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.
2009-2010 Utah Winter Games Clinics
01/15/10 Ice Skating Super Clinic – Beginner/Intermediate – Utah Olympic Oval
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:
Friday, January 15th, 2010 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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 (Ice Skating 6:00pm, Hockey 6:30pm, Speed skating 7:00pm, Curling 7:30pm)
Clinic Time:
Ice Skating 6:30-7:00pm, Hockey 7:00-7:30pm, Speed Skating 7:30-8:00pm, Curling 8:00-9:00pm
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
Online registration only on the Utah Winter Games Website, 48 hours in advance.
Register for Utah Winter Games Clinics only. Not Jump, Skate Slide!
This Clinic maxes out at 30 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.
02/02/10 Learn To Curl - All Abilities - Ogden Ice Rink
Come learn to curl! We will show you everything you need to know to have a great time curling!
Where:
The Weber County Ice Sheet 2380 Washington Blvd Ogden, Utah 84401
Date:
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Who can attend?
Adults and kids welcome, ages 11 and up
Check-in:
6:30 pm
Clinic Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost:(Non-Refundable)
$10 - This includes instruction and equipment.
What to Bring:
Loose fitting clothing, clean sneakers (not boots), and a sweatshirt
Online registration only on the Utah Winter Games Website, 48 hours in advance.
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.
02/20/10 Ice Skating Super Clinic – Beginner/Intermediate – Utah Olympic Oval
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 20, 2010 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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 (Hockey 10:30, Curling 11:30, Speed Skating 12:30, Ice Skating 1:30)
Clinic Time:
Hockey 11-11:45am, Curling 12-12:45pm, Speed Skating 1-1:45pm, Ice Skating 2-2:45pm
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
Online registration only on the Utah Winter Games Website, 48 hours in advance.
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.
02/20/10 Learn to Curl - Park City Ice Rink
This two hour session will teach the fundamentals of the sport of curling. This would include the rules, how scoring is kept, skills of sweeping, and delivery of stones, and general strategy of the sport.
Where:
Park City Ice Arena
Date:
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Who can attend?
Anyone ages 14 and older.
Check-in:
4:45 pm
Clinic Time:
5:15 pm - 7:15 pm
Cost:(Non-Refundable)
$10.00
What to Bring:
Loose fitting clothing, clean sneakers (not boots), and a sweatshirt. No rental equipment is needed. All additional equipment will be provided.
Online registration only on the Utah Winter Games Website, 48 hours in advance.
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.
02/27/10 Ice Skating Super Clinic – Beginner/Intermediate – Utah Olympic Oval
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 27, 2010 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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 (Hockey 10:30, Curling 11:30, Speed Skating 12:30, Ice Skating 1:30)
Clinic Time:
Hockey 11-11:45am, Curling 12-12:45pm, Speed Skating 1-1:45pm, Ice Skating 2-2:45pm
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
Online registration only on the Utah Winter Games Website, 48 hours in advance.
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.
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