61. CPCA - History The history of police curling dates back to 1955 when the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police first formed the Canadian Police curling Association for http://www.policecurling.com/history.htm

50th Anniversary Year (1955 - 2005) The history of police curling dates back to 1955 when the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police first formed the Canadian Police Curling Association for the purpose of encouraging fellowship and liaison among Canadian police officers as well as promoting the game of curling in Canada. The first "National Police Bonspiel" was organized and held at the Granite Curling Club in Winnipeg on March 12th, 1956 ( See the Past Winners since 1956 ). At that time, it was a one day, four event bonspiel. There were sixteen rinks allowed, one representing each of the provinces as we do today, plus four other teams representing four of the major police forces in Canada, the RCMP, the OPP, the CPR Police and the CNR Police. Read an article from July 1956 from the RCMP Quarterly Between 1956 and 1971 the annual bonspiel was held in various cities across Canada. It was sponsored by the Chiefs of Police Association, but most of the expenses were paid by the curlers themselves. Due to the costs involved, not all of the provinces or police forces always sent a rink to the bonspiel and local area rinks were substituted to make up the full complement of 16 rinks. Nevertheless, the event proved to be very popular in the police community and the original purpose for which it was organized was achieved. The event became more competitive each year and play-offs to get into the bonspiel generated much more liaison and friendly rivalry among the police forces and police officers.

62. Bemidji Curling Club-Sport History (history of curling as provided by the US curling Association, headquartered in Stevens Point, Wis). curling is a team game, where all four team members http://www.bemidjicurling.org/Sport_History/sport_history.html

History of Curling (History of curling as provided by the U.S. Curling Association, headquartered in Stevens Point, Wis). Curling is a team game, where all four team members' efforts contribute directly to each shot. Teams can be composed of both sexes and all ages, and like golf, curling is a lifetime sport. A curler at any skill level, like a golfer, finds his or her skills decline only gradually from about age 45 onward. A national class curler, like a pro golfer, realizes that once the physical aspects are mastered, the mental aspect of the game separates the good player from the champion. To continue with the golf analogy, it can be said that the curler who is at the height of his or her game has the same edge as the golfer who is sinking the key putts: great nerves, will to win, and mental toughness. HISTORICAL AND DESCRIPTIVE NOTES It is generally agreed that curling was developed in Scotland in the 16th century. The climate in Scotland was colder then, and curling took place on the many marshes (since drained). Scottish farmers curled on the frozen marshes using "channel stones," which were naturally smoothed by the water's action. The principles of the game were similar to the modern game, although there were many differences in rules and equipment.

63. Welcome To The USWCA Web Site Offers upcoming events for adult and junior programs. Includes history of the sport, merchandise, results, photo gallery, archives, links, and club directory. http://www.uswca.org/

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64. Bemidji Curling Club Located in Bemidji, Minnesota. News, history, and award information. http://www.bemidjicurling.org/

Welcome to the Bemidji Curling Club web site. We are attempting to provide information about our curling club as well as promoting our various leagues , programs and bonspiels . Please peruse our site and direct any comments or suggestions to Steve Fogelson Are you interested in trying out the exciting sport of curling or becoming a member of one of our leagues. Check out our league and membership information. Or better yet for instruction on how to play the game, email Bob Fenson and he will be glad to help you get started. Directions to Bemidji Curling Club (location S19 on the map) Are you age 21 or under and interested in becoming part of one of the most successful Junior Curling programs in the United States. Visit our " Juniors " link for more information Check out our Hall of Champions . We have 18 United States National Champion and 50 Minnesota State Champion teams from the Bemidji Curling Club. Way to go Bemidji. Bemidji Curling Club 1230 23rd St. NW. PO Box 101 Bemidji, MN 56601 bccinfo@bemidjicurling.org This site is produced by Steve Fogelson and hosted by Internet Commerce Solutions

