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Curling At The 2011 Winter Universiade
Curling at the 2011 Winter Universiade took place at the Milli Piyango Curling Arena from January 27 to February 6. Ten men's and women's teams were qualified to compete in the Universiade based on their performance at the previous competition and at the 2009 and 2010 World Junior Curling Championships and the 2009 and 2010 Men's and Women's Curling Championships. They competed in a round-robin format, and the top four teams advanced to a single knockout round to determine the final placements. South Korea won the gold-medal match over Switzerland in 9 ends, while Great Britain won a close match over Russia in an extra end. Qualification Men *China withdrew and were replaced with Poland. Women *USA withdrew and were replaced with Poland. Men Teams Standings Results Draw 1 ''Friday, January 28, 14:00'' Draw 2 ''Saturday, January 29, 9:00'' Draw 3 ''Saturday, January 29, 19:00'' Draw 4 ''Sunday, January 30, 14:00'' Draw 5 ''Monday, January 31, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erzurum
Erzurum (; ) is a city in eastern Anatolia, Turkey. It is the largest city and capital of Erzurum Province and is 1,900 meters (6,233 feet) above sea level. Erzurum had a population of 367,250 in 2010. The city uses the double-headed eagle as its coat-of-arms, a motif that has been a common symbol throughout Anatolia since the Bronze Age. Erzurum has winter sports facilities and hosted the 2011 Winter Universiade. Name and etymology The city was originally known in Armenian as Karno K'aghak' ( hy, Կարնոյ քաղաք), meaning city of Karin, to distinguish it from the district of Karin ( Կարին). It is presumed its name was derived from a local tribe called the Karenitis. Darbinian, M. "Erzurum," Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia. Yerevan: Armenian Academy of Sciences, 1978, vol. 4, p. 93. An alternate theory contends that a local princely family, the Kamsarakans, the Armenian off-shoot of the Iranian Kārin Pahlav family, lent its name to the locale that eventually bec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Curling
Curling is a sport in which players slide stones on a sheet of ice toward a target area which is segmented into four concentric circles. It is related to bowls, boules, and shuffleboard. Two teams, each with four players, take turns sliding heavy, polished granite stones, also called ''rocks'', across the ice ''curling sheet'' toward the ''house'', a circular target marked on the ice. Each team has eight stones, with each player throwing two. The purpose is to accumulate the highest score for a ''game''; points are scored for the stones resting closest to the centre of the house at the conclusion of each ''end'', which is completed when both teams have thrown all of their stones once. A game usually consists of eight or ten ends. The player can induce a curved path, described as ''curl'', by causing the stone to slowly rotate as it slides. The path of the rock may be further influenced by two sweepers with brooms or brushes, who accompany it as it slides down the sheet and sw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrew Inouye
Andrew is the English form of a given name common in many countries. In the 1990s, it was among the top ten most popular names given to boys in English-speaking countries. "Andrew" is frequently shortened to "Andy" or "Drew". The word is derived from the el, Ἀνδρέας, '' Andreas'', itself related to grc, ἀνήρ/ἀνδρός ''aner/andros'', "man" (as opposed to "woman"), thus meaning "manly" and, as consequence, "brave", "strong", "courageous", and "warrior". In the King James Bible, the Greek "Ἀνδρέας" is translated as Andrew. Popularity Australia In 2000, the name Andrew was the second most popular name in Australia. In 1999, it was the 19th most common name, while in 1940, it was the 31st most common name. Andrew was the first most popular name given to boys in the Northern Territory in 2003 to 2015 and continuing. In Victoria, Andrew was the first most popular name for a boy in the 1970s. Canada Andrew was the 20th most popular name chosen for ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonathan Beuk
