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Hello,

Welcome to 2024! Winter league is about to get underway--one week late. Because we had to cancel the Jan. 9 Learn-to-Curl due to snow and there being very little ice availability, we decided to move the LTC to Jan. 16 and push winter league back one week. It will now start Jan.23 and end March 26. It will still be the same eight weeks of curling spread over 10 weeks with two byes to get all 11-12 teams on the ice.  

The only other new thing regarding winter league is the introduction of the "no-tick rule." See a reminder about that down below.

And because you already planned to come Jan. 16, you should still show up and help with our Learn-to Curl event!

Want to play on Thursdays? Sign up NOW

We managed to wrangle a Thursday league time-slot at the arena this spring. But we still need enough people to sign up to pay for ice. Please sign up now if you plan to join the spring Thursday league. We want to know if this night will work sooner rather than later because we also have an instructional league planned for then and we don't want to cancel last minute on those folks.

And don't worry, if you can't play Thursday, we'll still have a Tuesday night spring league as well. Two nights of curling!

Spring Thursday league

Dates: Thursdays, March 28-May 9
Time: 6:45 pm - 9:15 pm 
Cost: $120

Sign up for spring Thursday league   

Spring Tuesday league

Dates: Tuesdays, April 9-May 21
Time: 6:45 pm - 9:15 pm 
Cost: $120

Sign up for spring Tuesday league   

Call for CedarSpiel committee members

Our 2024 CedarSpiel in August will be here before you know it!

If you want to be part of the planning process, email Kari Kozak (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). We want to get the ball rolling, so don't wait! This is a great opportunity for newer club members to see and help behind the scenes.  

Get your team ready for Arena Nationals--or another national event

Were you inspired by how our men's team represented Cedar Rapids Curling and the Midwest Curling Association at the National Arena Curling Championships in Eveleth, Minn.? These events are great ways to get national championship experience and meet curlers from across the country. 

And you don't have to be an experienced curler to try one of these. We've had VERY new curlers participate in these national events in the past.

There are four opportunities for Cedar Rapids Curling members to play in a national event: Club National Championships, Mixed National Championships, Arena National Championships, and 5-and-Under National Championships.

The MCA will host playdowns to choose the teams that will represent them. Dates have been set for two playdowns (Jan 26-28 for Club Nationals; Feb. 9-11 for Mixed Nationals). We expect dates for Arena and 5-and-under to be later in the spring.

If you are interested in playing in any of these playdowns, start talking to fellow members about putting together a team and perhaps signing up to play together in league in order to practice together. Once you have a team, let Phil Burian know at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

Never gone to a bonspiel? What are you waiting for?

Bonspiel season is in full swing, and if you haven't gone to one, you're missing out. Bonspiels are a great way to try out dedicated ice, play several games over a weekend, meet curlers from across the country, and enjoy good food and drink. 

And you don't need to be an experienced curler. Most bonspiels are pretty casual and just for fun. They offer a great way to get better at the sport.

Check out the bulletin boards on the ice house and the Facebook Warm Room for fliers for upcoming spiels. Talk to other members about their favorite spiels. Then put together a team and go!

Volunteer at upcoming Learn-to-Curl events

There are a few upcoming opportunities to volunteer and help our club grow! Please help where you can; it really takes a village to make this all happen. 
  • January
    • Tuesday, Jan. 16: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.: Public Learn to Curl
  • February
    • Saturday, Feb 17: 12:15 to 2:15 p.m.: QC Outdoor Group
    • Saturday, Feb 17: 2:15 to 4 p.m.: Public Learn to Curl
  • March
    • Wednesday, March 6: 8:30 a.m. to noon: Clear Creek Amana physics class
    • Thursday, March 21: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.: Public Learn to Curl
  • April
    • Tuesday, April 2: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.: Public Learn to Curl

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CRC adopts 'no-tick rule'

Cedar Rapids Curling will adopt the World Curling Federation's "no-tick rule" starting with our winter league. As more clubs and bonspiels begin to use this rule, we want our members to understand it and be ready to play with it.

We encourage skips to alert teammates to center guards so everyone is aware when the rule is in place, and to practice kind, friendly enforcement of the rule as we all get used to it.

