lessons for up to 4 sports.
What to Bring:
Long Sleeve Shirt and Pants, Socks, Gloves
Rentals:
Basic Equipment is Included: skates, helmets, sticks, pucks, and all curling equipment
Advance Registration must be done through this website utahwintergames.org. Online Registration must be completed 48 hours in advance. If space allows, registration will be allowed on-site day of competition.
Register for Utah Winter Games Clinics only. Not Jump, Skate Slide!
This Clinic maxes out at 50 participants Your registration is not confirmed until you receive a confirmation notice back. Clinics do fill up, thus your tentative registration may be declined the following day depending on the order it was recieved.
02/25/12 On-Ice Super Clinics
A chance to try any, or all, of the 4 core sports we offer: Ice Skating, Speed Skating, Hockey & Curling in 4 hours!
Where:
Utah Olympic Oval 5662 South Cougar Lane, Kearns, UT 84118
Date:
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Who can attend?
Beginners-Curling & Ice Skating, Basic Skating Skills Required for Hockey & Speed Skating (Able to Skate both Forward & Backward)
Check-in:
30 Minutes prior to clinic start time
Clinic Time:
Curling 4-5pm, Ice Skating 5:30-6:15pm, Hockey 6:15-7:00pm, Speed Skating 7:15-8pm
Cost:(Non-Refundable)
$10.00. This includes lessons for up to 4 sports.
What to Bring:
Long Sleeve Shirt and Pants, Socks, Gloves
Rentals:
Basic Equipment is Included: skates, helmets, sticks, pucks, and all curling equipment
Advance Registration must be done through this website utahwintergames.org. Online Registration must be completed 48 hours in advance. If space allows, registration will be allowed on-site day of competition.
Register for Utah Winter Games Clinics only. Not Jump, Skate Slide!
This Clinic maxes out at 50 participants Your registration is not confirmed until you receive a confirmation notice back. Clinics do fill up, thus your tentative registration may be declined the following day depending on the order it was recieved.
02/28/12 Learn To Curl - All Abilities - Weber Ice Sheet
Come learn to curl! The clinics are geared toward youngsters ages 12 – 17 years old
Where:
The Weber County Ice Sheet (Same Parking Lot as the Dee events Center)
4390 Harrison Blvd, Ogden UT 84403
Date:
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Who can attend?
Kids ages 12 – 17 years old
Check-in:
6:45 pm
Clinic Time:
7:15 pm - 9:15 pm
Cost:(Non-Refundable)
$10 - This includes instruction and equipment.
What to Bring:
Loose fitting clothing, clean sneakers (not boots), and a sweatshirt
Advance Registration must be done through this website utahwintergames.org. Online Registration Only! Registration closes 48 hours before the event.
Register for Utah Winter Games Clinics only. Not Jump, Skate Slide!
This Clinic maxes out at 100 participants Your registration is not confirmed until you receive a confirmation notice back. Clinics do fill up, thus your tentative registration may be declined the following day depending on the order it was recieved.
03/29/12 Learn To Curl - All Abilities - Weber Ice Sheet
Come learn to curl! The clinics are geared toward youngsters ages 7 - 12 years old
Where:
The Weber County Ice Sheet (Same Parking Lot as the Dee events Center)
4390 Harrison Blvd, Ogden UT 84403
Date:
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Who can attend?
Kids ages 7 - 12 years old
Check-in:
6:15 pm
Clinic Time:
6:45 pm - 8:45 pm
Cost:(Non-Refundable)
$10 - This includes instruction and equipment.
What to Bring:
Loose fitting clothing, clean sneakers (not boots), and a sweatshirt
Advance Registration must be done through this website utahwintergames.org. Online Registration Only! Registration closes 48 hours before the event.
Register for Utah Winter Games Clinics only. Not Jump, Skate Slide!
This Clinic maxes out at 100 participants Your registration is not confirmed until you receive a confirmation notice back. Clinics do fill up, thus your tentative registration may be declined the following day depending on the order it was recieved.
2011-2012 Utah Winter Games Competitions
03/23/12 Utah Winter Games Curling Competition
Bring your Curling team to the Utah Olympic Oval for our annual Curling Tournament. Enter the beginner bracket or the advanced bracket.
Where:
Utah Olympic Oval
Date:
Friday, March 23, 2012
Who can attend?
Novice through advanced. (Must have curled at least once). Teams with any curler having 2 or more years of curling experience are no longer considered novice and will be placed in the advanced bracket.
Check-in:
6:00 pm
Clinic Time:
6:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Cost:(Non-Refundable)
$10
What to Bring:
Curling Equipment if you have it. We will provide stones and brooms if needed.
Online Registration Only! Registration closes 48 hours before the event.
Team:
Please register individually, and then send team name to lderby@utahcurling.com. Indicate novice or advanced bracket and the number of years each member has curled. This Competition maxes out at 20 teams of 4 participants.
Curling