Group Events

*** Note: The Triangle Curling Club does not own our own facility, we play at the Polar Ice House in Wake Forest (map link), so while we will help put you in touch with the ice rink management, we don't actually book ice time directly for you. ***

What we provide:

  • Rental of all the equipment you need for the event (rocks, brooms, sliders, etc)
  • We supply a number of instructors to setup/tear down the ice, and help your group understand the basic rules and technique to play the game - the number of instructors will vary depending on how many people are attending your event

What you need to do:

Book ice time with the Polar Ice House for the day of the event (cost is variable and would need to be negotiated with the Polar Ice House directly)
  • Book a party room at the Polar Ice House for use for off-ice instruction for at least 1 hour before the ice time and 1 hour after the ice time
  • Arrange for any catering or drinks with the Polar Ice House



    • Scheduling an Event:

    Events should be scheduled by contacting the Triangle Curling Club at Communications@TriangleCurling.com. The typical curling "season" runs from September through March, but as the ice at the Polar Ice House is available all year long events can be held anytime throughout the year (subject to ice time availability). Events can be held any day of the week, including during working hours on weekdays, although more advance notice may be required for weekday events so that appropriate instructors can be arranged.

    Typically the length of the event is up to you, but we recommend something with about 2-3 hours of ice time, which will allow enough time for everyone to get a brief 30 minute lesson on the game off-ice (explanation of rules, scoring, sweeping, etc as well as a safety brief) and then a 30 minute on-ice lesson, followed by a full or partial game. This works for groups of up to 32 people (since we can setup up to 4 curling sheets, with 8 people on each sheet), but if you have more than 32 people then we would need to extend the time or change the format with larger teams perhaps. You need a minimum of 2 hours of ice time which will allow for a short 4-5 end game after the setup and instruction time. If you want to play a full 6-8 end game you should probably book 2.5-3 hours of ice time. The overall length of the event would need to include the off-ice time as well, so typically you might be looking at a schedule like the following:

    • Event Start Time: 1 PM
    • Time for people to arrive/gather: 1:00 - 1:30 PM
    • Off-ice instruction: 1:30 - 2:00 PM
    • On-ice instruction: 2:00 - 2:30 PM
    • Full Game: 2:30 - 4:30 PM (partial game option could end by 4:00 PM)
    • Off-ice socializing: 4:30 - ???

    To schedule your event you need to work with the Polar Ice House to rent the ice for the day that you want to hold the event - ice time typically costs $250+ per hour during the winter season, but you need to negotiate that with the Polar Ice House directly. You need to ensure that you tell the Polar Ice House management that the ice is being rented for a curling event since we need to be on a specific rink (they have 2 rinks). Once you confirm the ice time then we will arrange for the instructors to be available for your event.

    Fees:

    • The fee that the curling club charges is a flat fee, for the rental of the equipment and providing instructors. The club fee is $500 and covers 2-3 hours of curling assistance/instruction for up to 32 participants. If you have more people or want a longer session then that cost would increase.
    • Full payment for the event is due on the day of the event. If the event is canceled within a week of the planned date a payment of $200 will be required to be paid to the club to cover planning.
    • Payment should be made via check made payable to "Triangle Curling Club".
    • Ice Time Charges - TBD as negotiated with the Polar Ice House (as mentioned above) - cancellation of ice time if necessary is the responsibility of the booking party. The Triangle Curling Club will not be liable for any charges incurred for ice time for a canceled event.

    Catering/Food/Drinks/Party Rooms:

    • Catering or bringing in your own food and drinks is something you would need to talk to the Polar Ice House about since the curling club has no control over that. The Polar Ice House may be able to supply you with catering directly.
    • The Polar Ice House have a couple party rooms that you can book. At least one room needs to be booked so that we have a place to do the off-ice instruction and you have a place for people to congregate.

    Insurance Liability Waivers:

    • Ice is slippery and hard, so we ask that all participants sign insurance waivers before going onto the ice. If a participant does not wish to sign a waiver they will not be allowed to participate in the on-ice part of the event but are welcome to watch from off the ice.
    • Waivers will be provided by the curling club on the day of the event or in advance if requested.

    What should you wear to the event?

    • For people attending who will be going out on the ice it is important to ensure that proper clothing and shoes are worn.
    • No flat soled shoes or raised heels are allowed.
    • Running shoes or hiking shoes work fine as long as the soles are clean and not too worn.
    • It's fairly cold on the ice, so you need to wear warm clothes and a light jacket.
    • Pants that offer easy movement are important as well as you will be required to stretch and get into positions that tight pants and jeans are not necessarily appropriate for.

    Who can attend - are there age restrictions?

    • Curlers under 18 years of age must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian before going on the ice. If a parent isn't coming to the event, you can request a waiver from the club, sign it, and send it with the child.
    • Typically, kids need to be 10 years old to have a chance of getting a rock into play. If you wish to schedule an event that involves children please discuss the specifics with the curling club when you contact them.

    For more information please contact: Communications@TriangleCurling.com