We are proud to announce a student curling program. All ages and physical abilities are welcome. And remember, it only takes 4 people to start a school curling team...
Read about curling in the Oakland Aegis, the school newspaper of Oakland High.
Events:
Students & Families Learn-to-Curl
Parents and teens are encouraged to play either with or against each other! All ages welcome; kids should probably weigh more than the 42lb stone.
Dates: February 16 & February 23, 8:15-9:30am
Cost: All Learn-to-Curl clinics are $15 per person, $12.50 for groups of 4+.
Location: Oakland Ice Center, 1/2 block from the 19th St. BART station in uptown Oakland.
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Interested in bringing curling to your school?
We're also welcoming partnerships with local schools, organizations, and youth groups. We can host your group on a Friday night or Saturday afternoon, or help arrange another time. Our instructors are physicists, engineers and teachers eager to co-develop curricula to suit STEM learning and other local youth program needs. Email education@bayareacurling.com for details.
Scholarships & Donations: Can't afford full-priced tickets? Or can you help fund a student who otherwise can't afford to curl? Email scholarships@bayareacurling.com for more information—and thank you!
Top 5 Reasons Educators Dig Curling
- Sportsmanship & integrity: in a "gentleman's game," curlers are their own referees and compliment opponents on a good shot.
- Interdisciplinary tie-ins: a rare opportunity to observe physics & geometry in action.
- Athletic acumen: sweeping & delivering require precision and work underdeveloped muscle groups.
- Focus: off-ice issues are left off the ice; players focus only on their team and the next shot.
- Community: Curlers of all ages set up the ice together, and share a drink (hot chocolate!) after each game—winner buys, so everyone wins.
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Top 5 Reasons Teens Dig Curling
- Meeting other teens. 'Nuff said.
- Geek sport! High-level strategy; often called "chess on ice."
- It's something different.
- It's as casual or competitive as each group wants it to be. Groups support and challenge each other.
- Human Curling »
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Other questions?
Learn-to-Curls: oakevents@bayareacurling.com
Lessons: lessons-oakland@bayareacurling.com
Teachers & Educators: education@bayareacurling.com
Scholarships: scholarships@bayareacurling.com
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Youth curling in action!
Watch Human Curling »
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