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Coaching

Curling Coaching

Hamilton Ice Rink offers a variety of coaching and practice opportunities supported by an experienced and enthusiastic team of volunteer coaches

Junior Coaching

Our junior coaching program takes place on Saturday mornings from 8.30am to 11.30am

This is open to curlers up to the age of 21. All abilities are welcome whether you are new to the sport or competing at national level.

Junior coaching is on every Saturday until the end of March 2026 except for the following:

1 November, 15 November, 27 December, 10 January

Try Curling

If you have never curled before and are looking for a taster session, then our Come & Try events are for you.

Supported by qualified coaches, these sessions are held at 12.15 on Sundays throughout the season and you should contact the ice rink for details either by phone (01698-282448) or by email at info@lanarkshireice.co.uk

Become A Curler

For those interested in taking up curling, our Become A Curler program will be of interest. This is run as 4 x 2 hour sessions which cover all aspects of the game from basic rules and etiquette to delivery, sweeping and tactics. By the end of the course, you will be ready to join a club and play a meaningful part in games.

The next block is being held at 2.30pm on the following Sunday afternoons:

19th October, 9th November, 16th November & 23rd November

You can sign up to the Become A Curler program using the following link - Become a Curler – Try Curling

Improver Coaching

Improver coaching sessions are held on Thursday morning between 10am and 12 noon.

These are drop-in sessions which do not require advanced booking and our experienced coaches will be on hand to offer advice to curlers of all standards.

Practice Ice

Practice sessions can be arranged directly through the ice rink either by phone (01698-282448) or by email at info@lanarkshireice.co.uk

Ice rink members also have the opportunity for free practice ice between 4pm and 5pm and you should contact the ice rink for availability.