Like golf, curling is a lifetime sport. It's played for both recreation and competitive satisfaction by men and women from 8 to 80. The heart of curling is the local curling club and it's members.
Most clubs have their own ice facility and clubrooms.
Some rent ice from hockey or skating arenas. Wherever it's played, curling is most of all a local function with leagues and local tournaments scheduled throughout each week of the season. Off the ice, curlers absorb the warmth of the clubroom, socializing and recounting their game. Curling is economical. The game is easily affordable and attracts a true cross-section of Canadians.