Ayr Curling

 2025-2026 Curling Rates:

Whether you are an adult, child or student you will find an appropriate level of membership. If you're ready to become a part of Ayr Curling this season, you can complete your entry form online and send payment to Ayr Curling by September 19th, 2025. 

For more information about registration, call 519-632-7465 or email the manager at Ayr Curling. 

For membership payment, we prefer DEBIT, CREDIT, (Online Payment or at Ayr Curling via Square Terminal) CHEQUE or CASH.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the cost to play? We have a special rate for new curlers. The cost for the first year is $515 which allows you to play as often as you would like.

What are "Volunteer Duties" and how do they work?  To help keep our membership dues as low as possible, Ayr Curling asks members to complete TWO duties throughout the curling season (or ONE duty if you have only signed up for 1 segment). A "duty" is the equivalent of 4-5 hours of your time (or $100 if you sign up for a food / prize contribution duty). Duties can include on-ice volunteering with rental groups / junior curling, bonspiel host, kitchen host, bartender (Smart Serve required), kitchen helper, food contribution, etc.  Duties that are available can be found by searching the volunteer duties list (under the Members+ menu on the website).

What equipment will I need? Although there is some equipment available for purchase, you can begin curling with just a clean pair of shoes (preferably ones that have not been worn outdoors), and some warm layers of clothing that allows for easy movement.

How long does a game of curling take to play? Generally our games are six ends OR eight ends in length.  6-end games take about 90 minutes to play, while 8-end games take about 2 hours to play.

Do I have to take lessons before I play? We offer a learn to curl program which will give you some lessons in the basics, and we encourage all our "newer" curlers to feel comfortable joining any of our social leagues.  Jumping in and playing a lead or second (front-end) position should give you an opportunity to learn more about the game and have fun while doing it. 

I would like to curl, but my knees (or hips) are bad and I don’t think I can bend down to throw the rock... We have a growing number of curlers delivering with a delivery stick rather than bending to the hack to deliver, so don’t let that stop you!

How does Ontario's Rowan's Law & concussion protocol come into play with curling? Even with diligent safety precautions, accidents do happen in any sport.  Our curling facility has a protocol for any falls on the ice where you hit your head, which is reviewed at the start of every season with each league.  Additionally, we have a growing number of options of curling headgear (headbands, ball caps, toques, helmets) for purchase by both adults and youth curlers to help minimize the risk of concussion if you do fall. 

Do I have to sign up with a team, or can I join by myself? You are welcome whether you come on your own or with friends! In fact, we encourage singles and couples to join, as we look after the creation of teams on the social league nights.  You don't need a team to be a part of all the fun!

How many times a week will I be curling? That is entirely up to you! We have league nights on every weeknight and on Sundays, as well some bonspiels (tournaments) on Saturdays. Your membership allows you to play as often as you would like in the leagues. There is an extra cost associated with the bonspiels.

Important Membership Dates for you to know: