Clinic – 2.5 Hours

CLINIC OUTLINE

  1. INTRODUCTORY COMMENTS – 15 minutes
  2. GROUP INSTRUCTION FOR USING A DELIVERY STICK –15 minutes
  3. INDIVIDUAL COACHING & ASSISTANCE –45 minutes 
    • COFFEE BREAK ( Start reading rules when attendees find a seat)
  4. RULES FOR 2-PERSON STICK CURLING – 15 minutes
  5. TEAMS FOR 6 ENDS OF 2-PERSON STICK CURLING – 60 minutes

INTRODUCTORY COMMENTS – 15 minutes

Welcome to all new stick curlers as well as veterans.

Purpose of clinic:

  • to teach basics of using a delivery stick

  • to teach the rules for 2-person stick curling

Introduce self & other instructors. We are all self-taught.

Safety – Discuss head gear, double grippers, replace grippers every years
Review experience of attendees
Intended for experienced curlers who want to learn how to us a stick. Clinic will take approximately 2.5 hours.

GROUP INSTRUCTION –15 minutes

Before starting – review different styles of delivery sticks and pros & cons.

Demonstrate how stick attaches to rock and how to apply proper rotation.

Emphasize the 4 variables in delivering a curling rock

      • Line of delivery

      • Pace or speed of rock

      • Rotation

      • Point of release

Discuss all points on handout material – “How to Use a Delivery Stick”

Remember balance and proper footwear is critical for an effective delivery.

ON ICE DEMONSTRATION AND INDIVIDUAL COACHING –45 minutes

  • Clean the bottom of rock and ice area in front of hacks.

  • Be ready to receive instructions from skip with your rock in position in front of hack.

  • Instructors demonstrate various delivery styles and delivery sticks.

    Break into smaller groups – ideally 2 or 3 curlers per instructor at each end of sheet. Safety: Try to use only one end of the ice unless you have a large number of attendees.  If you need to use both ends, please ensure the instructor is catching each rock and returning rock to the same end.

  • Experiment with different sticks and different delivery styles.

    Adjust the length of stick as needed.

RULES FOR 2-PERSON STICK CURLING – 15 minutes

We follow basic curling rules but with several exceptions.

  • Read and explain all of the exceptions for 2-person stick curling.

  • Emphasize 1 hour time frame for 6 end games.

  • Emphasize common violations regarding the hog line.

  • Explain alternative to using hacks for starting delivery.

  • Distribute personal copies of the rules for all participants.

ON ICE – TEAMS FOR 6 ENDS OF 2-PERSON STICK CURLING – 60 minutes

  • Provide on ice assistance with rules and deliveries as needed.

  • Have fun and learn the game.

  • Join a league or start a new league.