81. History Of Duns Curling Club A Brief history of Duns curling Club. The first 200 Years. Referenceis also made in The history of curling to its existence in 1801. http://www.pjess.freeserve.co.uk/History.htm

A Brief History of Duns Curling Club The first 200 Years The story of Duns Curling is, like the origins of the game itself, lost in the mists of time and we are dependent on hearsay, legend and sporadic references for our knowledge of its history. Statements by John B. Kellie ( perhaps the clubs most notable member) at the Centenary testify that "a gentleman I knew well, the late James Watson, was admitted a member in 1807 and confirms the clubs activities from 1800". Reference is also made in The History of Curling to its existence in 1801. It probably started without formal constitution, office bearers or minutes, but adopted written constitution and rules in 1807, in which year was published the name of its first patron, Sir H.H. Campbell of Marchmont. In 1856 Duns Curling Club joined the Royal Caledonian Curling Club. Thanks to the excellent accounts in the records of the Centenary, we can read about and discover the flavour of curling in Duns during its first hundred years and we are fortunate enough to have access to the 20th century minutes to briefly examine the second hundred years. From the late 19th. into the early 20th. century there are interesting references to activities not perhaps generally well known to Curlers of this era. Notably a Silver Kettle competition at the Loch at Manderston, an international, Scotland versus England on Talkin Tarn near Carlisle (Scotland won with the help of one Duns Rink) and reference to the Ladies of Duns taking to the ice to play 13 ends in the morning and 13 in the afternoon. Apparently they "sooped like demons - beg pardon - like Angels".

82. Philadelphia Curling Club - History history of the Philadelphia curling Club. The Philadelphia curlingClub traces its origins to an evening meeting in the winter of http://members.verizon.net/~vze4xfsb/history.html

History of the Philadelphia Curling Club The Philadelphia Curling Club traces its origins to an evening meeting in the winter of 1957, when a few friends gathered to discuss formation and organization of a curling club. Everyone endorsed the idea and each contributed to a fund that was used to purchase two sets of the 42 pound granite curling stones. The group curled on rented ice in Villanova for two enjoyable months that winter. In February of 1957, the Philadelphia Curling Club was formally organized. In March of 1958, the Club was incorporated with charter members. The hearty enthusiasm of these charter members is well documented by the fact that they curled under considerable constraints for six years, sharing the hockey rink in Villanova. The 1965-1966 season was the first in which the club's curlers could display their finesse on their own ice, in their own building. This was an accomplishment built on substantial work and personal contributions of time, talent, and money. A building lot was purchased from the Philadelphia Suburban Water Company in 1964 and ground was broken in November of that year. The original club house structure included two sheets of ice and a small warming room. In 1971, the clubhouse was enlarged, with the addition of a kitchen, basement locker rooms, and a new entrance. All of the lighter work went into completing and improving the building (e.g., painting, panelling, carpeting) was done by our own members.

83. History history of NZ curling. Information and images from history of NewZealand curling by Christine Cameron. curling in New Zealand http://www.curling.org.nz/history.htm

Auckland Curling History of NZ Curling Information and images from "History of New Zealand Curling" - by Christine Cameron Curling in New Zealand was established in 1873, when Scottish immigrant Thomas Callender, the "father of New Zealand curling", formed the Dunedin curling club. Curling quickly spread to Central Otago, and was a popular winter activity for the gold miners during the winter. By 1900, there were 9 clubs, and the game was taking hold. The growth in curling was held back by the First World War, and a bonspiel was held in 1922 after an eight year lull. With the game active again, participation was level in the 1920's, but experienced growth in the 1930s, including the first international match in 1934 as an Australian team toured New Zealand. The Second World War put the brakes on the growth of the sport, but the end of the war and return of servicemen fueled a growth period, the 1950s, when 10 new clubs were formed. Steady growth continued through the 1960s and 1970s. In 1973, a party of 21 curlers and wives travelled on a tour to Scotland - the first curling tour made by New Zealanders. This marked the first time Kiwi curlers had ever seen a hack, or played on fast indoor ice.

84. New Zealand Curling Association Click here to view our range of goods for sale, now including the newly updatedbook The Roaring Game A history of New Zealand curling - a must-have for http://www.curling.org.nz/

Auckland Curling Welcome to the web site of the New Zealand Curling Association, the national governing body of the Winter Olympic sport of curling. Team NZ in action at the 1999 World Curling Championships Curling in New Zealand combines the great traditions of old, with the Olympic spirit of today's modern game. Crampit curling in Central Otago - late 1930s Young or old, man or woman, able bodied or physically challenged, curling is a winter sport for everyone. It's New Zealand's coolest game! Special Bonspiel Page!! For the first time in six years, an outdoor New Zealand Bonspiel was held in 2001. We have a special page with information and images about this unique event. Click here to go to the 2001 New Zealand Bonspiel page. 64 teams playing outdoors on natural ice in stunning Central Otago Kiwi Men Are Pacific Champions, Qualify for Worlds December 2003 New Zealand returns to the World Curling Championships in 2004, as the Kiwi team skipped by Sean Becker has won the 2003 Pacific Curling Championships in Aomori, Japan. Click here to see the website for the 2004 World Curling Championships in Gavle, Sweden.

85. Utica Curling Club > Information > History Utica curling Club history. http://www5.uticacurling.org:8000/info/history/index.shtml

Information News Directions History Curl-a-gram ... Links Utica Curling Club History The Erie Canal had just opened up the West, and the Age of Immigration was beginning. Thousands were coming to America from the British Isles and Europe with the promise of food, jobs and prosperity. In this great "Melting Pot", the heritage of these new Americans tempered the Area with new traditions and customs. The earliest recorded curling events locally were organized by Scotch and English textile workers in Clark Mills in 1832. In 1855 the sport moved to lower Campbell Pond (now Twin Ponds) in New York Mills where it flourished for over 20 years. Benjamin Allen left England and arrived here in 1832, the same year that Utica received its City Charter. He was an expert stonecutter and worked on the Erie Canal Expansion, the Chenango Canal and various other building projects that required his talent. He purchased property which contained the Ballou Gulf, a gorge that ran north-south in East Utica and contained Ballou Creek that emptied into the Erie Canal at Broad Street. By damming up a shallow section of the creek near Rutger Street at the appropriate time of the year, he and his friends were able to form a large ice surface that could be used for curling and ice skating. In 1868, he formed the Utica Curling Club, and was President from 1868-1880, again in 1888, and again, 1891 through 1903.

86. FRCC History The Home of Friendly curling . history of the Rouge. The Fort Rouge curlingClub began affiliation with the Manitoba curling Association in 1915. http://www.mts.net/~frcc/history.html

The Fort Rouge Curling Club "The Home of Friendly Curling" History of the Rouge The Fort Rouge Curling Club began affiliation with the Manitoba Curling Association in 1915. In 1919 the original five sheet building was built on Winnipeg Electric Railway land at the corner of Kylemore and Osborne at a cost of $14,000. This structure was torn down to make way for a Loblaws Grocery store that has now been converted to the Fort Rouge Leisure Centre and an arena. In 1924, the Fort Rouge Ladies Curling Club was one of the eight clubs to form the Manitoba Ladies Association. The present six sheet building located at 750 Daly Street between Morley and Kylemore is two blocks northwest of the original building and was in operation for the fall of 1959. It was built at a cost of $110,000 with lots of volunteer labor. An addition to this structure was completed in 1986 at a cost of $186,000. A new insulated roof was put over the ice barn in 1997 at a cost of $103,000. Final payment on the roof mortgage is expected to take place early in the 2004 - 2005 season. The "ROUGE" as it is affectionately known to its' members enjoys an excellent reputation throughout the curling community and is particularly famous for it’s' pizzas, known among curlers to be "The Best in Town".

87. Curling For Fun Rules, strategies, tips, and history. http://www.curlingforfun.com/

Curling for Fun How to Play Sweeping Strategies Skipper's Role ... Links CURLING HISTORY Origin: Curling is believed to be a Scottish game. This is purely a winter game. However, the technological explosion that shook the world, and still at it, has made this winter sport playable not only in summer but also in tropical countries! It was recorded that as long back as in February 1541, curling teams matched their wits in a small time town in Glasgow! How it was played in ancient times? The game was played on icy surface. Standard field dimensions existed. On an icy surface you have to hurl specially designed rocks, more in the line of a bowling game where you hurl the heavy bowling ball to knock off the pins at the other end. Here there are no pins but you have to glide your rock so that it stops right at the center of the ‘circle‘ at the other end. There was no specification on the size or weight of the “boulder” as the rocks were known those days. The “boulders” used were very heavy, and, in fact a “boulder” named “The Jubilee Stone” weighed almost 59 kgs!

