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Curling Descriptions
Learn and PlayPut together by the Canadian Curling Association, At this site you can watch Streaming Video's on Curling, a Flash Animation about the sport and download a pdf of the rules.
MSN - EncartaIntroduction; Playing Area; Equipment; Rules; Throwing Technique; Strategy; Competition; History and Video Description
From Wikipedia the free encyclopedia.
Detailed Curling DescriptionThe Anchorage Curling Club also does a good job at describing the game in words. They have more pages that describe history and terminology of the game as well as How to Read the Scoreboard, Curling Etiquette, Physics of the Curl, and Evolution of the game.
The Curling SchoolCurl Tech - This online Curling Manual is designed for those interested in a quick overview of the sport, curlers starting out who want to improve their game, and the experienced curler looking to refine their game through CurlTech's advanced methods.
Curling Graphics, Video and Audio
Table 23 CurlingA lighthearted perspective on curling
Curling OverviewAksarben Curling Club (Our Sister Club in Nebrasla) explains the sport of Curling
CurlTVHopefully this will live up to its 30 second hyped advertising of curling 365 days a year.
Good CurlingA weekly TV Show about the sport of curling
The Curling ShowA weekly podcast about the sport of curling
ESPN Fan GuideProduced for the 2002 Winter Olympics this interactive animated guide to curling is an interesting way to learn about the sport.
Video guide to curling - BBC This is a 1.5 minute 300K RealOne Player that gives an overview of curling
Video guide to curling - CH.92 minute Overview of curling presented by our local channel 9 new. Media supported a website
Pulse of the Planet Click on "Listen to MP3" and hear 3 brief 2 minute monologs with ambient curling noise in the background.
1.   Intro to Curling,
2.   A Most Social Game
3.   History in Stone
Nashville Video LibraryNashville Curling Club has many Video Links including our very own MetroSports Video
Gustie CurlsDesperitely enthusiastic about curling in Scotland
Curling Art
Curling ArtThe Work of Phyllis Bryce Ely
Instructional Sites
Curling: A Liftetime SportThis 15 minute instructional video, produced by the United States Curling Association and posted by the Milwaukee Curling Club, is what persons new to curling watch prior to stepping on the Ice.
Curling QuizStudy up by visiting the many links on this page, then take this basic SI quiz on Curling. Don't worry if you don't pass. You will have plenty of time to figure it out once we get you on the ice.
Graphic Shot TypesProvided by Dusseldorf Curling Club, Curling Basics uses flash media to show different shot types from "Biter" to "Wick."
The Roarin' GameA viewpoint of curling from a scientific point of view. Additional links at the bottom of the page.
Past, Present and Future
History - A Scottish Sport?A historical look at curling by the Dumfries and Galloway Museums and Galleries Online.
Evolution of CurlingA summary account of how curling evolved into the game it is today.
Physics of CurlingA scientific look into the improbable nature of why a curling stone curls the way it does.
Future of CurlingThis young high school physics student has taken a serious look at what changes would need to be taken if the sport was played on the moon.
Curling Archives
Curling-Sweeping the NationArchive stories from Canada
"new" Chess on the IceGreat Photo's of Japanese Curling
Curling Photos / "the past"230 images from our curling past presented by Images Canada.
Who is Bud Somerville?Watch a video or Read about one of curling's greats.
Olympic Dreams
Curling PhotosQuick Images from the Olympics.
Salt Lake 2002 OlympicsLarge Photos of Curling from the First Olympics.
Improving your Game
Tips to better curlingProvided by Curling Zone, They have tips on how to improve your game.
The Curling SchoolCurl Tech - This online Curling Manual is designed for those interested in a quick overview of the sport, curlers starting out who want to improve their game, and the experienced curler looking to refine their game through CurlTech's advanced methods.
Curling Chat
In the Hack - Hack Chat Curling talk, find others with similar interests
Places to Download
Arena Curling Useful Information on Arena Curling by the USCA
Member Services Useful Information on How the USCA can assist clubs.
Business of Curling Put together by the Canadian Curling Association
Clip Art Clip Art for Personal Use
Computer Wallpaper Dress up your computer with this Olympic Curling Stone Wallpaper
Computer Screensaver Relive the Winter Olympics with this Screensaver
Curling Game Reviews/Links Portal Sight to the more popular curling games on the computer
"Outer Curling 3" Game Free Shareware game from France.
Curling Images Google Search of Images "Curling"
Curling Videos All the Web's Search for Streaming Videos on the Web.
Curling Related Links
Local Print Media on Curling
Curling in the Press
The Curling ShowA weekly podcast about the sport of curling
Curling BlogIntersting Commentary - Two analysts discuss all aspects of curling from technique to strategy to organization to media to finances
News from the USCABreaking
Curling News in CanadaBreaking
Smithsonian - CurlingAcross the world's frost belt, more than a million people go curling each ......
