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Learn to Curl at Petersham Curling Club: Oct 7, 14, 21 and 28

If you live in the Monadnock region and want to try out the sport of curling, the closest curling club is the Petersham Curling Club in Petersham, Massachusetts. It is about a 45 minute drive down Route 32 from Keene, NH.  This year “PCC” will be offering “Learn To Curl” sessions at the following times:

  • Saturday, October 7, at 10:00am and 6:00pm
  • Saturday, October 14, at 10:00am
  • Saturday, October 21, at 10:00am
  • Saturday, October 28, at 10:00am

As noted in their Facebook post about this:

Each session lasts about 2-3 hrs. and includes basics such as delivery, sweeping, the etiquette of curling and strategy of the game. Kids older than 5 yrs. are very welcome! The fee is $40 per person and this fee will be applied to a membership if you decide to join. Sign up early, as there are limited time slots available — email [email protected]

I (Dan York) normally curl out of PCC and find it a great place and great community. I’d strongly encourage everyone to check it out. If we are to build up interest in curling in the Monadnock region, the Petersham Curling Club is a great place for people to get started!

Want to Learn To Curl? Try it out Oct 5 and 7 in Petersham, MA

petersham-curlingWould you like to learn to curl? The great folks at the Petersham Curling Club are offering “Learn to Curl” sessions on Wednesday, October 5, and Friday, October 7, 2016 from 6-9pm. From the PCC Facebook page:

Ever wanted to try out the awesome sport of curling? Well, here’s your chance! On Oct 4th, 5th and 7th at 6 PM, Petersham Curling Club will be holding Learn to Curls. There will be plenty of great instruction from experienced curlers, both on and off the ice, to get you out there and throwing some stones! (And maybe even get in a game…) The cost is $40 per person and all we ask is that you come with sturdy shoes with clean soles (we’ll provide all the other equipment). The age limit is 5 years and older, so bring your kids, too! Respond to this post and we’ll get you on the list — it fills up quick, so don’t wait. Come try the Olympic sport of curling!

More information can be found on the PCC Learn to Curl page. Petersham Curling Club is the closest curling club to our region. It’s about 45 minutes south of Keene, NH, down Route 32.

There are still spots available. To sign up, you need to contact Ted Paul at 978-815-1666 or [email protected]

 

Want To Learn To Curl? Try out curling on March 26 in Petersham, MA

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Want to give curling a try?  On this coming Saturday, March 26, 2016, the folks down at the Petersham Curling Club, about 45 minutes south of Keene, NH, in Petersham, MA, will be offering two 3-hour “Learn To Curl” clinics fro 10am – 1pm and from 2-5pm.

SPACE IS LIMITED!

From the post to the Petersham CC Facebook page:

They are happening March 26th and there are 2 slots — 10AM-1PM and 2PM-5PM. You get on-ice instruction from experienced curlers, use of curling equipment and a lot of fun (even get in a game!). Just remember to wear sneakers or shoes with a sturdy flat sole. The cost is just $40, and if you decide to join the club, this amount will be deducted from your membership dues. Respond to this post and I’ll put you on the list, as each slot is limited. Feel like an Olympian for a day — try out curling! See you on the ice!

For $40 you get 3 hours of instruction and the chance to try out the sport!

To sign up you can reply to the post on the Petersham Curling Club Facebook page or send an email to Ted Paul.

We hope some folks from the Monadnock region will try it out!  And if you’re excited about curling, please let us know you are interested!  We’ve got some ideas for the future…

Watch The US National Curling Championships Live All This Week

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If you want to watch some outstanding curling, the US National Curling Championships are streaming live out of Kalamazoo, Michigan all this week and you can watch them live at:

http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Curling/Events/Championships/National-Events/National-Championships/Live-Webstream

These are the best Men’s and Women’s teams in the US all competing to be “Team USA” and represent the USA in the World Curling Championships coming up for Women on March 14-22 in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan and for Men on March 28-April 5 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

The remaining games that will be streamed live are:

