Curling Lessons

[SteveToms]

I've never curled in my life, but have always wanted too. Anyone here know how to get started?

[redforever]

If you are from Calgary, phone the Winter Club up in the NW, up 14st.

and most rec facilities have sheets of ice they use for curling, ask or phone there as well. Okotoks has quite a few sheets for curling in their Rec Center.

[Raekwon]

Don't forget the ogden legion. Very good prices

[ken0042]

I'm not sure that you need "lessons"- in the same way that people don't take softball lessons. I would call these places and ask about beginner curling; and start that way.

At least that's how I learned to curl.

[Rathji]

I agree on the lessons part, but only to a point. I learned to curl in Jr High on a school trip. Had I not had professional instruction I think it would have taken me a longer to get the hang of it and I never would have really understood the theory and proper technique behind it. That said, if you get an experienced guy to come out and show you the ropes for an hour, that is all it takes.

My dad always used to say that learning to curl is almost all about spending time on the sheet throwing rocks.

[Arsenal14]

Here is a link to what the Calgary Curling Club offers: http://www.calgarycurlingclub.com/learntocurl.pdf

I suspect most of the clubs in the city can arrange lessons if you want. Just be aware that the season is just about over so clubs will be removing their ice around the end of the month.

[Kerplunk]

Originally Posted by Arsenal14

Here is a link to what the Calgary Curling Club offers: http://www.calgarycurlingclub.com/learntocurl.pdf

I suspect most of the clubs in the city can arrange lessons if you want. Just be aware that the season is just about over so clubs will be removing their ice around the end of the month.

One of the people in my league did this. Sounds like a good program. Many clubs have someone around that will do classes, and usually the skip or third on a team can give some advise as well. Really, the basics of curling can be taught over a few hours, but you need to get a lot of practice in to figure out how to balance properly.

And ya, many clubs are close to finishing the season, so you might need to look into it for next year.

[SteveToms]

Thanks, I will look at that program later this year.

[malcolmk14]

If anyone can find a place that keeps their ice through the whole year (I believe there are spring/summer leagues running at some places) and want someone to split the cost of ice rentals, I'd be interested in getting out and practicing once or twice a week.

[Garbs]

Originally Posted by malcolmk14

If anyone can find a place that keeps their ice through the whole year (I believe there are spring/summer leagues running at some places) and want someone to split the cost of ice rentals, I'd be interested in getting out and practicing once or twice a week.

If you find a place also let me know !
im newer curler but i got onto a team this year with a friend playing lead
really just get out there and throw rocks like said above

[awildermode]

I would settle for a decent Wii Curling game. Think combo of Wii Bowling for throwing and Wii Boxing for sweeping.

[Eddie Bronze]

Originally Posted by SteveToms

I've never curled in my life, but have always wanted too. Anyone here know how to get started?

Hooked on the Brier? I know the feeling!

[flamestalker]

Curling looks pretty easy from watching it, you just throw a rock right? But man, when you actually get out there, it definitely takes a while to get used to. But very fun game. Takes a lot of skill.

[Mccree]

Originally Posted by awildermode

I would settle for a decent Wii Curling game. Think combo of Wii Bowling for throwing and Wii Boxing for sweeping.

http://www.hudsonent.com/gamedetail....=114&console=1

Not sure how good it it is but there is a curling game for the Wii.

My buddy also as a Wii game that has curling in it but I have not played it.

[jayswin]

Me and some of my friends were looking to get into curling, so if anyone wants to join, let me know.

[Slava]

That is the way to do this; set up a team and go have some fun. You'll have some trouble for the first while and not win a lot maybe, but get a few guys together and have a drink after. Curling is a great social sport, and really the way to learn is get out there as many have said already!

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by Slava

That is the way to do this; set up a team and go have some fun. You'll have some trouble for the first while and not win a lot maybe, but get a few guys together and have a drink after. Curling is a great social sport, and really the way to learn is get out there as many have said already!

Are you typically allowed to drink beers while out on the ice, or do you have to save it for th elounge?

[Slava]

Originally Posted by flameswin

Are you typically allowed to drink beers while out on the ice, or do you have to save it for th elounge?

Typically you have to save it for the lounge. Back in the day you could drink and smoke on the ice (if you were into that!). A guy in my league has the broom that twists apart for his liquor though...its frowned upon as the liquor will ruin the ice, but I guess if you need a drink bad enough it works!

[Cube Inmate]

Originally Posted by ken0042

I'm not sure that you need "lessons"- in the same way that people don't take softball lessons. I would call these places and ask about beginner curling; and start that way.

At least that's how I learned to curl.

If you follow this advice, you'll spend your first season learning how to balance, without the slightest clue that you can't hit the broom, and the following 8 seasons learning to un-do the lousy techniques you've developed by yourself.

Get someone to teach you. Doesn't have to be a professional if you know a good curler who will help, but you don't want to just go out and try it. At least, that's if you ever want to play up to your potential.

[Kerplunk]

Originally Posted by flameswin

Me and some of my friends were looking to get into curling, so if anyone wants to join, let me know.

I might be interested, if the timing is right. I was thinking of getting into another league next season.