COME CURL WITH TC3!  CURLING IN EDINA - WINTER 2006-2007

What is going on: There is a new winter curling venue set to open in October 2006 for curling during the winter 2006-2007 curling season. TC3 will have five sheets of curling ice for use Monday-Wednesday from October through March. Leagues will run in the evenings and the ice will be available for rental in the afternoons. There will be a concession stand for food and TC3 will have a clubroom for refreshments (bring your own).  There will also be one or more weekend events. 

Where will it be: 7300 Bush Lake Road (click for Map!) in Edina. Located near the intersection of 494 and Highway 100, near the Sheraton Hotel in Edina. This is the location of a former tennis club, which is being converted to arena ice for use starting this late summer.  

When will there be curling: Starting in late October/early November of 2006. Curling on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Leagues will run 4:30-6:30, 6:30-8:30 and 8:30-10:30 (the 6:30 and 8:30 leagues will alternate weekly-teams playing 6:30 one week and 8:30 another week). Leagues are shown below.

But I don’t know how to curl: The TCCA and TC3 will be hosting clinics at the beginning of the season to provide instruction on the game, the history and traditions of curling, and how to throw the rock and sweep. TC3 will have equipment for use during these instructional sessions and will have equipment available for purchase. 

How much does it cost: Less than you think. Dues for a 16-week season are $325 ($190 for an 8-week half-season). This includes membership in the TCCA, the Minnesota Curling Association and the United States Curling Association. So…for less than the price of a golf driver, you can curl the entire winter. 

What do I need: You already own most of what you need. You need a pair of stretch or loose fitting slacks, a light jacket, gloves and tennis shoes. The only thing you need to buy is a broom ($40-$60) and a slider ($15-$20). This equipment will last many-many years.

How do I register: The Twin Cities Curling Association is hosting our web site registration at www.twincitiescurling.org/registration.  $100 will reserve your desire league and registration spot for the 2006-2007 season.

Registration is currently open. To reserve your spot go to the web site and register yourself or a team to make sure you have a spot in this new curling opportunity. 

League Definitions:

  • Open - Any configuration of 4 players

  • Novice - 3 of 4 players with less than 5 years experience

  • Junior - Under age 21

  • Mixed - 2 Men & 2 Women in alternating positions

Leagues Draws:

  • Novice: Monday 4:30 or Tuesday 4:30 (team can sign up for an 8-week season or a complete 16-week season) or Monday 8:30.

  • Junior: Tuesday 4:30 (team can sign up for an 8-week season or a complete  16-week season).

  • Open: Monday 6:30, Tuesday 6:30 and 8:30, Wednesday 4:30 and 6:30.

  • Mixed: Wednesday 8:30 (team can sign up for an 8-week season or a complete 16-week season) 

So Register Soon to Guarantee Your Spot on the Ice, or by mail today to:

            TC3
            c/o Ken Olson
            16410 39TH Place North
            Plymouth, MN 55446

            Make Check ($100 registration reservation) Payable to "TC3"

Click HERE to fill in the paper registration form (MS-Word Format).