No-tick rule

If, prior to the delivery of the sixth stone of an end, a delivered stone causes, either directly or indirectly, an opposition stone in the Free Guard Zone (FGZ) that is touching the center line to be moved to an off-center-line position, the non-offending team has the option to:

  • remove the delivered stone from play and replace all stones that were displaced to their positions prior to the violation taking place; OR
  • leave all stones where they came to rest.

If the stone is moved from the center line to an out-of-play position, the FGZ rule applies.

Examples:

1: Team Cale’s first stone comes to rest touching the center line in the free guard zone. Team Emily’s first stone then taps Team Cale’s stone off the center line, where it stays in play in the free guard zone. Team Cale can decide if they want to take Team Emily’s stone out of play and move their stone back to where it was on the center line OR leave everything as is.

2: Team Cale’s first stone comes to rest touching the center line in the free guard zone. Team Emily’s first stone then taps Team Cale’s stone off the center line and into the house. Team Cale can decide if they want to take Team Emily’s stone out of play and move their stone back to where it was on the center line OR leave everything as is. This is different from the free guard zone rule, in which a stone moved from the free guard zone to the house is allowed.

3. Team Cale’s first stone comes to rest touching the center line in the free guard zone. Team Emily’s first stone then taps Team Cale’s stone, but it remains touching the center line. No action is needed because it is still touching the center line.

4. Team Cale’s first stone comes to rest touching the center line in the free guard zone. Team Emily’s first stone hits Team Cale’s stone on the center line out of play completely. Because a guard was removed from play during the free guard zone rule, Team Cale’s stone is put back in place and Team Emily’s stone is removed from play.

5. Team Cale’s first stone comes to rest touching the center line in the free guard zone. Team Cale’s second stone taps their first stone off the center line. No action is needed because it was their own stone.

6: Team Cale’s first stone comes to rest touching the center line in the free guard zone. Team Emily’s third stone (the sixth overall stone played in the end) taps Team Cale’s first stone off the center line. Because this is the sixth stone, the no-tick rule is no longer in play and the game continues.

If you have any questions about this rule, please talk to a CRC board member.

 

Hello,

Cedar Rapids Curling wishes you all a very happy holiday season and a wonderful 2024. As CRC Board President Phil Burian always says, "YOU are why I curl!"

CRC adopts 'no-tick rule'

Cedar Rapids Curling will adopt the World Curling Federation's "no-tick rule" starting with our winter league. As more clubs and bonspiels begin to use this rule, we want our members to understand it and be ready to play with it.

We encourage skips to alert teammates to center guards so everyone is aware when the rule is in place, and to practice kind, friendly enforcement of the rule as we all get used to it.

No-tick rule

If, prior to the delivery of the sixth stone of an end, a delivered stone causes, either directly or indirectly, an opposition stone in the Free Guard Zone (FGZ) that is touching the center line to be moved to an off-center-line position, the non-offending team has the option to:

  • remove the delivered stone from play and replace all stones that were displaced to their positions prior to the violation taking place; OR
  • leave all stones where they came to rest.

If the stone is moved from the center line to an out-of-play position, the FGZ rule applies.

Examples:

1: Team Cale’s first stone comes to rest touching the center line in the free guard zone. Team Emily’s first stone then taps Team Cale’s stone off the center line, where it stays in play in the free guard zone. Team Cale can decide if they want to take Team Emily’s stone out of play and move their stone back to where it was on the center line OR leave everything as is.

2: Team Cale’s first stone comes to rest touching the center line in the free guard zone. Team Emily’s first stone then taps Team Cale’s stone off the center line and into the house. Team Cale can decide if they want to take Team Emily’s stone out of play and move their stone back to where it was on the center line OR leave everything as is. This is different from the free guard zone rule, in which a stone moved from the free guard zone to the house is allowed.

3. Team Cale’s first stone comes to rest touching the center line in the free guard zone. Team Emily’s first stone then taps Team Cale’s stone, but it remains touching the center line. No action is needed because it is still touching the center line.

4. Team Cale’s first stone comes to rest touching the center line in the free guard zone. Team Emily’s first stone hits Team Cale’s stone on the center line out of play completely. Because a guard was removed from play during the free guard zone rule, Team Cale’s stone is put back in place and Team Emily’s stone is removed from play.