65. Shuffleboard.co.uk - Table Shuffleboard And Table Curling Manufacturers - Curlin Table curling. Introduction history How To Play Rules Tactics. curling can be an extremely complex but challenging game if played correctly, http://www.shuffleboard.co.uk/curling/curlhistory.asp

Europe's Number 1 Manufacturers of Table Shuffleboard and Table Curling Equipment Home About Us Products Reconditioned Boards ... Contact Us Table Curling Introduction History How To Play Rules ... Tactics Curling can be an extremely complex but challenging game if played correctly, which is why it is strange to think that it is based around such a simple idea. The idea of the game is to slide a stone accross ice and have the stones come to a standstill as near to the centre of a set of rings (a house) as possible. The game of Curling is actually more than 500 years old and its true origins have been lost in the mists of time. However, we do know that the game was born in Scotland and that this is where the first ever Curling club was created, Royal Caledonian Curling Club, which was formed in the year 1838. Of course, since the game was first played it has changed a great deal, with the most recent major rule change being the free guard rule, introduced in 1990.

66. Duluth Curling Club DULUTH curling CLUB history It can be expanded to provide up to 13 curling sheets for major events, and it the largest venue in the United States. http://www.duluthcurlingclub.org/history.asp

327 Harbor Drive * Duluth, MN 55802 Phone: 218-727-1851 * FAX:218-727-6326 * office@duluthCurlingClub.org HOME Labatt Cash Spiel House of Hearts! ... Website Manager To display members'-only information DULUTH CURLING CLUB HISTORY 1926 State Champions. Wally Larson, John Mason Ed Nicolaison, Lyonel Larson The Duluth Window Cleaners Rink Twin Ports Champions, 1942 Bob Magie Sr, Bob Magie Jr, Bert Payne, Wally Larson State Champions, 1947 Membership in 1895, in the Arrowhead Road building The Duluth Curling Club was organized in 1891. The original building was a tent between two retaining walls, but it was carried away by a blizzard that winter. Another building at Wallace and Arrowhead was then converted for use, until a structure was purpose-built in 1897 at 14th Avenue East and the waterfront The Club has been located here at the DECC since 1976. It is our fourth building, but our first heated building. It can be expanded to provide up to 13 curling sheets for major events, and it the largest venue in the United States. We have hosted two World Championships , the US Olympic Trials , and numerous National events. Two DCC members have been inducted into the Curling Hall of Fame, for service to the sport. Numerous members have participated in and won State and National Championships over the years, and even a few World and Olympic Championships. We have grown to the second largest club in the US; only the St Paul CC, which is the sole curling facility in the Twin Cities, has more members.

67. Social History 3. Social history. Group of Miners at Wanlockhead The Miners Library has the complete minutes of the curling Society as well as many of the medals and http://www.leadminingmuseum.co.uk/socialhistory.htm

The Museum of Lead Mining The Education Tour Social History The Curling The Silver Band The Miners' Library The People of Wanlockhead ... Robert Owen Click on the images to see a larger version of the picture The Curling Most forms of recreation were shared by and involved the majority of villagers, but curling was probably the most popular game. The men flung the stones and the women, at the cry of "soop her up!", armed with besoms (brushes) swept the ice in front of the gliding stones. The Curlers Word encouraged players thus: if you be a curler keen, stand right, look ev'n sole well, shoot straight and sweep clean' It is not known when ' Scotland's ain game ' was first played in Wanlockhead but it was popular even before the formation of the Curling Society in 1777. The minutes show that there were 123 members at the first meeting on the 26th December 1777. The Miners' Library has the complete minutes of the Curling Society as well as many of the medals and trophies won by its members. The Silver Band The Curling Society's minutes tell us that as early as 1777 Wanlockhead had a Village Band referring to their playing at the Curling Society's ' bon spiels '. Its music was a necessary accompaniment at Village weddings, fetes, shows and sports days throughout Dumfriesshire, Lanarkshire and the Stewartry.

