To anyone new to the sport, it can seem a bit daunting.  The likes of GB's Eve Muirhead, David Murdoch or even Wales' Adrian Meikle and Laura Beever have been playing the sport for a decade each, or more.  How do you get started?

Anyone can try curling. If you decide it is not for you and never come again we hope you can still enjoy yourself. But even the most experienced players had to start somewhere...

We held our first Try Curling sessions of the new season on Monday 5th September, but whether you missed out or just want to come back for more, do not despair!

More Try Curling coaching will be available this coming Monday 19th September at 5:30 pm, and 6:30 pm. We will be very pleased to see you there! If possible, please let us know if you are planning to coming so we have enough coaches available. Email president Chris Wells or ring 0151 708 9344 ... and if you can't make it, see below...

How much does it cost?
Try Curling sessions are remarkably good value.  An hour with a qualified coach on the ice...

* - there is no lower age limit on who can try curling. However, due to the physical nature of the sport, very young children may struggle to take part.

Will I need equipment?
No.  The stones, brooms, training aids and anything else you need to try curling out for the first time are all provided.
However, please do bring a pair of clean trainers - stones, mud and anything else that might get stuck to the sole of a shoe must be kept off the ice. You may also want to wear warm clothing - but jeans are not appropriate as you will need trousers that can stretch a little!

Is there any commitment?
While we would love you to come back throughout the year and join one of our teams, we know there are many other things you might like to do on a Monday night.

Try Curling coaching is the starting block - if you do stay you will learn more about the sport, and hopefully enjoy it more. Eventually you may start playing matches and will need to become a member of the First Province of Wales Curling Club, but you are not signing up for a year just by turning up one September evening.


I couldn't make the Try Curling event. What should I do?
Don't panic.  The first few nights of the season have sessions dedicated to novices - but that does not mean you have missed out for 12 months.  Get in touch with our Membership department on membership@welshcurling.org.uk and we may be able to arrange a session for you on our next week.  However, we can only do sessions on Monday evenings due to ice availability.

I would love to Try Curling - but where do I go?
We meet on Mondays during the season (see Schedule for details) at the Deeside Leisure Centre Ice Rink.

Deeside Leisure Centre
Chester Road West,
Queensferry

On the train?
Shotton is the nearest rail station, approximately 10-15 minutes' walk from the ice rink.
Check live arrivals at Shotton station on NationalRail.co.uk

Driving? Enter CH5 1SA in your SatNav, or use these directions...
From Birkenhead:
1. Take the M53 south towards Chester. Leave at junction 5.
2. Follow the A41 south towards Queensferry and NORTH WALES.
3. Take the right fork onto the A550, still towards Queensferry.
4. Keep right at A548 junction to stay on A550, cross Wales/England border and join motorway-like dual carriageway.
5. After river bridge, fork left at junction for B5129 and Queensferry.
6. Turn right at roundabout (3rd exit) towards Queensferry.
7. Keep left and bear left at traffic lights to pass Asda, following signs to Connah's Quay.
8. Deeside Leisure Centre is around 400 yards on right, just after fire station (L) and Arena (R).

From Wrexham (via A483)/Chester:
1. Take A55 or A548 towards NORTH WALES.
2. Join A550 or A494 towards Queensferry.
3. Leave at junction for B5129 and Queensferry.
4. Follow Queensferry.
5. Keep left and bear left at traffic lights to pass Asda, following signs to Connah's Quay.
6. Deeside Leisure Centre is around 400 yards on right.

From Manchester/M6/Northwich/Runcorn:
1. Take M56 towards Chester and NORTH WALES.
2. Remain on M56 towards Queensferry and NORTH WALES, do not take M53.
3. Continue ahead at end of motorway on A494 towards Queensferry and NORTH WALES.
4. Continue ahead as you cross Wales/England border.
5. After river bridge, fork left at junction for B5129 and Queensferry.
6. Turn right at roundabout (3rd exit) towards Queensferry.
7. Keep left and bear left at traffic lights to pass Asda, following signs to Connah's Quay.
8. Deeside Leisure Centre is around 400 yards on right, just after fire station (L) and Arena (R).

From Corwen/Colwyn Bay:
1. Take roads towards Chester and A55.
2. Join A55 towards Chester, Liverpool, Manchester etc.
3. At junction 34 continue ahead to join A494 towards Birkenhead, Queensferry
4. Leave dual carriageway at junction for B5129 and Queensferry.
5. Turn left at roundabout (1st exit) towards Queensferry.
6. Keep left and bear left at traffic lights to pass Asda, following signs to Connah's Quay.
7. Deeside Leisure Centre is around 400 yards on right, just after fire station (L) and Arena (R).