Jonathan Beuk (born April 18, 1983) is a Canadian curler from Kingston, Ontario. Career While attending Queen's University, Beuk led his team of Andrew Inouye, Chadd Vandermade and Scott Chadwick to a gold medal at the 2010 CIS/CCA Curling Championships, Canada's University curling championship. The team represented Canada at the 2011 Winter Universiade, where they missed out on the playoffs, finishing with a 6–3 record. After University, Beuk joined the Jake Higgs rink, throwing second stones for the team. It was as a member of this team that Beuk played in his first provincial men's championship, the 2012 Dominion Tankard. There, the team finished with a 3–7 record. From 2012 to 2015, Beuk played third for the Ottawa-based Don Bowser rink. As a member of the Bowser rink, he won two provincial Silver Tankards, for the Rideau Curling Club in 2013 and the Ottawa Curling Club in 2014. During this time, Beuk also won the 2015 Ontario Mixed Curling Championship playing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008 Ford World Women's Curling Championship
The 2008 World Women's Curling Championship (branded as 2008 Ford World Women's Curling Championship for sponsorship reasons) was held from March 22 to March 30, 2008 at the Wesbild Centre in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada. This championship also served as one of the qualifiers for the 2010 Winter Olympics. Teams Round robin standings Round robin results Draw 1 ''March 22, 13:00'' Draw 2 ''March 22, 18:00'' Draw 3 ''March 23, 10:30'' Draw 4 ''March 23, 16:00'' Draw 5 ''March 23, 20:00'' Draw 6 ''March 24, 8:30'' Draw 7 ''March 24, 1:00 PM'' Draw 8 ''March 24, 18:30'' Draw 9 ''March 25, 8:30'' Draw 10 ''March 25 13:00'' Draw 11 ''March 25, 18:00'' Draw 12 ''March 26, 8:30 AM'' Draw 13 ''March 26, 13:00'' Draw 14 ''March 26, 18:00'' Draw 15 ''March 27, 8:30'' Draw 16 ''March 27, 13:00'' Draw 17 ''March 27, 18:00'' Tiebreaker Playoffs 3 vs. 4 1 vs. 2 Semifinal Bronze medal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007 World Women's Curling Championship
The 2007 World Women's Curling Championship was held in Aomori, Aomori, Japan from March 17–25, 2007. It was the first world curling championship (men's or women's) to be held in Asia. Team Canada skipped by Kelly Scott won 8-4 over Denmark's Angelina Jensen in gold medal final. Teams Round robin standings ''*First Appearance'' Round robin results Draw 1 ''March 17, 10:00'' Draw 2 ''March 17, 15:00'' Draw 3 ''March 17, 20:00'' Draw 4 ''March 18, 10:00'' Draw 5 ''March 18, 15:00'' Draw 6 ''March 18, 20:00'' Draw 7 ''March 19, 10:00'' Draw 8 ''March 19, 15:00'' Draw 9 ''March 19, 20:00'' Draw 10 ''March 20, 10:00'' Draw 11 ''March 20, 15:00'' Draw 12 ''March 20, 20:00'' Draw 13 ''March 21, 10:00'' Draw 14 ''March 21, 15:00'' Draw 15 ''March 21, 20:00'' Draw 16 ''March 22, 10:00'' Draw 17 ''March 22, 15:00'' Playoffs 1 vs. 2 game ''March 24, 15:00'' 3 vs. 4 game ''March 24, 20:00'' Sem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008 World Men's Curling Championship
The 2008 World Men's Curling Championship was held from April 4–13, 2008 at Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks, North Dakota in the USA. The 12-team tournament took place in the 11,643 seat hockey arena on the grounds of the University of North Dakota. Teams Round robin standings Round robin results Draw 1 ''April 5, 14:00'' Draw 2 ''April 5, 19:00'' Draw 3 ''April 6, 09:00'' Draw 4 ''April 6, 14:00'' Draw 5 ''April 6, 19:00'' Draw 6 ''April 7, 09:00'' Draw 7 ''April 7, 14:00'' Draw 8 ''April 7, 19:00'' Draw 9 ''April 8, 09:00'' Draw 10 ''April 8, 14:00'' Draw 11 ''April 8, 19:00'' Draw 12 ''April 9, 09:00'' Draw 13 ''April 9, 14:00'' Draw 14 ''April 9, 19:00'' Draw 15 ''April 10, 09:00'' Draw 16 ''April 10, 14:00'' Draw 17 ''April 10, 19:00'' Playoffs 3 vs 4 1 vs 2 Semifinal Bronze medal game Gold medal game Player percentages Top five percentages per position during ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008 World Junior Curling Championships
