Unfortunately it was not only mid-week. There was Sundaly evening, Norway played against Denmark And yes there were more fans but not so much.
On the other hand, i saw very much famous player next to me and if i would have more encourage i can easily discuss with them And it would be ok for them.
I met Murdoch 5 times (mostly during dinner), Czech former players (Kubeska, Snítil), Turkish girl players and Italian girls players sit next to me during men curling game...
It was interesting to look to their behavior outside of curling matches :-)
+ You can see 5 matches at same time. So you can switch your interest to other game or simultanously watch everything.
But yes i am big fan of curling and for most people which i know, i am crazy, because for them, it is ridiculous and boring sport.
Back to school (students). They were there twice. But teacher said them to leave before 10th end (or 4 stone before end) when match was really close.
I was annoyed :-D