Curling Event Deck

THE 2015
MANHATTAN
CURLING CUP
Curling Rocks!
December 2014
It is an exci3ng 3me to be a fan of curling. Though the origins of curling date back 500 years, the sport is growing in popularity around the world – especially in the United States. !
Consider that during the 2014 Winter Olympics: !
-­‐ Curling was the most watched sport on cable during the first week of the Games. -­‐ Curling saw the biggest spike in interest of any Olympic sport search on Google. -­‐ And social media was buzzing about curling – in fact, curling was the second-­‐most popular sport on TwiOer during the Olympics, even bea3ng out figure ska3ng. !
Today there are over 17,000 curlers and 165 clubs in the U.S.—including Hawaii. Clubs are opening their doors and new people are signing up to learn and play like never before. And for good reason: curling is the ul3mate team game where all members’ efforts contribute directly to each shot. It’s an exci3ng sport filled with strategy, athle3cism and ac3on. As we plan for the future of curling, we want to share this wonderful sport with fans and players everywhere. The ManhaOan Curling Cup is designed to do just that. And, proceeds from this event benefit USA Olympic and Paralympic curling teams,youth programs, USA Curling growth & development and club and regional programs and services. Please join us on March 12, 2015, for a one-­‐of-­‐a-­‐kind curling experience, including training and support from U.S. Olympic curlers, head-­‐to-­‐head compe33on, and a traveling trophy for the winners of the inaugural Cup. !
Rick Patzke, CEO -­‐ USA Curling Date:
Thursday, March 12, 2015
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About the
Challenge
The Manhattan Curling Cup
pits finance, media, tech and
other sectors against each other
in a one-of-a-kind competition.
Time:
4 p.m. - 8 p.m. ET
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Location:
Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers
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Entrance Fee:
$7,500 per team (includes dinner and
refreshments)
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To register:
visit www.2dialog.com/usacurling/NYC2015
or email michelle.schleibaum@usacurl.org
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Up to 6 players per team.*
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Competition
Details
Competition is limited to just
20 teams - and every player
will play every position.
Teams will compete in one of two rounds of head-tohead competition (2 ends per match).
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The teams with the highest score after the two rounds
of competition will compete for the title.
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All teams will receive curling instruction from curlers
who competed in the Olympics.
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* Teams typically have 4 players. USA Curling can provide you
with a local, experienced curler to fill out your roster, if needed.
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Event Details
This unique curling experience,
includes training and support
from U.S. Olympic curlers,
head-to-head competition,
and a traveling trophy for the
winners of the inaugural Cup.
Schedule
Check-in/Warmup: 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instruction: 4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Competition: 5:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Champions Crowned: 7:15 p.m. - 7:30p.m.
Trophy: The winning team will take
ownership of the Manhattan Curling Cup
Trophy for the year (and gain guaranteed entry
into the 2016 competition)
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Swag bag: Each competitor will receive:
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Commemorative, regulation curling broom
Exclusive curling T-shirt
USA Curling pin
A Casual Fan’s Guide to Curling
And more…
Curl with
Olympians
All competitors will receive
training and support from U.S.
Olympic Curlers
Pete Fenson
Pete was the skip of the men's rink that
represented the United States at the
2006 Olympic Winter Games, where
they won the bronze medal, the first
Olympic medal for the United States in
curling.
Jessica Schultz
Jessica was a member of the
United States women's curling
team at the 2006 and 2014
Olympic Winter Games.
CONTACT INFO
For questions about the competition:!
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Michelle Schleibaum, Director of Philanthropy for USA Curling !
michelle.schleibaum@usacurl.org!
608-338-5600!
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For questions about sponsorship:!
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Rick Patzke, CEO for USA Curling !
rick.patzke@usacurl.org!
715-344-1199!
CURLING
BASICS
Curling is played on a long, narrow sheet of ice with a marked
target area, called the house, at each end. !
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CURLING
BASICS
Two teams take turns sliding 42-pound granite stones to the
opposite end of the ice sheet. The objective for each team is to
get its stones closest to the center button of the house.!
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Players vigorously sweep the ice in front of the stone as
needed. The friction caused by the sweeping polishes the ice
briefly, which makes the stones travel farther and straighter.!
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During a traditional game, the team with the most points after
the 10th end is the winner.
The
Sheet
The
Shots
Many different types of shots are used to carefully place stones for strategic or tactical reasons;
they fall into three fundamental categories as follows:
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Guards are thrown in front of the house, usually to protect the shot-rock (the stone closest to the
button at the time) or to make the opposing team’s shot difficult.
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Draws are thrown only to reach the house. Draw shots include come-around, and freeze shots.
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Hits are intended to remove stones from play and include the peel, hit-and-roll, double take-outs,
as well as finesse shots like the raise and angle-raise.
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At the beginning of the game, greet the members of the
opposing team with a handshake, tell them your name, and
wish them “Good Curling.”!
CURLING
ETIQUETTE
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When the game is over, offer each of the players a handshake
and move off the ice. !
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The winning curlers traditionally offer their counterparts some
refreshments.!
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Compliment good shots, no matter which team makes them.!
Dress in layers. The arena temperature is about 45-50
degrees. If you normally wear a hat outside, you’ll probably
want to wear one while curling as well.!
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WHAT TO
WEAR
Clothing should allow freedom of movement. You need to be
able to squat and lunge (blue jeans are not recommended
since your movement is restricted).!
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Lightweight gloves keep your hands warm while still allowing
you to feel the stone.!
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If your feet tend to get cold, consider wearing two pairs of
socks.!
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Shoes should be clean, with a sturdy rubber sole. Tennis shoes
with a flat bottom, not a lot of traction, are best.