Intro To Curling Courses
For the new curler looking for instruction, gameplay, and to prepare for leagues, our Intro to Curling course is for you. Call it “Curling 101.” Our course has been developed and tested to provide you with a solid foundation to begin playing the sport with confidence and have fun every time you step on the ice.
Each course is 12 hours of instruction over 4 or 6 sessions, with each session featuring instruction, coaching, and encouragement from the Rock Creek Curling team and gameplay that helps you build skills, learn the basics of the game, and develop strategy.
Session 1: Fundamentals of Sliding and Sweeping
Session 2: Alignment and Aiming
Session 3: Adjusting Weight - Part 1
Session 4: Adjusting Weight - Part 2
Session 5: Fine-Tuning Individual Deliveries
Session 6: Playing a Full Game
Included in this course’s fee are rental curling shoes and club broom. We recommend one or two sessions of the Intro to Curling course before moving on to our full-season leagues.
Register For Intro to Curling Courses
The Preseason Intro to Curling course includes a complimentary 3-week membership to Rock Creek Curling, which includes access to online bookings for and member pricing on practice ice, clinics, and private lessons, plus discounts on RCC merchandise.
Membership in USA Curling is not required for these courses, but is recommended because it provides Individual-member on-ice medical insurance.
Open Houses
Whether you want to try your hand at a new sport or just check curling off your bucket list, Rock Creek Curling’s open houses are designed for you. Bring your friends and family to learn while having fun on and off the ice.
Learn to slide, throw, and sweep in a one-hour session, then experience the fun of curling broomstacking in our warm room upstairs. Open house events are one of the best ways to both try curling and experience the atmosphere of Rock Creek Curling; these sessions are limited to 4 participants per sheet/per instructor. You can book individual spots or reserve 4 spots on a sheet for your group.
Open House sessions are $50 per adult and $25 for youth 14 and under. All of our sessions are family-friendly, but we ask that curlers be at least 7 years old.
On the ice, you will have the opportunity to:
- Practice the basics of stone delivery
- Try your hand at sweeping stones toward their target
- Put it all together to get some rocks in play against fellow participants
Rock Creek Curling will provide all on-ice equipment, including brooms, curling footwear, and delivery stabilizers for delivering stones.
What to wear:
- Warm, comfortable, flexible clothing that will allow you to move on the ice.
- If you do not wear a Men’s size 3 – 13 or do not wish to wear curling shoes, bring clean, rubber-soled shoes to the rink with you for on-ice use. Do not wear them into the building to help keep the dirt from making its way onto the ice.
- Thin gloves and a hat are recommended. Socks are required.
- Helmets are required for children 12 and under. We recommend ski/snowboard helmets or bike helmets.
Join Our Email List to Be Notified of Upcoming Open House Availability
Private Lessons
Private lessons are an excellent option for learning to curl with flexible scheduling. On most days of the curling season, you can book a one-hour session with one of our instructors for up to four participants.
A private lesson will give you a personalized introduction to curling. Your private coach will teach you to deliver the rock and sweep while also walking you through the rules and traditions of the sport.
Private Instruction Rates:
- 1 or 2 individuals for 60 minutes: $150
- 3 or 4 individuals for 60 minutes: $200
Rock Creek Curling members receive 20% off of private lesson rates. For questions regarding lessons, contact us using the button below!