SUMMARY
Women vs. Men -- CURLING In The New Millennium
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For immediate release. I participated today, Nov.20, 1999 in a mixed fun spiel. The "juniors" had 4 teams entered. I was very displeased to note that 14 of the young curlers use the "low twisted out foot delivery" taught by CCA sponsored coaches. Two girls use the upright straight foot delivery. Incidentally, they curled equally as well as their team mates without the long term potential for knee and ankle damage. It was also interesting that I curled with a 45year old woman who recently had to change her delivery to the upright push the stone style because her knees hurt so much. She has been curling since being a child and was instructed in the body damaging CCA style. She will be one of the eight of all women that will require knee surgery. She has recourse against the CCA and the specific instructor who taught her this delivery. That coach is now dead and is unaware of his legacy. Coaches are legally liable for physical body damage done to students under their direction!!!
THE FUTURE
Women will be able to defeat men for the World Curling title in the next millennium!!
How?
There are more female children learning the game. The game is not "macho" enough for the rough and tumble boys. This situation could be partially corrected by sponsoring more "Ironman" competitions.
New curling students will adapt to the new genuflect delivery as soon as the CCA "adopts or dies" with the currently taught systems.
I should think a couple of lawsuits for bodily physical damage should provide the necessary incentive if not for the recognition of a more efficient technique.
The fact is women will be the first to adapt to the new GENUFLECT delivery in which physical power has little influence on rock delivery. And there is a minimal chance of knee failure with the "No Strain" delivery - GENUFLECT.
Curling will join other Olympic sports in which women's skills are equal to or exceed the ability of men, i.e., gymnastic floor events.
New brushing techniques will enhance a "macho" image in conjunction with Ironman spiels.
Brushing to CONTROL rock travel will increase the skill of the game and the brushers technique will be as important as skip rocks in the out come of the game.
Curling will expand when people can curl like they golf - when you don't need to be on a "team."
