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Nov. 19, 2009 -- Get Ready for the Weird Spiel on Dec. 6! The first half of our season is drawing to a close. Make sure to get your strange, crazy, abnormal and odd costumes ready for our Weird Spiel on December 6. The format will be similar to that used last season. When you arrive, you will draw a colored ‘stone’ which will determine the rink you will play on. We will have a round robin draw using 2 end games to determine a bonspiel winner. After curling, you are all invited to a restaurant for Brunch. The crazier your costume the better. Who knows, we might even have a little something for the winning team! Aug. 30, 2009 -- Curling Resumes Sept. 13th As done in the past, we will have a couple of special sessions to kick off the season:
The Intermediate Education session is designed for people with some curling experience. This will feature our skips and experienced members who will discuss & demonstrate topics and questions related to delivery, sweeping and strategy. The purpose of this education is to address specific areas that you want to improve or that you have had trouble with. Please email topics or questions you have to Wayne Garman so that we can better prepare the instruction. This was a very popular session last season, and I encourage everyone to attend. The fee for this will be $20.00 per person. The Learn to Curl session is our method to introduce the sport to new persons. This is our major recruiting session for new members, so please publicize this to anyone you know who is interested in curling. We will go through the basics of delivery and sweeping, and time permitting, run through a mini curling game. We will also need a few volunteers to assist with the instruction. There will be no charge for people to attend this session, although we will ask for donations to help offset the ice fees. Aug. 30, 2009 -- Announcing the LSCC Pro Shop Wouldn't it be great if all of Austin knew about the Lone Star Curling Club? Well, now is your opportunity to spread the word. We have been hard at work this summer designing a new LSCC logo for club t-shirts, and car window decals. These items will be available for sale starting Sept. 13th, our first week of curling. Show your support for and help spread the word about the LSCC. Stayed tuned for updates on prices for these great LSCC pro shop items. A very special thanks to Darlene for all of your hard work in setting up and running the new LSCC Pro Shop! July 5, 2009 -- We're on Summer Break! Even though we aren't on the ice right now, our board members are hard at work to make sure we have a great season starting in September. We are currently planning an intermediate education session and a learn to curl session to start off our season. We want to fill all 4 sheets this season, so spread the word and tell your friends to come give curling a try. 2010 is an Olympic year, let's get all of Austin excited about trying an Olympic sport. Congratulations to all of the LSCC members who went to the Texas Open Bonspiel in April. The LSCC had a great showing this year, we had 3 teams competing. Team Garman placed 4th overall and Team Newgord won the "B" event. Thanks to the Houston Curling Club for hosting a great event, especially with some awful weather conditions. Feb. 26, 2009 -- Order Your LSCC Shirts and Jackets! It's time to order your LSCC Shirts and Jackets! Order now to receive them in time for the TOB. Click here for the price list and order form. Please contact Ramona for any orders or questions. The orders need to be accompanied by payment, so Bob, Wayne or Ramona can be given any cheques.
Feb. 26, 2009 --
Universal Sports to Broadcast
Coverage of 2010 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Curling LOS ANGELES – February 25, 2009 – Top curlers will take to the ice in a pressure-packed competition in Broomfield, Colo., as they seek a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team. Universal Sports presents 12 hours of live broadcast and webcast coverage of the 2010 U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Curling this Friday and Saturday. Coverage begins with the women’s semifinal on Friday at 6 p.m. ET followed by the men’s semifinal at 10 p.m. ET. Coverage continues on Saturday at 12 noon ET with the women’s final followed by the men’s final at 5 p.m. ET. The winning men’s and women’s teams will be nominated to represent the United States at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Universal Sports’ broadcast team of Andrew Catalon (play by play) and former Canadian curling champion and 2002 and 2006 NBC Olympics curling commentator Don Duguid (analyst) will call the action from the Broomfield Events Center. COVERAGE ON UNIVERSAL SPORTS: Universal Sports, available in 45 million homes, will present 12 hours of live coverage starting Friday (all times ET): Fri., Feb. 27 Sat., Feb. 28 COVERAGE ON UNIVERSALSPORTS.COM: UniversalSports.com will offer a worldwide simulcast of the Universal Sports TV coverage. Each event will be available for on-demand viewing. 