Start Curling
New to curling? You're in the right place.
Every curler at our Club started as a beginner. Here's what the sport is, how to try it, and what comes next if you like it.
The short version
What is curling?
Two teams of four take turns sliding 40 pound granite stones down a sheet of ice toward a target called the house. Sweepers use brooms to steer each stone and control how far it travels. The team with stones closest to the center scores.
It rewards strategy and touch more than speed or strength, which is why curlers of nearly every age and ability play together. Games run about two hours, and most end with both teams sticking around afterward. Curlers call that broomstacking.
You do not need experience, equipment, or a team to get started. Just clean shoes and a free evening.
A quick introduction to the sport, courtesy of Curling Canada.
Step one
Three ways to get on the ice
Adults, teens and families
Saturday Open Houses
Instruction from Club coaches, then open curling. Come alone or bring friends. Everything you need on the ice is provided.
$15 adults $8 under 18
See dates and registerKids ages 5-16
Junior Curling
A season long program for young curlers, with coaches on the ice every session. High school age? An Open House may suit you better.
Starts late October $50 per child, full season
Explore Junior CurlingTeams, offices and parties
Group Outings
A private Learn to Curl session for your group, led by Club instructors. Popular for staff outings, birthdays and family gatherings.
Almost any group size Priced by our Club Manager
Plan a group eventWhat to expect
A Saturday Open House, start to finish
5:45 P.M.
Arrive and check in
Say hello, change into your clean shoes, and meet the instructors.
6:00 P.M.
Learn the basics
Coaches walk you through delivering a stone, sweeping, and staying steady on the ice. Everyone gets time to practice.
NEXT
Play a few ends
You'll put it together in a short game, with an experienced curler on your sheet to guide you.
9:00 P.M.
Broomstacking
Stick around afterward with the people you just played with. Food and beverages are available for purchase.
Spots fill up, so register online before you come. Everyone on the ice signs a participant release form.
Participant release formBefore you come
What to wear and bring
Shoes
A clean pair of rubber soled athletic shoes that have not been worn outside. Street shoes are not allowed on the ice.
Clothing
Loose, warm layers you can bend and stretch in. It is chilly on the ice, so dress warm. The clubhouse stays comfortable for anyone watching.
Equipment
The Club provides everything you need on the ice. Bring nothing but yourself.
Balance and mobility
We have the usual curling accommodations, including delivery sticks and stabilizers. Tell us about any accessibility needs on the registration form and we'll have what you need ready.
Kids
Anyone under 18 is welcome with a parent or guardian, and kids ages 5-16 can join Junior Curling.
Watching
Friends and family are welcome to watch from inside the clubhouse without registering.
Find us
5530 Fairview Drive
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Plenty of parking in our lot. The entrance is on the west side of the building, and it's hard to miss.
Get directionsAfter your first night
Here's how to keep curling
You do not need to be a Member to play. Come as often as you like, pay as you go, and join the Club when you're ready.
1
Saturday Open House
Learn the basics with an instructor. Come back as many Saturdays as you like.
$15 per visit
2
Sunday Drop In Games
Play real games with new and experienced curlers. Open to anyone who has attended an Open House.
$20 per date, free for Members
3
Social Membership
Play every Sunday and Wednesday Drop In all season, and sub in league games when teams need a hand.
$125 for the 2026-27 season
4
Full Membership
Join a league, play in bonspiels, and become a full part of the Club.
2026-27 registration open
Ready for your first bonspiel?
The Newbie Spiel, March 5-7, is built for newer curlers. Grab some friends and make a team.
How we play
The spirit of curling
Curling has its own traditions of etiquette and sportsmanship, and they are as much a part of the game as the stones. You will pick them up quickly, and nobody expects you to know them on your first night.
Curlers shake hands and wish each other good curling before and after every game. Players call their own fouls, even when it costs them. Teams never celebrate an opponent's mistake. Whoever loses buys the first round, and both teams sit down together afterward. A curler would rather lose than win unfairly.
Six words you'll hear
House the target of colored rings at each end of the sheet.
Hack the foothold you push off from when you deliver a stone.
End one round of play, after both teams throw all their stones.
Hammer the last stone of an end, and a real advantage.
Skip the team's captain, who calls the shots from the far house.
Broomstacking the tradition of sticking around with the other team after the game.
Curled before?
Welcome back, and welcome to town
New to the area, or picking the sport back up after a few years away? You can skip the Open House and go straight to league play or Drop In games. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and tell us about your experience, and we'll help you find a team.
Still have questions?
Email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or send a message on Facebook. Someone from the Club will get back to you, and there is no such thing as a beginner question here.