88. Granite Curling Club - History history. Kelly a club member and contractor, combined with two term club presidentand architect Cam Chisholm to complete the state of the art curling facility. http://www.mts.net/~granitec/History.html

History As the decade of the 1870's came to a close, the debate between curlers who preferred "irons" and these who preferred "granites" reached the point where the two groups went their separate ways. Those curlers preferring "granites" formed the "Granite Club" in 1880. They curled under canvas on Lombard Ave., subsequent moving buildings on Market St. East, Albert St. and Ellice Ave. at Hargrave. In 1912 the present facilities were erected on Mostyn place. Thomas Kelly a club member and contractor, combined with two term club president and architect Cam Chisholm to complete the state of the art curling facility. Steel for the building was imported from Minneapolis, while the balance of the materials seem to have been provided by local suppliers. Thomas Kelly would go on to be the contractor for the Legislative Assembly Buildings and become embroiled in the ensuing public inquiry. The government of the day considered the club building to be part of contractor Kelly's assets and seized the property. For the next 30 years the Granite Club was a tenant of the Province of Manitoba. The tenancy ended in 1946 as the club purchased the building. The main entrance to the club house facilities has changed little over the years. Inside the building is a different story. Untimely thaws were eliminated in 1953 with artificial ice equipment. Bar Service and expanded catering service were installed in 1957 as club member took advantage of enlightened liquor laws.

89. GCC Open The sport of curling, although not well known in the United States,has developed steadily throughout American history. The sport http://www.curlingseattle.org/curlinghome.html

The Past And The Present HOME LEAGUES CURLING history glossary strategy rules ... NEWS Quick Links: Calendar Contacts Open Houses Newsletter ... Photos The oldest artifacts from the sport of curling are stones, today extant but unknown, which prehistoric people slid toward a target along frozen rivers or lakes. These people may also have used primitive brooms to clear snow from the path of their sliding stones. In 1565, Holland's Peter Breugel painted "Hunters in the Snow" and another work depicting scenes resembling modern curling. Breugel's paintings support the premise held by some that curling originated in continental Europe. The Scots, however, are the undisputed developers and formalizers of the modern game. By 1638 curling was considered, with golf and archery (in M. H. Adamson's poem The Muses Threnodie), to be a usual recreational pastime. After a huge growth spurt in the 19th century, curling was played by thousands in nearly every Scottish parish. Between the 16th and 20th centuries, Scotland's climate warmed, and today the lochs rarely freeze. The climate change hindered curlers, who played outdoors on natural ice until the 20th century. Nonetheless the Scots had, by the mid-1800s, formalized curling's rules of play and equipment and had established the "mother club" of curlers worldwide, the Royal Caledonian Curling Club. The RCCC is today the national governing body of curling in Scotland, with 20,000 active members now playing indoors on refrigerated ice. The game of curling spread throughout the world through the efforts of thousands of Scottish soldiers and émigrés. In North America, curling's origins likely date to the late 1700s. The first documented record is the founding of the Montreal Curling Club in 1807.

90. Dundas Granite Curling Club History Dundas Granite curling Club history. The Dundas Granite curling Clubwas founded in 1963 just in time for the curling boom that hit http://www.hwcn.org/link/dgcc/history.html

Dundas Granite Curling Club History The Dundas Granite Curling Club was founded in 1963 just in time for the curling boom that hit this area in the 1960's and 1970's. The first game was played on Dundas Granite ice on December 4, 1963. The idea to start up a second curling Club in the Dundas area came from twenty local men who got together in 1962 and decided to put their plan into action. They invested $2,000 each and bought two lots on Head Street with an option for another two lots. And so the Club was built with the help of a $50,000 mortgage from Canada Permanent. When the Club first opened in 1963 fees were low. It was later, in 1965, the Club decided to sell shares to the membership in order to raise more money. In the early years men curled five nights a week and women curled in the afternoon. Saturdays were reserved for one-day bonspiels and Sundays were well-known for informal jitneys followed by a pot-luck supper. The Club reached a financial crisis in 1972 when mortgage payments were in arrears and the Club was offered to the Town of Dundas as a recreational facility. But the members rallied together and launched a financial plan which successfully paid off the mortgage. Today the Dundas Granite Curling Club is the curling home of about 250 members who thrive on the Granite's reputation for good competitive curling in a friendly, social atmosphere.