2009 WORLD CURLING CHAMPIONSHIPS: Universal Sports will offer broadcast and webcast coverage of the Women’s World Curling Championships March 22 -29 from Gangneong, South Korea, and Men’s World Curling Championships April 4-12 from Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. CURLING GROWTH SINCE TORINO WINTER GAMES ON NBC: Curling’s exposure on NBC’s networks during the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Torino, Italy, greatly contributed to the upward growth of the sport in the U.S. ABOUT UNIVERSAL SPORTS: Universal Sports, a partnership between NBC Sports and InterMedia Partners, serves as the preeminent multiplatform destination for Olympic-related and lifestyle sports programming available on television and online. Universal Sports is a 24-hour television channel available in 45 million television households in markets including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas, Indianapolis, Reno and Omaha. Major world championship and Olympic qualifying events found on Universal Sports range from track and field, skiing, swimming, gymnastics, marathons and cycling, to volleyball, rowing, triathlon, fencing, speed skating and martial arts. UniversalSports.com delivers an immersive experience via live and on-demand competition coverage, interaction with top athletes through blogs and in-depth access to Olympic sports news and information year round. For more information on the availability of the Universal Sports 24-hour television channel, please visit UniversalSports.com # # # For more information, please contact: T.K. Gore Melisa Mowry Jan. 15, 2009 -- Texas Open Bonspiel The 3rd Annual Texas Open Bonspiel will be held April 17 - 19 in Houston Texas. The cost is $350/team, with 3 games guaranteed. Registration deadline is March 15th. Download the Poster and Registration Form here. We have a hotel! It’s the Hampton Inn & Suites located at 506 W. Bay Area Blvd, Webster, TX 77598. Right now, we have 15 rooms at $99/night reserved but can add more if needed. There are 10 double queen rooms and 5 king standard rooms. We must book reservations before March 27th or they'll release the rooms and won't guarantee the rate. Here's a link to the hotel: http://www.hamptoninn.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=HOUHSHX The guests must call the hotel directly for the Houston Curling Club rate. Features & Highlights:
Directions and Transportation: From I-45 South: Travel to Exit 26 Bay Area Boulevard, proceed eastbound on Bay Area Boulevard 1/4 mile. The hotel is on left located adjacent to Carrabba's Restaurant. From I-45 North: Travel to Exit Bay Area Boulevard Right, eastbound 1/4 mile. From Houston Hobby Airport - Go North on rental car return towards Airport Terminal, travel .2 mile. Turn right onto Airport Boulevard, travel 1.8 miles. Go right onto Gulf Freeway, travel .6 miles. Take I-45 South, travel 9 miles to Exit 26 towards Bay Area Boulevard, University of Houston Clear Lake, travel .2 miles. Go straight onto Gulf Freeway, travel .3 miles. Take the ramp towards Bay Area Boulevard, travel .2 miles. Turn right onto West Bay Area Boulevard, travel 1.5 miles. From Galveston Bay: Go South on TX-87 Spouth towards 26th Street by turning right, travel 2.4 miles. Take I-45 North, travel 26.3 miles to Exit 26-Bay Area Boulevard, University of Houston Clear Lake, travel .1 miles. Take the ramp towards Bay Area Boulevard. Turn right onto West Bay Area Boulevard, travel 1.2 miles. Jan. 8, 2009 -- Spring Fling and Desert Ice Bonspiels! While it may be snowing now, it's time to make your plans to attend the Petersham Curling Club's annual SPRING FLING Bonspiel on March 26-29! The Spring Fling is a Mixed / Open Bonspiel with 4 events and 3 games guaranteed. The Spring Fling is known for providing great value for the money along with a fun time for all. All meals are provided from Thursday night snacks through Sunday brunch along with lively entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights. Our Saturday night dinner-dance costume party will have an "Under the Sea" theme with prizes for best male, best female, and best team costume - so get creative!! The fee is $260.00 per four person team. A partial list of area lodging is provided on the Registration Form and some "home stays" are available. Petersham is located in the beautiful North Quabbin region of central Massachusetts. When not curling, you can hike, XC ski, visit an alpaca farm, or go birdwatching and search for Bald Eagles. If you are not familiar with the area, check out www.northquabbinwoods.org and see what our area has to offer! Please email Cindy Hartwell if you are planning on attending and/or send in your Registration Form as soon as possible. On behalf of the Petersham Curling Club, we look forward to seeing all returning curlers and look forward to making new friends! Download the Flyer and Registration Form here. Coyotes Curling Club of Scottsdale, Arizona is holding the 6th Annual Desert Ice Open Bonspiel April 24-26, 2009. Get your entries in early as registration is limited to 24 teams. Come and enjoy the warm Arizona Sunshine, golf, and great fun Curling at the bonspiel. For more information and updates please also check our website: www.coyotescurling.com Yes there really is curling in the Desert! Download the poster, flyer, and entry form here. Oct. 10, 2008 -- Upcoming Bonspiels! The Schenectady Curling Club Women's Carosella bonspiel will be held Fri Oct 31st - Sun Nov 2. The deadline has been extended as there was an error on the Carosella invitation as far as the return date and this has been corrected all entries are due no later than October 17th . Our ice is ready and we are getting excited about curling. The Carosella is just around the corner and we hope that you will consider participating in this event this year. See attached documents for the invitation and the application. Please send all entries to MJ at MJMiller717@nycap.rr.com or via snail mail see address in document. Download the invitation and entry form here. The North Shore/Exmoor's combined mixed bonspiel will be held Fri Nov 14 - Sun Nov 16. There will be a house party Friday night and a dinner/dance Saturday night. There will be free draft beer and fountain soda at the curling lodge. Click