Curling is a winter game or sport in which opposite rinks (teams) take turns delivering their rocks (42 pound polished granite stones) down a 144-foot long sheet (ice alley). Points are scored in each end (inning) by placing your rinks' rocks closer to the button of the house (center of the target) than your opponent's rocks. This gives curling it's nickname of "chess on ice".
Each rink has four players: Lead (throws first rocks), Second (second rocks), Vice-Skip (third rocks) and Skip (the captain who throws fourth rocks). While one player delivers a rock, two of the teammates follow it with brooms poised, ready to pounce and sweep in front of the rocks in order to extend its distance and keep its path straighter. Skips stand at the far end of the sheet reading strategy and calling the shots and sweeping. Be careful not to hog your rock or burn one with your broom or it will be removed from the play. It's sounds complicated but is easy to understand it if you see it.
Picture four shows the granite rocks they use. Picture five shows the brooms. Six shows someone sending off a rock. Seven shows one using their broom. I really enjoyed being there to see curling.
14 comments:
Good Morning Everyone,
Hope you enjoy reading about curling.
It is in the 50's this morning.
Marilyn
How wonderful this is, I wish I had known about it, it would have been fun to see in person. I love the gentleman in the kilt, brave soul on what was an obviously cold day! Thank you for sharing, Cathy in Webster
Hi Cathy,
We should have it again next year, if the ice stays solid. It is always in the first part of February. I love the man in the kilt too. I don't know how he could take the cold. If I remember, I will contact you next year.
Marilyn
I've only seen curling in the olympics and didn't know that there were any curling clubs in the area.
Doreen
Really neat!
It is 27º, snowing and 45 mph gusts of wind here!
Hi Doreen,
I didn't know about it until we started to have curling weekend a few years back. This year is the first year I went to see it. They were looking for new members for the Rochester Curling Club.
Marilyn
Hi Vickie,
Glad you like it.
I think we are getting what you have. We are suppose to get wind up to 50 miles per hour tonight or tomorrow. The temperature is suppose to drop, too.
Marilyn
Hi Folks,
Today is the job interview to see if I can get the job that I have been doing since last May without pay. Sure hope I pass. If you get a chance and could say a small prayer for me, I would appreciate it.
Marilyn
Prayers said and fingers crossed. Good Luck.
Doreen
Hi Doreen,
Thank you so much. I GOT THE JOB !!!!!!!! I have to go and fill out papers next week, but as of today, I am finally on their payroll. Your prayers and fingers crossed were really appreciated.
Marilyn
Great news Marilyn. Congratulations!!
Doreen
Thank you, Doreen. I am so happy that I am finally going to get some income.
Marilyn
Yeah! God is good.
Hi Alene,
You can say that again. God is good !!!!!!
Marilyn
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