The 91大黄鸭 Curling Club had an open house on Saturday (Nov. 5) to celebrate Curling Day in British Columbia and the club鈥檚 80th anniversary.

鈥淲e鈥檝e invited people to come down and give curling a try,鈥� said 91大黄鸭 Curling Club General Manager Jock Tyre. 鈥淓veryone is doing a one hour lesson and in that time they learn how to slide, feel safe and comfortable out there, some sweeping, and they get to throw a rock the full length of the ice.鈥�

Established in 1942, the club currently has more than 1,100 members and has 12 rinks, making it the largest club in Canada.

鈥淎nytime we can open the doors and invite more people to come down is awesome,鈥� said Tyre. 鈥淲e鈥檙e a public building and a public place and we really want to give everybody of all ages a chance at curling because it鈥檚 just so much fun. As a non-profit, our goal is really just be here for curling.鈥�

鈥淚t鈥檚 about time winter showed up and get people out here thinking about winter sports.鈥� said Tyre.

The 91大黄鸭 Curling Club is located at 551 Recreation Avenue. More information about the club can be found .

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