Curling
Curling has only been approved as an Olympic medal sport since 1992. However, the sport dates back to the 18th century when Scottish farmers curled on frozen marshes with channel stones. Curling is a team game, where the actions of all four members dictate the outcome of each shot. Two opposing teams compete in 8 or 10 ends (similar to an inning in the sport of baseball). Team members take turns delivering the stones across an ice surface toward a targeted scoring area (the house-a 12 foot circle). The team with the stone closest to the center of the house wins the highest amount of points for that end. The rock, or stone, is controlled by the shooter's aim, weight (velocity in the delivery) and giving it the correct handle, or curl. Team members sprint along the path of the rock and sweep (with curling brooms) to control the curl and speed. After 10 ends, the highest scoring team wins.
| Forms |
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| Time of Activity (minutes) |
60, 120 |
| Ease of Learning |
Easy |
| Level of Commitment Required by Participant |
Moderate |
| Equipment cost to begin |
$0 - 100 |
| Regular Participation Costs |
$50 - 150 |
| Schedule Flexibility |
Low |
| Injury Risk |
Low |
| Endurance Required |
Little or None Required |
| Strength Required |
Moderate
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| Skill/Coordination Required |
Moderate |
| Family/Social Activity |
High |
| Type |
Team |
| Location |
Ice, Indoor |
| Access to Facility |
Moderate |
| Canadian Curling Association | 1660 Vimont Court
Cumberland, Ontario, K4A 4J4
Phone: (613) 834-2076 or toll free (800) 550-2875 (only in Canada)
Fax: (613) 834-0716
Email: info@curling.ca
Web: www.curling.ca/ |
| U.S. Women's Curling Association | 56 Back Bay Road
Bowling Green, 35 43402
Phone: (419) 823-3346
Fax:
Email: jfarr103@aol.com
Web: www.uswca.org |
| USA Curling | 1100 Center Point Drive
P.O. Box 866
Stevens Point, 52 54481-0866
Phone: (715) 344-1199
Fax: (715) 344-2279
Email: usacurl@charter.net
Web: www.usacurl.org |
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