Nanoose Bay man still rocking in floor curling at 100 years old
08-06-2026 05:30 via nanaimobulletin.com

Nanoose Bay man still rocking in floor curling at 100 years old

Alwin Hinz recently celebrated his 100th birthday.
The Nanoose Bay centurian got to mark the occasion by playing floor curling, the game he loves, at the Nanoose Bay Community Centre.
Hinz uses a walker when he plays and uses a long stick to push the rocks. He also directs curlers on where to roll the rocks. He said he has been playing the game for 29 years now.
Right after the game, his floor curling colleagues presented him with a cake. His family from Germany also flew into town to hold a spe
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