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Kansas City Curling Club
Beginners Curling
Beginners Curling
Pepsi Ice Midwest, 12140 West 135th (& Quivira) Street, Overland Park, KS 66221

Beginners Mini - Curling League

"We provide curling for all 2010 Winter Olympic Hopefuls ;-) and those looking for a unique experience."
  • What: Designed mostly for the beginner and 1st year curlers. Emphasis will be placed on development and understanding through demonstration and game play. Experienced curlers will be on hand to assist or play.
    • Week One will have a volunteer club member demonstrating the basics for those new to the game while those who have already taken our Learn to Curl Program or have curling experience, will get a refresher and additional focus on how to improve their accuracy and weight.
    • The remaining weeks will be spent learning the entire game, strategy, rotating each player on a team among the 4 positions so you can see the complexity and importance of each position as we play the game. Afterward, we will "broomstack" upstairs in the lounge and raise our favorite beverage and toast a good game of curling and review what you learned.
  • When: Tuesday Night - 5 weeks - Starting May 27th- June 24th at either 7:00pm or 8:30pm lasting 1.5- 1.75 hours each week.
  • Who: Primarily for new and some experienced curlers (men or women - Ages 10 - 80+ ). Joining with friends encouraged (small discount available) but not necessary or typical. If you create your own team of 4 your can have up to 6 individuals out the first week.
  • Where: Pepsi Ice Midwest, 135th and Quivira, Overland Park, KS 66221, Rink A. 913-599-9965.
  • Cost for all 5 weeks:
    • Individually $85 per curler
    • $80 per curler if you signup with a friend.
    • Team Rate of $320 (Create your own team of 4 with up to 6 individuals, All 6 should attend the first week. Play any 4 from your team each week thereafter while your extras could sub for other teams if space is available.) Payment due the first week of curling.

  • Reserve your spot by either

    Emailing us , calling 913-599-9965, or filling the form to the right . Let us know your info below and we will confirm we have space .
    1. name
    2. reply email
    3. phone number
    4. friend(s) you want to play with (if any)
    5. age (Under 18, Over 18)
    6. experience (new, taken our "Learn to Curl Program", or played before).

Injury is a potential part of any sport, so You will need to download the following Waiver to bring with you or be prepared to sign one before being allowed to step on the ice. While many people of nearly all ages (10-80+) of either gender can curl quite easily ,Please remember that our volunteers are only there to show you how to curl. You must decide if the challenges of curling are too much.

Download Adult WAIVER here as a PDF
Download Youth WAIVER here as a PDF

Watch Video's of the Kansas City Curling ClubIf you have a high speed internet connection, watch a few different videos on the Kansas City Curling Club including this 2.5 minute segment (MPG file) produced by Mick Shaffer of KC Metro Sports.

The delivery 42lbs of Granite Sliding on Ice Getting ready to deliver a Rock by sitting on the Hack
Created:8/12/04 I Last Edited: 4/7/2008Suggestions/Comments
Fill in the form below to reserve a spot at any of our Scheduled Ice Events. Within a day, we will confirm we have space available.


Outside Links
Instructional Sites
Curling: A Liftetime SportThis 15 minute instructional video, produced by the United States Curling Association and posted by the Milwaukee Curling Club, is what persons new to curling watch prior to stepping on the Ice.
Curling QuizStudy 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 TypesProvided by Dusseldorf Curling Club, Curling Basics uses flash media to show different shot types from "Biter" to "Wick."
The Roarin' GameA viewpoint of curling from a scientific point of view. Additional links at the bottom of the page.