The Art of Curling: An Afternoon of Private On-Ice Training and Games

While you might have watched curling on TV during a past Winter Olympics, have you ever wondered what it's like to lunge across the ice with a 'rock' or sweep with a curling broom? Fortunately, a dedicated curling facility located just north of New York City is opening its doors to non-members who want to learn the tips and tricks of this mysterious sport. Are you ready to try your hand at the art of curling with veteran curlers?

Join New York Adventure Club for a fun evening of hands-on curling instruction, activities, and games at the Ardsley Curling Club, a historic curling club in Dobbs Ferry, NY that has been the home of curling in Westchester County since its formation in the 1930s.

Led by experienced members of the Ardsley Curling Club, our private curling experience will include:

• Exclusive access to the curling facility for three hours, including two hours on the ice
• An overview of curling basics, including off-ice instruction, stretching, equipment setup, and safety information
• Dedicated on-ice instruction with instructors who will teach you everything from delivery and sweeping to scoring and strategy
• Over an hour of gameplay, with the opportunity to play a mini-game against other teams
• A chance to socialize afterward with your fellow adventurers in the curling club's warm room

What are you waiting for? It's time to experience the sport of curling first-hand!

See you there!

*Transportation to/from Dobbs Ferry, NY is not included.

**Please bring (don't wear) a clean pair of athletic shoes with you to wear on the ice — this will help us keep the ice clean. The 'ice house' is roughly 40 degrees, so we suggest wearing a sweater or light jacket, and pants that you can move around in (sweatpants or yoga pants are ideal). Gloves are also recommended.

***Feel free to bring your own food and non-alcoholic drinks as the facility does not have a restaurant.

****Guests between 12-18 years old can participate in on-ice activity if their liability waiver is signed by a parent or legal guardian.

*****Due to COVID-19 protocols, the Ardsley Curling Club will only allow guests who are fully vaccinated against the SARS-CoV-2 virus to enter the Club's premises — proof of vaccination required. Masks are optional in both the 'warm room' and on the ice.

******After registering, see the 'additional information' section of your order confirmation for other important details including a mandatory online waiver to sign, which can be accessed through here

Transportation:

*Please double check train departure times the day before as schedules can shift due to track work.

By Public Transit:

Take the Poughkeepsie Station (Hudson Line) bound Metro-North Train from Grand Central Terminal, and disembark at the Dobbs Ferry Station. While there are typically cabs waiting at the station, an Uber or Lyft can also be taken to the Ardsley Country Club. Once on site, have the taxi drop you off in the parking lot at the top of the path leading down to the curling club — signage should be set up to point you in the right direction.

By Car:

Free parking is available in the main Ardsley Country Club parking lot. Once parked, walk down the path next to the parking lot toward the club building — signage should be set up to point you in the right direction. For more detailed directions, click here.

Testimonials

"I love learning the sport." -Brenda

"Learning new skill, great instructors, family friendly, great atmosphere." -Victoria

"Everything - the whole family had a great time, including me and I wasn’t very good, but I would do it again!" -Kathy

"Trying something new. Enthusiasm of the instructors." -Kristen

"Interesting to try something new in a small setting." -Barbara

Disclaimer

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Categories: In-Person, Instructional