January 22nd, 2019 we celebrated 10 years of Rocks & Rings. To continue the birthday party we shared 10 special surprises, feel good stories, and giveaways over 10 days using #RocksAndRingsTurns10. Take a look at the fun we had!
Day 1: Anniversary Tournament at Three Valleys School in Toronto.
This school program — @rocksandrings — is bringing curling to a new generation. Was it a hit with these kids? Let them tell you. pic.twitter.com/QFwadTFgEX
— CBC Toronto (@CBCToronto) January 23, 2019
Good morning #curling fans! We’re live at @rocksandrings’ 10th anniversary celebrations joined by @EppingJohn. https://t.co/OKoEglmZ8v
— Curling Canada (@CurlingCanada) January 22, 2019
Did you watch our Facebook Live this morning? Jack bested @EppingJohn at a draw to the button contest, winning a signed @rocksandrings #curling jersey! #RocksAndRingsTurns10 pic.twitter.com/JUGIOhxL9p
— Rocks & Rings (@rocksandrings) January 23, 2019
Since we started at @ThreeValleys School a decade ago, Rocks & Rings has visited thousands of schools across Canada! #RocksAndRingsTurns10 pic.twitter.com/I83gtvaJYD
— Rocks & Rings (@rocksandrings) January 22, 2019
Day 2: Geoff Walker Signed certificates
When your Rocks & Rings certificate doubles as memorabilia ?? Students in Newfoundland and Labrador are getting a special surprise when they receive their certificates this year – they’re signed by World Champion @gwalker71 from @TeamGushue! #RocksAndRingsTurns10 pic.twitter.com/abEBfWvZNa
— Rocks & Rings (@rocksandrings) January 23, 2019
Day 3: Team Carruthers Rocks & Rings Giveaway
Team Carruthers is passionate about giving back to the sport of #curling. Now they’re helping to inspire the next generation by giving away a free day of Rocks & Rings! Want to enter?⬇️ #RocksAndRingsTurns10 https://t.co/YhDOUReH04
— Rocks & Rings (@rocksandrings) January 24, 2019
Congratulations @nicolejwang on winning a FREE day of fun with @rocksandrings! Thanks to all who participated and entered! #RocksAndRingsTurns10 https://t.co/8Zr2JT3zvq
— Team Carruthers (@TeamRCarruthers) January 30, 2019
Day 4: Mark Ideson Tournament
.@MarkIdeson, @CDNParalympics Sochi Gold Medalist, joined us at his children’s school to celebrate our 10th anniversary with a Tournament! There was intense (and fun) competition between classmates and friends with stellar coaching from Mark #RocksAndRingsTurns10 pic.twitter.com/edSsn3w0wY
— Rocks & Rings (@rocksandrings) January 25, 2019
Extra excitement was added to the day as students competed in a Great Shootout to help decide who would bring home Rocks & Rings jersey signed by Mark. Thanks @MarkIdeson for supporting @rocksandrings and being a part of our 10th anniversary celebrations! #RocksAndRingsTurns10 pic.twitter.com/rmDP9DvzgI
— Rocks & Rings (@rocksandrings) January 25, 2019
Day 5: 2009 Pricing
To celebrate 10 years we surprised some East Coast schools with pricing from 2009! This special promotion allowed even more schools and students to experience #curling in their school gym #RocksAndRingsTurns10 pic.twitter.com/O9YVbOFM8p
— Rocks & Rings (@rocksandrings) January 27, 2019
Day 6: Curling 101 Party with Curling Canada and Egg Farmers of Ontario
Students and their families joined us to learn #curling basics and get active. Curling is already fun, but when you add cake and balloons it gets even better! @getcracking & @CurlingCanada support our curlers in the gym and on the ice #RocksAndRingsTurns10 pic.twitter.com/zihxjue0Vg
— Rocks & Rings (@rocksandrings) January 28, 2019
Day 7: Surprise Video Message from Reid Carruthers
The best way to start a day of Rocks & Rings? With a surprise video from a World Champion! Reid from @TeamCarruthers filmed a special message as part of our 10th anniversary for students to watch before they began #curling.
Watch his #RocksAndRingsTurns10 video here: pic.twitter.com/FFqYlrcfg6
— Rocks & Rings (@rocksandrings) January 29, 2019
Day 8: Selena & Liz from Team Fleury Host Hometown Tournament
Selena, a current Rocks & Rings instructor, and Liz, a former instructor, are passionate curlers (have you seen them compete on TV with @teamtracyfleury? They’re now team @CurlManitoba!). They love sharing the sport with the future of the game. #RocksAndRingsTurns10 pic.twitter.com/6hJJR18If6
— Rocks & Rings (@rocksandrings) January 29, 2019
Students at Ecole Beausejour Early Years School received an amazing introduction to the sport as they learned how to deliver stones and, most importantly, how fun #curling is! Thanks to Selena & Liz for helping us celebrate our 10th anniversary #RocksAndRingsTurns10 pic.twitter.com/GZ9ffz9i12
— Rocks & Rings (@rocksandrings) January 29, 2019
Day 9: In-Class and On-Ice Curling Day in New Brunswick
We get kids curling! New Brunswick students had a curling bootcamp to celebrate #RocksAndRingsTurns10. A Rocks & Rings session in school turned into an on-ice lesson at the #curling rink across the street where they continued to sweep, deliver stones, and fall in ❤️ with curling. pic.twitter.com/JbtsnMPFC3
— Rocks & Rings (@rocksandrings) January 30, 2019
Students at @SummerhillStars first discovered the sport right in their school gym. Students learned scoring (which rock is closest to the button?) and #curling terms like house, button, and stone. They then took turns delivering and sweeping rocks! #RocksAndRingsTurns10 pic.twitter.com/iw9Nb6OYYq
— Rocks & Rings (@rocksandrings) January 30, 2019
After their Rocks & Rings session, classes immediately headed across the street to the Gage Golf & #Curling Club to take their knowledge onto the ice! Looks of amazement were seen on students’ faces as they stepped on the ice for the first time #RocksAndRingsTurns10 pic.twitter.com/flDBAXIOGM
— Rocks & Rings (@rocksandrings) January 30, 2019
Even more amazing, joining them on the ice was Canadian Juniors silver medalist Rene Comeau, who is a part of the @eggfarmersofNB team! Rene, and other NB curlers were eager to share their love of #curling with students as they learned to throw and sweep #RocksAndRingsTurns10 pic.twitter.com/J8AxzdZDie
— Rocks & Rings (@rocksandrings) January 30, 2019
Day 10: FloorCurl Giveaway!
Contest is also up and running on our Facebook page! Head to https://t.co/VLJDgNjt7b for another entry into the #RocksAndRingsTurns10 FloorCurl giveaway ? https://t.co/S9UIa9qsCE
— Rocks & Rings (@rocksandrings) January 31, 2019
We hosted 10 days of curling fun across Canada to celebrate our 10th anniversary. We hope you enjoyed the surprises & feel good stories. Thank you for being a part of Rocks & Rings from 2009-2019. We can’t wait to celebrate our next milestone with you.
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