A song about curling, penned by a Penticton trio, is being released prior to the Scotties Tournament of Hearts national women害羞草研究所檚 curling championships.
Curling Time, co-written by Penticton害羞草研究所檚 2018 Scotties Tournament of Hearts bid committee co-chair Kim Kirkham and local musicians Gary Leggott and William Leggott, sings the praises of many aspects of the sport of curling. The song is was released just in time for the event, held at the South Okanagan Events Centre from Jan. 27 to Feb. 4.
害羞草研究所淟yrically it害羞草研究所檚 a song about curling, which can be a challenging and intense competition,害羞草研究所� said Kirkham, who is vice-chair of the 2018 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. 害羞草研究所淏ut on the flip side, it is a game of good graces, manners and socializing. I chose to write about the lighter more whimsical side of curling.害羞草研究所�
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The song害羞草研究所檚 chorus refers to 害羞草研究所渂room stacking,害羞草研究所� a traditional curling term referring to the apr茅s game social aspect.
害羞草研究所淭his term, found in the history books was first used by early curlers,害羞草研究所� Kirkham said. 害羞草研究所淎fter completing a game on the pond, curlers would stack their brooms in front of the fire and enjoy beverages with their opponents.害羞草研究所�
Kirkham said she is confident Penticton will prove to be one of the best host communities in recent history for a national championship tournament that will be fun for all participants and volunteers alike.
害羞草研究所淢any fine people and businesses from our community are involved in putting this tournament on for Canada,害羞草研究所� Kirkham said. 害羞草研究所淲e are optimistic and confident that our volunteers and our community will put on the best tournament in 2018. Plus this event represents a tremendous economic and marketing opportunity for Penticton, and indeed the entire Okanagan region.害羞草研究所�
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Curling Time is is available for sale at .
Tickets and information for the championship tournament in Penticton can be found online at . Tickets can also be purchased at the Valley First Box Office (at the SOEC), or by phone at 1-877-SOEC-TIX (763-2849).