5. Team Cale’s first stone comes to rest touching the center line in the free guard zone. Team Cale’s second stone taps their first stone off the center line. No action is needed because it was their own stone.

6: Team Cale’s first stone comes to rest touching the center line in the free guard zone. Team Emily’s third stone (the sixth overall stone played in the end) taps Team Cale’s first stone off the center line. Because this is the sixth stone, the no-tick rule is no longer in play and the game continues.

If you have any questions about this rule, please talk to a CRC board member.

Order your Dynasty-designed CRC merchandise

Don't forget to order your club jacket, jersey, or hooded sweatshirt designed by Dynasty Curling. 

The deadline for order submissions is Friday, Dec. 22. It will likely take three to five weeks for us to receive and distribute purchases to everyone.

Pricing options are included in the form and reflect the current exchange rate between the CDN$ and the USD$. This price may fluctuate but will likely remain in the same relative pricing range shown. If we order 13 or more of a specific item, bulk pricing will kick in.

Payment will not be asked from you when you fill out the form. Dynasty will bill the club, and then we will then bill you. So, please watch closely for an email with your bill.

If you have any questions, particularly about fit for the short-sleeve jerseys and hooded sweatshirts, please reach out to Parker (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

If you don’t want to order anything right now, don’t worry. This jacket design will always be available to our curling organization, so future purchasing opportunities will be available. This is especially important for teams that require uniforms for future national events. 

Sign up for winter league

Our eight-week winter league will be from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 16 to March 19. The number of byes will be dependent on registration numbers.   

Registration closes Jan. 9.

Volunteer at upcoming Learn-to-Curl events

There are a few upcoming opportunities to volunteer and help our club grow! Please help where you can; it really takes a village to make this all happen. 
  • December
    • Tuesday, Dec 19: 6:45 - 8:45 pm: Murken Thompson group event
    • Wednesday, Dec 27: 6:45 - 8:45 pm: Dowey Family group event
  • January
    • Tuesday, Jan. 9: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.: Public Learn to Curl (sold out)
  • February
    • Saturday, Feb 17: 12:15 to 2:15 p.m.: QC Outdoor Group
    • Saturday, Feb 17: 2:15 to 4 p.m.: Public Learn to Curl
  • March
    • Wednesday, March 6: 8:30 a.m. to noon: Clear Creek Amana physics class
    • Thursday, March 21: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.: Public Learn to Curl
  • April
    • Tuesday, April 2: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.: Public Learn to Curl

Sign up to voluteer   

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Cedar Rapids Curling on the road

Kirby curled with friends in Arizona, including Paralympic curler Patrick McDonald! 
 
Phil, Lynn, Cale, and Emily curled in the Curling Club of Rochester's Superhero Buildspiel hosted at Centerville Curling Club.
 

Hello,

We want to offer a huge congratulations to Greg Schmitt, Stephen Spence, Parker Abbott, and Cale Tesch for winning the bronze medal at the 2023 USA Curling Arena National Championships held Nov 9-12 in Eveleth, Minn.!

Team Tesch went 5-1 over the week, with both losses (one in pool play and one in the semifinals) to DFW Curling Club who went on to win the championship for the fourth consecutive year. They played great games that had us at home cheering while watching the livestreams.

We're just so proud of them! Fantastic curling, guys!

Save the date -- Dec. 15 -- to celebrate our team!

The Iowa Heartlanders will honor Cale, Parker, Stephen, and Greg's bronze medal by having the team drop the ceremonial puck at its Dec. 15 game at Xtream Arena in Coralville.

Mark your calendar to come cheer them on! We'll update everyone with additional information if and when we have it.

Do you want to look like a winner?

Do you like what our bronze medalists are wearing? Team Tesch worked with Dynasty Curling to design these great tops--and soon you can have your own.

We are working to set up an ordering process to reduce costs so sit tight and stay tuned!

Sign up for December pick-up games now

Fall league ends Dec. 5, but we do have the ice reserved for Dec. 12 if people would like to have a fun night of pick-up games or practice or whatever you want to do. Show up in your best holiday gear for extra fun!

The deadline to sign up is Nov. 28.

Winter league registration open

Our eight-week winter league will be from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 16 to March 19. The number of byes will be dependent on registration numbers.   

Registration closes Jan. 9.

