Curling combines the on-ice action of skating with the childhood thrill of throwing rocks at stuff. Relive the past with this Groupon.
$30 for Two Four-Day Passes to 2012 Point Optical Charity Curling Classic ($60 Value)
From Friday, September 21 to Monday, September 24, teams from as far away as Japan, China, and Switzerland flock to Nutana Curling Club’s ice to compete for a $50,000 cash prize at WCT Bonspiel. Featuring such players as Jeff Stoughton, John Epping, and Brock Virtue, teams can also accrue Canadian Team Ranking System points—a vital metric toward qualifying for the national team. With this deal, passes are valid for lounge-level bleacher seating for all four days; competition begins at 2 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. on all other days. Proceeds from the event benefit the Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Nutana Curling Club
In Nutana Curling Club’s eight-sheet arena, throwers deliver stones as sweepers make way using the sport’s signature brooms. This familiar scene unfolds throughout the season, as the more than 80-year-old club hosts leagues for curlers ranging from beginners to seasoned pros. Off the ice, non-members can relax with pints of beer while watching sports on big-screen TVs or playing shuffleboard—a sport similar to curling—or darts—a sport similar to launching nuclear missiles at random cities. Along with regular events such as bonspiels, Nutana Curling Club also hosts several international competitions that draw world-class players from across the globe.
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