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��Curling Safety

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Preparing to curl

  • Wear clothing that is warm but light and flexible. You’ll be getting into a “lunge” position to throw, and you may work up a sweat when sweeping.
  • There is a fall risk on the ice. If you don’t have curling shoes, make sure to wear clean athletic shoes that have good grip.
  • To avoid head injuries, you have the option to wear headgear designed for curling to protect your noodle.

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Examples from Goldline Curling Supply Website

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On the Ice

  • Always step on to the ice with your “gripper foot” first. Never step onto the ice on a slider.
  • Do not try to stop or catch moving rocks with your hands. Unless you’re a seasoned vet, do not stop speedy rocks with your feet.
  • Do not kneel or touch hands to the ice for long enough for ice to melt. This causes “flat” spots in the ice which are more likely to cause falls and also affect play.
  • When you get up from a sliding position, put your body weight on your gripper foot.
  • Use your broom for balance however you need. It is also handy for stopping moving stones.
  • Never slide rocks toward other people on the ice.

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Urgent Situations

  • In the event of a fall
      • Assess for blood. Automatically call EMS if there is an injury with blood on the ice.
      • If there are other evident concerns, such as bone injury, possible concussion, etc. a call to EMS is also recommended
      • Even if there is no obvious injury, encourage sitting for a moment before returning to the game.
  • First aid and AED is located by the main door to the ice (behind sheet five)

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AED located next to main entrance to the ice.

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Be Safe and Good Curling!