No. Although there are special curling shoes that you would eventually want to get if you continue with the sport, you don't need anything other than a clean pair of sneakers to be able to try curling. We ask that you bring your sneakers and change into them in the club so as to prevent tracking outside dirt, salt, etc. onto the ice. We will provide you with grippers to put over your sneakers to help prevent you from slipping and step-on sliders for you to be able to slide out and deliver the stone. Do NOT wear boots or anything with heels.

You should wear clothing that is comfortable and allows you to move freely and easily. You will also want to dress warm, preferrably in layers. It is typically in the low 40's on the ice but once you get moving you might get warm very quickly. Do not wear Jeans. They are not stretchable enough to allow the freedom of movement you'll need. Think gym/workout attire. For footwear see previous question.

No. Curling is not played on ice skates. Though it is played on ice you can play in regular sneakers or special curling shoes that have a teflon slider on one foot and a gripper sole on the other foot. When not sliding, you cover the teflon with a slip on gripper. At our club, we will provide you with grippers and step-on sliders so you don't need curling shoes, though you'll probably want to get a pair if you intend to continue with the sport.

The typical air temperature in the ice shed is between 40-45 degrees Farenheit. 

Absolutely! We encourage you to take as many pictures and videos of your friends and family as you wish. This will be a fun experience that you'll want to remember! We also love it when you tag Ardsley Curling Club in your photos if you post them on social media.

If you are at an open house or Curling and Cocktails event we try to keep groups together as much as possible. We have six instruction stations and we try to keep each station to a maximum of 6 people. This ensures that everybody gets an equal amount of instruction. If your group is seven people we can probably make that work. If it is larger than that we may need to separate you into two groups but we will do our best to put you at stations that are next to each other.

Not at all. We have people of all different shapes, sizes, ages, and abilities in our club. If your physical ability prevents you from "crouching" or getting into the "lunge" position, you are allowed to deliver the stone with a throwing stick. The stick allows you to slide the rock down the ice from a standing position.