junior curling
3 opportunities for kids to learn to curl at packer arena in november!
SUNDAY Nov. 6 3-4:45pm
Sunday nov 13 1-2:45pm
Sunday nov 27 3-4:45pm
These junior curling sessions through our partners at Austin Park & Rec are a unique opportunity to get your kids involved in the wonderful sport of curling! Kids ages 8-18 are welcome to participate. This event is limited to 16 kids and you can sign up through Park and Rec.
Sign up at https://secure.rec1.com/MN/austin-mn/catalog
Join one session or all three! All skill levels welcome!
WHAT TO BRING:
All equipment will be provided. You only need to bring the following:
A clean pair of tennis shoes. Please carry these into the club and change once you get here.
Warm, flexible clothing. The arena is approximately 40 degrees, so dress warm. You may want to bring a pair of gloves and a hat.
All parents will need to sign a consent form at Packer Arena before the event.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
A junior curling class will provide instruction on the basics of curling. By the end of the class you junior curler will know what it means to throw a draw or a takeout, and learn why curlers love to SWEEP! A typical will consist of the following:
New junior curlers:
15 minutes learning the basic rules of play
60 minutes of on-ice instruction learning how to deliver a stone and sweep a rock
30 minutes playing a real game
More advance junior curlers:
45 minutes of advanced instruction
45 minutes playing a real game