Curling Comes to the IHWC!

Click here for a WLWT clip on Curling at IHWC (after a 15 second commercial) http://www.wlwt.com/video/22589334/

Men with brooms – sweeping? People throwing rocks at houses? What is this sport, you are asking? Perhaps you saw the demonstration at the Winter Carnival. To the adventurous spirits who were our Club’s first “official” curlers…a special thanks to Bruce and Barbara Bracken, Allie, Jules and Julian Baretta, Charlie and Corinne Florentino, and Annie Banks. Hopefully, there will be scores of additional members getting involved in this exciting new sport at the Club in the near future. This is a sport that all family members can do together! We even have special lighter rocks for youth curling.

We are scheduling a series of “Learn to Curl” clinics during March and April, taught by “real” curlers. These clinics are free to members - of all ages. We will provide all the equipment. All you need to bring are clean rubber soled shoes and comfortable, warm clothing. Space is limited and the sessions will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. We need to know how many members are interested in participating so that we can accommodate everyone. Please respond to curling@ihwinterclub.com and let us know if you are interested. Click here for more info on the "Learn to Curl" clinics.

We are also planning ahead to next fall. Our vision is that we would like to have weekly curling games and additional “Learn to Curl” sessions on a monthly basis. What we ultimately do is highly dependent
on the interest that is generated this spring. So PLEASE do respond if this is of interest to you. We are looking for volunteers for our new IHWC “Curling Committee”. This is a chance to learn about curling at an accelerated pace by helping out with the organizing of clinics, ice preparation and many other fun tasks. This is another great way to get involved with your club.

For those of you aren’t sure about curling just yet, or who just want to watch, there are about 80 hours of curling being broadcast from February 16-27th on NBC and its affiliates. Learn about curling strategy, advanced sweeping techniques and cheer on your country of choice at the same time. This is one of the only Olympics sports that you can learn in 30 minutes and then go right out and do. If you have any questions, feel free to email curling@ihwinterclub.com, and someone will get back to
you.