Curling is a sport in which players slide stones on a sheet of ice toward a target area which is segmented into four concentric circles. Picture lawn bowls on ice!
Two teams, each with four players, take turns sliding the heavy, polished granite stones, also called rocks, across the ice sheet toward the circular target, called the house. As one teammate sends the large 19.96kg granite stone down a marked sheet of ice, their teammates sweep their path. The objective of sweeping is to create a thin film of moisture between the stone and the ice to act as a lubricant. This makes the stone travel faster and makes it less likely to deviate from a straight line or curl. Points are scored for the stones resting closest of the centre of the house.
One of the oldest recorded sports, it’s believed to have originated in Scotland and has been part of the Winter Olympic Games since 1924, but was only officially added in 1998. Wheelchair Curling was added to the Winter Paralympic Games in 2006.
Australia first competed in Curling at the Beijing 2022 Olympic Games and was represented by Tahli Gill at those Games, and we’re proud that Tahli calls Iceworld™ Boondall her home club.
The Two Steps to Curling
Try it out
Curling is the only ice sport that doesn’t require ice skating! So if you prefer to have your feet firmly on the ground, this might be the ice sport for you. The Queensland Curling Association welcomes newcomers to give curling a go. See their contact details below.
Join a Club
Curling takes place at Iceworld™ Boondall most Thursday evenings. If you’re an experienced Curler, consider joining Queensland Curling Association. See their contact details below.
Queensland Curling Association
Queensland Curling Association (QCA) was formed over 15 years ago by a group of enthusiastic and dedicated lovers of curling who were inspired by seeing curling played at the Winter Olympics. They set out to establish a foothold for curling in Queensland.
Since then the QCA has run a season every year and has introduced hundreds of new people, young and old, to the sport that we all love.
Numerous QCA members have gone on to represent Queensland and Australia at National and World events in every single curling discipline. These members return each year to share their experience, teach newcomers and to continue to grow the sport.
Sign Up!
Queensland Curling Association runs several league style competitions, from late April until November each year. They also offer ‘Learn to Curl’ programs for interested newcomers at the start of their competitive season. Curling takes place most Thursday evenings at Iceworld™ Boondall only.
