Curling clubs offering Curling Day in Pictou County

NEW GLASGOW — Were you inspired by all the curling action at the Pictou County Wellness Centre last week? Here’s a chance to give curling a try, free of charge.

On Nov. 16, all four curling clubs in Pictou County – New Caledonian in Pictou, Bluenose in New Glasgow, Stellar Curling Club in Stellarton and the Westville Curling Club – will be hosting Curling Day in Pictou County.

The clubs will be open

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and are inviting everyone to come in and give curling a try. Each club will also have prize draws. For children 12 and up there are junior programs at the New Caledonian Club in Pictou and the Bluenose Club in New Glasgow.

For children under 12, the Little Rock program is offered at the Bluenose Curling Club, and Wheelchair curling is also supported at the Bluenose Curling Club and New Caledonian Curling Club.

“All Clubs will be offering ‘Curling 101’, which will take about an hour, if someone wants to give throwing rocks at try,” said Donalda Buckingham, co-chair of the Pintys Grand Slam of Curling Tour Challenge and curling enthusiast.

“They will also have information on joining the clubs Learn to Curl programs, or in understanding what more each club has to offer. Every club offers something different. We’re encouraging people to try as many clubs as they can. Curling Day in Pictou County is really about getting everybody out. There is something for all ages.”

Stick curling allows people to continue the sport into their nineties – so if anyone is worried about mobility issues, they can be taught the Stick Delivery method.

Those interested should arrive with:

▪ A clean pair of indoor sneakers (with rubber soles)

▪ A lightweight jacket

▪ Loose comfortable pants (jeans are not recommended)

▪ A pair of gloves or mitts.

▪ Children under 12 must bring a helmet.