68. The Tim Hortons Brier — Canadian Curling Association The Canadian curling Association is the national governing body responsible for the development, promotion and organization of history of the Brier http://www.curling.ca/championships/brier/history.asp

CCA Press Releases Championship Event News Industry News International News ... Sandra Schmirler Foundation The Tim Hortons Brier Brier Home About the Brier News History ... 2005 Brier History of the Brier Click on a past Brier to view the historical results and statistics for the event. 2005 Tim Hortons Brier Rexall Place, Edmonton, Alberta March 5-13, 2005 2004 Nokia Brier Saskatchewan Place, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan March 6-14, 2004 2003 Nokia Brier Halifax Metro Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia March 1-9, 2003 2002 Nokia Brier Pengrowth Saddledome, Calgary, Alberta March 9-17, 2002 Canadian Men's Curling Champions Since 1927 September 20, 2005 Français Contact Us Shop Online @ Curling.ca Photo Galleries ... 2005/2006 Championship Sites Features Curling Classifieds National Training Centre Home News ... Contact Us Technical Support: support@curling.ca Legal and Privacy Français

69. 2004 Kärcher Juniors — Canadian Curling Association The Canadian curling Association is the national governing body responsible for the development, promotion and organization of history of the Juniors http://www.curling.ca/championships/juniors/history.asp

CCA Press Releases Championship Event News Industry News International News ... Sandra Schmirler Foundation 2004 Kärcher Juniors Juniors Home About the Juniors News History History of the Juniors Click on a past Juniors to view the historical results and statistics for the event. 2005 Kärcher Junior Curling Championships Fredericton, New Brunswick February 5-13, 2005 2004 Kärcher Junior Curling Championships Juan de Fuca Curling Club, Victoria, BC February 7-15, 2004 2003 Kärcher Junior Curling Championships Men's Results Women's Results Ottawa and Rideau Curling Clubs, Ottawa, Ontario February 1-8, 2003 September 20, 2005 Français Contact Us Shop Online @ Curling.ca Photo Galleries ... 2005/2006 Championship Sites Features Curling Classifieds National Training Centre Home News ... Contact Us Technical Support: support@curling.ca Legal and Privacy Français

70. Fairbanks Curling Club-History FAIRBANKS curling CLUB history. The Klondike Gold Rush of 98 brought Scots and the game of curling to Dawson City, Yukon Territory of Canada. http://www.curlfairbanks.org/history.html

Home Draw Spiels Board ... Links FAIRBANKS CURLING CLUB HISTORY The Klondike Gold Rush of '98 brought Scots and the game of curling to Dawson City, Yukon Territory of Canada. Then, in 1902, a new strike in the Pedro Creek and Cleary Creek areas near Barnette's Cache (now Fairbanks) attracted many of the goldrushers from the Klondike and curling was introduced to the Alaska Territory. By 1905, the Fairbanks Curling Club had been established and it now has the honor of being the oldest club devoted to any sport in Alaska. During the 1905 and 1906 season, curling games were played on the Northern Commercial Company's dock located on the river bank and in front of the present location of the Key Bank parking lot. The dock about 60 feet wide, reached from Barnette Street to Turner Street. Exhibition games were played in the open on the river ice during the spring months when the weather had moderated and the ice was suitable. During the summer of 1908, the first curling rink was built on ground purchased from the city and was located on Second Avenue between Cowles and Wickersham Streets (the old club is now the Friends Church, Assembly of God). It was a long wood frame building affording two sheets of ice and a very small spectator area. Since there was no clubroom, curling functions were held elsewhere and the 100F Hall was the place of choice. Prior to World War II, the annual Curlers Ball, which was attended by invitation only, was held at the Moose Hall and was the gala event of the year

71. Club History history Map. The Campbell River and District Winter Club opened its doors He is a past President of PCCA, CCA and a member of curling Hall of Fame and http://www.campbellriver.curlingclub.ca/history.html

