Monday, June 3, 2024 | 2:00–6:00 PM in the USA rink
Registration deadline: May 27
This year at STC, we’re taking advantage of the Lake Placid USA ice rink for a curling tournament! Though Scotland is regarded as curling’s birthplace, the sport is played around the world, thanks to its introduction into the Olympics in 1988.
What is this game of rocks and brooms all about? Curling is a sport in which two teams of four players each take turns sliding heavily polished 40-pound granite rocks (also called stones) down a sheet of ice towards a circular target at the opposite end of the rink (called the house). The team scores by getting the stones as near to the center of the house as possible.
Never curled before? No problem! Just grab your street clothes, sneakers, boots or rubber bottom shoes, a venue-provided curling broom and helmet, and a team of four people (called lead, second, third and skip). If you don’t have a team or don’t have enough players for a team, we’ll get you on one.
A max of fifteen, four-person teams will play against each other in a tournament style competition. Each team is guaranteed at least two games.
Some additional notes:
- Teams should report to the USA Rink on Monday, June 3 at 1:30 PM to be ready for a 2:00 PM start.
- A $25 per-person fee for use of the ice, equipment, and tournament staffing will be required. Payment will be taken onsite at the rink. Cash only accepted.
- Games will conclude by 6:00 PM and medals handed out to the first, second, and third place teams.
- Please bring any snacks or drinks you feel you may need during the event.
We are looking forward to a great tournament!