wow! Are we already at the end of the Fall season? Thanksgiving has come and gone with the 50/50 raffle a perfect success... The Skip is already talking about the Spring season... Plans are in the works for teams to be competing at upcoming playdowns in Seattle... 2 Learn to Curl sessions have been booked for the 1st of the year... and Santa needs to know what's on your Christmas list. Well here's something I want you to consider putting at the top of your list.
Curling Shoes... yep, that's right, you heard me, Curling Shoes. If somebody is looking for that perfect present for the hard to buy for new curler... A gift certificate for the Coyotes Curling Club or any of the recommended curling supply retailers listed on coyotescurling.com, is the easiest way to make sure you, or your favorite curler, has the proper footwear for being on the ice. If you have any questions, go ahead and post them here... or if you have an opinion for what kind of shoe is best for the beginner to experienced level curler, post that here also!
Remember... fun on the ice is a big part of curling... and safety is all of our responsibility. Having the proper shoes, dedicated to curling and never, and I mean never never never worn for anything other than curling, is on the list of required attire for team members. In fact, I think it is the only required clothing, since warm and comfortable is just common sense. Yes... we do make exceptions for Learn to Curls, but once you join the club and play on a league, it's time to make the investment in dedicated shoes. If you don't want to buy curling shoes, or you don't like the individual styles, at least get a pair of shoes that you can put on at the club, and take off at the club, along with your own personal slider (which we can order for you in various different styles).
As club members, and seasoned curlers (we've been through at least one season so that makes us seasoned, right?) we need to be setting an example for new members and learn to curl participants. We need to protect our club and members and visitors by not letting street shoes onto the ice. Each of us has a share in this responsibility.
So anyway... sorry for the rant... and please chime in if you have some advice or a different opinion... that's what this blog is all about.
cya on the Ice... in my curling shoes bought from Asham Curling Supplies Online 4 seasons ago...
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I have a pair of shoes that just need a new slider kit for the right foot (I am left handed) and maybe a new gripper protector, that I will sell for $5 to the first requestor. Black canvas tennis shoe type, size 8 womens. I bought them before I ever stepped on the ice from Steve's Curling Supply. The slider kits are easy to install yourself and can be bought online, along with the gripper to cover it.
Good Curling! Beki
I know Steve Brown is a great source for shoes and will help you for all of those..."odd" sizes! Don't forget, Gwen Gray can help you pick out all you need at a club discount.
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