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long sheet of ice. A piercing yell sets brooms in motion, their shushing against the ice adding to the commotion. The howling continues as the rock draws
r to the red, blue, and white rings drawn on the ice. The rings are cluttered with other rocks. With a loud crack, the rock in motion crashed into a stationary rock, sending it hurtling into a group of rocks clustered at the centre of the rings. A loud cheer erupts as the rocks all come
to all. Even though curling may not be well- known for its popularity, it is an ever-grow- ing sport that is expanding all over Cana- dian arenas. Curling may be categorized by a few as a sport for the elderly, although, curling takes a lot of strength, determina- tion, technique, and patience. By acquiring all these skills and knowledge, curling can be enjoyed by all ages. It is a game that de- mands a delicate hand. Like hockey curling is uniquely Canadian and deserves recogni- tion and respect by all.