91. Dundas Granite Curling Club History Dundas Granite curling Club Ice and Hall Rental Opportunities. Rental rates arereasonable, club brooms are supplied and curling instructors are available. http://www.hwcn.org/link/dgcc/rentals.html

Dundas Granite Curling Club Ice and Hall Rental Opportunities Looking for something to do as a group activity? Wondering where you can host a banquet in a cozy atmosphere? The Dundas Granite Curling Club will rent out its ice to groups who would like to give curling a try or to more experienced curlers who want to brush up on their curling skills. There are four sheets of ice which will accommodate 32 curlers at a time. The lounge has a viewing gallery, bar, couches, and a TV and VCR. Rental rates are reasonable, club brooms are supplied and curling instructors are available. Running shoes and comfortable clothes are the only equipment needed to enjoy curling. The Hall can be rented out all year round for business meetings, company parties, banquets, business seminars and dances. The Club is air conditioned with a fully licensed bar and dance floor. The room will accommodate seating for 120 and a caterer is available. For further information regarding rental of the facilities, contact our Club Manager at (905) 628-8221. Hamilton Bay Sailing Club's Annual Banquet Home Page I History I Why Join/How To Join I What is Curling?

92. Gourock Curling Club History The Gourock curling Club was founded in 1858 with the local laird, Major DuncanDarroch, being made Patron with his son Duncan as the first President. http://www.gourock-curlers.fsnet.co.uk/gourock history.html

The Story so Far !!! The Gourock Curling Club was founded in 1858 with the local laird, Major Duncan Darroch, being made Patron with his son Duncan as the first President. Fortunately for the Club, Major Darroch owned the former large estate with Gourock House being his mansion. Gourock House which no longer stands - was situated in Darroch Park and part of his estate ( Auchneagh Meadow) was offered to the club to make a Curling Pond. It was proposed that the rent be not more than 31 pounds. However there was an amendment to this and it was agreed that it should be one shilling ( 5p ) per annum. Within a year, the pond had been made and water was " let in "in December 1859. In February 1860 it was mooted that a house be built at a cost of 39 pounds to accommodate the stones, and members were encouraged to offer donations so that the house could be completed as expeditiously as possible. It was built ( according to a Minute of the day ) :- "so that brother curlers when they come to play a match will not have anything to say against the Gourock Club in the shape of uncomfortableness". On completion of the Curling House in 1861, Sir Michael Shaw-Stewart, the laird of the neighbouring Ardgowan intimated ,at a match between Ardgowan Barony Club ( of which he was President ) and Gourock, that he would be willing to propose Gourock as a member of The Royal Caledonian Curling Club and the Club was duly admitted in 1861.

93. Airthrey Castle Curling - Old Site Early history of Airthrey castle curling Club Airthrey Loch Bridge of AllanStirling Stirlingshire. The Early history of Airthrey Castle curling Club. http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/scotweb/curling/hist.htm

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94. History Of The European Curling Federation history of the European curling Federation (ECF). Jean Schild of Geneva(SUI) was the initiator of the European curling Championships. http://www.ecf-web.org/ecf_history.htm

History of the European Curling Federation (ECF) J Office bearers of the European Curling Federation: Presidents Jean Schild (SUI) Bob Grierson (SCO) Birger Mortensen (NOR) Eric Harmsen (NED) Sten Willer-Andersen (DEN) Roy Sinclair (SCO) Malcolm Richardson (SCO) Vice-Presidents Dieter KOLB (GER) Secretaries Viscolo (SUI) Robin Welsh (SCO) Stanley FlostranD (NOR) Annemie de Jongh (NED) Marc (SUI) Saskia (GER) HOME NEXT TOP Return

95. Prince Edward Island Teachers' Federation - History Courses PEITF Newsletter PEITF Calendar PEITF history PEITF Press Releases Scholarships Bursaries Incentive Programs curling Bonspiel EAP http://www.peitf.com/curling.htm

Home From the President Contact Us Links ... Association Here are the winners' pictures of the Curling Funspiel! Gary Pyke, Marsha Pyke, Lori Palmer, Keith Palmer Barb Currie, Judy Sonier, Brian Newcombe, Rodney MacArthur Sandy Gallant, Robert Shaw, missing from photo Connie Simmons, Lori Clark Lisa McCarville, Derryl McCarville, Pat Lynch, Julie Lynch Next year's dates for Curling is March 4 and 5, 2005 Home From the President Links Economic Welfare ... EAP Employee Assistance Program

96. AG Curling League Mixed curling league in the Winnipeg, Canada area. This site provides information on league history, schedules, teams and standings. http://www.geocities.com/agcurling

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97. Fairbanks Curling Club-History FAIRBANKS curling CLUB history. The Klondike Gold Rush of 98 brought Scotsand the game of curling to Dawson City, Yukon Territory of Canada. http://www.curlfairbanks.org/history.html

