We’ve got Patrick Prade, general manager at the Vancouver Curling Club, ‘In The House’ to discuss some of the things he’s doing to bring in new curlers (4:00), revenue breakdown that is helping to create a sustainable business, experimenting with Spring League, and the costs associated to being a member at a curling clubs.
The guys answer an email from ‘Edward’ about Warren’s comments about Pan Continental Cup, Divisions and ‘earning your spot’ (20:50). What’s Happening Around the Curling World? A new $80,000 event in Sault Ste. Marie has been announced for next year, and will be played at the same time as the Pan Continental Cup (28:30) and British Curling has named their high-performance teams for next year (33:00).
In Hot Rock Topics, the guys look at a new study talking about the measured fitness benefits of curling (38:00). What Are You Hearing? Warren talks about a new survey taken at USA Curling about what they think USA Curling should be focussed on (42:40), and Warren gives a quick history of how the loss of ’Schoolboy Curling’ has impacted curling in Canada (48:15).
This podcast is produced by Warren Hansen & Kevin Martin, recorded and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Kevin Martin, Warren Hansen and Jim Jerome.
Contact the podcast -- insidecurling@gmail.com
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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