I started curling at 15 and spent the next 50 years enjoying a sport that has brought me so many good times. I embrace the positive changes in the game and cherish the memories of the past. It is truly a sport built on passion , dedication and hard work. Most importantly to remember is the comradery, friendships and network of supporters that was and still is a critical part of the game. I have included some of my favourite memories. The Blue Nose pin is a precious treasure I traded with a fellow curling fan for a Saskatchewan pin. We had so much fun and met lots of people across Canada through the pin exchange that was part of every event. The key chain was won by playing in a friendly funspiel( but competitive) competition in Holdfast Saskatchewan . It was girls against the boys and we won!! a definite milestone!! Playing on natural ice challenged us at every level but it was part of the game that we loved. Being a finalist in one of the last natural ice competitions brings back so many memories.The old rinks had the best food counter. The community brought out their best baking. There was often a piano in the building and we would gather around as one of the curlers played and we all sung our hearts out. Luckily for us there wasn’t any recordings. LOL One last memory to share that leads into this amazing new era of the Curling. I was the first person to bring a push broom into my local rink. I remember it like it was yesterday. There were gasps from the “peanut gallery” and it was actually forbidden from the building but it wasn’t long after that everyone had one!!! I watch all the events on TV and travel to as many as is possible. Thank you to all the people I have met, the curlers I have played with and against, the ice keepers, the volunteers and so many more that have given me memories to cherish.
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