Adapt the delivery
A club may be able to help with a delivery stick, a modified setup, or a role that feels comfortable on the ice.
Granite’s club welcome
Curling Is for Everyone.
From five years old to well into your nineties, there is more than one good way to be a curler. You do not have to slide the same way, sweep the same way, or have the same goals as anyone else.
“The game is waiting. We will help you find your way onto the ice.” — Granite
Explore the ways to curl
There is no single right way
Come as you are.
Curling rewards touch, thinking, teamwork, patience, and experience. Those things do not have an expiration date.
Starting young?
Little Rocks and junior programs make the game friendly, safe, and fun to learn.
Starting later?
Learn-to-curl sessions and beginner leagues are built for people trying it for the first time.
Changing how you play?
Stick delivery, wheelchair curling, and local adaptations can keep you in the game.
A steady hand, a smart shot
Stick curling
A different delivery—not a different game.
A delivery stick lets a player release the stone while standing or walking instead of using a traditional slide. It can be a wonderful option for people who have trouble kneeling, sliding, or getting back up from the ice.
You still read the ice, choose the shot, judge the weight, and work with your team. That is curling. Your club or league can explain its own stick-delivery rules and what works on its ice.
“A good shot does not care whether it began with a slide or a stick.” — Granite
Precision without sweeping
Wheelchair curling
The same target. The same strategy. A remarkable amount of skill.
Wheelchair curling is for athletes who use wheelchairs for mobility. Players deliver from a stationary wheelchair, by hand or with a delivery stick. There is no sweeping, so every release has to be beautifully judged.
The house, stones, scoring, tactics, teamwork, and pressure are all familiar. Wheelchair curling is played socially at clubs, at world championships, and at the Paralympic Winter Games. It is not a simplified version of curling. It is curling.
“When there is no sweeping, the stone has to tell the whole story.” — Granite
Watch HouseCall
Wheelchair Curling
See how athletes deliver, strategize, and compete without sweeping.
Watch the shortLearn about wheelchair curling from World Curling →
Small stones, big fun
Little Rocks and junior curling
Little Rocks programs give younger curlers an age-friendly way to learn the basics: sliding or delivering, sweeping, teamwork, scoring, and what to do when everyone gets very excited about snacks.
Kids may begin at different ages depending on the club. The point is not to hurry them into serious competition. It is to help them feel safe, welcome, and proud of learning a new game. Junior curling can grow from one fun day on the ice into friendships, bonspiels, and whatever comes next.
Ask your local club
Other ways clubs make room
The best plan starts with a conversation, not an assumption.
Adapt the game day
Some people prefer a social league, a shorter format, a quieter learning session, or extra time to get ready. Clubs vary, so ask.
Adapt the communication
Curling is a team game. Clear signals, a patient teammate, and a welcoming league can make a tremendous difference.
Granite says: “Tell the club what would help. Curlers are problem-solvers. We like a good plan.”
A long-game sport
Curling can stay with you.
Many people join as kids. Many discover it as adults. Many keep playing for decades.
For ages 5 and up
Young curlers can learn through Little Rocks, junior programs, school-age clinics, and family-friendly club events.
For every kind of beginner
Learn-to-curl sessions, social leagues, and friendly club members are there for the person who has never touched a stone.
Into your 80s and 90s
Many curlers keep enjoying the game later in life—often with stick delivery, social formats, wise shot choices, and plenty of experience.
Find your version of the game.
Ask a local club what it offers. They may have a Learn to Curl, a junior program, stick-friendly league, wheelchair opportunity, adaptive equipment, or simply someone happy to show you around.
“Curling is not about fitting one mold. It is about finding your people, your shot, and your place in the club.” — Granite
Find a club near youHelpful official resources
- USA Curling: Introduction to Curling
- World Curling: What is Curling?
- World Curling Rules and delivery-stick guidance
Programs and local rules vary. Contact a club directly for the options available on its ice.
