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Turin 2006 |
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Written by NZ Curling Association
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After the disappointment of just missing out on qualifying for the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, New Zealand curling came of age in 2006. The NZ Men's team qualified for the Turin 2006 Winter Olympics by virtue of their 7th placing at the 2004 World Championship and an 8th the following year.
The team went to Turin with hopes of improving on their ranking of 9th out of 10 teams. Unfortunately it was not to be, and despite some matches going down to last stone they were unable to secure a win at the Games.
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The Road to Torino |
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Written by NZ Curling Association
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The NZ Men's curling team qualified for the 2006 Winter Olympics over a three year period of NZ competitions, Pacific championships and World Championships. Hans Frauenlob and Dan Mustapic share their experiences and thoughts on what that was like and how they achieved their Olympic dream.
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Olympic qualification process |
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Written by NZ Curling Association
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The NZ Men’s curling team went to the 2006 Turin Winter Olympics – but NZ didn’t even come close to qualifying for Vancouver in 2010! What changed?
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Homer and Marge ready to curl into Olympics |
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Written by Jimmy Golen – AP
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Sweeping is a skill. Kilts are in fashion. The target is shaped like a doughnut. It was just a matter of time before the Simpsons gave curling a try.
The dysfunctional television family will take aim at the roaring game this season when Homer and Marge head to Vancouver for the 2010 Olympics. In an episode due to air around the time of the Winter Games in February, the couple represents the United States in the semi-fictional event of mixed curling.
Read the full article on stuff.co.nz here.
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US Curlers rock and roll with 'Hurry Hard' condoms |
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Written by Steve Keating – Reuters
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec 22 (Reuters) – While curling's rock and roll lifestyle has more to do with on-ice strategy than partying, U.S. Olympians will arrive at the Vancouver Winter Games packing their own "Hurry Hard" condoms.
USA Curling has entered into a fundraising and AIDS awareness campaign with one of its sponsors hoping the association will benefit both. The Hurry Hard branding comes from the yelling that can be heard at any curling rink as skips who slide the rocks down the ice urge sweepers to clean the ice in front it with the shouts of "Hurry, hurrrrry, hard."
Read the full article on reuters.com
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2010 Winter Olympics