Home Schedule Leagues Calendar Spares Draw Junior Senior Gallery Rental Newsletter Sponsors Rules Membership Executive History Map The Campbell River and District Winter Club opened its doors in January 1964 with George Crossland as the first President. The founding members were Arnold Cameron, Duke Kersey, Mary Kersey, Tom Richardson, Elenor Geise and Ralph Boyd. Three hundred memberships were sold for $100.00 each and the club was built for about $75,000. In 1977 the mortgage was paid in full. The first major event hosted was the BC Mixed Championship in 1965 which was won by skip Barry Naimark of Vancouver. In 1968 the Campbell River’s local fire fighters team skipped by Bill McIntosh won the Canadian National Championship in Calgary. Throughout the years the club has hosted several zone playdowns, the 1994 BC Fire Fighters annual event, 1997 Provincial Mixed, 1997 B.C. Winter Games and the 2004 Provincial Senior Mens Championship. The club has honoured several life members including Mrs. B. Mitchell, Mrs. I. Watkins, Mrs. J. Rydeen, Ralph Boyd and Art De’Ath. Ralph Boyd has shown outstanding achievements for the betterment of curling. He is a past President of PCCA, CCA and a member of Curling Hall of Fame and life member of the Governor General Curling Club. Today, the 4 sheet curling club is one of the few curling clubs remaining totally owned by its shareholders.

72. Royal Caledonian Curling Club curling has a long history in Scotland, and it from Scotland that it has been Some curling clubs can legitimately claim a continuous history from the http://www.royalcaledoniancurlingclub.org/dyncat.cfm?catid=1995

73. Vancouver Curling Club - History curling began in Vancouver in 1912 when Lester and Frank Patrick built the Denman The Vancouver curling Club occupied the basement of the Denman Arena. http://www.vancouvercurlingclub.com/history.htm

Vancouver Curling Club 4460 Dinmont Ave. Vancouver BC Canada 604 874 2865 fax webmaster@vancouvercurlingclub.com Curling began in Vancouver in 1912 when Lester and Frank Patrick built the Denman Arena. This facility was affectionately known as "the Pile", bringing hockey to Vancouver as well as curling. The Vancouver Curling Club occupied the basement of the Denman Arena. Curling stopped during the First World War and did not recommence until 1931 at the newly built Forum on the current PNE grounds with 10 sheets of curling ice. In 1936, BC participated in the Brier for the first time ever, and a Vancouver team represented the province after winning in Nelson. That same year, the Denman Arena burned down...and hockey took over the Forum, forcing curling to only one sheet of ice at the end of the Forum...and it was 12 feet short of regulation length. The Lyall Dagg team won the MacDonald Brier and World Championship in 1964...and since then, the club has been home to 24 provincial Men's champions, 4 Women's champions, 4 Mixed champions, 5 Senior Men's champions, 1 Junior Men's and 1 Junior Women's champion. Life Members The Vancouver Curling Club is proud of the following members who have given time, effort and personal sacrifice to promote the game of curling.

74. Early Curling Rink History - Assiniboia Assiniboia curling Club history, Assiniboia, SK Canada. http://we123.sasktelwebsite.net/EarlyRink.html

Assiniboia Curling Club Early History The first curling rink in Assiniboia was built in 1915 and contained two sheets of curling ice. It was located on the north of the second block on 3rd Ave. West. This curling rink burned to the ground in the early 1920's. A new four sheet curling rink was built on the south side in the second block of 3rd Ave. West. The demand for curling exceeded the capacity of this rink, so in 1949 the curling rink was extended to including six sheets of curling ice. In 1957 the curling rink company was changed into a non-profit corporation under the new title of Assiniboia Co-operative Memorial Curling Centre. In 1960 an artificial ice plant was purchased and installed. This plant was powered by a natural gas engine which was replaced by an electric powered unit in 1977. In 1971-73 the curling club replaced the old wood frame curling rink with a new concrete block, four sheet curling rink. The curling stones used in curling from 1915 to 1952 were all privately owned. In 1952 the curling club purchased new matched curling stones. These stones are still in use in the year 2000. In 1970 the Curling Club began the project of putting a plan in place to renovate the curling rink. By the spring of 1971, the Curling Club demolished the old wooden waiting room and replaced it with a new one of concrete block construction. In 1973, the same was done with the old uninsulated ice area building. This was an improvement, but it was not long before the Curling Club found out that a concrete block wall with a built up asphalt roof was not very energy efficient. Then the technology of installing Styrofoam insulation under the concrete floor in the curling ice area to prevent the frost from penetrating into the ground contributed to thinner ice and better and more energy efficient curling ice.

