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Iowa Curling Association

Increase Attention and Publicity for the Olympic Sport of CurlingIowa Curling Association

COMPETED FOR

$50K
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Competed in
July, 2010

Goals

  • Obtain equipment for Curling
  • Arrange leagues for adults, youth, and people with disabilities
  • National and international competition

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Overview

The Spirit of Curling
“Curling is a game of skill and traditions. A shot well executed is a delight to see and so, too, it is a fine thing to observe the time-honored traditions of curling being applied in the true spirit of the game. Curlers play to win but never to humble their opponents. A true curler would prefer to lose rather than win unfairly.”
“While the main objective of the game is to determine the relative skills of the players, the spirit of the game demands good sportsmanship, kindly feeling and honorable conduct.  This spirit should influence both the interpretation and application of the rules of the game and also the conduct of all participants on and off the ice.”
We plan to give the people of Iowa a healthy, fun, and challeging opportunity.  Giving the growth of the sport thanks to the olympics we plan on harnessing this excitment and bringing it to the state of Iowa.  The Iowa Curling Association will include instruction, leagues,

How will the 50K be Used?

$ 13,600 Purchase curling rocks
$ 2,500 Purchase ice time
$ 8,900 Purchase other equipment; shoe, brooms, etc.
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