Learn to Curl Classes
You know you have always wanted to try this crazy sport that you see every Winter Olympics. Our 90 minute Learn to Curl classes address the basics of the sport: not falling on the ice, sliding with a stone, and sweeping. The class will be taught by experienced Roadrunner curling members and wraps up with a quick game so you can try your hand against your fellow Learn to Curlers.
Click here to register for a Learn to Curl class!
FAQs
What should I expect at a Learn to Curl Class?
When you arrive at the Outpost Ice Arena, head past the skate rental counter and make your way down the stairs to the East Tunnel. Once there, you can check in with a Roadrunner Curling Club representative, sign our waivers, and pay (if you haven’t paid online).
During the class, each participant will be coached on how to deliver and release a stone, and will have an opportunity to try to get their rock all the way to the house.
Participants will also learn how to safely walk alongside stones to sweep them, and will be taught the basics of strategy, rules, and scoring. The ends of these sessions are reserved to play a quick “end,” or a miniature game against your fellow Learn to Curl participants.
Following your time on the ice, everyone is invited to learn how to "Broomstack" and socialize with other participants and club members in the most cherished curling tradiion!
What should I wear?
Please dress in warm, flexible clothing and wear clean, rubber-soled shoes such as running or tennis shoes. Jeans are not recommended, as you will have to be able to comfortably do a lunge. You may want to wear gloves or a hat if you get cold easily; the air temperature in the rink varies between 40º—55ºF.
While curling is a relatively safe sport, ice is still very slippery and there is always the risk of a fall. While falls are unlikely to result in serious injury, some curlers opt to wear helmets or other protective headgear to mitigate the risk of a concussion. While we do not require it, if you would like to wear a helmet or other protective headgear you’re welcome to do so (we are unable to provide any).
Do I need any equipment?
Nope! Roadrunner Curling Club owns everything you need to get started. We even provide teammates if needed!
Many people, when they decide they want to curl regularly, purchase their own shoes and a broom, but many of our club members use our club brooms and sliders for leagues.
But don't you wear skates to curl?
Nope! Curling shoes are flat-soled sneaker-style shoes. The sole of the non-dominant shoe is smooth, slick Teflon, and the sole of the dominant shoe is grippy rubber. Curlers cover the Teflon side with a rubber gripper when they aren’t delivering a stone.
If you are just learning to curl, however, we provide a step-on slider for delivery and you will wear your own tennis shoes.
I am not very flexible, or I have a mobility issue. Can I still curl?
YES! Curling is an excellent sport for all ranges of ability. If you think you may not comfortable delivering a stone from the sliding lunge position, we have delivery sticks available so that stones can be delivered standing or from a wheelchair.
How old/young do I need to be to curl?
Curling truly is a sport for everyone! We have had club members from ages 16–83 but younger or older are always welcome.
If you (or your child) is under 18, a parent or guardian must be present to sign our waivers. We recommend that your child be at least 3 feet tall and be able to push about 45 lbs, but anyone is welcome to try!
I attended a Learn to Curl class and had a great time! What's next?
Once you have completed a Learn to Curl, you’re ready to join a league! We offer several five-week Instructional Leagues throughout the year, which allow new curlers to get more acquainted with delivery, sweeping, strategy, and etiquette.
We reccommend that all new curlers begin with an Instructional League, however, you can always jump right in to one of the regular leagues once you have attended a Learn to Curl class!
I am interested in joining a league. Do I have to have a team to sign up?
Nope! While you can join our Standings League as a team, most of our leagues are designed to be joined as an individual. If you would like to play in the Standings League and don’t have a team, don’t hesitate to register and the league manager will fit you with other friendly curlers to create a fun and balanced team.
If you have friends you would like to play with, you can register with them for the Standings Leagues or enjoy any other league with them, though you may be mixed on separate teams sometimes.
