Curling event that will prep you for the Olympic Trials
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) —An event is happening this weekend for the curling community of Sioux Falls, that is helping build excitement ahead of an even bigger event.
It was a busy morning getting ready for the Siouxperspiel.Mark Tolvstad came from the Aberdeen area to help out.
'We're getting to the stage where we're going to start pebble scraping our final deal. We got our first game at 130, so we'll take it right to the limit to get this prepared and trying to make the best level of ice for an arena,' Aberdeen Curling Club, Mark Tolvstad said.
'We have 16 teams from Sioux Falls. We have eight teams from Omaha coming up. We have two teams from Aberdeen. We've got a couple coming from Brainerd, Minnesota, and we have even one coming from La Crosse, Wisconsin, all coming to town to play in this great, fun event,' Vice President, Sioux Falls Curling, Jennifer Farke said.
The fun will continue through the weekend. Along with curling, there are also things for people who aren't competing.
'A lot of our local teams donated baskets to raffle off during. So people will buy raffle tickets during the event, and then we will draw and you get to put those raffles into a basket that you would like to win,' Farke said.
This weekend's activities are expected to increase excitement for the Olympic Curling Trials coming to town.
'The curlers know that the trials are coming, and they're interested and excited and can't wait to show up during the event in November. But hopefully folks that don't know much about curling or are interested in it and want to come check it out,' President, Sioux Falls Sports Authority, Thomas Lee said.
While you may not have what it takes to compete in the Olympics, this weekend will give you an appreciation for the sport.
'People that don't know how to play this or understand the game. We welcome you in, and we will have curlers up on the mezzanine. And everyone will happy to explain to anyone that doesn't understand curling what it is,' Farke said.
'This is a great community to be in. The curling community people are unbelievably great,' Tolvstad said.
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