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I figure this goes here. I have noticed several Canadians in the group and have a question. What is curling? ( I noticed this on Rick's web site post)I caught a glimpse of it at the Winter Olympics, but didn't quite get it. Is it a big part of growing up in the north, or is it like a cult sport? Big following, or small? I am just curious. I am a mid westerner, and consider myself very lucky to have Hockey (GO BLUES!!) (ok, maybe next year) |
Curling (known in Canada as "the roaring game" is the largest participant sport in Canada. Played by over 1 million people each year. The popularity of the sport is due to the fact that it what is called a "lifetime" sport. Meaning it is played by all age groups from 8 years old to over 80 years old.
This link will take to the Canadian Curling website. Click the link to play the Flash animation for a Flash movie overview of the game.
Not far from Oban lies Bonawe on the side of Loch Etive.
There stands an old granite quarry.
My grandfather and 2,427 men howked up that granite which went on to build half of Aberdeen, pave most of Scotland with cobbles and the wee bits that were left were used to make Curlin' Stanes.
Thank the Canadians who invented that great sport, otherwise you would be stuck with ... whatever you want to fill in! [bustagut]
Btw, I've never personally met a curling player in this area and neither has my wife (I just asked). We in Ontaria, and I can only speak for the southern part, consider it the ultimate boring sport and if 1 million participate, then 30 million don't, which means that probably 97% of Canada share our opinion, because let's be honest; watching is probably 10 times worse than playing it!
Well JoeD that is your opinion - and you are entitled to it- can't quite understand why you never have met a curler in Southern Ontario as some of the best in the world have come from there.
Although curling is more predominant in the Prairie provinces and Manitoba has had more Canadian and World Champions than anywhere else.
Pehaps it has to do with the farm community on the prairies, once the famers have harvested their crops in the fall there is not much for them to do untill spring, so they have a lot of time on their hands.
In the small rural communities the curling rink becomes the center of the social scene in the winter months. It is not just the game itself but the comraderie and socilization that goes along with it.
Having said that I know if you ever tried it you would love it, it is a very addictive game.
and besides you get to sit around and drink a few beers after the game [bustagut] [bustagut] [bustagut] 8))
Thanks everyone for the input and the info. Sounds kind of like bowling here in the midwest. Groups, fun and beer. If I ever make it up there, maybe I'll check it out. Thanks again!
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