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Curling is a precision team sport similar to bowls or bocce, played on a rectangular sheet of prepared ice by two teams of four players each, using heavy polished granite stones which they slide down the ice towards a target area called the house. Points are scored for the number of stones that a team has closer to the center of the target than the closest of the other team's stones. The level of precision and complex nature of the strategic thinking required to win has led curling to be referred to as "chess on ice."
Origins and history
The game was probably invented in late medieval Scotland, with the first written reference to a contest using stones on ice coming from the records of Paisley Abbey, Renfrew, in February, 1541. Two paintings (both dated 1565 *) by Pieter Brueghel the Elder depict Dutch peasants curling (Scotland and the Low Countries had strong trading and cultural links during this period, which is also evident in the history of golf). More on [ Curling ]
Hensher - cynical? RT @Judypiatkus: Curling up with a good e-book - a delightful article from today's newspaper http://tinyurl.com/yen2rql
caroleagent (Carole Blake) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:26:29 -0000
Hensher - cynical? RT @Judypiatkus: Curling up with a good e-book - a delightful article from today's newspaper http://tinyurl.com/yen2rql
BBC News: Murdoch expects GB curling medal http://bit.ly/4ZN1i9
newsinscotland (News in Scotland) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:20:30 -0000
BBC News: Murdoch expects GB curling medal http://bit.ly/4ZN1i9
Curling up with a good e-book - a delightful article from today's newspaper http://tinyurl.com/yen2rql
Judypiatkus (Judy Piatkus) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:12:44 -0000
Curling up with a good e-book - a delightful article from today's newspaper http://tinyurl.com/yen2rql
@officialMaya so i said i didnt burn myself curling my hair-yay instead, i cooked t-bone(really awesome if i must say) and burnt myself :(
LeeLee385 (Emily) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:05:27 -0000
@officialMaya so i said i didnt burn myself curling my hair-yay instead, i cooked t-bone(really awesome if i must say) and burnt myself :(
wants more curling... more travel to bonspiels and championships. Love it.
H_Ingolfsson (Haraldur Ingólfsson) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:04:30 -0000
wants more curling... more travel to bonspiels and championships. Love it.
Set of 2 - Travel Curling Iron Mitts Jumbo and Regular - Lorain,OH - $8.99http://bit.ly/7LJ0fJ/
travel_tour (TravelTour Directory) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:02:34 -0000
Set of 2 - Travel Curling Iron Mitts Jumbo and Regular - Lorain,OH - $8.99http://bit.ly/7LJ0fJ/
Curling Basics - Animated examples of curling terms.
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8-Ender Pictures - A collection of pictures of 8-enders that have been scored. Anyone is invited to submit pictures.
Meta Description: [ John Michael's Collection of Curling Jewellery is pleased to sponsor the many 8-ender pictures posted here. ]
AG Curling League - Mixed curling league in the Winnipeg, Canada area. This site provides information on league history, schedules, teams and standings.
Atlantic Cash Spiel Circuit - News and information about curling in Atlantic Canada.
Curling (by Thomas Vogelsang) - Offers overview of the sport, along with links to organisations, clubs, championships and tournaments, and bonspiels.
Curling for Fun - Rules, strategies, tips, and history.
Curling in Northern Ontario - Complete information about curling in Northern Ontario.
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Curling Self Taught - Allow to learn the new millennium super accurate delivery.
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CurlingCity.Com - Provides worldwide curling news, curling quiz, a database with a collection of countries, curlers, teams, clubs and tournament information.
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CurlingRocks.com - Multimedia, coaching material, news, entertainment, chat, and forums.
Herbers Autobody Super League - The site contains information on all teams that form the superleage.
International Curling Information Network Group - Comprehensive web site covering all aspects of the game.
Meta Description: [ International Curling Information Network Group, information for sport of curling. Includes latest news, history, rules, science, organizations, clubs, past records, bonspiels, TV schedules, coaching advice, ice making, graphics, supplies. ]
InTheHack.com - Curling news and current event information.
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iSportsDigest.com: Curling - A directory with indexed links to a large number of Curling sites. Updated regularly.
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Jet Ice Limited - Ice Paint Supplier - Leading supplier to curling rinks of ice paint equipment for ice making, in ice logos, specialty paints, kits, training and consulting.
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My Curling - A searchable guide to curling. Includes news, links, and association information.
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NPR : Canadian Curler Rocks History Books - Jennifer Jones, a 30-year-old corporate lawyer from Winnipeg, made a spectacular come-from-behind shot to win the Canadian women's curling championship. Observers say it could be one of the best curling shots in history. [3:11 streaming audio broadcast]
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Saskatchewan Curling Centre - The Official website for curling in Saskatechewan. Provides news, and event listings.
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Scotsman - Hot Topics: Curling - Ongoing coverage of curling news, analysis and comment from its original home.
Slam! Curling - Canadian curling news, photos, scoreboards, and polls.
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Soudog's Curling History - History of the sport, curlers, olympic curling, and links.
The Borders Curling Forum - A public forum, run from the Scottish Borders by Eddleston Curling Club, for use by curlers to discuss any curling related topics.
The Curling School - Operated by CurlTech, Inc., utilizes a staff with a wide variety of skills applied to developing methods to teach curlers at all levels.
The Ultimate Curling Directory - The Canadian Curling Website offering the links and a curling directory services.
Meta Description: [ This Canadian Premiere Curling website details curling clubs, curling links and championships of this popular winter ice curling sport ]
World Curling Web - Links and a discussion forum related to the sport.
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Wright Ice Curling - Curling equipment and the art of ice making.
Yahoo! Sports Groups - Curling - Directory of curling clubs and fan groups which include message forums, chats, newsletters and photo galleries.
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