New Curler Clinic Information
 
Please plan on arriving for this clinic 15 minutes prior to the start time.  Jim Dexter, SPCC General Manager (aka "Dex") will be the lead instructor for this clinic, but will be assisted by other certified instructors and club members who have volunteered to help out.  You will be given instruction on the fundamentals of the game, some basic rules, and then will go out on the ice and learn how to deliver and sweep a rock! 
 
Before arriving at the SPCC, please dress appropriately.  The arena area is kept at about 40 degrees F (or 4 C for our Canuck curlers):
  • Bring a light jacket, or sweater that fits loosely.
  • Avoid wearing jeans or other "stiff" pant material.  Sweat-pants, or other stretchable pants will allow you to deliver a curling rock much more effectively.
  • Dedicate a pair of CLEAN (preferably NEW) flat-soled tennis shoes for curling.  Do NOT under any circumstances use hard soled shoes, boots, or other shoes that you normally wear outside.  The smallest grain of sand or dirt brought in from the outside can ruin a curling ice surface.  Specialized "curling shoes" are available for purchase via the internet, but are not necessary when first starting out.  See the club manager for recommended purchase locations if you are interested.
  • A "slider" - either "full" or "half shoe" are available for purchase from the club.  See our Pro Shop for details.  You will need a slider prior to starting league play.  The club will have "duct tape" - which works as a great temporary substitute - for this clinic date to get you started.  Right handed curlers use a slider on their LEFT foot.  Left handed curlers slide on their RIGHT foot.
  • A broom must be purchased prior to the start of league play (should you decide, or have decided that you WILL be curling in a league for the upcoming season).  The Pro Shop is fully stocked with a variety of brooms.  A good broom will last you many years.  For your curling clinic, the club has a good supply of "loaner brooms" that can be used.  You will be instructed on how to effectively sweep a rock.
     
  • Finally, a limited number of "Curling for Dummies" books books are available at the SPCC.  This book is great for both beginners and more seasoned players alike.