History of Curling
Speaking about curling it is notable that it is one of the world’s oldest team sports. To be more precise, this sport appeared in the 16th century in Scotland, where winter sports had particular popularity. Interestingly that the earliest-known curling stones originates from Scottish regions of Stirling and Perth and date from 1511. ("Curling Equipment and History - Olympic Sport History") However, stones with handles appeared in the 1600s. The sport of curling was developing with the passing of time. For example, the first curling clubs opened in Scotland, and the first one was the Grand Caledonian Curling Club, created in 1838 and renamed the Royal Caledonian Curling Club in 1843. ("Curling Equipment and History - Olympic …show more content…
Teams throws are aimed at the circular target (called the house). ("Basic Rules") Interestingly, that this sport is often called “The Roaring Game”. This nickname refers to the rumbling sound the 44-pound (19.96kg) granite stones used as equipment in the game. During the game, the players are aimed to have more stones closer to the center than then their opponents. It is important that the number of thrown stones is 16. Each player has two stones to throw, and members of their teams sweep and move the stone in the direction of the house. Furthermore, the classical game is played in 8 ends and during each 16 stones are thrown. ("Basic Rules”) In the final, only one team with the closest stone to the center gets points. Turning to the rules of the game it is important to shed the light on team members. In particular, the team consists of a lead, second, vice skip, and skip. ("Basic Rules”) The lead's responsibilities include throwing the first two stones for the team, in time when the second and vice sweep. The skip usually calls the shot and can help sweep ("Basic Rules”) Speaking about specific terminology, it is well-known that the hammer is the last stone of the
Speaking about curling it is notable that it is one of the world’s oldest team sports. To be more precise, this sport appeared in the 16th century in Scotland, where winter sports had particular popularity. Interestingly that the earliest-known curling stones originates from Scottish regions of Stirling and Perth and date from 1511. ("Curling Equipment and History - Olympic Sport History") However, stones with handles appeared in the 1600s. The sport of curling was developing with the passing of time. For example, the first curling clubs opened in Scotland, and the first one was the Grand Caledonian Curling Club, created in 1838 and renamed the Royal Caledonian Curling Club in 1843. ("Curling Equipment and History - Olympic …show more content…
Teams throws are aimed at the circular target (called the house). ("Basic Rules") Interestingly, that this sport is often called “The Roaring Game”. This nickname refers to the rumbling sound the 44-pound (19.96kg) granite stones used as equipment in the game. During the game, the players are aimed to have more stones closer to the center than then their opponents. It is important that the number of thrown stones is 16. Each player has two stones to throw, and members of their teams sweep and move the stone in the direction of the house. Furthermore, the classical game is played in 8 ends and during each 16 stones are thrown. ("Basic Rules”) In the final, only one team with the closest stone to the center gets points. Turning to the rules of the game it is important to shed the light on team members. In particular, the team consists of a lead, second, vice skip, and skip. ("Basic Rules”) The lead's responsibilities include throwing the first two stones for the team, in time when the second and vice sweep. The skip usually calls the shot and can help sweep ("Basic Rules”) Speaking about specific terminology, it is well-known that the hammer is the last stone of the