From bulls to brooms, curling comes to life in Texas

Editor’s note: “Sweeping Palaces” is a new U.S. Curling News feature profiling member clubs across the country. We hope that these profiles will help readers learn more about their fellow curlers and curling clubs in the United States, and that they may also further the sharing of ideas between clubs.

Who: Dallas/Fort Worth Curling Club

Address: P.O. Box 381378, Duncanville, TX 75138

Web site: www.dfwcurling.com

Club phone: 469-939-CURL (2875)

Club contact: David Villegas, club president

History: “The club formed during the 2002 Winter Olympic Games via the Internet, news groups and a big push from a local radio personality,” Villegas said. An organizational meeting was held in March 2002 and 40 members signed up. League play began at the club on Oct. 27, 2002.

Number of sheets of ice: 4 (rented)

Number of members: 40

What is unique about your club? “Texas!” Villegas said. “Also, we have an arena staff that assists us greatly in making the ice, which allows us to curl on 21-23 second ice … pretty good for an arena in Texas.”

Major events: The club holds one open house and bonspiel each season.

How often can members curl? Twice a week.

Types of programs: Men’s and women’s. The club also offers an instructional program.