Do you want to give Arena Nationals--or another national event--a try?

Were you inspired by how our men's team represented Cedar Rapids Curling and the Midwest Curling Association at the National Arena Curling Championships in Eveleth, Minn.? These events are great ways to get national championship experience and meet curlers from across the country. 

There are four opportunities for Cedar Rapids Curling members to play in a national event: Club National Championships, Mixed National Championships, Arena National Championships, and 5-and-Under National Championships.

The MCA will host playdowns to choose the teams that will represent them. Dates have been set for two playdowns (Jan 26-28 for Club Nationals; Feb. 9-11 for Mixed Nationals). We expect dates for Arena and 5-and-under to be later in the spring.

If you are interested in playing in any of these playdowns, start talking to fellow members about putting together a team and perhaps signing up to play together in winter league in order to practice together. Once you have a team, let Phil Burian know at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

FREE bonspiel for CRC members

The Midwest Curling Association hosts several bonspiels throughout the year that are FREE for Cedar Rapids Curling members. These are great opportunities to play on dedicated ice.

The 78th annual Dar Curtis Bonspiel will be Dec. 16-17 at Exmoor Country Club. The Dar Curtis is meant for players to currently curl as leads or twos or newer vice skips to allow them a chance to curl with their peers and try out their own strategies in a fun environment. Find more information.

If you're looking for team members, throw a thread on the Cedar Rapids CC Virtual Warm Room Facebook group page or chat with people at league!

Volunteer at upcoming Learn-to-Curl events

There are a few upcoming opportunities to volunteer and help our club grow! Please help where you can; it really takes a village to make this all happen. 
  • Tuesday, Dec 19: 6:45 - 8:45 pm: Corporate event
  • Wednesday, Dec 27: 6:45 - 8:45 pm: Dowey group event
  • Tuesday, Jan. 9: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.: Learn to Curl
  • Saturday, Feb 17: 12:15 to 2:15 p.m.: QC Outdoor Group
  • Thursday, March 21: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.: Learn to Curl
  • Tuesday, April 2: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.: Learn to Curl

There also is a chance of a corporate events being scheduled Dec. 19 and Dec. 27.

Sign up to voluteer   

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Cedar Rapids Curling on the road

Cale, Phil, Anne, and Kari competed at the Chicago Curling Club Open.

Gwen, Emily, Nancy, and Lynn finished runner-up in the first event at the Kettle Moraine Curling Club's Fall Fling. 
 
 
 
 
Ken, Cale, Phil, and Danny (top photo); and Jim, Anne, Bryan, and Kari got all dressed up for the Madison Curling Club's Halloween Spiel.
 
 
Lynn Benkusky and Nancy Benkusky joined their friends at the Madison Schmeckenspiel, where they won the first event! Good curling!
 
 
David, Jacob, Emily, and Beth competed in the Supper Club Spiel at Wausau, Wis.

 

Hello,

As fall curling slides on, we have a few reminders and updates about upcoming events and opportunities.

Who is the spookiest curler?

Halloween this year falls on a Tuesday curling night! To celebrate, we encourage everyone to come dressed in costume. We will have prizes for the best individual costume as well as the best team costumes. 

We can't wait to see what you all come up with! 

Deadline to sign up for November pick-up games 

While we will have a break in our Fall League Nov. 21 for Thanksgiving week, we will offer a night open ice if enough members sign up. 

Along with pick-up games, we will have a few fun activities planned as well. These may include seeing who can best throw the stone from sheet F hack to sheet A house while wearing a welding helmet or who can throw a Thanksgiving pie closest to the button.

The deadline to sign up is Nov. 6. You must be logged in to register: https://cedarrapidscurling.com/index.php/calendar/event-listings

USA Curling Members' Assembly this Saturday

USA Curling is excited to its annual members' assembly this Saturday, Oct. 14. Sessions, which can be attended virtually, will touch on a number of topics relevant to members and clubs, including membership growth, creative revenue streams, coaching, and more.

RSVPs for the sessions  are recommended and appreciated, but not required. Your responses will help us, and the presenters prepare for the sessions. 

Check out the sessions   

Tips to speed up your game

Whether you're new to Cedar Rapids Curling or you've been around for awhile, everyone could always use a reminder about good curling etiquette, so the next few newsletters will focus on this area.

