Learn to Curl - Summer 2021

165 Eileen Way,Syosset NY 11791

31 July, 2021

Description

Learn the sport of curling at one of our Learn to Curl classes! These sessions are a great way to get ready for our upcoming leagues. Learn the sport of curling at one of our Learn to Curl classes! These sessions are a great way to get ready for our upcoming leagues. In this 2 1/2-hour session, you will receive formal instruction about the sport, including stone delivery, sweeping, and basic strategy. You will also have the opportunity to play part of a game alongside your classmates. Cool, huh? FAQs Do I need to know how to skate? No! If you can walk, you can curl! We also welcome wheelchair participants. There are many different ways to play. For individuals with knee/joint difficulty, we have delivery sticks available, so they can deliver a stone while standing, without having to slide. Do I need to be a member of the club to participate in Learn to Curl? No! Quite the opposite! Learn to Curl is great for for people who either have NOT curled before, or haven't curled in a long time and need a refresher. At Learn to Curl, you try the sport, and see if you like it. We teach you everything you need to know to begin playing the game in leagues with us as a member! Do I need a team? Can I come alone? Curling is a social sport. If you come with others, it's a great time with friends and family. If you come alone, it's a wonderful way to meet new people (who also happened to find us and decide that curling would be a fun thing to try!). Your choice! Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event? There's no minimum age, but age 12 and up is generally best. You must be able to get enough "push" to slide a 42-pound granite stone on ice. Some of our curlers have been younger. We've had league players as young as 11, and we've had event participants slightly younger than that. Can people come watch? For now, given the capacity restrictions at the rink, spectators are extremely limited for Learn to Curl. If you would like to bring anyone, please let us know in advance so we can confirm whether there's enough space to do so. What should I wear? You will be on the ice for 2 hours, so dress appropriately: Under current rules, a mask remains required.Wear warm, comfortable clothing that allows you to lunge.Dressing in layers is a good option, as you will start out cold and have periods of time when you will sweat (good sweeping warms you right up).Thin gloves may be helpful - sometimes the brooms get cold.Consider wearing a tucked-in shirt. If your bottoms have belt loops, it may be a good idea to use a belt (see above about lunging and connect the dots!).Make sure your footwear is thick, flat, gripping sneaker-type shoes – no boots or uneven soles (these will have virtually no grip!), or very thin soles (you'll get very cold!). It should be as flat as possible - nothing with a heel.Do not wear scarves or clothes that may drag on the ice.You may want to bring a knee pad, such as those for volleyball.If there is protective equipment that you choose to bring, you are welcome to do so. Some of our curlers choose to wear helmets, for example.What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event? There is free parking on-site. Long Island Rail Road service is also nearby, though you will need to take a cab or make other arrangements. If you have transportation concerns, let us know and we'll do our best to provide suggestions. How can I contact the organizer with any questions? Leave a voicemail at 516-900-CURL (2875), or email [email protected]. Email gets a faster response, the phone number is mostly voicemail-only! We are an all-volunteer organization. COVID-19 UPDATESAs conditions improve during the COVID-19 pandemic, we will continue to update and evaluate our guidance, while also aligning with guidance from the Long Island Sports Hub facility and other relevant authorities. As of June 21, 2021, we have the following. This may change as the event gets closer: The rink capacity has been restored to permit a full class of 32 curlers, trained by 8 LICC volunteer instructors.Please let us know in advance if you have any spectators. Space is still currently limited, so we need to make sure we have space for everyone.Masks are required. Established in 2008, the Long Island Curling Club is dedicated to the lifetime/inter-generational sport of curling. The Club supports the recreation of curling, promotes education and fosters competition. Our leagues and events are held at the Long Island Sports Hub, 165 Eileen Way, Syosset, NY. MISSION Our mission is to: Promote and foster competition in the sport of curling on a local, regional, national and international level; Attract, support and train athletes interested in curling competition on a local, regional, national and international basis; Provide programs designed to educate interested persons about the sport of curling, especially local youths and adults.