Curling

If you’re looking to have some fun and try something new, then come on down to Medibank Icehouse and give Curling a go!

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.

What is Curling?
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.

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

Medibank Icehouse offers Curling for private and corporate groups.

Missed your Olympic calling? Have a colleague who thinks they could be in the next Olympics? Give Curling a go and we could see you in Sochi, 2014.

Half Rink Curling - a unique team building activity.

If you are looking to Curl during work hours we are able to offer Half Rink Curling weekdays before 3.30pm and before 5.30pm on a Friday. 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.

Cost: 1 hour exclusive Half Rink Curling, including all equipment and instruction for up to 20 participants =$700
Bookings are essential and are subject to ice availability.

Full Rink Curling - perfect for larger groups

Hire the whole rink exclusively and Curl like to pro's. With full instruction and all equipment supplied exclusive Curling is available most weekdays before 3.30pm and before 5.30pm on a Friday. Evening Curling can be arranged on a Monday. Please contact the Victorian Curling Association to discuss Monday evening Curling.

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.

Corporate Catering Packages: Treat your guests to some well deserved drinks and some nibbles following your Curling session in the St Moritz Bar. Click here for more information.

For more information, please contact us at:
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(03) 8631 3918

For further information about the sport of Curling please visit the Victorian Curling Association website at www.curlingvictoria.org.au