While fall proclaims a new school year for parents and
children, it also signals the beginning of the new curling season. Canadians have
always taken their curling very seriously, and can justifiably look for medals
(gold preferably) when it comes to the World Championships and the Olympic
Winter Games.
As leading experts of the game, an important element of
continuing high levels of participation and global domination is to ensure that
the grassroots level is continuously developed.
One of the great benefits to the sport of curling is that it is a highly
social sport that can be enjoyed across the lifespan.
Introducing this safe and inexpensive game to children in
a way that they would not otherwise have access is key to attraction and retention,
building the sport’s foundation. The Capital One Rocks & Rings program is designed
to introduce the Olympic sport of curling to elementary school children, by
bringing the curling rink to the school gymnasium. The unique floor curling
equipment provides a realistic curling experience without the need for ice! A highly interactive program with an emphasis
on fun, the program is now entering its’ fourth year reaching over 160,000
Canadian students coast to coast, a testament to the popularity of the sport. The
program also employs 40 instructors across the country this season, creating
jobs for youth and providing them with opportunities to develop coaching and
leadership skills.
So, while the Canadian Curling Association and clubs
around the country gear up for a new curling competitive and recreational
season, maybe now is the time to find out if your child will become the world’s
next great curler and enjoy a generation of curling fun!
Contact SIRC for more information on curling!
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