蜜桃视频appyouth will get a chance to hit the ice when the Kids Rock program makes its return to the Howe Sound Curling Club starting on Wednesday (Oct. 12).
The program features eight on-ice sessions consisting of warmups, skills and learning the finer points of the game, such as sweeping.
According to Kids Rock coach Eleanor Bowcock, the sessions are all about introducing kids to the sport and helping them learn the nuances of the game.
"We take all skill levels but a lot of our students are new to the game," she said. "We help teach the kids the basics of throwing, sweeping, team positioning and etiquette."
The program can also serve as a good refresher course for kids looking to get back on the ice for the first time this season.
"We've had kids who keep coming back year after year," she said. "Oftentimes we will split into separate groups with more experienced players working on a different sheet of ice."
The classes start by getting kids familiar with the basics of curling and then moving onto specific skill development and game strategy.
Bowcock said instructors like to end every on-ice session with mini-games to emphasize the fun and competitive nature of curling.
Bowcock and Jo-Anne Otto are the main coaches and are certified by Curling Canada. Bowcock said the kids are well supervised as they usually have a number of teachers or supervisors for each class, with a maximum of 24 participants.
The club provides all the equipment but it is recommended to bring warm clothing, gloves or mitts and stretchy pants, if possible. The club also would like kids to bring a clean extra pair of shoes, which are to be used only on the ice.
Kids must be between eight and 14 years old. Teenagers interested in the sport can join the club's Friday night league for young adults.
The cost of the eight sessions is $32 and they take place from 3:45 to 5:15 p.m. on Wednesdays until Nov. 30 at the club. There will be another session of Kids Rock classes from Jan. 4 to Feb. 22, 2012.
Those who wish to register can do so in person at the front desk of the 蜜桃视频appValley Golf Club. For more information, visit www.howesoundcurl.com.
