Learn to Curl
Right here in the ATX
By Mark Fagan, 12:12AM, Thu. Feb. 25, 2010
As they say on the USA Curling website, “Curling Rocks.” Other than our stunning defeat of Canada in men’s hockey, the event I’ve heard most discussed and the one I’ve watched the most during these Winter Games is curling. A sport America sucks at, by the way.
And for some reason (maybe because I’m a guy), I find women’s curling more compelling than men’s – testosterone-fueled high fives and chest-bumping are out of place in this endeavor. I’m more interested in how well USA women’s curler Debbie McCormick has performed than Bode Miller or soul-patch sprouter Apolo Ohno. If, like me, you’ve become oddly fascinated with curling but thought you’d never have the chance to slide a stone into the house, the Lone Star Curling Club is here to make your curling dreams a reality. The club is offering free introductory curling classes the next two weekends. Players of all experience levels are welcome, and warm clothing and rubber-soled shoes are required. All other equipment is provided. Sun., Feb. 28, and Sun., March 7, 9:30am-11:45am. Chaparral Ice, 2525 W. Anderson. Free (donations are welcome).
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