Curling Safety

If you are an inexperienced curler, ask a club member for an orientation to the game and a basic curling lesson before you play.

• If you have a health problem, discuss curling with your doctor before you try curling 
• Warm up and stretch properly before the game
• Wear warm  comfortable clothing
• Wear flat shoes with clean soft rubber soles.
• When stepping onto the ice, put your gripper foot onto the ice first; when stepping off the ice, remove your gripper foot last
• Always hold your curling brush with both hands, except when delivering a rock
• Do not lift up a curling rock
• Do not stop a moving rock with your foot
• When moving a rock, keep your brush in contact with it at all times
• Do not brush a rock until you have been taught how to do so (most accidents occur when brushing)