Washington Post - Curling1998's General Description of Curling for the Olympic Games
USAToday on Curling A.  Curlers play nice and leave no stone unturned
1.  Think baseball, not shuffleboard
2.  Closer is not always better
3.  What channel are you watching?
4.  A smart sport for the next      century
(Online) Curling Stores
Steve's Curling SuppliesMadison Wisconson.
Alpine Curling SupplyMonroe Wisconson.
Asham Curling SuppliesWinnipeg, Manitoba
Clean Sheet CurlingOntario, Canada
GoldlineCanada
Olsen Curling SuppliesCanada
Ailsa Craig JewelryScotland
Stones, Equipment, Odds & Ends
Sensor HandlesHandles that let you know if you hogged the stone.
Stick CurlingSite devoted the use of the Stick in Curling
Thompson Curling RinkNot all Ice is the same, See the different equipment that curling clubs need to consider in making good curling Ice.
Canadian Curling Stone Co.And you thought all stones are alike. This Site looks at the different types of curling stones.
Kay's of ScotlandThis company still produce curling stones and Curling gifts
Nova Scotia CrystalOwn your very own Crystal Curling Rock
Soft Curling RocksAw!, arn't they cute.
Mauchline Stone Works Interesting photos from the past on how stones are produced
The Future of Curling Stones?Strangest Curling Stone, I ever saw. Check it out.
Tip on Curling Stones Written by Alpine Curling Supply, they give helpful suggestions about and how to maintian your curling stones.
Ailsa CraigHome of the quarry to a majority of all curling stones, This site has pretty picture of this uniquely beautiful island.
How to make your own.With a little ingenuity you can make your own. See how these guys did it..
Wooden Stones.You can buy these decorative and well made curling stones.
Good Ice - Making & Maintaining
Scottish Curing Ice Group (SCIG)A group of Ice Technicians who study making better ice. Check out the reports link.
In the hacks - Ice Makers ForumQuestions put to curling ice technicians.
Canadian Curling Assoications Info Making good curling ice on Hockey rinks.
Canadian Curling Assoications Info Making curling ice.
Age Related Curling
World JuniorChampionshipsEach year, a county hosts the Junior Curling Championships for Boys and Girls
US Competive CalendarMap out the Championship play for Junior, Senior, Mixed, WheelChair, Men, Women and Olympic in the Current Season.
College CurlingStarted with a grant from Darwin Curtis (Wilmette Curling Club), The Illinois State Curling Foundation and USCA have developed a program to foster curliing at the Colliegette Level.through Existing Curling Clubs.
WheelChair Curling Background info on WheelChair Curling presented by the USCA
Junior Curling Junior Curling at the National Level presented by the USCA
Future of Curling
Curlings Cable Future Article on the future posibilities of curling on cable.
Business of Curling Canadian Curling Associations Strategies to develop future planning.
Fun/Unusual Sites
Cocky RockyCurling News Cartoon Strip.
Human CurlingA new and upcomming "X-games" sport that replaces curling stones with sliding humans on Rubber Innertubes. What will they think of next..
Curl in the Offseason.This company has created a way to curl in your basement in the offseason.
Curling Song (MP3)Silly Song for the person well versed in the sport of curling. Text to Song
8-ender PicturesThe holy grail of Curling, An 8 Ender is like hitting a hole in won in golf but with a team of 4 players. Something to remember should it happen for or against you.
Margarita Curling Club
Why a Rock CurlsScience Daly looks into the improbable nature of why a curling stone curls the way it does.
Fun/Unusual Sites
Men with Brooms MovieMade in 2002, See the background info on this light Hearted Comedy that you can rent at your local video store.
Salt Lake 2002 OlympicsLarge Photos of Curling from the First Olympics.
Interactive Curling Websites
Game TrackerIf you can get this to work on your computer, you can watch actual games simulated in a 3D environment without sweeper to see the strategy around how to play your shots. It is recommended to look at the action from a directors chair under fast forward speed otherwise it can get a little time demanding.
Internet Curling ClubOnline Curling club were you can eventually play a curling game vs. online opponets.
Puppy CurlingCurl Puppies in the interactive game
Monkey CurlingNot a puppy lover then try monkeys
Cow CurlingNow I have seen it all when cow can curl. .

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National Associations
United States Curling Assoc.the governing organization for curling associations in the United States.
Candian Curling Associationthe governing organization for curling associations in Canada.
World Curling Federationthe governing organization for curling associations worldwide.
