Traditional Curling
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Simply Snapfacts
Why are curling stones made from special granite?
The dense granite resists cracking even after thousands of collisions on ice.
Traditional Curling
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Why is curling sometimes called ‘chess on ice’?
Teams constantly plan angles, positioning, and tactical blocks several shots ahead.
Team Curling
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Why don’t wheelchair curlers sweep the ice?
Players use delivery sticks instead of sweeping because they compete from stationary wheelchairs.
Wheelchair Curling
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Why can floor curling be played without ice?
Players slide stones across smooth indoor surfaces using adapted equipment.
Floor Curling
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SIMPLY FACTS
Simply History
Curling developed in Scotland in the 1500s, where players slid stones across frozen lochs and ponds.
Curling developed in Scotland in the 1500s, where players slid stones across frozen lochs and ponds.
Curling developed in Scotland in the 1500s, where players slid stones across frozen lochs and ponds.
Wheelchair Curling became a Paralympic sport at the Turin 2006 Winter Paralympics.
Simply Comparisons
What is it all about?
Floor Curling
A dry-floor version using rolling stones, making curling easier to try away from ice.
Team Curling
Players slide stones on ice while teammates sweep to guide speed and direction.
Traditional Curling
Traditional Curling is a form of curling that helps people practise the key skills of the activity in a fun, focused and active way.
Wheelchair Curling
An adapted version where wheelchair players deliver stones using skill, strategy and accuracy.
Olympic Status
Floor Curling
Non-Olympic
Team Curling
Winter Olympics, 1924
Traditional Curling
Winter Olympics, 1924
Wheelchair Curling
Winter Paralympics, 2006
Starting Age
Floor Curling
8+ Years
Team Curling
8+ Years
Traditional Curling
8+ Years
Wheelchair Curling
8+ Years
Players
Floor Curling
Usually 4 per team
Team Curling
4 per team
Traditional Curling
4 per team
Wheelchair Curling
4 per team
Length of Play
Floor Curling
Around 1–3 hours
Team Curling
8–10 ends, around 2–3 hours
Traditional Curling
8–10 ends, around 2–3 hours
Wheelchair Curling
8 ends, around 2 hours
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Let the Journey Begin
The Discovery Missions are designed to introduce the sport, in a fun and inclusive way.
- Read the Discovery Mission and learn what you’ll be doing.
- Complete the Mission friend, family member, trusted adult or just you,and have fun!
- If you wish to, Record and reflect on your experience by writing in your Personal Journal.
- Earn an Adventurer Badge for each completed Discovery Mission.
- Unlock your Adventurer Certificate when you have completed 4 of your chosen Discovery Missions.
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