Wednesday, 8 a.m. ET Heath McCormick v. Korey Dropkin
Wednesday, 12 p.m. ET Patti Lank v. Kate Bert
Wednesday, 4 p.m. ET Brady Clark v. John Shuster
Wednesday, 8 p.m. ET Erika Brown v. Nina Roth
Thursday, 8 a.m. ET Brandon Corbett v. Paul Pustovar
Thursday, 12 p.m./4 p.m. ET Tiebreaker games, if needed
Thursday, 8 p.m. Page playoffs, women’s teams to be determined
Friday 12 p.m. Page playoffs, men’s teams to be determined
Friday, 4 p.m. ET Women’s semifinal
Friday, 8 p.m. ET Men’s semifinal
Saturday, 10 a.m. ET Women’s final
Saturday, 3 p.m. ET Men’s final

We should see some outstanding curling this week!

Planning An Organizational Meeting In Early August 2014 (Curling in Keene)

Are you interested in bringing the sport of curling to Keene, NH, and the greater Monadnock region?  We are planning to have an organizational meeting in early August 2014 to bring together as many of the people who have already expressed interest – and hopefully more – to talk about the next steps we need to take to move forward with our vision and our plans.

We are finalizing a date and location – if you would like to be included please contact us so that we can be sure to let you know!

Reminder: Curling Open House TONIGHT In Petersham, MA – Try It Out!

Petersham Open HousesWant to try out the sport of curling TODAY?  As we mentioned earlier, the Petersham Curling Club is having an Open House free to anyone TONIGHT, Thursday, February 20, from 6-9 pm.

Over 280 people attended last Sunday’s Open House and the PCC has posted some great photos online.

The  Petersham Curling Club (PCC) is about 45 minutes south of Keene. Just head south on Route 32 (going down past the Keene airport) and stay on Route 32 all the way down through Richmond, NH, Royalston, MA, Athol and on into Petersham.  The club is located right off of Route 32. More information can be found on the PCC directions page. In good weather it takes about 45 minutes to get from Keene down to the Petersham club.

At tonight’s Open House, you’ll learn how to deliver a stone, the role of sweeping and more. This will be a great opportunity to get on the ice and experience the sport yourself. All you need to bring is a pair of clean, rubber-soled shoes and your enthusiasm!

The Petersham Curling Club is a great place to curl and is where several of us involved with starting up the Monadnock Curling Club all curl.  We strongly encourage you to head down to Petersham, MA, and check out the Open Houses.  And if the curling bug bites you as it has us, please do join the PCC and start playing the awesome sport of curling!

This is where you can get started today and enjoy curling!

And then…  please let us know you are interested in seeing curling come to Keene!

 

Reminder – Curling Open House TODAY at Petersham Curling Club

Petersham Open HousesWant to try out curling TODAY?  As we mentioned earlier, the Petersham Curling Club is having an Open House free to anyone TODAY, Sunday, February 16, from 12-5pm.

The  Petersham Curling Club (PCC) is about 45 minutes south of Keene. Just head south on Route 32 (going down past the Keene airport) and stay on Route 32 all the way down through Richmond, NH, Royalston, MA, Athol and on into Petersham.  The club is located right off of Route 32. More information can be found on the PCC directions page. In good weather it takes about 45 minutes to get from Keene down to the Petersham club.

At today’s Open House, you’ll learn how to deliver a stone, the role of sweeping and more. This will be a great opportunity to get on the ice and experience the sport yourself. All you need to bring is a pair of clean, rubber-soled shoes and your enthusiasm!

The Petersham Curling Club is a great place to curl and is where several of us involved with starting up the Monadnock Curling Club all curl.  We strongly encourage you to head down to Petersham, MA, and check out the Open Houses.  And if the curling bug bites you as it has us, please do join the PCC and start playing the awesome sport of curling!

This is where you can get started today and enjoy curling!

And then…  please let us know you are interested in seeing curling come to Keene!

 

Enjoying Watching Olympic Curling? TRY IT OUT This Sunday in Petersham, MA

Petersham Open HousesAre you enjoying watching curling at the Sochi Olympics? Are you intrigued by the game and want to learn more?  Would you like to try it out yourself?

The great news is that you CAN try it this Sunday, February 16, from 12-5pm, and then again on Thursday, February 20, from 6-9pm.

