Curling is a winter sport played on ice where players slide stones towards a target area. It was invented in Scotland and became an Olympic sport in 1998. Games are played in rounds between countries, with the teams earning the most wins receiving medals. Curling stones weigh 45 pounds and are made of granite, while brooms have fabric, hog hair, or horsehair heads. The document provides details on curling rules, equipment, the 2010 Olympic venue in Vancouver, participating countries and the early schedule of games.

1. By: Spencer B; Jake M. And Sam Y.

2. Introduction to Curling Curling is a sport in the 2010 Olympics. It was invented in medieval Scotland and was accepted as an Olympic sport in 1998

3. Curling Sheet dimensions Here are the dimensions for the a curling. The curling rock has to pass the hog line for the rock to count. If you don't get it passed the hog line the rock gets taken away.

4. Curling Medals The curling medals are in the order of bronze, silver, and gold. The medals are very different each, this year they are oval shape but not circular. The medals are made of 100% recyclable metal for environmentally.

5. Curling Rocks and Brooms The curling rocks weigh 45 pounds and are made of granite Curling brushes may have fabric, hog hair, or horsehair heads

6. Canadian Team Members This picture is of Jennifer Jones she is part of the Canadian Olympic team with Cheryl Bernard, Susan O’Connor, Carolyn Darbyshire, Cori Bartel and Kristie Moore The men's Canadian team is Kevin Martin, John Morris, Marc Kennedy, Ben Hebert and Adam Enright.

7. Curling Rink The Curling rink in the 2010 Olympics are being held in a curling rink at 4575 Clancy Loranger way. On the sheets of ice there is a bumpy resin which is called pebble. This is a picture of where the curling is being held.

8. Curling Countries There are tons of countries in the Olympics. Most of the countries are included but the countries that is not included is Nigeria and Burundi and lots of other ones.

9. Curling Schedule The first day of the curling schedule l0oks like this. The curling is a round robin so whoever gets the most wins will win. 9:00 - Curling - Men's Round Robin Session 1 Norway vs Canada 9:00 - Curling - Men's Round Robin Session 1 United States vs Germany 9:00 - Curling - Men's Round Robin Session 1 Switzerland vs Denmark 9:00 - Curling - Men's Round Robin Session 1 United States vs Japan 14:00 - Curling - Women's Round Robin Session 1 Denmark vs Sweden 14:00 - Curling - Women's Round Robin Session 1 Germany vs Russian Federation 14:00 - Curling - Women's Round Robin Session 1 Canada vs Switzerland 14:00 - Curling - Women's Round Robin Session 1 Canada vs Germany 19:00 - Curling - Men's Round Robin Session 2 China vs France 19:00 - Curling - Men's Round Robin Session 2 United States vs Norway 19:00 - Curling - Men's Round Robin Session 2

10. Conclusion Curling is a ice sport which was only in the Olympics since 1998 which is a very short time. Everyone should try curling it is awesome.

11. Bibliography texample.net Cyanpdx.com Vancouver.ca Wikipedia.org flickr.com