It is time for me to buy my own broom. I really like the swivel head type. What sort of pad is best for arena curling? Among the synthetic heads there is a...
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Dakota CC
pellarby
Nov 29, 2009 2:16 pm
Let the debate begin.... Arena curling is no different than curling in a dedicated curling club, so don't let the talk of "this is best for arena curling...."...
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Card Wolloper
cardwolloper
Nov 29, 2009 11:41 pm
Sorry. I don't mean to cause a flame war. I am interested in finding out about trade-offs related to the head materials. Why would one choose a hard...
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Brent
curlingclan2
Nov 29, 2009 11:43 pm
Hi, Sorry to disagree with the comment about arena ice not being different from dedicated ice, I was raised on dedicated ice, and go away to curl anytime I ...
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Dakota CC
pellarby
Nov 30, 2009 12:11 am
"Keep your brooms on the ice" ?? I think you have been watching too much Red Green... Good comments about moisture with synthetic brooms...didn’t really...
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Card Wolloper
cardwolloper
Nov 30, 2009 1:55 am
Hi Brent, Why synthetic hair and not natural hair? Is there a difference between hogs hair and horse hair? Why is hair better on frosty or chewed up ice? ...
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vikinglandcurler
vikinglandcu...
Feb 19, 2010 7:47 pm
Does anyone have a good, short, informational presentation that they've given to a Rotary or Lions Club about Curling? Because of the increased interest in...
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Dave D. Cawley
closetcannuck
Feb 21, 2010 3:12 pm
This is the presentation we just used to get ice from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. It's 13m in size so I can't sent it or post it to the mailing list...
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Darcy Ellarby
darcy@...
Feb 21, 2010 3:15 pm
If you join the yahoo group called mcainstruction at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mcainstruction/ there are a bunch of resources there that are typically used...
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Dakota CC
pellarby
Feb 21, 2010 3:25 pm
Nice presentation, Dave - thanks for sharing it! Couple of questions, and an offer (if you don't mind). You mention that you can set-up the ice in 30 minutes -...
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Dakota CC
pellarby
Feb 21, 2010 3:27 pm
Oops..sorry everyone, I sent my reply to everybody except the person it was intended for ! Paul...
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Russ Lemcke
russlemcke
Feb 21, 2010 4:31 pm
Check with Ocean State in RI. They are setting up 4 sheets in about 20 minutes using Torian hacks and a specially designed house scribe. Rock cooling is the...
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Iain Hueton
ihueton
Feb 21, 2010 5:32 pm
The presentation will be a great tool for promoting arena curling.....great job! We find that 30-min is plenty of time to ice prep on 6 sheets, but it is a...
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r a
rosedaleranger
Feb 21, 2010 11:41 pm
30 minute setup is possible if the rocks are down to temp OR you get rocks with ceramic inserts which any arena club should be using. Â The ceramic cools at a...
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Dakota CC
pellarby
Feb 22, 2010 12:02 am
I agree with your comments about the inserts - this is the type of rock we use. However, we find that to truly come to temp, 60 minutes is necessary. While we...
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r a
rosedaleranger
Feb 22, 2010 2:17 am
Hi Paul, Interesting on the time it is taking for your stones to cool. Â Ours are cooled enough to begin play in about 30 minutes. Â I have found that if there...
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Kari K
karik323
Feb 22, 2010 5:37 am
Hi Everyone,  I'm currently living in Iowa City where there is no curling near by. I have curled at different clubs and would love to start a club here,...
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Jerome Larson
jlcurler
Feb 22, 2010 6:28 am
Dear Kari, I am the National Club Growth and Development Chairman and I have forwarded you inquiry to Bev Schroeder at the United States Curling Association....
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SusanM
mnmiga
Feb 22, 2010 1:05 pm
Not sure if the packet includes using social media. Start a facebook fan page today. Or at least before Saturday. You will find lost curlers or eager...
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Dave D. Cawley
closetcannuck
Feb 22, 2010 3:48 pm
Dakota CC writes: I take no credit for creating the presentation. That was done by Alison Piatt, our media person. ... The presentation is talking about on ice...
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Dave D. Cawley
closetcannuck
Feb 22, 2010 3:48 pm
You can set up a little website with an email or a form, if you're more experienced to get people's name, email and phone # to contact them to get together to...
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Jonathan Penney
jtpenney_ca
Feb 22, 2010 3:49 pm
I'd absolutely agree with the social media comment. I had tried to get interest in Cincinnati via a Yahoo Group and now after 3 years it has been successful....
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Dave D. Cawley
closetcannuck
Feb 22, 2010 4:08 pm
Another thing you can do it go to the local rink or rinks and introduce yourself. They don't have curling, but they are *definately* getting calls about...
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Brent
curlingclan@...
Feb 22, 2010 5:06 pm
Hello Kari, It's great to hear you want to start a club. Along with facebook, set up a website as soon as possible. Ours is run by volunteers with little or...
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SusanM
mnmiga
Feb 22, 2010 5:23 pm
One more thing with Facebook for everyone. There is no reason why Charlotte should have more interest than St. Paul. Well the reason why is Charlotte set up...
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plywoodtom@...
plywoodtom
Feb 22, 2010 7:51 pm
Wow! Great stuff for any start up club! More specific to Iowa City, as you gather an interest group Bev & Jerome can help locate rocks and equipment you may be...
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Dave D. Cawley
closetcannuck
Feb 22, 2010 8:43 pm
If you only have one rink in town, you might be an off season club, playing from March to June or July depending on the ice demand. Obviously the folks who pay...
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Kari K
karik323
Feb 23, 2010 2:35 am
THANK YOU everyone for all the information! This is just great!  I've started a Facebook fan page and I'm currently working on a website. I'll...
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Dave D. Cawley
closetcannuck
Feb 23, 2010 11:43 am
When you need equipment call Steve at Steve's Curling in Madison, WI. Steve is a great guy!!! When we were starting out, I called to order stuff and I would...
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Darcy Ellarby
darcy@...
Feb 23, 2010 12:58 pm
* ... Anyone who is interested in getting a copy of the instructional materials Paul mentions should join the Yahoo group on curling instruction from this ...
