HCC hosting free curling on Curling Day in Canada Jan. 31
CARP – It’s that time of the year when the Huntley Curling Club (HCC) invites the public in to give Canada’s favourite slippy pastime curling a try for free.
The HCC (199 Langstaff Dr.) is offering free public curling sessions on Saturday afternoon, Jan. 31.
“Curious about curling?” the HCC released in a statement yesterday (Jan. 14). “Here’s your chance to experience it firsthand. We’re opening our ice to the public as part of Curling Day in Canada; and registration is free.”
There will be three one-hour sessions at noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
“Volunteers will be on hand to walk you through the basics so you can throw a rock, sweep, and learn what makes curling Canada’s fastest-growing winter sport,” the HCC said.
Pre-registration required to secure a time slot. Sign up now via the Event Registration link on the Huntley Curling Club website.
West Carleton Online dropped by the HCC’s try curling event last year, and you can read that story here.
“Whether you’re a total beginner or just curious about the sport, this is a no-cost, all-ages opportunity to get on the ice,” the HCC said. “Don’t miss it.”
The same day (Jan. 31), the HCC will once again be participating in Canada’s Big Shootout as part of Curling Day in Canada. It will be the club’s third time in a row participating.
This competition has clubs from across Canada attempt to make as many draws to the pin in the button as possible in a designated 30-minute period.
Members will compete to record as many draws to the pin as possible in a 30-minute window; part of a nationwide competition where clubs vie for a $5,000 facility grant. Last year’s Big Shootout was won with 15 successful draws by the Victoria Curling Club.
“Huntley is looking to beat its own performance from the previous season,” the HCC said. “To maximize our chances, we want as many curlers as possible to stream over two sheets as we throw and sweep as many rocks as possible to draw to the pin. Cameras will be recording for an hour so that we have lots of ways to find the best 30-minute stretch of time on a single sheet.”
