The Eagle

Teams hope for ‘sweeping victory’ at Curling Royale

The 8^th Annual Curling Royale in R District Tournament is planned for this Saturday, Jan. 17 at Mary Ann Banks Park in Romulus, where the first curling tournament in the area took place about eight years ago.

This year, some teams have already registered for the precision ice sport where two teams slide heavy granite stones toward a target (the "house") on a sheet of ice, aiming to get their stones closer to the center than their opponents to score points. Special brooms are used by team members to sweep the ice in the path of the stone to help guide it toward the goal.

No experience is necessary for the Romulus tournament and snacks and refreshments will be available for donations to the designated non-profit; the Great Lakes Burn Camp for Kids.

Organizers stressed that all fees generated from registrations will go directly to the camp, which provides a unique experience that promotes healing, self-esteem and confidence for burn injured children

Registration for the tournament on Saturday will begin at noon. The cost is $100 per team/$25 per person. Checks should be made payable to Great Lakes Burn Camp. Registration fees can be submitted at the Romulus Community Development office in city hall, 11111 Wayne Road. Advance registration is available at https://www.romulusgov.com/.../8th-Annual-Curling-Royale. or by calling (734) 942-7545.

The event is weather permitting, and a backup date is Jan. 24.