Hello Everyone,
All of us at the Haliburton Curling Club are getting geared up for another very successful season. The plant starts up September 1st and we are expecting the ice to be in by Sept 18th.
Our registration day will be held on Friday, September 8th from 2pm - 7pm. If you are a first time curler and wish to get some information about our club and the sport of curling, then please join us on this date. We are honouring our $ 99.00 special for first time members. If you are an experienced curler and have never curled at our club this rate also applies to you.
The $99.00 special will give you one 8 week session in one league. A lot of our first time curlers choose this option to see if they like the sport or not. After the 8 weeks, you have a choice to join for one or more sessions and more than one league at the set rate.
A clinic for new curlers will be held on Saturday, Sept. 23rd from 10am - 4pm at a low cost of $ 10.00. The fee includes instruction, practice and lunch. Experienced coaches will be available to help you learn the sport. As well, there will some good used equipment for you to try and/or buy at a low cost.
The Haliburton Curling Club is a not for profit organization that serves the community and surrounding areas. We have a wonderful group of members that work together to have fun, get some exercise and promote the club to all their family, friends and neighbours. Our league descriptions are provided under the heading of Curling and League Information.
We are financially healthy and in this day and age of rural clubs we are doing fantastic! Our grant last year helped update our icemaking equipment, add a new dehumidifier, change all our lights to LED and give our ice technician a new state of the art scraper. All this helps promote the life of our club.
We will be celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Haliburton Curling Club at our Annual General Meeting on Sunday, Oct. 22nd at 1:30pm.
If you have any questions about registration please email us at the club email provided on this page or call Sue Mason (705) 754-3742.
The town of Haliburton offers a variety of opportunities for their residents to participate in during the fall and winter months. Curling is one of these activities and it is one of the most popular sports because both young and old can participate.
Our club is committed to getting future generations excited about curling and we offer an outstanding Youth program run by very talented volunteers. These members help teach and support each child in their development of the sport.
Haliburton curling club offers members a healthy cross section of recreational and competitive play by offering leagues that will satisfy their interests and abilities. Leagues are scheduled from Monday to Friday including day and night time curling. Check the website for league descriptions.
So, is it a good idea to join our club? Absolutely! We have divided the season into three sessions in order to meet your needs (ie. travel, job, health).
If you would like to inquire about joining the club then you can email the club or contact Mary Hillaby at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Sue Mason at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . We offer practice time two Sundays a month from 12 noon until 2pm. As well, training and practice clinics are held throughout the year to help support both the new and experienced curler. Certified coaches facilitate these clinics.
As our motto says, “Have fun, Meet friends, Keep fit and Stay active”.
Curling is a winter sport, played on ice. Ice is slippery, hard, cold, and wet. At Haliburton curling club, we strive to take the proper measures to ensure the safety of all our members. Every curler who steps foot on our ice should have a pair of grippers over their curling shoes to protect them from slipping on the ice. These grippers should not have any smooth surfaces on them or bits of rubber falling off. Always check the condition of your grippers and if needed, purchase a new pair from our supply at the bar. For a low cost of $ 15.00/gripper, you can ensure your safety. Be sure that your slider and gripper or shoes are clean and dry before stepping on the ice.
As well, we have all seen or heard of someone falling on the ice and unfortunately hitting their head. If you are concerned and wish protection, we sell protective head gear called "ice halos" that are light weight and comfortable. Most importantly they provide curlers with some confidence they need to stay on the ice. Ice halos do not make your head hot and the Velcro closures make it adjustable and secure.
The following are some other measures that each participant should practice for good ice safety:
- warm up before the game - stretching and warming muscles before going out on the ice can help prevent injury
- step onto the ice gripper-foot first - never use your slider foot to step onto the ice
- always be careful when stepping off the ice - always use your slider foot first
- the rule of thumb for your slider foot is LAST ON, FIRST OFF
- step off the platform onto a clear piece of ice. Avoid stepping over a rock
- avoid lifting a rock – you might lose your balance
- never stop a rock with your hand - your fingers can be crushed, especially if the rock hits another rock while you're trying to stop it
- never use your foot to stop a fast moving rock - you could lose your balance and fall. Use your broom to stop a rock
- watch for stray rocks
- keep your feet on the ice - avoid running or hopping. Walk or slide
- if you can't keep up with a fast moving rock while sweeping, just let it go. It's not worth the risk of falling.
- if you feel unwell and your balance is impaired, never go on the ice surface
Another important safety feature is to get yourself trained. At Haliburton curling club we offer training clinics before the curling season and throughout the year by our club coaches.
Let’s face it: curling ice is slippery and the possibility of falling is real, so protecting ourselves from injury is very important. Be aware! Go out and enjoy the sport, have a great game and stay safe!
