It’s no surprise you’re seeing curling everywhere as the sport combines strategic depth and social accessibility; rapid growth in youth programs and Olympic visibility are driving interest, while affordable clubs make it easy to try. As you learn tactics, sweeping […]
History of curling in the USA and Canada traces its Scottish origins and 19th-century expansion into community rinks; its Scottish roots and migration north established rules, clubs, and regional styles you can still observe today. Along the way, players face
Shoes designed for curling in 2025 give you optimized slide and traction so you can control delivery; focus on reliable grip, consistent slide-plate performance and ankle support to reduce the slip-and-fall risk, while durable materials and breathable fit deliver long-term
Just as you rely on equipment to win ends, this guide helps you choose the best curling broom for 2025 by assessing brush performance, shaft stiffness, and build quality; you’ll learn which models deliver superior grip and faster ice glide
You explore how the stone’s mass, rotation and friction with pebbled ice create the characteristic curl, how sweepers modify meltwater to change speed, and how material and ice temperature affect trajectory; you must be aware of high-speed impacts and slick
There’s vital gear that will get you on the ice safely and confidently: proper curling shoes or grippers for traction and slide, a sturdy broom for shot control and sweeping, and a well-maintained stone for consistent delivery; be aware of
Curling training at home lets you build sport-specific strength, flexibility and balance with targeted drills and simple equipment; include a warm-up, core and leg strength work, balance drills and delivery simulations to improve balance and delivery accuracy, while managing the
You can seize and keep control of the house by emphasizing stone placement, ice reading, and team communication; guarding the button while using well-timed draws and takeouts forces opponents into difficult choices, but be aware that over-aggression risks leaving open
Roles define how lead, second, third (vice) and skip combine so you can execute each end: the lead sets pace with precise guards and draws, the second and third build shots with takeouts and setups, and the skip directs strategy
Over your season, developing balance and core strength lets you control slides, delivery, and sweeping; a weak core raises the risk of falls or missed shots, while focused training delivers improved stability and shot accuracy that translate to consistency on
Many times your sweep determines a stone’s destiny, so you must apply firm, steady pressure with a low, stable stance, keep your broom angled to peel frost and debris, and communicate constantly with your skip and teammate. As you sweep,
There’s a rewarding mix of precision and teamwork in curling that makes it ideal for beginners; to get started you should focus on your stance, delivery, and sweeping-learn delivery, sweeping, and communication-and be aware of hazards such as slippery ice
Many of you will find curling scoring simple once you learn how ends and stones determine points; after each end, only the team with the stone closest to the button scores, earning one point per stone closer than the opponent’s
Rules govern delivery, sweeping, scoring and strategy so you can read the ice and influence each shot; sweeping changes a stone’s speed and path, the last-stone advantage (the hammer) often decides ends, and stones weighing 38-44 pounds require care during
This guide teaches you the fundamentals of curling so you can learn stance, delivery, sweeping, and strategy with confidence; focus on proper balance and slide, be aware that the ice is very slippery-use grippers and watch your footing, and practice
