- Clean shoes
Shoes are the most important thing to consider. Hard soled boots and dress shoes aren't typically good choices, but carefully consider how your shoes behave when they get cold. After standing on the ice for a while the rubber on your shoes will get cold. Some shoes react well to this, and some get very slippery. We do ask that whatever shoes you bring are clean, and the ice surface for curling is very temperamental to dirt and debris. Once the ice starts to get dirty, it is hard to keep it in good curling condition.
- Dress Comfortably
Despite the need to dress for the weather, you also need to dress for comfort. You will be crouching down and moving around a lot. Comfortable clothes are a must.
- Minimum Age
There is really no minimum age, but we ask parents to consider that the stones do weigh 42 pounds and will be difficult for younger children to work with. Participants under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult both on and off the ice.
- Spectators
Spectators are welcome to attend and watch any of our curling sessions from Learn to Curls to Leagues. Spectator areas are different at each venue and some are more comfortable than others. Spectators are not allowed on the ice except in very rare instances. We ask that before spectators enter the ice that they ask Curl Troy staff for permission.