Curling
Sliding granite stones down the ice towards a target, sweeping to steer them.
Curling
- To start
- $20
- Each month
- $60
- Time
- 2 hours a week
- Sessions
- 1.5 hours or more
- Where
- A specialist venue
- Who with
- With a group or team
Is it for you?
- It comes with people built in.
- There's a real game to win.
- It gives your brain a proper workout.
- It keeps you off screens.
You’ll like it if
- You want to meet people
- You want to get really good at something
- You want to keep your brain sharp
Maybe not if
- You need it to cost little each month
- You want something you can do alone
- There is no specialist venue near you
What it feels like
CurlingAverage sport & Fitness hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$20Cheaper to start than 66% of hobbies
$60Over a year, more than the kit
$740About $7 an hour at 2 hours a week
Before you buy
Rent or borrow gear at the venue for your first few sessions, before you buy anything.
Your first session
Book a learn-to-curl session, practise sliding out of the hack and sweep a stone down the ice.
1.5 hours or moreA specialist venueEasy to start
Questions
How much does curling cost to start?
About $20 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $60 a month once you are going.
How much time does curling take?
About 2 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 1.5 hours or more.
Where do people do curling?
At a specialist venue, mostly found in cities.
Is curling good for beginners?
Yes. It is easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Book a learn-to-curl session, practise sliding out of the hack and sweep a stone down the ice.
Do I need other people for curling?
Yes. It is done with a group or a team.