75. Ottawa Valley Curling Association: History Lady Gilmour history. The LADY GILMOUR TROPHY Established 1912 1913 For Ladies curling 1913 - 14 - 15 For Charity Bonspiel 1920 - 1932 http://www.ovca.com/en/Mixed_87/History_291.html

Home Contact Us Site Map Branch Events :: Mixed History 2005 Winners History ... Lady Gilmour History The LADY GILMOUR TROPHY Established 1912 - 1913 For Ladies Curling 1913 - 14 - 15 For Charity Bonspiel 1920 - 1932 For Men's Curling 1940 - 1955 Canadian Branch Mixed 1956 - to date 1. Historical Notes Henrietta Gilmour was born 1852 in Quebec City, married cousin Sir John Gilmour of Lundin and Montrave (Fifeshire) and moved to Scotland. During Sir John's year as P... More Last Update : September 19 2005

76. Ottawa Valley Curling Association: History history The name Pat Lid comes from the fact that, on the occasion of a Copyright 2005 Ottawa Valley curling Association. All Rights Reserved. http://www.ovca.com/en/Men_86/History_536.html

Home Contact Us Site Map Branch Events :: Men Pat Lid History History ... History of Pat Lid History: The name " Pat Lid " comes from the fact that, on the occasion of a visit by Mr. T Howard Stewart to Edinburgh, Scotland he had the opportunity to play with a granite stone. The first stone he threw came to rest entirely on the tee, in other words " Pat on the lid ". Mr. Stewart was the president of Macdonald Tobacco and the Mr. Stewart of Macdonald Brier fame. At the time of his v... More Last Update : September 19 2005

77. History Of Curling curling is a sport that slid out of the 16th century and onto our television Two sweepers, equipped with curling brooms or brushes, glide along with the http://www.capecodcurling.org/ccchistorycurling.html

About Curling What Is Curling? Curling is a sport that slid out of the 16th century and onto our television sets during the Calgary Winter Olympics in 1988. Although many people saw it for the first time then, its popularity is immense throughout Canada, in Scotland and England, and in our northern states. Played on "sheets" of ice, much like a bowling alley, the object of the game is to position your team’s stones closest to the center of a horizontal bulls-eye or house. These 42-pound granite stones, which are not as difficult to handle as you might think, are propelled from a starting block called a hack toward a target at the other end of the ice. Two sweepers, equipped with curling brooms or brushes, glide along with the stone and help determine its speed and path by sweeping the ice in front of it to reduce the friction of the moving stone. The captain, or skip, of the four-person team, determines the strategy of play by calling the shots to be attempted and instructing the sweepers on how to influence the shot’s path. The other members of a team, or rink, include the vice-skip, the second and the lead. While all this may sound a little bizarre at first, you will soon catch on by watching and playing. Curling is a game of fitness, finesse and fun for all ages. Children can begin play with junior stones when they are as young as eight. Young adults find the sport to be a great opportunity to socialize and compete. Even people in their 70s and 80s get fired up to go out and throw a few stones. Played by both competitive and recreational curlers, it can be a highly competitive sport in which cunning, chess-like strategy and delicate shotmaking ability determine the winning team; however, curling is also well-known as a fun, social sport with activities including weekly leagues, tournaments (bonspiels) and other social events. The curling season runs from early November through March.