This month, let's talk a bit about keeping the game moving so everyone can get eight ends in every league night.

  • Rock ready: As soon as the opposing player has released their stone, the next player to throw should move quickly to the hack. Clean the stone and get set up so when your skip takes control of the house, you're ready to throw.
  • Help a teammate out: If your teammate has to get their slider on or you skip is coming down the ice, get the rock out for them while you're waiting. 
  • Lead on: As the beginning of an end, if you do not have hammer, your lead should NOT help to put the rocks away. Instead, the lead should find their first rock, get in the hack, and be prepared to throw as soon as thie skip is at the other end.
  • Out of order: Rocks do NOT need to be put away in order. Simply putting the rocks neatly in the corners and not worrying about the number order saves a lot of time.
  • Stay focused: We want our games to be social and fun, but to also not constantly be put on pause while people finish a conversation. Save some of it for broomstacking!

Let Emily Nelson (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) know if there are curling things you want to learn more about in a future newsletter. It could be anything from tips on play, etiquette, or whatever is on your mind.

Calling all ladies for a fun spiel

The 75th annual USWCA National Bonspiel will be held Feb. 14-18, 2024, at the St. Paul Curling Club. It's been six years since this national women's bonspiel has been held in the Midwest, so it's a great time to try it if you haven't before.

The $500 team entry includes:

  • 10-end timed games, 32 teams
  • 4-game guarantee
  • Wednesday evening kit party and opening ceremony
  • Thursday banquet and Friday dinner
  • First draws Thursday, finals and awards Sunday finished by 3 p.m.

Women members of Cedar Rapids Curling who are 21 years old by Jan. 1, 2024, are eligible.

CRC can send one team to this national bonspiel. If you have a team and would like to participate in the USWCA National Bonspiel, email Emily Nelson (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) by Oct. 27. 

If you have any questions, send them Emily's way.

FREE bonspiels for CRC members

The Midwest Curling Association hosts several bonspiels throughout the year that are FREE for Cedar Rapids Curling members. These are great opportunities to play on dedicated ice.

The 10th annual Prairie State Challenge will be Nov. 4-5 at Exmoor Country Club and Chicago Curling Club. This is a great opportunity for curlers of all experience levels to get on the ice with old and new friends. Find more information.

The 78th annual Dar Curtis Bonspiel will be Dec. 16-17 at Exmoor Country Club. The Dar Curtis is meant for players to currently curl as leads or twos or newer vice skips to allow them a chance to curl with their peers and try out their own strategies in a fun environment. Find more information.

If you're looking for team members for either spiel, throw a thread on the Cedar Rapids CC Virtual Warm Room Facebook group page or chat with people at league!

Buy CRC-branded shirts on our own website

If you missed out ordering something from the recent CRC merchandise store or you're wishing you had a few more Cedar Rapids Curling-branded items in your wardrobe, we have you covered. There is a CRC merchandise store within the members-only part of the website. You can find it in the Member Menu under CRC Merch.

The items offered are what we have in our own stock. These are the shirts/socks that you see us selling during Learn-to-Curls and other public events. 

We DO NOT ship items. Anything you buy, you must pick up at league or another CRC event. 

Please excuse any hiccups in this process. We are still working out bugs for how to make this easy for everyone involved. If you have any questions, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

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Meet your Cedar Rapids Curling team competing at National Championships

Cale Tesch, Parker Abbott, Stephen Spence, and Greg Schmitt will compete Nov. 9-12 at the 2023 U.S. Arena National Championship in Eveleth, Minnesota. Wish them luck!

Hello,

Just a few more days until the first league of the 2023-2024 curling season kicks off! We can't wait for everything the next year will bring. We have a lot of updates, so please read through carefully. We'll see you on the ice soon!

Don't forget about new league times and broomstacking

Our fall 10-week league starts Tuesday, Sept. 19. To accomodate the arena, we have pushed the start of league back 15 minutes. We will now start at 6:45 p.m. and end at 9:15 p.m. To ensure we are off the ice on time, we ask that whatever end you are in at 9 p.m. be your last end.

One aspect of curling that is a large part of the sport is broomstacking. For those of you who may be newer, broomstacking is simply enjoying the company of your opponents after the game, usually with a cold beverage (but not required).

