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Why the US Olympic Curling Coach is Participating in the Sin Sity Spiel

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Nick Kitinski, Sin Sity Spiel Commissioner, and I could not be more thrilled to announce that the USCA’s Project 2018 Men’s National Curling Coach Phill Drobnick is participating in the first inaugural Sin Sity Spiel.  Nick and I were able to catch up with Coach Phill today fresh off a win at the Fort Wayne Summer Spiel and in this interview you’ll learn more about him, his position and why he’s coming to Vegas. And if you feel you’d like to hear more from “The Coach” you can for we will sharing Part 2 of our interview in a couple of days.

Sit back and enjoy these 10 minutes with one of the nicest people on this earth. If you are coming to the Spiel be sure to spend some time with this exceptional curler, instructor and coach. If you would like to follow Phill on twitter, you can find him @coachphill.

Good Curling Cindy

 

2010 Olympic Team Skip Shuster to LA

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MEDIA ALERT

U.S. MEN’S OLYMPIC CURLING TEAM SKIP JOHN SHUSTER VISITS THE SOUTHLAND PRIOR TO THE VANCOUVER GAMES SUNDAY, JANUARY 31-MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1

America’s Top Men’s Curler Visits Los Angeles for the First Time Offering Instruction and Signing Autographs at Hollywood Curling’s Learn-to-Curl Event Sunday, Jan. 31

Who: John Shuster, the Skip (Captain) of the 2010 U.S. Men’s Olympic Curling Team, is making a guest appearance at Sunday’s Hollywood Curling Club Open House/Learn to Curl session. Shuster will be providing instruction, greeting new curlers and explaining the fastest-growing game on ice.

What: Hollywood Curling’s Open House/Learn to Curl event allows anyone of any age to get out on the ice and learn the basics of the sport of curling.

Info: The Hollywood Curling Club will provide all equipment necessary. Participants should wear warm clothes, sturdy flat-soled shoes (sneakers), and come equipped with the willingness to have a lot of fun! Visit www.hollywoodcurling.org for more info or e-mail info@hollywoodcurling.org.

When: Sunday, January 31, 2010 from 6:15 p.m. to approximately 8:30 p.m.

Where: Valley Ice Center (8750 Van Nuys Blvd., Panorama City, CA 91402)

Cost: The cost for the public is $10 per person or $30 for a group of 4. MEDIA ARE FREE.

Media For outlets interested in covering the event or arranging interviews with John Shuster Contact: while he is in Los Angeles, contact Marissa Messier at (818) 209-1721. Media interested in covering the session or needing more information, please RSVP to Marissa or email marissa@hollywoodcurling.org.

JOHN SHUSTER BIO INFO

Age: 26 Position: Skip Hometown: Duluth, MN Nickname: Shoostie

Home Club: Duluth Curling Club Years Curling: 12 Curls: Right-handed

How He Got Started: Sunday night Jr. Curling Program (in Chisholm) when he realized he wasn’t going to be a basketball player.

Career Highlights: 2006 Olympic Bronze Medalist, 2010 Olympic Trials Champion, 2007 World University Games Gold Medalist, 4-Time Men’s National Champion, 2004 Jr. Men’s National Champion.

Curling Achievements: Olympic Winter Games: 2006 (bronze); U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 2009 (champion), 2005 (champion), U.S. National Championships: 2009 (champion), 2008, 2007, 2006 (champion), 2005 (champion), 2004 (runner up), 2003 (champion); World Curling Championships: 2009 (5th), 2006 (4th), 2005 (6th), 2003 (8th); and World University Games: 2007 (gold)

Shuster takes command of the ice, the game and the team.