Learn Curling: Mix Physical Activity with Mental Challenge

Course details

Curling is the fastest growing winter sport in the world for a reason.  Curling is fun, mentally stimulating and inspires solid team work.  This creative game is constantly changing end by end.  This unpredictability is part of the appeal of the sport.

This Learn Curling program will take viewers through every part of the game, beginning with the necessary equipment, learning on-ice awareness, through to the rules of the game and the strategy to make you a skilled curler.

This course also dives deeper into the game explaining the science behind what makes curling rocks curl, the elements of a good delivery including the grip and release of the rock.  Also examined is the Free Guard Zone, which is an important part of curling which provides the opportunity to score points and keep the game exciting.

Various offensive and defensive strategies will be discussed as well as good team communication tactics. 

Curling is at the top of the list when it comes to an example of good sportsmanship in a game. With over 1.5 million people taking part in curling around the world there has never been a better time to learn this enjoyable and intriguing sport.