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MampjBSgfe?;:.WPMWv-X-**- .. •.•■■'* lt;■'•:£ 3\'rf-^r.w•Si Aa»...cmJbJI■ . . ■ A*s • «' •• I * v 1lt;* }■'. •*.•• ...*■' ■■lt;y?r* .«_ •; -:/x A.-. . •.lt;*•;«v•»xa-. ■ylt;;.i^¥V*V'.'vx:.^ ,3-c^ Vivfi;^wv'Ml:X i:'Viw: :VO' *‘v-rs*^;'s-tfZr.%' v-:•;IOlI*;: •' lt;£■■«.•V.jf it’s a'minus 20degrees at l^tjihio the early morn- ; outside. It is a multipurpose building with handi-icapiped accessibility, an air-conditioned club roomStadium, on the campus of the University of*# »^ . '. . ■ ‘ '*1 . . . !^i! * a ' •• ' ■• *’ *! - '•'?'• •' v/ • •/ •■•■* ' .. |. “, . • • ^Wisconsin, The men curled on tiiis outdoor sheet of natural ice from 1921 to 1929.Four Sheets of IceIn 1929, these members purchased land from the City of Madison to construct a wood-framed building to accommodate four sheets of ice, with hinged shutters closely spaced along each side to help control the inside temperature. It was erected next to the railroad tracks, at Burr Jones Field, on East Washington Avenue. A walkway ran down the center of the rinkhouse, allowing two sheets Of ice to be made at a time. A small kitchen and an enclosed viewing room were at one end of the building. During some bon-, , n ;«■ -ft v-'W V. ,..vs'-’* ...... . ... . . vto 195Gfa major physical change was made to the facility. A fund-raising campaign (the selling of • debentures) by the membership resulted in tine instal-k lation of refrigeration equipment and an oil furnace in the basement. Pipes were buried in sand in the rinkhouse for making and maintaining ice from December through March. Through the generosity of Mr. James Garver, a clubroom and new kitchen were built and attached to the original building. In 1958, the wooden walls were replaced with cement blocks. The roof of the original building was retained and the men’s locker room was added,Six Sheets of IceIn June of 1997, a new $1.2 million, six-sheet facility was constructed at William McFarland Park in McFarland, Wisconsin. It has indoor ice, with an air temperature of about 42 degrees, to help ensure athat look out onto the playing area- a TV/video lounge, refreshment dispensers, and men’s and women’s locker rooms. There is a large kitchen with a center preparation area, a walk-in cooler, and storage room. A 400-sq. ft. patio area, under a roof, looks out onto soccer fields and park land. The 15,800-sq. ft. clear-span area was constructed with_a cement floor, giving the area a multipurpose, year-round use.Members of the Madison Curling Club have a competitive tradition and have represented the club in many regional, national, and international curling competitions over the past 68 years. Our men’s, women’s, mixed, senior, and junior teams have won 46 state championships, 15 national championships, competed in 7 world championships, and the U.S. women’s team represented us in the 1998 Olympics.I. I hi'i'iiV-1 J JRoad (3M mlle^Sf^: Turn left onto Marsh Road. MCC Is located beyond the ice arenap V .f5%r/'Vo' -v.• v. y::-• • 'J-1r,•Wlt; :xr ‘ ^ •= * 1* ■ f• Uv *f.f :• r:V V‘'•’ : ’:: ? S 'lt;.. •.. . • • T-: . 0 H :*• . • ^ • •• , ■ • *' S. ’ir/. ■•-*• t !■'„ ; : tT} ' V’ : • •••■•■•••• ■*■ * ■.... •■*• j. Wff'-Xv-''' ■' ■*, I..-'-- ; . ,: .. i i ■■••••. ••• .... ■ • s,-.- ;; :y {;;«J1 v* r:V:i^ ;; !;• :: x;• ‘ :• .., ■:. \ws :■ ?«lt;■;;; :;i- -•lt;- :•;• ;.v-; •' ^ ' .■■ . ■ V. ••■■■......• ; : ■ •;■ •• • ■:• -a i.-.’. .: •*.'*•. ? .. . •.5 ft-': - : •.'... ,....... :.'. ••x » X lt;:• - • • - , .;■. . :. . . • v :.. •■' ■. • • ‘In addition, our 1986 and 1991 men’s team wonteam won silver medals in. the world championships. T FoundationThis non-profit foufidation has grown to a mem- * bership of more than 475 and has provided competitive, recreational, instructional, and community outreach curling programs to enhance the sport of curling. Anyone wanting to donate to the foundation and receive tax-free deduction should send a check to the Madison Curling Foundation, PO Box 109i, Madison; WI 53701, or contact either Paul Matzke at (608) 245-1162 or Robert Wixson, at (608) 257-0257.Come and VisitThe public is invited to come and watch the games. See for yourself “The grand old game” ofcurling and our great facility at 4802 Marsh Road in McFarland. We are open weekdays at 6 pBecomeaMembership is reasonable and open to men arid women of all ages. Curling will help you make new friends, meet your needs for stress reduction, competition, socializing, entertainment and exercise. Curling is a best-kept winter sport secret, with games from November through March. New members will be placed on a men’s, women’s or co-ed team to play in club leagues. Select a day and time, Monday through Friday evenings, with games at 4:30, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.Many club members also look forward to weekend bonspiels that are held around the state. They compete for medals, meet people, and enjoy the food, refreshments, and camaraderie with curlers after the game in the clubroom.Membership: If interested in joining the M.C.C.,• -Vlt;write to the Madison Curling Club, P.O. Bpx 386, §A , McFarland, WI 53558, or talk to a club member when you visit us. Please provide your:Name._Street __ACity_State Zip_Phonee-mail.( )RentalOur clubroom and arena are available for weddings and parties for a reasonable rental fee from May through September. Phone 838-9424. www. madisoncurlingclub. com--------------------ppupmmmmmsmmmk t I II- ^ ^ TV l£%m\ \.- V- :’-h,2000 Sei^r Men’s SeVii Finalist - Vlnige, Cliff Andreoli, Vince RtzgeraH, Duane Schumacher, Georgie Godfrey 1998 Mike Fraboni, AIHson Darragh, Craig BrovwvTracy Sachjen IIS 4Ctiinnqp4cM^ |li«»f’; ^•; 2000 lt;aig Brc^, Er% Brcwiv, Jon Bnint, Jfll Jones ( / ’2000 Craig Brown, Ryan Qiunn, Jw Brunt, John DunlopO'' .. • -) £■/ J
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