Welcome to the St. Catharines Curling Centre!

We have put together some information to make your curling experience more enjoyable. Click on the image or link below to download our New Curler Information Booklet.

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1. Is there instruction available?
2. What equipment do I need to curl?
3. How cold is it on the curling rink?
4. How long are the games?
5. How am I assigned to a team?
6. What if I join a team and cannot make a game?
7. What is a bonspiel?
8. Is there much socializing with curling?
9. What is Open Doubles and how do you play it?

Is there instruction available?

Rookie League Program
Unlock your potential in curling with our 8-week Training Program followed by League play with continued Coaching until the end of the season, tailored for 24 enthusiastic players.

This program is perfect for you if you're:

• completely new
• looking to refresh your skills after a break, or
• have two years or less of experience

CLICK HERE for more information

"Curl BETTER" Clinic
Elevate your game with the Curl BETTER comprehensive 8-week instructional clinic. This Clinic is tailored for experienced league players who are enthusiastic about trying new positions like second, vice, or skip; and are dedicated to becoming more competitive in curling.

Led by experienced instructors, both on and off the ice, this clinic offers a range of training and game formats to pinpoint areas where individual tips on delivery, weight control, line of delivery, reading the ice, team dynamics, attitude, and communication are needed. Players will have the opportunity to expand their skills by playing positions moving up in the order. Structured games and training sessions provide the perfect platform for learning and growth, with ample time for insightful discussions and one-on-one coaching. To foster personal development, each player will be challenged to set and achieve a personal goal with the guidance and support of our instructors.

CLICK HERE for more information

**NEW On-Ice Advanced Training Opportunity!

Join our exciting 12-week Rookie League Program in January. This program is open to all members who want to advance their curling skills, whether you are looking to step into leadership roles or enhance your abilities in your current Vice and/or Skip position.

You will be playing with the graduates of the Learn-to-Curl section of our Rookie League program. We’ll dive into essential strategies, ice-reading techniques and shot-making skills that will set you apart on the rink. Coaches will be on-ice each week for individual training and support.

CLICK HERE for more information

Instructional Programs for our Younger Curlers:

• Junior Program (ages 12-20 years)
• Little Rocks Program (ages 6-11 years)

What equipment do I need to curl? 

1. Clean flat soled shoes that you do not wear outside (if you do not have curling shoes).
2. Curling broom.  The Pro Shop offers a variety of brooms.  Look for seasonal sales at the beginning of the season.
3. Warm clothing that does not shed fibres. Layers are ideal in case you get too hot.
4. Gloves and head protection (optional).
5. Slider and Gripper.  All curlers must have their own slider and grippers. Our Pro Shop has grippers and sliders to fit all sizes.

For those taking the Saturday Rookie League Program only, we provide brooms, grippers and sliders for the 8 week clinic section after which curlers must provide their own equipment.

How cold is it on the curling rink? 

Most people curl in a light jacket or a heavy sweater.  The air temperature is typically maintained around 10°C (50°F).

How long are the games?

Most games are scheduled to last 2 hours (considered an 8-end game).  Friday Night League games (which are 6-end games) and Doubles games are scheduled for 1½ hours.  A Time Clock indicates when the time is up and players must leave the ice.

How am I assigned to a team?

At the beginning of the season leagues are formed.

For the Recreational Leagues, the League Convenor makes up teams from those registered.  Part way through the season, teams change and you will be assigned to a new team.  As best we can, teams are made up of both experienced and new curlers.

For the Choose Your Own Team Leagues, participatnts register as a team of 4.  Fifth and sixth players may be added later if the team wishes.

Individuals and pairs looking to join a "Choose Your Own" team sign up as "Free Agents" and may be selected by skips who need players or may find other players to contact in order to form a team of their own.

What if I join a team and cannot make a game?

Each league has a list of spares that can fill in for you.  It is your responsibility to try to find a spare and to notify your skip that you will not be able to make the game and the name of the person sparing for you if you were successful in finding someone.

What is a bonspiel?

