Learn how to play the sport of curling! Curling is an Olympic sport in which players slide heavy granite stones down a sheet of ice towards a target area. Two teams, each with four players and eight stones, take turns sliding these stones toward the house, a circular target marked on the ice.
The path of the rock may be further influenced by two sweepers with brooms who accompany it as it slides down the sheet, using the brooms to change the state of the ice in front of the stone. A great deal of strategy and teamwork goes into choosing the ideal path and placement of a stone for each situation.
The purpose is to accumulate the highest score for a game; points are scored for the stones resting closest to the center of the house at the conclusion of each end, which is completed when both teams have thrown all of their stones.
Safety Note: If you plan to attend the Learn-to-Curl event, please avoid wearing any footwear with a heel or smooth tread (dress shoes/boots, cowboy boots, etc) as you will have a very difficult time staying upright on the ice!
Snoflinga and Ability MT have teamed up to ensure people with disabilities can participate in the activities. This includes providing equipment for mobility needs and/or adaptive coaching methods.
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COPPER CITY CURLING CLUB
Copper City Curling Club is a group of enthusiastic curlers in Butte Montana focused on promoting the sport of curling in the community and Montana at large. League games are played Sunday evenings at 7PM and the season runs from September to April. The club also conducts learn-to-curl events throughout the year, including an event during the SnoFlinga winter festival in January.
Philipsburg Outdoor Bonspiel (Jan 30-Feb 1) As part of SnoFlinga’s commitment to celebrating winter recreation across the region, Copper City Curling Club is highlighting the Philipsburg Outdoor Bonspiel. Tournament registration is full, but spectators are welcome to travel to Philipsburg to watch outdoor curling throughout the weekend. A Learn-to-Curl opportunity will be offered on Saturday, with registration beginning at 11:30 AM at the tournament site and instruction from 12:00–2:00 PM.
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