<![CDATA[Great Smoky Mountains Curling Club - News & Announcements]]>Sun, 19 May 2013 02:16:52 -0800Weebly<![CDATA[US Nationals - (Feb 9th - Feb 16th)]]>Sun, 10 Feb 2013 22:18:39 GMThttp://www.curlknoxville.com/1/post/2013/02/us-nationals-feb-9th-feb-16th.htmlPicture
The US national play downs are here and the wonderful team at the 12th End Sports Network are covering the event again this year. If you would like to catch the action you can click on our page showing their live coverage or check out www.tesn.us. There should be some amazing games this week.
]]><![CDATA[Drop in Curling - January 20th]]>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 06:48:58 GMThttp://www.curlknoxville.com/1/post/2013/01/drop-in-curling-january-20th.htmlFor those who have learned to curl but are unsure if they want to join a league you are in luck! This season we have another drop in night next Sunday. The fee will be $15. Try to be at the Ice Chalet around 8:15 so we can organize teams before the ice becomes available. You can sign up for the night on Facebook. See you at the Ice Chalet!]]><![CDATA[Learn-to-Curl Events - December 12th, January  9th, & 13th!]]>Sun, 18 Nov 2012 00:41:03 GMThttp://www.curlknoxville.com/1/post/2012/11/learn-to-curl-events-december-12th-january-9th-13th.htmlPicture
If you have always wanted to try curling here is your chance. We have three learn to curls scheduled for December 12th, January 9th & 13th! We will teach you the rules of the game as well as how to throw and sweep a stone. By the end of the night we will have you curling an end or two. Curling starts at 8:30 PM and goes till 10:30 PM try to show up around 8:10 PM so we can get everyone organized before the ice becomes available. Make sure to wear loose fitting pants and clean flat rubber soled shoes. We will provide all of the curling equipment. There is a $10 fee for everyone 18 and up. It is free for anyone under 18 but you must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

When: December 12th & Januarty 9th & 13th
Where: Ice Chalet, 100 Lebanon Street
Time: 8:10 PM
Cost: $10 (Adults 18 & Up)
          Free (Under 18)

If you are planning to attend one of our learn to curls and you have a Facebook account please RSVP.
12/12  Wednesday – here
1/9    Wednesday - here
1/13    Sunday - here



]]><![CDATA[Drop in Curling - September 16th & October 7th]]>Sun, 09 Sep 2012 20:24:01 GMThttp://www.curlknoxville.com/1/post/2012/09/drop-in-curling-september-16th-october-7th.htmlFor those who have learned to curl but are unsure if they want to join a league you are in luck! This season we will have two drop in nights on Sundays. The fee will be $15 per night. Try to be at the Ice Chalet around 8:15 so we can organize teams before the ice becomes available. You can sign up for either night on Facebook. See you at the Ice Chalet!

Sept. 16 - here
Oct. 7 - here
]]><![CDATA[Thanks for a great bonspiel!]]>Sat, 09 Jun 2012 10:47:30 GMThttp://www.curlknoxville.com/1/post/2012/06/thanks-for-a-great-bonspiel.htmlPicture
Rocky Top 2012 was our biggest and best bonspiel yet!  Congratulations to the bonspiel winners: team CHEESY BEAVERS (pictured here doing a jig on the ice during the "piping" ceremony).

Thank you to all the participants that came down to support our club.  Your enthusiasm, comraderie and generousity is what makes the Rocky Top Open one of the best around.  We hope to see you back next year!

And a HUGE thank you to the ice crew, who give up their time and work tirelessley around the clock for a week to give us professional grade ice to play on.  You guys are the best!
]]><![CDATA[Registration for Rocky Top is NOW OPEN!]]>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:12:27 GMThttp://www.curlknoxville.com/1/post/2012/01/post-title-click-and-type-to-edit.htmlGeneral registration for the ROCKY TOP OPEN Bonspiel is NOW OPEN.  This year, teams will be selected by random drawing.  You must enter your team information here no later than January 27, 11:59 PM EST to be entered into the drawing. 
]]><![CDATA[SAVE THE DATE! Rocky Top Bonspiel June 1-3, 2012.]]>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:26:37 GMThttp://www.curlknoxville.com/1/post/2011/12/save-the-date-rocky-top-bonspiel-june-1-3-2012.htmlPlanning for the 2012 Bonspiel has begun!  The bonspiel will be held June 1-3, 2012 in Knoxville, Tennessee.  Registration will open in February; check the bonspiel page for updates. 

GSMCC members - Want to help with bonspiel planning this year? Contact the bonspiel chair, Cindy Kortebein.
]]><![CDATA[Christmas Party - December 9]]>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 22:31:50 GMThttp://www.curlknoxville.com/1/post/2011/11/christmas-party-december-9.htmlSave the date!  Details TBA.
]]><![CDATA[Learn-to-curl sessions scheduled for November and January.]]>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:52:41 GMThttp://www.curlknoxville.com/1/post/2011/10/learn-to-curl-sessions-scheduled-for-january.htmlWe'll be hosting two learn-to-curl events in November (November 20 and 30) and at the beginning of January (11 and 15).  Want to try your hand at this unique sport?  This is the perfect time to come try it out!  Even if you've never set foot (or broom) on ice, we provide all the equipment and instruction you need.  By the end of the evening, we'll take you from curling rookie to playing your first game!

GSMCC Members - bring your friends and family out!

Details:
November 20 and 30, 2011
January 11 and 14, 2012
8:15 - 10:30 pm at the Ice Chalet
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