The advantages of Sturling Curling

Sturling Curling, a two-person team version of curling, has been present in Canada for a quarter of a century, and is gaining popularity. It was invented by two Alberta men, Brian Dingman and Carson Schultz of Didsbury, Alberta back in 1998. As the sport grew, players using sticks realized they can be competitive with slide curlers without any limitations.

Sturling curling allows participants to use a curling stick to handle the rocks, from either a standing or sitting position.

The sport accommodates those with physical limitations, advanced age, or disabilities. It’s suitable for people of all ages, both young and old, as well as people with knee, back, heart or shoulder disabilities, since the rocks can be handled with a curling stick from a standing or sitting position. The usual slide delivery can also be used, so everyone can participate competitively regardless of their preferred technique.

Sturling bonspiels are a more condensed version of a regular curling game, and are held as single day events, with every team guaranteed three games. The whole idea is to get people out curling and having fun.

With only two players on each team, it can be easier to organize and participate compared to traditional four-person curling teams. At the same time it retains the competitive nature of the game.

Sturling is often used as a way to introduce youth and beginners to the sport, which can help expand the curling community. In fact it has gained so much popularity, that it has gained Olympic status, and has extended beyond Canada’s borders to Switzerland.

Sturling bonspiels help to promote league play which results in more curling memberships, dues, and volunteers. The whole idea of Sturling is to get folks out curling and to have fun!