Open Learning League
 What is the Open Learning League?
The Open Learning League is an open flexible league designed to teach new curlers the different
aspects a curling game. The OLL meets on Friday evenings after the Social League.
How is the Open Learning League different from other leagues? This league de-emphasizes individual games and standings among teams. Instead, it emphasizes responding to the expressed needs of the participants, concentrating on teaching newer curlers in a controlled environment, and focusing on different aspects of the sport of curling each week. Participants will be encouraged to share their knowledge and experience with the rest of the group as various game scenarios are explored. Participants will have the opportunity to experience playing all positions on a rink.
What will we cover? This is limited only by the objectives of the participants. Some topics include: Objectives with and without the hammer; the roles of each member of a rink; effective communication from the house and hack; game strategies; assessing opponents strengths and weaknesses; identifying and responding to changing conditions; special rules near the hogline and T-line; etiquette, sportsmanship and deportment.
Who can participate? The Open Learning League is open to all men and women members who would like to excel in the sport of curling.
What if I have questions? For more information contact Charlie Brown |
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Structure |
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Open Questions 10-15 mins.
Take time to answer any questions about situations
that may have happened during a league game, bonspiel, or previous class.
We'll take the opportunity to clear any points the curler may have. |
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Instructions 30-40 mins.
A topic will be selected and explained
in detail to the curlers. |
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Practice 30-40 mins
Drills will be designed to practice the
current topic of discussion for that day. Curlers are expected to perform the
drills in order to perfect those skills. |
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Game 60-90 mins.
If time permits, a short game will be held after
forming a team with those curlers present. The game will focus on the current topic
to further enhance the new acquired skill. The game may and will be interrupted for
explanations about strategy or any other issues that arise during the game. |
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Topics to be discussed
SCC Recommends visiting Curling School
for more information on topics discussed during our sessions.
Another great source of curling information available at our club in our warm room
are the USCA Curling Pamphlets
"Rock Play" - Delivery
"Power Play" - Sweeping and
Strategy
Other Curling Sources |
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