Brainerd, MN—Curling is a team sport, played on ice, where two teams take turns sliding granite stones toward a target of concentric circles. This Olympic sport is thought to have been established in Scotland in the 16th century but Canada is credited with its development as a sport. If you are looking for a fun way to spend time indoors, but still on the ice, then consider curling.
The Brainerd Lakes Curling Club is a membership organization that hosts bonspiels, leagues, and special events. Their home is the Fran Holden Curling Arena which is located at the Crow Wing County Fairgrounds. This winter there are several open curling opportunities.
If you’re a beginner, the club offers a 4 week “Learn to Curl” class starting in November. This is a great program for anyone new to curling and want to try it before jumping straight into a league. You can learn more and register for Learn to Curl here.
If you’re ready to jump into a weekly league, there are plenty of options throughout the week! They offer doubles, men’s, women’s, youth, or a 4 person team of your choice, to learn more about each league head over to their page here.
Open curling is for members and the public, including those who are just curious about what this curling thing is all about. You can try curling, work on skills or find others for pick-up games. Brooms and sliders are available to use for free. Just bring a clean, rubber-soled athletic shoes and comfortable clothes. Cost is $10 for non-members ($25 for families).
Find information about open curling on our events page or on the Brainerd Lakes Curling Club’s website.
