Manitoba tuck

The Manitoba tuck is a form of slide in curling. A tuck under is when the curler's front toe is the only part of the slider that comes into contact with the ice as the heel is raised.[1] While the slide is most commonly found in the province of Manitoba, it is a technique used by curlers around the world.[2] Prominent historical curlers include Kerry Burtnyk, Don Duguid, Barry Fry, Vic Peters, and Jeff Stoughton.[3] Historically, Duguid was one of the first to perfect the tuck delivery and began practicing it when he was 9 years old back in the mid 1940s.[1][4][5] Tuck sliders may slide with a flat broom or use another delivery aid like a corn broom when sliding.

MIke Mcewen demonstrating the Manitoba Tuck delivery

Well Known Tuckers

References
  1. Ted Wyman (December 2, 2020). "ON THE ROCKS: Two-time world champ Duguid honoured to be sixth curler appointed to Order of Canada". Winnipeg Sun. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
  2. Paul Wiecek (March 7, 2016). "Team of 'tuckers'". Winnipeg Free Press.
  3. Paul Wiecek (February 20, 2009). "If they do the tuck, they're in luck". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved 2017-03-10.
  4. John MacKinnon (March 11, 2013). "MacKinnon: Nothing beats winning Tim Hortons Brier when curling is your life". Edmonton Journal. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
  5. "Don Duguid One of 114 People to be Appointed to the Order of Canada". Curling Canada. November 27, 2020. Retrieved March 6, 2021.


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