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Curling

Curling

Olympic SportWinter Sports

Also known as "chess on ice," curling puts tactical thinking and team coordination front and center. Its relatively low physical demands mean it opens the door to children of every build. In Türkiye, there are facilities in Erzurum and Istanbul.

Benefits
  • Strategic thinking
  • Team coordination
  • Balance
  • Concentration
  • Socializing
Physical Development

Front

Back

Primary
Supporting
Inactive

Primary Muscles

CoreLegsShoulders

Supporting Muscles

ArmsBack

Fitness Components

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Physical Demands
Coordination
Medium
Endurance
Low
Strength
Low
Flexibility
Low
Height advantage: Doesn’t matter
Body type: Doesn’t matter
Development by Age
10

Up to age 10

Getting used to gliding on the ice, basic stone delivery

13

Up to age 13

Team play, learning tactics

16

Up to age 16

Official competitions

A Family Sports Background Helps
Curling: Tactical knowledge and experience on the ice are passed on

Starting age

Ages 8+ (ideal: 10)

Competition age

Ages 13+

Weekly time

Beginner 2–3 hours
Intermediate 3–4 hours
Advanced 5–7 hours

Estimated monthly cost

TRY 1,500 – TRY 4,000

Equipment
Curling Shoes₺800–3,000
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Curling Gloves₺200–600
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Broom₺300–800
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Where to Buy

Specialist sports shops near you
Federation

Türkiye Curling Federasyonu

Is there a Curling club near me?

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Curling Videos

Technique guides and training videos

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What Is Curling? How It's Played and the Rules

The rules of curling, known as "chess on ice"

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How Is Curling Played? An Animated Explainer

A fun animated video explaining curling

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