Beginners Guide To Curling at the Coyotes Curling Club

🥌 What to Expect at Coyotes Curling Club

Welcome to the Coyotes Curling Club — Arizona’s only dedicated curling facility! Whether you’re new to curling or just curious, here’s everything you need to know before stepping on the ice.

đź‘• What to Wear & Bring

You don’t need special equipment — we provide everything!

    • Wear: Warm, flexible clothes (around 40°F on ice), long pants (no jeans), light jacket, gloves optional.

    • Bring: Clean sneakers, water bottle, and a great attitude!

🧊 Safety & Rules Basics

    • Step carefully — no running or jumping on the ice.

    • Use a gripper foot when walking; only slide when instructed.

    • Keep stones on the ice and brooms down when not sweeping.

    • No food or drinks on the playing surface.

🥌 What a First Session Looks Like

    1. Welcome & Orientation (10-20 min): Meet our USCA certified coach’s and get fitted with equipment.

    1. On-Ice Introduction (15-30 min): Learn balance, delivery, sweeping, and safety basics.

    1. Game Time (45-60 min): Play a couple ends with help from instructors.

    1. Wrap-Up: Relax in the warm room or at the Broken Broom Lounge and celebrate your first game!

📖 Curling Terms You’ll Hear

    • House: The target circles on the ice.

    • End: A round of play (like an inning).

    • Hammer: The final stone advantage.

    • Skip: The team captain who directs play.

    • Sweeping: Brushing the ice to control speed and curl.

    • Bonspiel: A curling tournament!

đź’ˇ Tips for Your First Visit

    • Arrive 15 minutes early to sign in and change shoes.

    • Listen to your coach — they’re there to help.

    • Stay relaxed — everyone starts as a beginner!

    • Have fun and meet new people!

🥌❓ Try Curling OR Intro to Curling?

Don’t know which event to try? Watch this short YouTube video to help decide! 

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