Curling
Fun, unique and surprisingly competitive. Perfect for any age and any fitness level, Curling is a game of finesse over power.
What is Curling?
Over 500 years old, Curling is an Olympic sport played by over 2 million people world-wide. It is a combination of strategy and skill and as a non-contact sport, Curling is accessible to everyone, young and old.
Curling is a non contact sport which has much in common with lawn bowls, with each team sliding eight 20kg granite ‘stones’ along the ice, hoping to end up closest to the ‘centre house’. As a stone makes its way along the ice, teammates ‘sweep’ the ice to get a greater level of control over the stone’s pace, and increase the chances of landing closest to the centre house.
Who can play?
Curling is accessible to a wide range of players from youth to seniors. With professional instructors from both Medibank Icehouse and the Victorian Curling Association to teach and guide you, Curling is perfect for everybody.
What to wear?
Ice skates are not required to Curl. Participants wear their own running shoes which are then fitted with a Curling gripper. Curling grippers prevent slipping on the ice. It is recommended that participants wear sports gear, although it is not uncommon to see corporate groups on the ice in suits. The most important requirement is running shoes without these participants will not be able to Curl. Free safety equipment is provided including helmets, elbow and knee pads.
Half Rink Curling – a unique team building activity.
Half rink Curling is the perfect option for beginners wishing to experience the sport. You and your team will learn the basic skills and participate in a small competition. Includes all equipment and instruction.
Group size: Maximum 20. There is the posibility to add additonal curlers if your group is slightly larger.
Cost: Up to 20 participants = $700
Time: 1 hour exclusive Half Rink Curling
Bookings are essential and are subject to ice availability.
Full Rink Curling – perfect for larger groups
Hire the whole rink exclusively and Curl like the pro’s. Includes all equipment and instruction.
Group size: up to 48 participants can participate in a session. Larger groups can also be catered for. Please contact our functions department to discuss hosting a large group activity.
Time: 1 hour is generally long enough for a group of 48. If you have some keen sportsmen amoung you, 1.5 hours is suggested. For larger groups it is beneficial to Curl for up to 1.5 hours.
Cost: 1 hour exclusive Full Rink Curling, including all equipment and instruction for up to 48 participants =$1500
Bookings are essential and are subject to ice availability. For larger groups and extended time please contact the function department for a quote.
Interesting facts:
- Curling was founded in Scotland in approximately 1500
- There are no judges in a Curling match
- A Curling tournament is called a Bonspiel
- Curling ice is pebbled and therefore not smooth and slippery like ice used for figure skating and hockey
- The name Curling comes from the old verb to curr (to grumble), which is the noise made by the rock moving along the pebbled
For more information, please contact us at:
functions@icehouse.com.au
(03) 8631 3918