Instructional Materials

Follow the links below to improve your curling techniques:

• Basics of the Game -- Level I (Powerpoint) (updated Nov. 2003)
• Basics of the Game -- Level II (Powerpoint) (updated Nov. 2003)
• Basics of the Game -- Level III (Powerpoint) (updated Nov. 2003)
• Level I Instructors Guide (updated Nov. 2003)
• Level II Instructors Guide (updated Nov. 2003)
• Train the Trainer Guide (updated Nov. 2003)
• Train the Trainer Guide (Powerpoint) (updated Nov. 2003)
• Strategy Clinic (Powerpoint)
• Basics of the Game (Powerpoint) (updated Nov. 2003)
• Delivery Analysis (Excel) (updated Nov. 2003)

Brochures, Videos, Etc.

The USCA has instructional brochures available for the 2005-06 season. The "Discover Curling" brochure provides a colorful introduction for prospective curlers or those who would like to know more about the sport. Four educational brochures on the basics of delivery, sweeping, strategy, and safety & etiquette help introduce the sport’s fundamentals. By following the steps in "Curling: A Lifetime Sport," new curlers can be playing a game and enjoying success in less than an hour. Instructor training and certification is also offered through the USCA.

Materials and publications available from the USCA National Office, 1-888-CURLERS (287-5377):  

• "Sweeping the Nation" video ($24.95)
• "Rock Stars" video ($20)
• "Curling: A Lifetime Sport" video ($19.95)
• "The Olympic Sport of Curling" video ($9.95)
• "USA Curling" Brochure ($.15 per brochure)
• USA Curling: Basic Strategy Brochure ($.10 per brochure)
• USA Curling: Delivery Fundamentals Brochure ($.10 per brochure)
• USA Curling: Etiquette and Safety Brochure ($.10 per brochure)
• USA Curling: Sweeping Fundamentals Brochure ($.10 per brochure)
• USA Curling: How to Deliver Using the Stick ($.10 per brochure)
• USA Curling: Wheelchair ($.10 per brochure)
• Rules of Play ($.10)
• United States Curling News subscription ($16)
• Starting a Curling Club Packet (free)
• Contact List of USA Curling Resource People
• WCF Ice Manual ($70 plus shipping and handling)
• USA Curling Directory & Media Guide ($5)
• Junior Merit Program
• "How to Plan a Successful Open House" guide