Curling

[Bob C]

I've been invited to join some friends at a curling tournament in Canada. I've never tried it, but always wanted to. My friends go every year and say I'll pick it up quickly.

Anybody tried it? Any tips for a rookie?

[Sheep In Wolf's Clothing]

I've been invited to join some friends at a curling tournament in Canada. I've never tried it, but always wanted to. My friends go every year and say I'll pick it up quickly.

Anybody tried it? Any tips for a rookie?

Hey Bob,
My Grandfather Carter was a champion curler. (Our club in town had strict rules that Balmoral bonnets had to be worn at all times when playing. Teams were issued coloured buttons to place on them to mark the different teams. I wish someone in the family kept his for me)
My mother is obsessed with watching curling during the winter.

As for playing, I have never due to back problems, but my older sister use to once a year during her companies bonspiel. She said it's not to hard if your playing for fun. She recommends heading to a rink and throwing a stone or two to get use to the weight and to get a feel for a distance. The stones get father away from you the more you drink during the game she tells me.
One other tip, confirm what type of foot ware is required. Some rinks are strict on this.
Most of all have fun!
Sara
..oh, and never rent "Men with Brooms" it's just a bad movie...

[Highland Logan]

Other than what has already been mentioned, I would caution you as to the "new" muscles you are going to find while trying to keep your balance on the ice, and trying to throw a stone at the same time. Buy some Rub A5-35.. you'll need it.

Frank

[vmac3205]

Other than what has already been mentioned, I would caution you as to the "new" muscles you are going to find while trying to keep your balance on the ice, and trying to throw a stone at the same time. Buy some Rub A5-35.. you'll need it.

Frank

And don't forget that Ibuprofen taken before the event will help as well.

[Bob C]

Hey Bob,
My Grandfather Carter was a champion curler. (Our club in town had strict rules that Balmoral bonnets had to be worn at all times when playing. Teams were issued coloured buttons to place on them to mark the different teams. I wish someone in the family kept his for me)
My mother is obsessed with watching curling during the winter.

As for playing, I have never due to back problems, but my older sister use to once a year during her companies bonspiel. She said it's not to hard if your playing for fun. She recommends heading to a rink and throwing a stone or two to get use to the weight and to get a feel for a distance. The stones get father away from you the more you drink during the game she tells me.
One other tip, confirm what type of foot ware is required. Some rinks are strict on this.
Most of all have fun!
Sara
..oh, and never rent "Men with Brooms" it's just a bad movie...

Thanks! Check your PMs.

[Colin]

Curling is fun Bob. You'll pick it up easily. There are always people willing to help someone learn the game. Enjoy!

[Bob C]

I'm not going to try it kilted, but maybe I'll take a Balmoral bonnet with me.

[Phogfan86]

I've always wanted to try, but that can be tough in Kansas.

Kansas City does have a pretty sizeable club, though. I know this because at the KC Highland Games and then at the Ren Fest, they always have a tent. Their hook to get you to come see their display is, "Hey, ever seen a curling stone?" Because so many people walk by, they ask everytime you walk by, which isn't such a bad thing the first 800 times you walk by. After that, I'm no longer responsible for my own behavior.

"Hey, ever seen a guy get beaten senseless with a curling stone?"

[Colin]

I'm not going to try it kilted, but maybe I'll take a Balmoral bonnet with me.

a very good idea considering it is your first time. Don't wear blue jeans either they have some kind of reaction with the ice (stains the jeans if I remember correctly).

and for what it's worth I liked "Men with Brooms". It reminded me of the curling in small town Manitoba.