Reader Survey: Have you tried mixed doubles curling?
Have you tried mixed doubles curling?
Reader Survey: Do you plan on curling in 2021-22?
Assuming vaccines roll out successfully, and curling starts in the fall, will you be curling in the 2021-22 season?
Reader Survey: Expanded Field for Scotties and Brier
In order to include as many top teams as possible in the Scotties and Brier, Curling Canada has announced that they will be expanding the field to include 18 teams in each event, including 3 wild card teams. Read all about it over on the CBC.
The backyard curling revolution is on, and it’s a glorious thing!
Who else misses curling? Most of our clubs shut down during the first wave of lockdowns in March, and in some parts of the country those that tried to re-open in the fall only got a week or two in before having to shut down again. Curling, we miss you! One of the bright spots [...]
We Have Not Done Enough
Unequivocally, Goldline stands in solidarity with the Black community and supports ongoing actions around the world, protesting racism, racial injustice, and inequality. We denounce any form of violence against Black or racialized persons and their communities, including the police brutality perpetrated here in Canada and abroad. We recognize that such violence inflicts physical damage, psychological, [...]
The Curling Broom Controversy
An overview of the issue presented by Doug Flowers, President of Goldline Curling My first exposure to the curling world was about 50 years ago when my father became manager of a new curling club. Ever since that time I have been close to the game as a player, supplier and devotee. Never in [...]
Update from Goldline Curling Regarding Recent WCF Sweeping Summit
On May 23 - 26, 2016 Goldline Curling participated in the World Curling Federation’s Sweeping Summit held in Kemptville, Ontario near Ottawa. Since then we have remained in constant communication with the WCF regarding their anticipated recommendations and what that means for Goldline Curling products moving forward. There are a number of key questions [...]
Dr. Goldline on When to Replace Your Curling Broom Head
Dr. Goldline is not a real doctor, the moniker is used purely for entertainment value. The views expressed here are entirely those of the author and not of management or any other curler. Question: Dr. Goldline, how often should I replace my curling brush head? Any sweeper would relish the opportunity to sweep his/her skip’s [...]
Curling: Play it Safe and Play it for Life
An important note to our readers: Dr. Goldline is not a real doctor, in any way, shape or form; the moniker is used purely for entertainment value. In addition, the views expressed are entirely those of the author and not of management or any other curler. As the saying goes, “Put 3 lawyers/mathematicians/scientists (or [...]
Performance and Comfort Considerations for Curling Shoes
The Quantum integrated design system (I.D.S.) leaves behind the use of an adhesive to attach a slider and gripper to the sole of the shoe. The adhesive bond has been the standard for generations, however, in addition to delaminating problems, it has bound us to Teflon* as the only material that could be used [...]