Let me start by talking about something very near and dear to my heart. The first time I read The Spirit of Curling creed, its simple message really hit home with me. This might be the first time you have seen The Spirit of Curling, and I consider that a failing on my part. This should be something everyone sees before their first long season, if not at their introduction to the sport.

The Spirit of Curling

“Curling is a game of skill and traditions. A shot well executed is a delight to see and so, too, it is a fine thing to observe the time-honored traditions of curling being applied in the true spirit of the game. Curlers play to win but never to humble their opponents. A true curler would prefer to lose rather than win unfairly.”

“A good curler never attempts to distract an opponent or otherwise prevent another curler from playing his or her best.”

“No curler ever deliberately breaks a rule of the game or any of its traditions. But, if a curler should do so inadvertently and be aware of it, he or she is the first to divulge the breach.”

“While the main objective of the game is to determine the relative skills of the players, the spirit of the game demands good sportsmanship, kindly feeling and honorable conduct. This spirit should influence both the interpretation and application of the rules of the game and also the conduct of all participants on and off the ice.”

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We are very happy to announce that we have moved our operations to The Pond Hockey Club (https://www.pondhockeyclubaustintx.com/). We have opened up registration for the fall Leagues and Learn To Curl events on Tuesday and Friday evenings and on Sunday morning. Please contact us to schedule Corporate Events or private parties.