• Home
  • News
    • UP 200
    • Local
    • Lansing Bureau
    • Washington D.C. Bureau
    • National
    • Insights
    • Watch 19 News Live
    • CBS News Live
    • Report News
  • Weather
    • Forecast + Conditions
    • Current Alerts
    • Interactive Radar
    • Cameras
    • Share Photos/Videos
    • Closings and Delays
  • Sports
  • Features
    • Life in the 906
    • The Yooper Goddess
WZMQ 19 News | CBS | MeTV Marquette
Haze

Marquette
Haze 72°

Clear

Escanaba
Clear 64°

Clear

Houghton
Clear 71°

Clear

Iron Mountain
Clear 73°

Watch
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • UP 200
    • Local
    • Lansing Bureau
    • Washington D.C. Bureau
    • National
    • Insights
    • Watch 19 News Live
    • CBS News Live
    • Report News
  • Weather
    • Forecast + Conditions
    • Current Alerts
    • Interactive Radar
    • Cameras
    • Share Photos/Videos
    • Closings and Delays
  • Sports
  • Features
    • Life in the 906
    • The Yooper Goddess
WZMQ 19 News | CBS | MeTV Marquette
No Result
View All Result
WZMQ 19 News | CBS | MeTV Marquette
No Result
View All Result

3 Weather Alerts

View Details »

The Marquette Curling Club sport fits all ages

by WZMQ 19 News
February 7, 2023 - Updated on February 8, 2023
A A
Adopt a Rock Picture

MARQUETTE, Mich (WZMQ) – Starting back in the 16th century in Scotland, curling is widely known as one of the world’s oldest team sports. Barry Greenleaf, an ambassador for the curling club in Marquette, has been instructing and helping out with the club since 2017. Although it appears simple, Barry said the sport is much more challenging than you may think.

It’s fun to create memories with on the family night, but also difficult enough to birth some strategy into your gameplay. “What can I do with that rock now that it’s there so there’s much more strategy involved than say shuffleboard where you’re just trying to hit another puck across the rink”, said Barry.

The goal or target is what’s called the house. The amount of force behind the stone isn’t really the focus, but instead, the direction of your curl, or sweep. “A rock that’s thrown too light you can actually carry 8-12 feet by sweeping it further than it would’ve gone had you not swept it”, Barry continued.

From the act of sweeping, players can remove friction between the bottom of the rock and the ice. Barry noted that as a game furthers, players are consistently tasked with thinking down the road or ice in this case.

On Sunday, February 12th, the whole community is welcome to their open curling event. Local businesses like the chophouse are helping out the club with an “adopt a rock” program. Organizations can pay to have their logos on the rocks for the season.

Curling will be at Olson Arena Friday, February 10th from 11 am to 4 pm for the Meijer State Games.

Click here for more information on the Curling Event for the Michigan Meijer State Games.

Click here for more on the schedule for the Michigan Meijer State Games.

Get WZMQ 19 anytime, anywhere

Download the app

AppleAndroid

Watch on TV

RokuFire TVZeam

Connect on social media

FacebookTwitterInstagram

More

News

Michigan House Democrats Introduce Bills Targeting Ghost Guns, Rogue Dealers

June 4, 2025
News

‘Lunch on Ludington’ music series holding nine live musical performances this summer

June 4, 2025
News

Escanaba Farmers Market opens 2025 summer season

June 4, 2025
News

Innovate Marquette hosts annual Women in Entrepreneurship event, expands opportunities

June 4, 2025
Photo of Aho-Carello in 2024 courtesy of the Ishpeming Police Department
News

Ishpeming Police seek help in locating man on bond for armed robbery charges

June 4, 2025
News

Alpena man arrested at Soo Locks on criminal sexual conduct charges

June 4, 2025
Next Post

Forestry Management Plan for Negaunee's city owned lots

The U.S. National Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame receives funds from two board members

  • Home
  • News
  • Weather
  • Sports
  • Features
  • Events
  • Programming
  • Station
WZMQ CBS | 19 News

© 2025 WZMQ, LLC | FCC Public File | EEO Report

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • UP 200
    • Local
    • Lansing Bureau
    • Washington D.C. Bureau
    • National
    • Insights
    • Watch 19 News Live
    • CBS News Live
    • Report News
  • Weather
    • Forecast + Conditions
    • Current Alerts
    • Interactive Radar
    • Cameras
    • Share Photos/Videos
    • Closings and Delays
  • Sports
  • Features
    • Life in the 906
    • The Yooper Goddess
  • Events
  • Programming
    • Programming Guide
    • CBS
    • MeTV
    • Start TV
    • Heroes & Icons
    • Court TV
    • ION
  • Station
    • About Us
    • Community Involvement
    • Mobile App
    • Meet the Team
    • Contact
    • Careers
    • Advertising
    • Request Copy of Story
    • FCC Public File
    • EEO Report
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • UP 200
    • Local
    • Lansing Bureau
    • Washington D.C. Bureau
    • National
    • Insights
    • Watch 19 News Live
    • CBS News Live
    • Report News
  • Weather
    • Forecast + Conditions
    • Current Alerts
    • Interactive Radar
    • Cameras
    • Share Photos/Videos
    • Closings and Delays
  • Sports
  • Features
    • Life in the 906
    • The Yooper Goddess
  • Events
  • Programming
    • Programming Guide
    • CBS
    • MeTV
    • Start TV
    • Heroes & Icons
    • Court TV
    • ION
  • Station
    • About Us
    • Community Involvement
    • Mobile App
    • Meet the Team
    • Contact
    • Careers
    • Advertising
    • Request Copy of Story
    • FCC Public File
    • EEO Report
This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our privacy policy.
Go to mobile version