Regional Clubs
Aksarben Curling Club Located In Omaha Nebraska
Broadmor Curling ClubLocated In Colorado Springs, Colorado
Dallas/Fort Worth Curling ClubLocated in Texas
Denver Curling ClubLocated in Colorado
Houston Curling ClubLocated in Texas
Springdale Curling ClubLocated in Arkansas
US Competitions
USCA CalendarMap out the Championship play this year.
2006 Continential Cup North America vs. Europe pits the best in curling in a fun exciting format.
2005 US Nationals Every year they have Nationals. In years that don't involve the Olympics, This event will lead to Worlds. This years event is held at the Chicago Curling Club, Feb. 27th - March 5th
2005 US Mixed Nationals Every Year, Mixed National teams are composed of 2 guys and 2 gals pitting the best 9 teams from Regional Playdown Selection. This years Playdown are at the Potomoc Curling Club, March 13th- 19th
Olympic Websites
US Curling Teams latest news, getting started, bios, photos, tips, q & a
Olympic CurlingA summary of Curling in the Olympics
Vancouver 2010 Olympics
days to go.
Check out what awaits the best curlers in the world.
2002 Salt Lake -CanandaFlash Site - Quick overview of curling.
International Championships
2006Continential Cup North America vs. Europe pits the best in curling in a fun exciting format.
2007 World ChampionshipsEvery year they have World Curling Championship play. The Women play in Aomori, Japan March 17-25 and the Men play in Rexall Place, Edmonton, AlbertaMarch 31-8
US Nationals
USCA CalendarMap out the Championship play this year.
2007 US Nationals Every year they have Nationals. In years that don't envolve the Olympics, This event will lead to Worlds. This years event is held at the Utica Curling Club, Feb. 17-24
2007 US Mixed Nationals Every Year, Mixed National teams are composed of 2 guys and 2 gals pitting the best 9 teams from Regional Playdown Selection. This years Nationals are at the Grafton Curling Club, March 17th- 24th
Canadian Championships
Scott Tournament of HeartsThis is the Womens side of the Briers and determines Canada's World representative. NPR show the exciting finish to 2005 Winner.
Tim Horton BrierThe Brier is like Tennis's Wimbleton or Golf's Masters of Curling in Canada.
Bonspiel Links
Bonspiels at other Clubs
USCA Bonspiel Finder Use this to find bonspiels thoughout the United States. The Following Clubs below are within 9 hrs of Kansas City by car. Those posted have been attended by members from the club. If you are interested in creating a team to go to a Bonspiel contact Bill McBride at 913-599-9965 or the Curling Club in Question if you already have a team.
Clubs within 9 hours
Aksarben Curling Club Located In Omaha Nebraska - 3 hour away from Kansas City, Currently Not Curling but actively working on restarting.
They sent 3 teams to our 2004 April Bonspiel.
Springdale Curling Club Located In Sprindale Arkansas at the Joel Carver Ice Arena/Jones Center for Families - 5 hour away from Kansas City, No Bonspiels known about, curling on arena ice (3 Sheets).
Owatonna Curling Club Dr. McGuillicuddy Bonspiel, Open (Men or Women), Starts Friday Night and Ends around 3:00 Sunday in early to middle December, is a Lighthearted Drinking Spiel. 16 Team Bracket, @$200 per team
Wells Fargo Bonspiel Open (Men and Women), Starts Friday Night and Ends around 3:00 Sunday in middle February , this is a semi serious bonspiel 16 Team Bracket, @$180 per team
Located In Southern Minnesota -Under 6 hour away from Kansas City, has 2 Sheet of Ice.
Mankato Caledonian Club This club has 4 bonspiels for men, women and both.
Located In Southern Minnesota -Under 7 hour away from Kansas City.
Waltham Curling ClubLocated In Central Illinois - 7 hour away from Kansas City, 3 Sheets of Ice
St. Paul Curling ClubSt. Paul is the Largest Club in the States. Many Bonspiels to choose from for Men, Women, Mixed and Open.
Located In East Central Minnesota - 7 hour away from Kansas City by car, 8 Sheets of Ice

Dallas/Fort Worth Curling Club Located In Texas -Under 9 hours away from Kansas City, Arena Ice
North Shore Curling ClubOpen International Bonspiel. Open (Men and Women), Early October, $300 per team
Located North of Chicago - under 9 hours away from Kansas City , 4 Sheets of Ice.
Madison Curling ClubLocated in Lower Central Wisconsin under 9 hours away from Kansas City, 6 Sheets of Ice
Broadmor Curling ClubLocated In Colorado Springs, Colorado - 9 hours away from Kansas City, Arena Ice
Denver Curling ClubLocated in Colorado 9 hours away from Kansas City, 4 Sheets of Ice
Portage Curling ClubLocated in Lower Central Wisconsin 9 hours away from Kansas City, 4 Sheets of Ice