Home Draw Spiels Board ... Links FAIRBANKS CURLING CLUB HISTORY The Klondike Gold Rush of '98 brought Scots and the game of curling to Dawson City, Yukon Territory of Canada. Then, in 1902, a new strike in the Pedro Creek and Cleary Creek areas near Barnette's Cache (now Fairbanks) attracted many of the goldrushers from the Klondike and curling was introduced to the Alaska Territory. By 1905, the Fairbanks Curling Club had been established and it now has the honor of being the oldest club devoted to any sport in Alaska. During the 1905 and 1906 season, curling games were played on the Northern Commercial Company's dock located on the river bank and in front of the present location of the Key Bank parking lot. The dock about 60 feet wide, reached from Barnette Street to Turner Street. Exhibition games were played in the open on the river ice during the spring months when the weather had moderated and the ice was suitable. During the summer of 1908, the first curling rink was built on ground purchased from the city and was located on Second Avenue between Cowles and Wickersham Streets (the old club is now the Friends Church, Assembly of God). It was a long wood frame building affording two sheets of ice and a very small spectator area. Since there was no clubroom, curling functions were held elsewhere and the 100F Hall was the place of choice. Prior to World War II, the annual Curlers Ball, which was attended by invitation only, was held at the Moose Hall and was the gala event of the year

98. Hairdressing History Hairstyling Hair history OF STYLES. Ancient World. Babilonian and Assyrian men dyed their long hairand square beards black and crimped and curled them with curling irons. http://www.queensnewyork.com/history/hair.html

HAIRDRESSING is the art of arranging the hair or otherwise modifying its natural state. Closely related to headgear, hairdressing has been an im portant part of the dress of both men and women since antiquity and, like dress, serves a number of functions. Almost all societies have found it necessary to cut or confine the hair in order to keep it out of the way. They further arranged their hair to fulfill man's basic desire for personal adornment, which may vary in form from the ornately curled, blond wigs of Roman matrons to the sleek shin gled heads of flappers in the 1920's. One ex tremely important function of hair styling, especially in traditional preindustrial societies, is to indicate status. Primitive men, for example, fastened bones, feathers, and other objects in their hair to impress the lowly and frighten the enemy with their rank and prowess. Noble rank among the ancient Gauls was indicated by long hair, which Caesar made them cut off as a sign of sub mission when he conquered them. The occupa tional associations of hair are exemplified by the gray wig of a British barrister and the lacquered, black wig of a Japanese geisha. The religious significance of hair is seen in the shaved heads of Christian and Buddhist monks, indicating renunciation of the world, and in the single long lock on the shaved heads of Nluslim men, by which, they believed, Allah would pull them up to heaven. In 17th century England, both politics and religion were pro fessed by the long curling locks of the Royalist Anglican Cavaliers and the cropped hair of the Parliamentarian Puritan Roundheads.

99. Brant Curling Club: History .A great way to spend the winter! Club history . . .curling first started in Brantfordas the Victoria curling Club in 1879. Games were played out of doors. http://comdir.bfree.on.ca/brantcurl/brochure.htm

34 Morrell Street Brantford, Ont Phone/Fax About The Club OCA Banners Weekly Schedule Spiel Results ... Home Curling . . .A great way to spend the winter! Club History . . .Curling first started in Brantford as the Victoria Curling Club in 1879. Games were played out of doors. Indoor curling soon followed in a building near West and Darling Streets. The Brant Curling Club was originated in 1945 at the Arctic Arena. Rocks were borrowed from surrounding clubs. Later, the club moved to its present location in 1950. Groups Come for the Fun . . .The Brant Curling Club offers facilities that allow groups, small or large, to enjoy the spirit of curling. Looking for a different way to entertain associates from work, school, service clubs, or many friends? Try an outing at the Brant Curling Club. Family Entertainment . . .Curling offers every one in the family the opportunity to enjoy the warm fellowship of winter sport. Throughout the year, there are plenty of events and bonspiels which the whole family can enjoy. Activities . . .No matter what type of curling you are looking for, the Brant Curling Club can service your needs. There are active sections in Men's, Women's, Mixed, Seniors', Industrial League, Little Rockers and Juniors. Recreational Leagues play at various times during the week.

100. Westville Curling Club history, information about 2000 Junior Championships, schedule, newsletter, youth curling program, and contact details. http://www.geocities.com/westville_curling_club/

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