Here for the entry form. Aug. 21, 2008 -- Intermediate Curling Education Session Hard as it is to believe, September is almost here, and with it the start of the 2008/2009 curling season for the Lone Star Curling Club. Can you believe that our club is embarking on its third season !!! As part of this season’s startup, we are going to hold an intermediate curling education session. This will be held on Sunday, Sept. 7, from 9:30 AM to 11:45 AM at the Northcross Mall ice facility. This will be a chance to reconnect with everyone, and to brush up on your curling skills. A number of our experienced ( and in a few cases older ) members have volunteered to help with the training. This session is designed for people who have some experience with curling, and are interested in upgrading their curling skills or addressing curling problems they have found. The training will be organized into centers, including:
You will be able to rotate through any or all of the centers during the session, as they will be fairly informal. To help us prepare for this education, we would like know the areas where you need coaching. Examples could include:
Please let me know by email ( president@lonestarcurlingclub.org ) if you plan to attend, and what areas are of interest to you. The cost for the session will be $20.00 per curler. Please plan on arriving around 9:00 AM to help with the ice setup. We look forward to seeing everyone there. Aug. 16, 2008 -- August Curling Session Canceled! Please note that the August 24th special curling session has been canceled. We have decided to cancel this event primarily due to poor ice conditions caused by warm rocks. We'll be back on the ice for the start of our regular season curling Sept. 7th. Aug. 16, 2008 -- Regular Season Curling Begins Sept. 7th Mark your calendars for the start of our regular season curling. Our first session will be September 7th from 9:30 a.m. to Noon. This will be an "Intermediate Education" session. Come on out Sunday Sept. 7th to tune up your curling skills, maybe learn a few new tricks and get ready for league play. We are looking forward to another great season! July 6, 2008 -- Announcing Special Summer Curling Sessions The LSCC will hold two special summer curling sessions - July 20th and August 24th. These sessions will be at our usual Sunday morning time (9:45 - 11:45 a.m.) and cost ($20/session). We will have one sheet dedicated to a skills challenge and a second sheet dedicated to a pick-up game. The other two sheets will be used for either additional games or skills challenges depending on demand. Some of the shots that we will be practicing in the skills challenge include:
We hope that everyone can come out for a little cool down from the heat and get in a little extra practice before we start our fall league. This is also a great opportunity to introduce the sport of curling to any newcomers, so bring your friends, family, co-workers, even that nice guy that serves you coffee in the mornings! Mark your calendars for some curling fun July 20th and August 24th! June 13, 2008 -- Announcing New Board Members The following board members have been elected to serve as executives for the LSCC:
June 1, 2008 -- Election Results are In! Thanks to everyone who attended today's fabulous end-of-season meeting and party. A great time was had by all! The results of the election are as follows:
Club members not elected to the board but receiving votes were:
A very special thank you to all of our former board members. Your hard work and dedication during the past 2 years has been greatly appreciated. We look forward to another great curling season this fall! May 22, 2008 -- Announcing General Membership Meeting, Election, & "Curlebration" Party! The General Membership Meeting, Board Member Elections, and end of season Curlebration Party will be held June 1, 2008 at 2:30 PM at Zilker Park Rock Garden. All LSCC members and their families are cordially invited to attend. The general membership meeting will start with a question and answer session; followed by the election, counting of the ballots and announcing the results, followed by the Curlebration Party with an awards presentation, food, games and fun, fun, fun! We will be voting on some very important by-law changes as well as electing board members so we hope to see as many members as possible at the meeting/party. Please contact membership director Pat Popovich if you have any questions regarding the meeting or party. May 4, 2008 -- Congratulations Team Klein! Congratulations to team Klein for their outstanding win over team Suchil for the winter 2007/2008 championship! Great job by all of our curlers for a fun and fantastic season. We look forward to seeing you all at the end of season wrap party. April 5, 2008 -- No Curling April 6th!! Chaparral Ice still isn't ready for us! They are not ready for us to move our rocks to the new rink yet. Hopefully, this will happen sometime this next week and we'll be back on the ice soon. The Texas Open Bonspiel in Dallas is the weekend of April 12-13, and many of our club members will be participating. This means our first day of curling on the new rink will be Sunday April 20th at the usual time. Don't miss this date to come out and see the new rink with REAL HOUSES, HOG LINES, T-LINES and even CENTER LINES. Please note that the membership meeting scheduled to follow curling April 6th will be rescheduled. Stay tuned to the website and email for more updates on when we'll be back on the ice! March 29, 2008 -- Photos of the New Rink
A special thanks to Wayne and Alex for taking and sharing these pictures. © 2008 Lone Star
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