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Rock the River Festival (formerly Ironman Outdoor Curling) is set to run Feb. 6-8 on the Red River at the Redboine Boat Club.<\/p><\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n
This year, curlers of all abilities will gather at the Redboine Boat Club (20 Churchill Dr.) to compete.<\/p>\n
Even if you\u2019ve never curled before, don\u2019t let that hold you back. Newbies are welcome.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe like to compare outdoor curling to playing shuffleboard on ice. You don\u2019t need to be a curling expert to play,\u201d said Rock the River media co-ordinator Danielle Salchert. \u201cOur curling community is really supportive, and we help each other learn the game. \u201c<\/p>\n
To sign up, you can create or join a team of four to five curlers. Be sure to register before the Jan. 30 deadline.<\/p>\n
Registered teams are guaranteed three games. Half of the $200 fee will go to the charity you select during registration.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe event is a friendly winter competition that brings friends, family and neighbours together to rally around a great cause, and have some fun. The recipients of the funds raised are so appreciative of everyone\u2019s efforts,\u201d Salchert said.<\/p>\n
A high school tournament, open to all Manitoba high school students in grades nine to 12, will be held concurrently. Once a school team registers and pays, it will be added to the high school pool and assigned draw times.<\/p>\n Supplied photo by AZBO Photo<\/p>\n Rock the River Festival (formerly Ironman Outdoor Curling) is set to run Feb. 6-8 on the Red River at the Redboine Boat Club.<\/p><\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n As with other festivals, Rock the River\u2019s success depends on a dedicated roster of volunteers, who help out with everything from setup and registration to safety and hospitality.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t