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"We Do Not Cease Playing Because We Grow Old. We Grow Old Because We Cease Playing"
One of my favourite pastimes is "Floor Curling". This enjoyable pastime is relatively unknown outside the Senior Centres. It is time for more people to become aware of this sport.
The game of "Floor Curling" was originated by Martin Bruce of Camrose, Alberta, on behalf of the Alberta Senior Citizens' Sport and Recreation Association.
The purpose of this game is to provide a sport that can be played by people of any age; people with disabilities, arthritis etc; that uses a minimum of equipment and is played indoors in a comfortable environment.
The rules of floor curling as set down by ASCSRA (Alberta Senior Citizens Sports and Recreation Association are included here for your perusal.
Page three of five of the rules
Page four of five of the rules
Page five of five of the rules
The Beaverlodge Senior Citizens have excellent floor curling rinks at their Centre. Here is an overall view of the three newest rink located in the basement of the centre.
This is a closer look at the "house" and scoreboards.
This is one of the "rocks" that they use. Their rocks were made by Walter Lachman of Camrose, Alberta.
Rocks and other equipment can be obtained from Marv's Woodwork, Marvin Kneller, Rolley View, AB, by phone or fax at 780-986-3826 or by email . Another source is Don Fifield, Box 96 Tees, AB, by phone 403-784-3311, by fax 403-784-3312 or by email
They also have two more rinks upstairs which are only used when they host large tournaments such as the one they hold every February. This tournament usually involves over 20 teams of 4 people with each team playing 3 games of 8 ends each. Volunteers prepare the noon meal, clean and polish the rinks, organize the games, keep score, etc. Quite an undertaking for all concerned.Floor curling is only one activity at this Centre. It is open every weekday for cards, curling, pool etc . They also have curling, card parties, pot luck suppers in the evenings.
Floor curling can be done by any age, by persons of any ability. It is good exercise and an excellent way to socialize.
Rinks can be as simple as lines painted on an existing floor, either linoleum or wood. The only equipment needed are the rocks and sticks used to indicate placement of shot. Although the newer rinks at thisr centre were set up for this purpose, many Centres have multi-purpose floors which are used for dances, curling, etc. One of their rinks also has lines added to enable it to be used for floor shuffleboard.
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This page by Pat
updated December 8, 2005
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