Curling for Dummies (For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback)) [Paperback]

Bob Weeks (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 189441330X | ISBN-13: 978-1894413305 | Publication Date: April 11, 2003

Packed with easy-to-follow illustrations explaining curling strategy.

"Delivers all you need to know about the game..."
— John Kawaja, two-time world champion

From game fundamentals to complex strategy, this one-step reference has curling covered. Rookie or seasoned player, fan or coach, this is the book you've been waiting for. So step onto the ice and hone your skills. Armed with the many tips and pointers in this fun, friendly book, you'll have no excuse not to head down to your local club and get curling!

Discover how to:

• Understand curling rules
• Find a club to curl at
• Improve your delivery, shots, and sweeping
• Form a winning team
• Be a great coach on and off the ice
• Enjoy the unique spirit of the game

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Packed with easy-to-follow illustrations explaining curling strategy.

"Delivers all you need to know about the game..."
— John Kawaja, two-time world champion

From game fundamentals to complex strategy, this one-step reference has curling covered. Rookie or seasoned player, fan or coach, this is the book you've been waiting for. So step onto the ice and hone your skills. Armed with the many tips and pointers in this fun, friendly book, you'll have no excuse not to head down to your local club and get curling!

Discover how to:

• Understand curling rules
• Find a club to curl at
• Improve your delivery, shots, and sweeping
• Form a winning team
• Be a great coach on and off the ice
• Enjoy the unique spirit of the game

About the Author

Bob Weeks is the award-winning curling columnist for the Globe and Mail. As well as participating in six provincial championships, he played for several years on the World Curling Tour.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies (April 11, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 189441330X
• ISBN-13: 978-1894413305
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #919,564 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful introduction to the sport, September 5, 2003

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2nearsighted (Dublin, OH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Curling for Dummies (For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback)) (Paperback)

I'm one of the few people I know who has the entire "For Dummies" library, ranging from auto repair to gastro-intestinal surgery. CURLING FOR DUMMIES is a welcome addition to the set, especially since the popularity of the sport has skyrocketed in recent years due to winter olympic coverage. Whether you intend to start your own local curling team, or whether you're simply interested in following the Canadian league with satellite television or some kind of short wave radio--CURLING FOR DUMMIES will acquaint you with all of the rules and nuances of the games, from techniques and ice conditions, to a lucid explanation of what all that yelling is about and what that one person is doing with the broom. Thank you Bob Weeks, for opening the door to a beautiful ballet, crossed with a chess match, and taking place on ice, mostly with Canadians.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nothing 'Dumb' about it!, January 26, 2006

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S. A. McKinnon "clanmckinnon" (Royal Oak, MI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Curling for Dummies (For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback)) (Paperback)

The book is great as a stand alone, or as a backup for those of us who have embarked on our curling careers already, and need a little extra help remembering all the phrases, shots, rules, etc.
It also gives some background and history on alot of the aspects of curling, which help you better understand the sport as a whole. Anyone who thinks curling is easy needs to sit down and read the book and sign up for a class. There's nothing 'easy' or 'dumb' about it, but you will meet alot of very interesting people and gain a new respect for the people who have been doing this their entire lives.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars curling for dummies review, March 3, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Curling for Dummies (For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback)) (Paperback)

A great book for beginners. Covers all the basics very well. Not only does it discuss how-to and strategy but also talks about watching games on TV and attending bonspiels. It is also a very smooth read.