Join the Club

The Detroit Curling Club welcomes all adults 18 years of age and older to become members. We offer a range of membership categories and affordable dues. New curlers are eligible for discounted introductory dues and Ferndale residents receive a 15% discount.

If you have a year or more of curling experience, you may join the club and begin curling in leagues immediately. For those with no experience curling, the first step is to attend one of our Curling 101 Course prior to joining the club. After completing the three (3) class course you will have the opportunity to join the club and participate in leagues.

For additional membership information, please contact us at: membership@detroitcurling.com

Try Out Curling: Read this before proceeding!

So, you’ve seen this video: https://youtu.be/Jb6bfZFDECU or this one: https://youtu.be/evNi4_2qHPY and now you want to try curling. We’ve all been there. It’s both as easy as it looks and infinitely more difficult than it seems. It’s the sport that physicists can’t agree on, but children can learn to play.

If you’re up for the challenge, we have several ways you can try curling based on your interest level. Answer the following questions to help us direct you to the right program.

WHAT BEST DESCRIBES YOUR INTEREST IN CURLING?
  1. I’ve watched It on the Olympics, want to give it a try and check it off my bucket list. A couple of my friends or family might want to try it, too.
  2. I have a group of 8 or more friends, relatives, and work group that want to try out curling as a group activity. We want to do it as a one-time winter activity.
  3. I want to learn how to curl so I can join the club, play in leagues, and make a run at the next Olympics! This is my calling!
WHERE WE THINK YOU SHOULD GO:

If you answered…

  1. I’ve watched It on the Olympics, want to give it a try and check it off my bucket list. A couple of my friends or family might want to try it, too. You should check out our Intro to Curling classes on our Events page. These are a one-time 2.5-hour class that show you curling basics and let you throw some stones in a relaxed and fun format. It’s great for individuals or groups up to 6 people.
  2. I have a group of 8 or more friends, relatives, and work group that want to try out curling as a group activity. We want to do it as a one-time winter activity. You should check out our Group Rental Program. We provide instruction and all the equipment for groups of 8 or more. Renting the ice is great for family/friend or corporate/work group outings.
  3. I want to learn how to curl so I can join the club, play in leagues, and make a run at the next Olympics! This is my calling!!! You should definitely take our Curling 101 Course! This is a three (3) class course that is held once each fall. You will be taught by expert instructors on the basics of delivery, sweeping and how to play the game. If you don’t have any prior curling experience or limited experience, this course is a prerequisite to joining the club and playing in leagues.

We look forward to welcoming you to experience the great sport of curling in whichever way suits you best! See you at the club!

If you’re up for the challenge, we have two beginner Curling 101 Courses this Fall for you. Each class is divided into three sessions. Plan on attending all three! You don’t want to miss out on any of the skills or the fun.

Intro to Curling – 2026-2027 Season

This two-and-a-half-hour event (like our Group Rental program experience) will introduce curling and is intended for individuals or small groups who have never experienced the sport.

After a brief overview and safety presentation in our warm room, everyone will go on the ice for the remainder of the session where we will cover sliding, stone delivery, sweeping, and scoring as everyone plays a few ends. More information is provided once registered.

Curling 101 Course – Fall 2026

If you’re up for the challenge, we have two (2) Curling 101 Courses this Fall for you. Each class is divided into three sessions. Plan on attending all three! You don’t want to miss out on any of the skills or the fun. Curling 101 classes are spread over three sessions in October and November.

Registration will open at 10 AM on Saturday, August 29, on our event sign-up page linked here.

Group 1

Saturday, October 31, 2026 – 11 am to 1 pm
Topics: History of curling, history of the club, delivery basics (sliding and delivering a stone), sweeping basics.

Saturday, November 14, 2026 – 11 am to 1 pm
Topics: Advanced delivery and sweeping skills, how to play and score a game.

Saturday, November 21, 2026 – 9 am to 2 pm
Mini Bon (2-game mini tournament) This is the fun you have been waiting for! You will be placed on teams with experienced players who will help you play two actual games.

Group 2

Saturday, October 31, 2026 – 1 pm to 3 pm
Topics: History of curling, history of the club, delivery basics (sliding and delivering a stone), sweeping basics.

Saturday, November 14, 2026 – 1 pm to 3 pm
Topics: Advanced delivery and sweeping skills, how to play and score a game.

Saturday, November 21, 2026 – 3 pm to 8 pm
Mini Bon (2-game mini tournament) This is the fun you have been waiting for! You will be placed on teams with experienced players who will help you play two actual games.

Details

Cost: The cost for the three-session course is $125.

What to wear: We ask that people wear warm, comfortable clothes (athletic pants and sweatshirts, hats, gloves, etc.) and bring clean tennis shoes. Ease of movement is key! Please no fleece or jeans. Someone always comes in jeans. Jeans are cold and don’t allow for the bending and flexibility that even beginner curling requires. Don’t be that person.

What to expect: The physical act of throwing a stone is unlike anything you’ve probably ever done before, so we sometimes use muscles that we didn’t know we had. We will do some stretching before we go out on the ice.

If you are afraid that you won’t be able to crouch down low to deliver the stone, stick curling may be a good option for you. No crouching is needed!

For class information, please contact us at: l[email protected]

Registration will open at 10 AM on Saturday, August 29, on our event sign-up page linked here.

Junior Curling Program

The Juniors Program provides instruction and competition suited to each participant’s level of play, led by qualified instructors from within our club. Juniors learn the basics of curling, work on skills development, and become familiar with the strategy and etiquette of the game. The Juniors Program is composed of two groups:

Little Rocks (6-10 years old)
Half the weight, twice the fun! Little Rocks uses half-weight (20-pound) curling rocks and focuses on fun min-games that teach curling fundamentals, encourage good sportsmanship, and inspire a love of the game.

U19 Juniors (11-18 years old)
The U19 program focuses on developing skills, strategy, and sportsmanship for both recreational and competitive curlers, while helping interested Juniors prepare for bonspiels and competitions.

If your child would like to continue curling, they should join the club as Junior Members to participate in our U19 or Little Rocks leagues. For more information, visit our Junior Curling Program page or contact the coaches at [email protected].