Mailing Address:
18 West 59th Street
Kansas City, MO 64113
Club Phone:
913-599-9965
Current Calendar:
Kansas City Curling Club
Equipment
Equipment
General Information
Curling Clubs provide nearly all the Equipment Necessary to Curl for a Beginning Curler.
Each sheet of Ice consists of 16 curling stones each with handles. 1 set of Hacks to deliver the stone from at each end of the Ice. As well as Brooms, Sliders and other Miscellaneous Equipment from Measurers to Scoreboards for playing the sport.
The only thing you need to start curling, is a pair of Rubber Sole Shoes free of street debris and warm layered loose fitted clothing.
Curling Quiz ≈ Study up by visiting the many links on this page, then take this basic SI quiz on Curling. Don't worry if you don't pass. You will have plenty of time to figure it out once we get you on the ice.
Graphic Shot Types ≈ Provided by Dusseldorf Curling Club, Curling Basics uses flash media to show different shot types from "Biter" to "Wick."
The Roarin' Game ≈ A viewpoint of curling from a scientific point of view. Additional links at the bottom of the page.
Tips to better curling ≈ Provided by Curling Zone, They have tips on how to improve your game.
The Curling School ≈ Curl Tech - This online Curling Manual is designed for those interested in a quick overview of the sport, curlers starting out who want to improve their game, and the experienced curler looking to refine their game through CurlTech's advanced methods.
Thompson Curling Rink ≈ Not all Ice is the same, See the different equipment that curling clubs need to consider in making good curling Ice. / Winnipeg, Manitoba
Kay's of Scotland ≈ The place to get new curling stones and curling gifts
Canadian Curling Stone Co ≈ And you thought all stones are alike. This Site looks at the different types of curling stones.
Wright Curling ≈ providing curlers and ice-makers with the equipment and expertise that they need to make the most of our sport.
Curling's Origins ≈ Curling has a 400 year history, See Present day Photos of what it might have been like to curl back then. Can you image what would be different?
History - A Scottish Sport? ≈ A historical look at curling by the Dumfries and Galloway Museums and Galleries Online.
Learn and Play ≈ Put together by the Canadian Curling Association, At this site you can watch Streaming Video's on Curling, a Flash Animation about the sport and download a pdf of the rules.
MSN - Encarta ≈ Introduction; Playing Area; Equipment; Rules; Throwing Technique; Strategy; Competition; History and Video Description
Detailed Curling Description ≈ The Anchorage Curling Club also does a good job at describing the game in words. They have more pages that describe history and terminology of the game as well as How to Read the Scoreboard, Curling Etiquette, Physics of the Curl, and Evolution of the game.
The Curling School ≈ Curl Tech - This online Curling Manual is designed for those interested in a quick overview of the sport, curlers starting out who want to improve their game, and the experienced curler looking to refine their game through CurlTech's advanced methods.
Curling Overview ≈Aksarben Curling Club (Our Sister Club in Nebrasla) explains the sport of Curling
Human Curling ≈ A new and upcomming "X-games" sport that replaces curling stones with sliding humans on Rubber Innertubes. What will they think of next.
Curl in the Offseason ≈ A little small to slide on but a great way to curl in your recroom in the offseason.
8-ender Pictures ≈ The holy grail of Curling, An 8 Ender is like hitting a hole in won in golf but with a team of 4 players. Something to remember should it happen for or against you.
Game Tracker ≈ If you can get this to work on your computer, you can watch actual games simulated in a 3D environment without sweeper to see the strategy around how to play your shots. It is recommended to look at the action from a directors chair under fast forward speed otherwise it can get a little time demanding.
Internet Curling Club ≈ Online Curling club were you can eventually play a curling game vs. online opponets.
College Curling ≈ Started with a grant from Darwin Curtis (Wilmette Curling Club), The Illinois State Curling Foundation and USCA have developed a program to foster curliing at the Colliegette Level.through Existing Curling Clubs
United States Women's Curling Association ≈ The USWCA unites all women curling clubs in the US to cultivate friendly relations, to promote international friendships, to preserve the tradition and literature of the game
