Get into the spirit of curling
With more than 500 years of history, curling is one the world's oldest sports. This winter sport is played by more than two million people worldwide and has been an Olympic sport since 1998.
As a member of Curling Australia (CA), Curling WA is recognised as the official State Sporting Organisation (SSO) for the sport of Curling in Western Australia. Curling WA coordinates several curling leagues, familiarisation sessions, beginners’ instructions and curler development programmes in WA.
With full membership of Curling Australia, qualified members of Curling WA can take part in the national championships which are held yearly for men, women, juniors, seniors and mixed teams.
How does it work?
Curling is an exciting sport that involves two teams of four people. Each game starts with a coin flip to determine which team goes first, then the teams take turns curling eight stones down a sheet of ice. The team that has the stone closest to the centre of a bullseye wins a point, this is repeated for six to 10 rounds called Ends.
Curling stones are made from dense, polished granite. The bottom of the stone is concave so that only the outer ring, called the running band, is in contact with the ice. This reduces friction which allows the stone to slide further.
Fun
There are stones, brooms, houses and umpires who sometimes yell “woah!”. So what’s not to love?
Social
You’ll meet not-so-plain Janes and not-so-average Joes who love unique gameplay, just like you.
Unique
Curling is unlike any other sport you’ve played before and works your brain as much as your body.
Inclusive
Curling WA is open to all who want to join, regardless of age or physical ability.
Competitive
Easy to learn but tough to master – curling will have you constantly striving to beat your best.
Supportive
Curling WA is a community-driven club full of generous people who will make you feel valued and supported.
Keep up with our activities
From Newcomer to International Competitor in Under Five Years
Wayne Griffiths will compete at the 5-and-Under World Championships in Wisconsin, USA, from 12–14 December
Junior Curlers Set to Represent Australia in Finland
A talented group of young athletes from Curling WA will represent Australia at the World Junior-B Curling Championships in Lohja, Finland, from 7 to 20 December.
WA Women Aim for Historic Winter Olympic Qualification
Three Western Australian athletes, Helen Williams, Karen Titheridge and Michelle Fredericks-Armstrong, and their coach Dustin Armstrong, will be competing against seven other nations at the Olympic Qualification Event in British Columbia, Canada.
Curling Western Australia is a non-profit organisation and is the State Sporting Organisation (SSO) for Curling in WA.
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