DIDSBURY - Floor curlers from Mount View Lodge in Olds played host to fellow curlers from Aspen Ridge Lodge in Didsbury on April 18, with lots of good competition on display, say officials.
The event was a “heart-warming display of community spirit and competitive edge that had the entire lodge buzzing with excitement,” said Sara Eichhorst, communication specialist with Mountain View Seniors' Housing.
“With the mayor of Didsbury, Rhonda Hunter, and the mayor of Olds, Judy Dahl, in attendance, along with a crowd of enthusiastic fellow residents, and even staff, the atmosphere was charged with excitement.”
Floor curling is similar to Olympic curling, but played on a solid wood or concrete surface. The target mats are set eight metres apart and eight stones are played per end, with no sweeping involved.
A lot of quality play was on display during the bonspiel, she said.
“Both teams brought their A-game, executing precise draws to the button and delivering smashing take-outs with precision,” she said. “There were gasps of awe as players pulled off double take-outs and delivered truly amazing shots, keeping the crowd on the edge of their seats.”
In the end the Mount View Lodge team emerged with an 8-3 final score.
“The real victory was in the camaraderie and joy that filled the room as both teams celebrated the spirit of friendly competition,” she said.
Spearhead Manufacturing Inc., donated a new scoreboard to allow competitors and fans to keep track of the action, she noted.
“As the final stones came to rest and the cheers echoed through the lodge, it was clear that this highly anticipated event had been a resounding success, bringing together the community in a celebration of sport, friendship, and the indomitable spirit of the seniors of Mountain View Seniors’ Housing,” she said.