There are a number of Cedar Rapids Curling members who go to Union Station on 16th Avenue (two minutes from the arena) after league every week for food and drink.

We'd love to have some new faces join us and be able to get to know everyone better!  

Ready to shop?

Cedar Rapids Curling has a temporary online shop set up with some great club clothing items (some old favorites and some new things).

The deadline to purchase items is Oct. 1.

Purchased items will be delivered to the arena during league in late October. Happy shopping!

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Brush up on all things CRC

(Almost) everything you want to know about Cedar Rapids Curling can be found in the member handbook. Our mission statement, board member, office positions, policies, etiquette, league rules--it's all there.

Read the handbook   

Need a new nametag?

Have you lost your name badge? Have a name change? The club is ordering official nametags for those needing one. They will be the standard black and white with our logo etched on them and have a magnetic closure in the back. The cost is $8 per tag. Please order by Oct 1st. If you have any questions, contact Kari Kozak (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

Order a new nametag   

Seeking membership development coordinator

Do you remember when you were new to Cedar Rapids Curling? Do you want to help new curlers move through learn-to-curl events to instructional leagues to full membership?

The Cedar Rapids Curling Board is looking for a membership development coordinator. You don't need to have curled for a long time. Newer curlers could be great for this. The role won't take up much of your time. We ask that you email  instructional league curlers before and after league to let them know what to expect and what they can do next to keep curling. You'll also be in charge of handing out our new member swag bags and letting them know about their membership perks!

If you have any questions or want to be considered, email Phil Burian (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Kari Kozak (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). 

Want to sub? Need a sub?

Substitutes must be dues-paying members of Cedar Rapids Curling.

If you are wanting to sub on a team:

  1. Log in as a member on our website. 
  2. Go to "Member Information" on left side; click "My Subbing Availablity." 
  3. Change button from "Not avilable" to "Available; and leave comments on dates available. 

If you are looking for a sub for your team: 

  1. Log in as a member on our website. 
  2. Go to "League Information" on the left side; click on "Sub List." 
  3. Choose the "Fall 2023 League."
  4. Pick you who want to email or all; compose and send email.
  5. Note: All responses will be sent to the email address you have set up as your default email with CRC. 

Watch a youtube video walking through the steps.

FREE bonspiels for CRC members

The Midwest Curling Association hosts several bonspiels throughout the year that are FREE for Cedar Rapids Curling members. These are great opportunities to play on dedicated ice.

The 10th annual Prairie State Challenge will be Nov. 4-5 at Exmoor Country Club and Chicago Curling Club. This is a great opportunity for curlers of all experience levels to get on the ice with old and new friends. Find more information.

The 78th annual Dar Curtis Bonspiel will be Dec. 16-17 at Exmoor Country Club. The Dar Curtis is meant for players to currently curl as leads or twos or newer vice skips to allow them a chance to curl with their peers and try out their own strategies in a fun environment. Find more information.

If you're looking for team members for either spiel, throw a thread on the Cedar Rapids CC Virtual Warm Room Facebook group page or chat with people at league!

Looking for a spiel? Check out the bulletin board

The bulletin boards inside the stone house contain all kinds of information -- upcoming bonspiels, information about events, reminders about this or that, selling your old equipment, etc.

Keep your eyes peeled and check it out regularly.

Curling tip of the month

We are reviving an old newsletter feature. Let Emily Nelson (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) know if there are curling things you want to learn more about in a future newsletter. It could be anything from tips on play, etiquette, or whatever is on your mind.

Whether you're new to Cedar Rapids Curling or you've been around for awhile, everyone could always use a reminder about good curling etiquette, so the next few newsletters will focus on this area.

This month, let's talk a bit about sweeping. 

  • Be ready to sweep your teammate’s rock as soon as it is released. 
  • After sweeping, immediately return to the side of the sheet. Do not walk back in the middle of the sheet.
  • Sweepers should stand on the sidelines between the hog lines when not sweeping.
  • If your skip is throwing the next stone, prepare the stone for him or her.
  • Do not clean your broom over the sheet. Go well behind the hack or off the ice entirely.  
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  5. Newsletter - April 2023
  6. Newsletter - March 2023
  7. Newsletter - February 2023
  8. Newsletter - January 2023
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