The great folks down at the Petersham Curling Club (PCC), about 45 minutes south of Keene, are holding two FREE open houses to help people learn about the game.  As noted on their page about the curling open houses, the two upcoming dates are:

  • Sun, Feb 16, 12-5 pm – At this Open House you’ll have a chance to actually try the sport of curling.  You’ll learn how to deliver a stone, the role of sweeping and more. This will be a great opportunity to get on the ice and experience the sport yourself!
  • Thurs, Feb 20, 6-9 pm – This will be a week-night version of the Feb 16th Open House where you will again get a chance to try out the sport of curling.

All you need to bring is a pair of clean, rubber-soled shoes and your enthusiasm!  You’ll have the chance to try out the great game of curling that you are seeing on the Olympics.

It’s easy to get to the Petersham Curling Club – from Keene just head south on Route 32 (going down past the Keene airport) and stay on Route 32 all the way down through Richmond, NH, Royalston, MA, Athol and on into Petersham.  The club is located right off of Route 32. More information can be found on the PCC directions page. In good weather it takes about 45 minutes to get from Keene down to the Petersham club.

The Petersham Curling Club is a great place to curl and is where several of us involved with starting up the Monadnock Curling Club all curl.  We strongly encourage you to head down to Petersham, MA, and check out the Open Houses.  And if the curling bug bites you as it has us, please do join the PCC and start playing the awesome sport of curling!

And then…  please let us know you are interested in seeing curling come to Keene!

 

Road Trip To Montreal? Awesome Women’s Curling In Scotties Tournament of Hearts Feb 1-9

2014 Scotties Tournament of HeartsWow! I had no idea that the amazing “Scotties Tournament of Hearts” was happening this year so close to us up in Montreal, Quebec!

From Saturday, February 1, 2014, through Sunday, February 9, you’ll have the opportunity to watch some of the best women’s curling teams out there competing in this annual Canadian curling championship. Given the Canadian love of curling, the competition is fierce and so the teams that make it into the “Scotties” play at an unbelievable level of the sport. They typically make shots that I could only dream of someday making!

Alas, I don’t think that I’ll be able to make it up to Montreal this year, but if you can it would be an amazing experience to see these curling teams in action!  No news on their site or their Facebook page about a live video stream but perhaps we’ll see more about that closer to the time of the event.

Want To Try Curling? 3 Free Open Houses Coming Up At Nearby Petersham Curling Club

Petersham Open HousesWant to get on the ice and actually try the sport of curling?  Are you excited about the upcoming Olympics and want to see curling in action?  Would you like to understand how the game of “chess on ice” really works?

The great folks down at the Petersham Curling Club (PCC), about 45 minutes south of Keene, are holding three FREE open houses over the next month to help people learn about the game.  As noted on their page about the curling open houses, the three dates are:

  • Sat, Feb 8, 6-10 pm – At this “Spectator Open House” you’ll have a chance to watch curling games and ask questions of club members who are there to help explain the sport.
  • Sun, Feb 16, 12-5 pm – At this Open House you’ll have a chance to actually try the sport of curling.  You’ll learn how to deliver a stone, the role of sweeping and more. This will be a great opportunity to get on the ice and experience the sport yourself!
  • Thurs, Feb 20, 6-9 pm – This will be a week-night version of the Feb 16th Open House where you will again get a chance to try out the sport of curling.

In the weeks following these open houses, the Petersham Curling Club will be holding several “Learn To Curl” events that will offer dedicated instruction for those who want to learn more. During the Open Houses there will also be special membership offers for those who would like to join the Petersham Curling Club.

It’s easy to get there – from Keene just head south on Route 32 (going down past the Keene airport) and stay on Route 32 all the way through Athol, MA, and on into Petersham.  The club is located right off of Route 32. More information can be found on the PCC directions page. In good weather it takes about 45 minutes to get from Keene down to the Petersham club.

The Petersham Curling Club is a great place to curl and is where several of us involved with starting up the Monadnock Curling Club all curl.  We strongly encourage you to head down to Petersham, MA, and check out the Open Houses.  And if the curling bug bites you as it has us, please do join the PCC and start playing the awesome sport of curling!

And then…  please let us know you are interested in seeing curling come to Keene!