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My blog will follow different leagues and schedules, also include bonspiels, regional and provincial competitions that I participate in throughout the curling season. You will also find announcements on the upcoming curling events and results around the Kootenay’s. If you feel you would like your event posted here please let me know and I will look at posting it, or at least the link to it. I will include useful links such as Curl BC’s Bonspiel Calendar, Playdowns.com for competitive results and Sponsor links.
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for their support and interest in our local curling scene
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the Spirit of Curling
“Curling is a game of skill and traditions. A shot well executed is a delight to see and so, too, it is a fine thing to observe the time-honored traditions of curling being applied in the true spirit of the game. Curlers play to win but never to humble their opponents. A true curler would prefer to lose rather than win unfairly. (and not risk bad Karma!)
A good curler never attempts to distract an opponent or otherwise prevent him/her from playing his/her best.
No curler ever deliberately breaks a rule of the game or any of its traditions. But, if he/she should do so inadvertently and be aware of it, he/she is the first to divulge the breach.
While the main objective of the game is to determine the relative skills of the players, the spirit of the game demands good sportsmanship, kindly feeling and honorable conduct. This spirit should influence both the interpretation and application of the rules of the game and also the conduct of all participants on and off the ice.”
The previous text was taken verbatim from the World Curling Federation (WFC) curling handbook. The Spirit of Curling is familiar to all who curl and its principles guide the sport.
Curling is one of the few sports in the world that emphasizes etiquette. All games, regardless of level, start and finish with hand shakes. In most league play, there are no referees or judges. Rules are based on the honor system and good shots are admired by all. Missed shots are never cheered.
The Olympic status has increased the competitive nature of the game, as well as overall interest in the sport. Despite the competitive aspect of the game, curling remains a highly social and gracious sport for all age groups.
“Broomstacking”
One tradition in curling is broomstacking. The term refers to the social get-together between opponents after each game. Originally, curlers, after completing a curling game on the pond, would stack their brooms in front of the fire and enjoy beverages with the opponent. This tradition is still alive today. It is expected that you partake in broomstacking after every game. (here’s the tradition that got me to start the sport for sure!! 🙂 )