78. Curlingshoes.com The Real Home Of Scottish Curling Providing Scottish Curlers with high quality curling equipment at the right price history of the Company. curlingshoes.com is a family business ( Run by http://www.curlingshoes.com/History.aspx

CATALOGUE OFFERS NEWS HISTORY ... CONTACT Visits: Home History History of the Company Curlingshoes.com is a family business ("Run by curlers, for curlers") and focusses on selling top quality curling equipment at the lowest possible prices. We have developed links with the top Canadian manufacturers, such as BalancePlus, Tournament, Brownie, Asham and Hammer, and are now the major stockists of BalancePlus shoes in Scotland / Britain.. The spending of our marketing budget has always been through Junior Curlers, and Junior Events. This is why you will see young curlers sporting our logo on clothing, and our adverts in the programmes of junior competitions. We have also sponsored a Junior team every season since being established, and have sponsored the Ayr Under 17 Competition for several years. Our current teams are Scott Hamilton's Junior Men's rink, current Scottish Junior Men's Champions, and Nicola MacDonald’s up and coming Junior Ladies’ Rink from Inverness. We previously supported John Hamilton's Junior Men's rink - runners-up in the Scottish Championships, and Kelly Wood's Junior Ladies' rink, which had regular major successes in Junior and Ladies' events at national and International level. We would like to congratulate Kelly on recently taking up post as Curling Development Officer in Stirling. Pam MacKay , Director of the Company, is heavily involved in curling coaching, and was RCCC Scotcurl Coach of the Year in 2000.

79. Dundas Granite Curling Club History DGCC Logo Dundas Granite curling Club history. The Dundas Granite curling Club was founded in 1963 just in time for the curling boom that hit this area in http://www.hwcn.org/link/dgcc/history.html

Dundas Granite Curling Club History The Dundas Granite Curling Club was founded in 1963 just in time for the curling boom that hit this area in the 1960's and 1970's. The first game was played on Dundas Granite ice on December 4, 1963. The idea to start up a second curling Club in the Dundas area came from twenty local men who got together in 1962 and decided to put their plan into action. They invested $2,000 each and bought two lots on Head Street with an option for another two lots. And so the Club was built with the help of a $50,000 mortgage from Canada Permanent. When the Club first opened in 1963 fees were low. It was later, in 1965, the Club decided to sell shares to the membership in order to raise more money. In the early years men curled five nights a week and women curled in the afternoon. Saturdays were reserved for one-day bonspiels and Sundays were well-known for informal jitneys followed by a pot-luck supper. The Club reached a financial crisis in 1972 when mortgage payments were in arrears and the Club was offered to the Town of Dundas as a recreational facility. But the members rallied together and launched a financial plan which successfully paid off the mortgage. Today the Dundas Granite Curling Club is the curling home of about 250 members who thrive on the Granite's reputation for good competitive curling in a friendly, social atmosphere.

80. Dundas Granite Curling Club History The Dundas Granite curling Club will rent out its ice to groups who would like to give curling a try or to more experienced curlers who want to brush up on http://www.hwcn.org/link/dgcc/rentals.html

Dundas Granite Curling Club Ice and Hall Rental Opportunities Looking for something to do as a group activity? Wondering where you can host a banquet in a cozy atmosphere? The Dundas Granite Curling Club will rent out its ice to groups who would like to give curling a try or to more experienced curlers who want to brush up on their curling skills. There are four sheets of ice which will accommodate 32 curlers at a time. The lounge has a viewing gallery, bar, couches, and a TV and VCR. Rental rates are reasonable, club brooms are supplied and curling instructors are available. Running shoes and comfortable clothes are the only equipment needed to enjoy curling. The Hall can be rented out all year round for business meetings, company parties, banquets, business seminars and dances. The Club is air conditioned with a fully licensed bar and dance floor. The room will accommodate seating for 120 and a caterer is available. For further information regarding rental of the facilities, contact our Club Manager at (905) 628-8221. Hamilton Bay Sailing Club's Annual Banquet Home Page I History I Why Join/How To Join I What is Curling?

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