SNöFLINGA Learn to Curl

Name: SNöFLINGA Learn to Curl
Start: 2025-02-02T15:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-02-02T17:00:00-07:00
Location: Butte Community Ice Ctr

Schedule

Sun Feb 02 2025 at 03:00 pm to 05:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Butte Community Ice Ctr | Butte, MT

Learn how to play the sport of curling! Curling is an Olympic sport in which players slide heavy granite stones down a sheet of ice towards a target area. Two teams, each with four players and eight stones, take turns sliding these stones toward the house, a circular target marked on the ice.
The path of the rock may be further influenced by two sweepers with brooms who accompany it as it slides down the sheet, using the brooms to change the state of the ice in front of the stone. A great deal of strategy and teamwork goes into choosing the ideal path and placement of a stone for each situation.
The purpose is to accumulate the highest score for a game; points are scored for the stones resting closest to the center of the house at the conclusion of each end, which is completed when both teams have thrown all of their stones.
Safety Note: If you plan to attend the Learn-to-Curl event, please avoid wearing any footwear with a heel or smooth tread (dress shoes/boots, cowboy boots, etc) as you will have a very difficult time staying upright on the ice!
EVENT LEAD: Copper City Curling Club
Copper City Curling Club is a group of enthusiastic curlers in Butte Montana focused on promoting the sport of curling in the community and Montana at large. League games are played Sunday evenings at 7PM and the season runs from September to April. The club also conducts learn-to-curl events throughout the year, including an event during the SnoFlinga winter festival in January.
NEW this year! Snoflinga and Ability MT are teaming up to ensure people with disabilities can participate in the activities. This includes providing equipment for mobility needs and/or adaptive coaching methods.