A bonspiel is a tournament. Bonspiels are held both during the week and on weekends. Anyone who wishes to curl in a bonspiel has the opportunity to sign up in advance when it is announced. Bonspiels are held at our club and at other clubs around the area. An entry fee is charged for participation.

Is there much socializing with curling?

One of the many reasons people curl is for the social component. You will get the opportunity to meet many people who live and work in the St. Catharines-Niagara area. Socializing takes place on the ice and after the game.

Open Doubles

CLICK HERE for information on what the game is and how to play it.  While this article is about "Mixed" Doubles - "Open" Doubles is essentially the same with the exception that there can be any combination of men and women on a team.

NOTE: Fees for the 2026-2027 Season will be available later.

Note: Fees do not include tax; HST (13%) will be added. 
"Welcome Back" is defined as an absence of TWO years or more.  This option can only be used once.

BASIC MEMBERSHIPS

1) Basic Adult Membership - $275 (+tax)

• The Basic Adult Membership Fee entitles members to sign up for leagues, clinics, spare, practice and rent lockers if available.
• Fees for selected leagues, clinics and for a locker must be added.
  
  

2) "Half-Season" Adult Membership - $160 (+tax)

• The "Half-Season" Adult Membership option entitles a member to play ½ a season (either the first half or the second half) with payment of the Half-Season Membership and League Fee(s) +tax.  The "Half-Season" rate is only available for the Basic Adult Membership.
• A "Half Season" is defined as:
  • the first day of the curling in Oct - mid Jan OR
  • mid Jan - DOC (Day of Champions) - the last day of the curling season.
• To practice, spare or play in any leagues during the other ½ season for which you have not paid, the membership fee will be pro-rated.
  
  

3) Junior Program - $130 (+tax)

• 12-20 yrs at Dec. 31
• Click Here for program description
• Please note: The Junior Program Fee does not include playing in Adult Leagues.
  To join both the Junior Program and play in Adult League(s) select the "Under 30" Membership category; then in League Selection select "Junior Program" and the desired League(s).
  
  

4) Little Rocks Program - $60 (+tax)

• 6-11 yrs at Dec. 31
• Click Here for program description
  

MEMBERSHIP PACKAGES (all inclusive options)

1) Adult Unlimited League Curling - $(TBD)(+tax)

• Includes membership fee and all leagues fees including the Mon/Wed AM League fees.
• Typically for members playing in 3 leagues or more.
• Locker rental and all clinics are an additional charge.
  
  

2) New or Welcome Back Member** - Unlimited League Curling - $(TBD) (+tax)

• For members NEW to our club OR members returning after an absence of at least two years. If you were a member in the last 2 years, this option does not apply.
• Includes membership fee and all league fees including the Mon/Wed AM League fees.
• Locker rental and all clinics are an additional charge.
• ** "Welcome Back" can only be used once.
  
  

5) Under 35 Years of age - Unlimited League Curling - $450 (+tax)

• For members 34 years & under as of December 31.
• Includes membership fee and all leagues fees including the Mon/Wed AM League fees.
• Locker rental and all clinics are an additional charge.
  
  

4) Under 30 Years of age - Unlimited League Curling - $325 (+tax)

• For members 29 years & under as of December 31.
• Includes membership fee, all leagues fees including the Mon/Wed AM League fees and the Junior program (if applicable).
• Locker rental and all clinics are an additional charge.
  
  

3) New Member Friday Night only - $(TBD) (+tax)

• For members NEW to our club and playing only Friday Night.
• Includes membership fee and Friday Night league fee.
• Locker rental and all clinics are an additional charge.
  
  

6) Rookie League Program only - $280 (+tax)
    Only select this membership category if not playing in other leagues. 
    To join this program while playing in other leagues select a different Membership Category then select this program under "Leagues".

• Season-long program consists of 8 weeks of Training followed by League Play for the remainder of the season.
• Saturdays, TIme TBD
• Fee includes Membership to the Centre and this League only.
• Locker rental, clinics and all other leagues are an additional charge.
• Click Here for more information.