The 2008 World Junior Curling Championships were held from March 1 to 9 at the Ishallen in Östersund, Sweden. Men Teams Round Robin Standings ''Final Round Robin Standings'' Round Robin Results Draw 1 ''Friday, March 2, 12:00'' Draw 2 ''Friday, March 2, 20:00'' Draw 3 ''Saturday, March 3, 14:00'' Draw 4 ''Sunday, March 4, 08:00'' Draw 5 ''Sunday, March 4, 16:00'' Draw 6 ''Monday, March 5, 09:00'' Draw 7 ''Monday, March 5, 19:00'' Draw 8 ''Tuesday, March 6, 14:00'' Draw 9 ''Wednesday, March 7, 09:00'' Tiebreaker ''Wednesday, March 7, 14:00'' Playoffs 1 vs. 2 Game ''Thursday, March 8, 14:00'' 3 vs. 4 Game ''Thursday, March 8, 14:00'' Semifinal ''Thursday, March 8, 19:00'' Bronze Medal Game ''Friday, March 9, 14:00'' Gold Medal Game ''Friday, March 9, 14:30'' Women Teams Round Robin Standings ''Final Round Robin Standings'' Round Robin Results Draw 1 ''Friday, March 2, 8:00'' Draw 2 ''Friday, March ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007 Ford World Men's Curling Championship
The 2007 World Men's Curling Championship (branded as 2007 Ford World Men's Curling Championship for sponsorship reasons) was held at Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada from March 31 to April 8. Team Canada skipped by Glenn Howard won the gold medal over Germany's Andy Kapp by a score of 8-3. This was Howard's third world championship, and his first as skip. Kapp claimed the silver for the second time in his career, and Team USA (skipped by Todd Birr Todd Birr (born April 20, 1968) is an American curler. He was a bronze medalist at the 2007 World Men's Curling Championship. Career Birr skipped his team to victory at the 2007 United States Curling Men's Championships, beating out teams su ...) won the bronze medal, the first medal for the USA at the men's world championship since 1993. The total attendance for the event was 184,970, a world championship record. Teams Round robin standings ''Final round robin standings'' Round robin results Draw 1 ''March 31, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007 World Junior Curling Championships
The 2007 World Junior Curling Championships were held from March 3 to 11 at Curl Mesabi in Eveleth, Minnesota. Men Teams Round-robin standings ''Final round-robin standings'' Round-robin results Draw 1 ''Saturday, March 3, 14:00'' Draw 2 ''Sunday, March 4, 9:00'' Draw 3 ''Sunday, March 4, 19:00'' Draw 4 ''Monday, March 5, 14:00'' Draw 5 ''Tuesday, March 6, 9:00'' Draw 6 ''Tuesday, March 6, 18:00'' Draw 7 ''Wednesday, March 7, 14:00'' Draw 8 ''Thursday, March 8, 8:00'' Draw 9 ''Thursday, March 8, 17:00'' Tiebreaker ''Friday, March 9, 14:00'' Playoffs Semifinals ''Saturday, March 10, 14:00'' Bronze-medal game ''Sunday, March 11, 9:00'' Gold-medal game ''Sunday, March 11, 13:30'' Women Teams Round-robin standings ''Final round-robin standings'' Round-robin results Draw 1 ''Saturday, March 3, 8:30'' Draw 2 ''Saturday, March 3, 19:00'' Draw 3 ''Sunday, March 4, 14:00'' Draw 4 ''Monday, Marc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Round-robin Tournament
A round-robin tournament (or all-go-away-tournament) is a competition Competition is a rivalry where two or more parties strive for a common goal which cannot be shared: where one's gain is the other's loss (an example of which is a zero-sum game). Competition can arise between entities such as organisms, indiv ... in which each contestant meets every other participant, usually in turn.''Webster's Third New International Dictionary of the English Language, Unabridged'' (1971, G. & C. Merriam Co), p.1980. A round-robin contrasts with an elimination tournament, in which participants/teams are eliminated after a certain number of losses. Terminology The term ''round-robin'' is derived from the French term ''ruban'', meaning "ribbon". Over a long period of time, the term was Folk etymology, corrupted and idiomized to ''robin''. In a ''single round-robin'' schedule, each participant plays every other participant once. If each participant plays all others twice, this is freque ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
