CURLING WITH ALOHA

 

• Yes! In 2013, ASB formed the Hawaii Curling Club and its annual fundraiser to benefit a select Hawaii nonprofit. This year, ASB and USA Curling are pleased to introduce Curling with Aloha, an exclusive event for curling enthusiasts from around the world.

 

You heard right. We're excited to welcome Olympians Joe Polo and Tyler George to this special event! Participants will have a special opportunity to meet - and curl with - the gold medalists in person.

 

 

This event will raise much needed funds for a local nonprofit in the Aloha State: Kahauiki Village. This organization provides homeless families with long-term, affordable housing in a plantation-style community. All proceeds from this event will support Kahauiki Village's efforts to provide more homes to families in need.

 

We’re offering three 90-minute sessions on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 9 a.m., 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. Each session includes curling time with hands-on instruction from the Olympians, use of curling equipment, traditional Hawaiian food and beverages, official "Hawaii Curling Club" merchandise, traditional lei welcome and autograph session with the 2018 US Men's Curling gold medalists. Space in each session is limited, so sign up now to reserve your spot!

 

• The sheets will be shorter (about 30 ft.): This event is being held in Hawaii’s only ice rink (what’s normally an ice-skating rink). Because of this, our icemakers will need to work within the facility’s parameters.
• Speaking of ice makers, the ice is being prepared by USA Curling’s head ice technician alongside a former multiple-sport-use ice rink manager. This talented pair, which includes a certified Zamboni driver, will work day and night to flood, level, pebble and scrape the ice so that there will be speed and curl.
• In case you’re wondering, the stones are REAL curling stones. Brooms and sliders will be available free of charge – though you’re welcome to cart your own gear along if you’d prefer.

• Participants are responsible for their own airfare, transportation and lodging. We've secured the following discounts to help you with your stay:

• Alaska Airlines: Enter this code and receive a 5% discount on your reservation: ECMZ876. This code is valid for booking from any Alaska Airlines city (excluding Prudhoe Bay, Alaska and Costa Rica). Simply enter the code upon booking at www.alaskaair.com and the discount will be automatically applied for travel between Sept. 26-Oct. 9, 2018. Restrictions apply. See link for details.

• Aqua-Aston: Visit www.aquaaston.com, click "Make a Reservation" and use promo code: ASB to access specially discounted rates. Make sure you select a hotel in "Oahu." Bookings include waived/discounted amenity fee, waived deposit, free wifi and local/toll free calls.
• Outrigger Hotels and Resorts: Visit www.outrigger.com and use promo code: SPORTS to access specially discounted rates. Make sure you select a hotel in "Oahu."
• Other activities, including an optional day of service, can be arranged for interested groups. Stay tuned for more information.

• Depending on registration, sessions may be consolidated.
• Spaces are limited – register and reserve your spot today!

Feel free to contact us at curling@asbhawaii.com or 808-539-7907.