Curling Basics by MoJo

Basic Equipment

Special curling shoes and personal brooms are advanced equipment for the serious curler. All you need to get started is a good pair of rubber soled shoes to grip the ice and loose layered clothes to keep you warm to enter the world of curling.

BonspielBullLogoAugust 2nd-4th , 2013

This weekend curling competition is open to local curlers, and individuals or teams from other curling clubs across the continent.

Status Update

shopwebsite2Join our fun summerspiel open to all and meet 3 time Olympic and world champion curler, Debbie McCormick. She will be playing and bringing her Goldline Mobile Pro Shop.

Last Year event included 26 Teams competing the first weekend of August.  Here were the results

Schedule/Brackets Current Teams See Past Winners

Spectator Information:

Spectators are encouraged to drop by and watch for FREE!  First Draw starts at 5:00pm on  Friday .  Games continue on Saturday from 9:00a_ to late. The four event finals will finish up on Sunday . No tickets or reservation necessary, just stop in and learn the strategy, terminology, sweeping and curl from players of the game while experiencing the actual dimensions of a curling sheet, first hand.-->

Participant Information:

Our Bonspiel is an "OPEN" Event. Bring a team or join us as an individual, couple, group of friends. However many curlers you have, members from our club will gladly fill out your team if needed.

Kansas City Curling Club @ Line Creek Community Center

5940 NW Waukomis Drive, Kansas City, MO 64113
Club Information Line: 816-659-6061

Bonspiel Chair: Chris Nazar  Questions: 816-401-1366

Register Here for Event

 

Bonspiel Details....

About KC....

Olympichouse

$360 per team; $90 per Individual registered before June 15th, paid before July 1st.

$400 Per Team.   $100 per Individual. registered before July 15th, paid at event.

Individuals accepted (we can find KCCC Members you can curl with).

Olympichouse Open Spiel: All Participants Welcome.
3 Game Guarantee, 8 End Games, 4 Event Winners.

Olympichouse Food and Drink provided throughout the event.
Enjoy our KC Hospitality.

Olympichouse Barbecue dinner provide  on site Saturday night. 

Olympichouse 5pm, 7:15pm, and 9:30pm Friday night first draws.
Spiel concludes on Sunday at 2:00 PMish.

Olympichouse Final Deadline: 30 Teams or July 15th

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Hotels

There are plenty of hotels within 5 miles. Unfortunately there are none within walking distance.

Here is a list of Hotels that will give us a discount if booked by July 1 2013. Mention KC Curling Club

Argosy Casino: $129 + tax

Hampton Inn Kansas City Airport: $84 + tax Outdoor pool (816) 464-5454


La Quinta Airport: 79.99+ tax - indoor pool
Walking distance to shopping "Zona Rosa" 816-587 6262


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August in KC can be quite nice so .... Bring you golf clubs and stay awhile. Click for Golf Course


 

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The KC Royals play the Twins Monday evening @ the renovated Kauffman Stadium


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Jazz, Blues, Museums, etc. - Check out the "Visit KC" link to see the many attractions KC has to offer.


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Airfare from Chicago, Nashville, Dallas, Detroit, Milwaukee, Denver, Indianapolis and others may be less than $200-$250 on


 


 

Curling Programs

Leagues are your chance to work as a team  ,  improve your skills and broaden your understanding to this complex strategic sport.

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What:

Play once a week at the same time  over a  6 week (baring holidays and special events) time frame.  

Who:  

Anyone wanting to curl is welcome, new or experienced,  individually or together with friends

When:

  • Our Winter Season typically starts mid-October and finishes around the end of March. We will not curl near or on holidays (Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter).
    • In 2012-2013 we  had 3 leagues starting in October, January and Mid February  on Saturdays Mid Afternoon (4:15pm-6:00pm) & Sundays Mornings (8:45am-10:30am) and will likely keep this time frame next year.
  • Summer Curling - 2013, Saturdays - June 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, (No Curling July 6th), July 13th, 20th.
  • Don't see a date for you but want to be alerted to new programs?

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Line Creek Community Center 5940 NW Waukomis Drive, Kansas City, MO 64151

Individual Cost: 

$80 for first league /  $100 normally for each league.  Take a Learn or play a match prior to the league for $10 rather than $20 if you prepay for the league.

Team Cost:

Teams can have more than 4 players for the cost of 4 individual rates but only 4 can play each week. 

Why curl a league?:

  • League play gives you a better opportunity to play with the same people each week.   
  • Your spot is guarenteed each week during your league time.  Those who pay as you go play on a space available basis.
  • League Curlers can sub (on a space available basis) in any simultaneous leagues or use open ice to practice  at no additional cost.
  • We pay your United States Curling Association dues ( $30 Value) for those who pay the $100 normal league price.

Curling Programs

 A one-time visit where you either  "learn-to-curl" or  "play a match"

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What:

Choose between:

"Learn to Curl" - *First-timers should choose this*  A volunteer club member will show you the fundamentals to sliding a stone and sweeping. This will introduce you to the game, make you comfortable on the ice, and ready to try playing a match your next time out.

"Play a Match" - Having taken our Learn to curl,  Play a pickup game or Sub in a League. This is for those who  cannot commit to a league but still want to play.

Who:

All experience levels welcome,  Anyone who can physically play. Curlers are typically 8-80+ years old, men or women alike

When:

Since space is dependant on how many sign up in our league,  We list these times one to two weeks advance   so check often.

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Cost:

$20 per visit, or $10 per visit should you prepay for our Summer League June 8th through Jul 20th.

Curling Programs

This is our annual free event to introduce you to the sport. We just request you bring a non-perishable food item for Harvesters.

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What:
Watch an Introductory Curling Video and Slide a Stone during this event.
Who:
Anyone is welcome to watch us play anytime we are on the ice at no charge, but for those who want to actually step on the rink and try the sport can do so for free during our Open House! Curlers are typically 8-80+ years, men and women alike.
When:
Sometime in late September or Early October.  Exact Date/ Time will be posted here.  To get advanced notice, Join email notification list
Cost:
Everyone: Free. (Non-Perishable Donation for Harvestors Accepted)

Curling Programs

Events

Below are list of events which are open for registering at this time. You can view more information about this event by clicking on title of the event.

Event Event date Individual Price Capacity
6 Week Sat. League Sat, Jun 8, 2013 4:15 pm $80.00 40
KC Barbecue Bonspiel Fri, Aug 2, 2013 5:00 pm $90.00 120

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Location/Contact

5940 NW Waukomis Drive,
Kansas City, Missouri 64151

Club Phone 816-806-1732
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Club Fax 816-523-2345
Mailing Address
18 West 59th Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64113

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Rings

The circles that make up the house.