On a frosty evening where temperatures hovered just above ten degrees, CFA Society Chicago hosted an evening of curling and drinks at Kaiser Tiger, a bar with a large beer garden on Randolph Street. Curling, with origins dating back to 16th century Scotland, involves sliding a smooth stone across a sheet of ice, with the goal of centering the stone in the middle of a target (typically 146-150 feet away, the rink at Kaiser was a bit smaller though). It was added to the Olympics in 1924 as a “demonstration sport”, and was officially added in 1998. Curling is most popular in Canada, but many countries across the globe field teams in the world championships and Olympics, including Finland and Scandinavian nations, the UK and Japan.
This was our first curling occasion as a Society, and it was a packed event, with networking taking place in Kaiser Tiger’s large West Room and participants bearing the cold and taking turns hurling stones outdoors in the ice curling rinks in the beer garden. If you missed the event, you can get a group of friends together rent a lane for $40 per half hour here – Kaiser Tiger Curling. Aside from the networking, attendees were treated to a fantastic menu of craft beers, wine and appetizers. Despite the chilly temperatures, fun was had by all, and curling very well may turn into an annual CFA Society Chicago winter tradition!
