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.
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2007-2008 Utah Winter Games Clinics
1) Learn to Curl
Come learn the ice sport of curling from certified instructors using the same stones used by the Olympic athletes during the 2002 Olympic Games! All equipment provided, please come wearing comfortable clothing and tennis shoes. Instructional session are for two hours, which includes lessons on sweeping, stone delivery, and strategy, followed by a period of team play.
Where:
The Olympic Oval, Kearns
Date:
Friday, December 7, 2007
Who can attend?
The event is open to everyone ages 11 and up
Check-in:
7:00 pm
Clinic Time:
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Cost:
$3.00
What to Bring:
We recommend you wear loose-fitting pants, clean rubber-soled sneakers (bring them, don't wear them to the clinic), and a sweatshirt.
2) Learn to Curl: No Skates Allowed!
An introduction to curling for those who may have heard of curling (or event tried it once), and want to learn the basics.
Where:
Weber County Ice Sheet, 4390 Harrison Blvd, Ogden
Date:
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Who can attend?
The event is open to everyone ages 11 and up
Check-in:
6:30 pm
Clinic Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost:
$2.00
What to Bring:
We recommend you wear loose-fitting pants, clean rubber-soled sneakers (bring them, don't wear them to the clinic), and a sweatshirt.
Questions:
Contact 1-866-OLY-PARK or leave a message at 801-340-0049 and Ian will return your call.
3) Learn to Curl
Come learn the ice sport of curling from certified instructors using the same stones used by the Olympic athletes during the 2002 Olympic Games! All equipment provided, please come wearing comfortable clothing and tennis shoes. Instructional session are for two hours, which includes lessons on sweeping, stone delivery, and strategy, followed by a period of team play.
Where:
The Olympic Oval, Kearns
Date:
Friday, December 14, 2007
Who can attend?
The event is open to everyone ages 11 and up
Check-in:
7:00 pm
Clinic Time:
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Cost:
$3.00
What to Bring:
We recommend you wear loose-fitting pants, clean rubber-soled sneakers (bring them, don't wear them to the clinic), and a sweatshirt.
4) Learn to Curl: No Skates Allowed!
An introduction to curling for those who may have heard of curling (or event tried it once), and want to learn the basics.
Where:
Weber County Ice Sheet, 4390 Harrison Blvd, Ogden
Date:
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Who can attend?
The event is open to everyone ages 11 and up
Check-in:
6:30 pm
Clinic Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost:
$2.00
What to Bring:
We recommend you wear loose-fitting pants, clean rubber-soled sneakers (bring them, don't wear them to the clinic), and a sweatshirt.
Curling
