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