Problem: One of the biggest problems that arena clubs have is how to cool their curling rocks down to temperature before play. Tell us how your club has solved...
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Bill McBride
curlingkc
Jan 10, 2007 9:39 pm
Help us understand where the USCA can provide the most assistance to arena curling clubs by completing the survey linked here ...
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Bill McBride
curlingkc
Jan 10, 2007 10:51 pm
Most will agree that websites, or some form of Internet presence, are absolutely critical for all curling clubs but especially those aspiring to build their...
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Bill McBride
curlingkc
Mar 27, 2007 9:18 pm
This annual conference for curling clubs is a great way to learn how to improve your own curling club. Have you ever sent someone to attend? Did they like it?...
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Bill McBride
curlingkc
Mar 27, 2007 9:52 pm
Is your club ready for NEXT season? Many arena clubs must book their ice time in February or March to ensure they are on the schedule for next season. Let us...
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Bill McBride
curlingkc
Mar 27, 2007 9:56 pm
What events or programs has your arena curling club organized that has resulted in higher success rates in getting new members? Tell us how your club has...
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Bill McBride
curlingkc
Mar 27, 2007 10:15 pm
What do you think about the new Rule Changes as described in this link <http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20070321.wsptcurl21/\ ...
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mooncurler
Apr 2, 2007 1:15 pm
The magic of GROUP BOOKINGS: When we were trying to build our membership into a second (& third) ice slot, we stumbled onto group bookings. If you advertise...
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mooncurler
Apr 2, 2007 1:53 pm
Club Newsletters We built a general database that is now up over 1000 names in Pittsburgh. Everytime someone attends a "Learn to Curl" etc. and signs a waiver,...
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Bill McBride
curlingkc
Apr 3, 2007 3:43 pm
In Kansas City, The facility we curl at just hired a marketing consultant. They want our club to conduct team building exercises for corporations and they will...
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mooncurler
Apr 3, 2007 5:33 pm
Find the examples of the Granite Gazette under the "Files" link on the left of the page. Sandra...
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Iain Hueton
ihueton
Apr 3, 2007 10:21 pm
We do quite a few corporate events here in Ogden, and they have been well received by local companies. I usually offer a "catered" lunch as part of the deal...
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dpeck126
Apr 4, 2007 4:34 am
Good work with the corporate events Iain! In San Francisco we also have success with corporate events. The approach is a little different as the arena ...
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arena_curling@yahoogr...
May 4, 2007 11:07 am
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the arena_curling group. File :...
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Sandra McMakin
mooncurler
May 4, 2007 12:10 pm
Keith Scott, Level II USCA Instructor has submitted an example of a novice/intermediate "Learn to Curl" session orientating newer bonspiel participants to...
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Tom
plywoodtom
May 15, 2007 1:46 pm
We have an opportunity to buy a freezer for our rocks. Does anyone else, besides Scottsdale do this? Anyone know how much of a difference a freezer makes to...
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Karen Tait
karenltait
May 15, 2007 4:39 pm
If you need any more information about our freezer in Scottsdale, let us know. Karen Tait Coyotes Curling Club ... From: Tom To: arena_curling@yahoogroups.com ...
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swilliam0131
May 15, 2007 4:40 pm
It should make a huge difference if your rocks are otherwise stored warm. Do you see "rings" from where the rocks partially melt in after sitting in one spot...
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Bill McBride
curlingkc
May 15, 2007 7:18 pm
I know Aksarben (Omaha) <http://groups.msn.com/curlingrocks> has chest freezers, McCall (Idaho) <http://www.mccallcurling.com/index.php?page=home> has a...
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Bill McBride
curlingkc
May 15, 2007 7:53 pm
At our April Bonspiel <http://www.kccurling.com/main/Bonspiel.asp> , I talk to Rick Olsen from the Columbus Curling Club, He mention that they do a Mini...
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Elliot Hicks
elliot_hicks
May 15, 2007 11:25 pm
I would be interested - do you have a walk-in, chest, or upright freezer? How many do you have? And do you pay an electrical charge to the rink to power them? ...
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arena_curling@yahoogr...
May 16, 2007 2:02 am
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the arena_curling group. File : /Coyote...
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lastrock2win
barry.ivy@...
May 16, 2007 2:03 am
Tom, I have been inquiring about a freezer for the SFBACC as well. The dilema is maintaining a consistent temp 21-23F. Most Freezer units do not regulate this...
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Sandra McMakin
mooncurler
May 16, 2007 2:34 am
Find the description of Phoenix's freezer under files - Coyote Rock Freezer. Additional information may also be found on the arena curling page of the USCA...
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Tom
plywoodtom
May 16, 2007 10:35 am
Thank you, Barry! This is the exact kind of information I've been looking for! There isn't much information out there about the technical concerns with the...
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Sandra McMakin
mooncurler
May 16, 2007 1:07 pm
Let this be the thread to give us your ideas in making the best ice possible on arena ice. What are your constraints? Methods? Successes? Ask questions,...
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Dave D. Cawley
closetcannuck
May 16, 2007 1:57 pm
In Scranton we have racks just outside the boards. It takes an hour or so before the stones are completely cold. We know they are cold when all of a sudden we...
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Sandra McMakin
mooncurler
May 16, 2007 2:01 pm
Also uploaded to the files section (under Ice), an example of Ice & Equipment Procedures as developed by Rich Ashford, Director of Ice and Equipment for the...
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Sandra McMakin
mooncurler
May 16, 2007 3:54 pm
There are a few different types of Corporate Events that can be offered by arena curling clubs. All offer benefits for arena clubs both in member recruitment...
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Bill McBride
curlingkc
May 16, 2007 4:53 pm
One method of keeping rocks cold, may work for some clubs in older rinks. The newer rinks typically insulate at the dasherboards and run the piping just within...
