Remi Poliquin
Counsel
Students Slide Into Fun with Hudson Legion Curling!
by Marilyn Santucci
Students from several of our schools recently had the exciting opportunity to learn the sport of curling, thanks to the generous volunteers from the Hudson Legion Curling Club.
Participating schools include Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary, Mount Pleasant, Evergreen, Beacon Hill, Forest Hill, Birchwood, and St. Thomas High School.
Branch 115 of the Royal Canadian Legion has been an active part of the Hudson community since 1945, originally known as the Lake of Two Mountains Branch. In 1978, it adopted its current name, the Hudson Legion, and has since offered a wide variety of community activities, including lessons in curling for students of all ages.
We had the pleasure of stopping by one of their sessions and watching students from Evergreen Elementary learn the fundamentals of the sport. Students practiced the delivery, experimented with sweeping, and even tried their hand at aiming for the target — all under the guidance of experienced volunteers.
The energy in the rink was contagious. Throughout the session, students could be heard enthusiastically shouting, “This is so fun!” and “Can I try again?” It was clear that many were discovering a new passion and enjoying the camaraderie of the sport.
Curling is not only a fun winter activity but also a great way to develop teamwork, focus, and sportsmanship. Thanks to the Hudson Legion and their dedicated volunteers, students are getting a firsthand experience of these important life skills, all while having a blast on the ice.
We look forward to seeing more students from our schools take part in these sessions in the coming weeks and maybe even develop a lifelong love for curling!
