PARK CITY CURLING
Established 2006
OUR BEGINNING
2006 – 2007
The Park City Curling Club got its start in 2006, right after the Park City Ice Arena opened its doors. While the city was figuring out how best to use the new ice, local Parkite Debbie Basrak had an idea: curling. She founded the club that same year, introducing a new and exciting winter sport to Park City and laying the groundwork for what would become a passionate curling community.
In the early days, the club ran on pure dedication. We didn’t own any stones, so members borrowed them from the Ogden Curling Club—an hour away—and hauled them back and forth every week just to play. There weren’t even curling rings painted on the ice yet, so before each game the houses were drawn by hand with markers. It wasn’t fancy, but it worked, and it brought people together.
Things really took off in 2007 when the Ice Arena purchased curling equipment and painted the houses directly onto the ice.
TODAY
Since then, the club has continued to grow. Today, we host a weekly curling league and introduce more than 1,000 people a year to the sport through our Learn to Curl programs for individuals, private groups, and charitable organizations. Our goal is simple: to grow the Olympic sport of curling in Utah and have a great time doing it.
FAQ
Curling 101 – your questions answered!
Everything from What is Curling, and What to Wear… to info on Learn to Curl events you can join and Private Events you can create, including a new experience, Street Curling, where we bring the fun to you…
General Info & Learn to Curl Public Events
What is curling?
Curling is a fun, social ice sport where teams slide granite stones toward a target (called the house) while teammates sweep to guide the stone. It’s easy to learn, surprisingly strategic, and great for all ages and skill levels.
Do I need experience to try curling?
Not at all. Most people who curl with us are brand new. We focus on making curling welcoming and beginner-friendly, and our instructors walk you through everything before you start.
How much is a Learn to Curl event?
$100 per person.
Or, if you have a group of 10 or more people who want to learn to curl, we can arrange a private event for your group at $125 per person, and that rents out the entire rink for your private event.
What should I wear?
Dress warmly and comfortably—ice arenas are cold. Layers are recommended. Clean athletic shoes are required (no boots), and gloves are encouraged. All curling equipment is provided.
Do I need to be athletic to curl?
Nope. Curling is more about balance, strategy, and teamwork than strength or speed. If you can move carefully on the ice, you can curl.
Where do you curl?
We curl at the Park City Ice Arena. The club hosts a weekly league and offers Learn to Curl sessions throughout the year.
What is a “Learn to Curl”?
Learn to Curl sessions are introductory experiences that include a brief overview of the sport, safety instruction, and plenty of time on the ice throwing stones and sweeping. We offer sessions for individuals, private groups, and charitable organizations.
Can beginners join a league?
Yes. Many of our league curlers started with no experience at all. We’re a welcoming club and happy to help new players learn as they go.
Private Corporate & Group Events
Do you offer corporate or private group events?
Yes. We host corporate outings, team-building events, private group curls, fundraisers, and celebrations. Events can take place on the ice or off the ice with our Street Curling option.
How do we book a private or corporate event?
Private and corporate events are booked by email. Ice time can be limited, so the more flexibility you have with dates and times, the better chance we have of accommodating your group.
Click here to inquire about a private booking.
Is there a minimum group size?
Yes. Private on-ice events require a 16-person minimum.
How is instruction handled during group events?
We provide a personalized experience with 1 qualified instructor for every 5 participants, ensuring hands-on instruction, safety, and plenty of time to play.
Do you provide food and beverages, or can we bring our own?
We do not directly provide food or beverages. However, we have a party area available for catering, and outside food and beverage service is welcome. We can also assist with the necessary food and beverage licensing to help make your event seamless.
What should our group wear?
Dress warmly in comfortable layers. Clean athletic shoes are required (no boots), and gloves are recommended. All curling equipment is provided.
Can our event include social time off the ice?
Absolutely. Many groups combine curling on the ice with social time in the party area before or after their session.
What is Street Curling?
Street Curling is an off-ice version of curling that uses specialized equipment to recreate the game without ice. It’s portable, easy to learn, and perfect for events that don’t take place at the ice arena.
When is Street Curling a good option?
Street Curling works well for cocktail parties, receptions, conferences, large group events, or situations where ice time or travel isn’t ideal.
BOARD MEMBERS
Of The Park City Curling Club
Andrew Collins
Eric Myers
Luke San Antonio
Greg Basrak
Ramon Gomez
League Commissioner
Justin Hibbard
Brian Wayling
Vice President
Anissia Shalton
Secretary
Park City Curling Club Membership
Privileges and Responsibilities
The Park City Curling Club is a nonprofit corporation that is exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Club”). Membership in the Club is conditioned upon the timely payment of all applicable membership fees and other charges as and when due and upon the continuing compliance with all rules and policies of the Club now or hereafter in effect. The Club reserves the right to offer, modify and discontinue membership levels and privileges from time to time.
General Membership Privileges
- Right to Vote and Participate in Club Governance
- Membership in the United States Curling Association and the Mountain Pacific Curling Association
- Organized League Participation
- Practice Ice, Open Ice and Sub List Opportunities
- Participate in Club Activities and Receive Club Communications
- Member Responsibilities
- Abide by the Club Code of Conduct set forth earlier in this document
- Treat officers, club officials, arena officials, and other club members with respect
- Treat the equipment with care and respect
- When possible, contribute the good of the club through volunteer efforts, outreach, and ice setup
- The Club is primarily managed and operated by its members. As such, all members are encouraged to explore the numerous volunteer possibilities afforded by the Club and to contribute valuable time and talent to its success. At all times (and especially when representing the Club outside of the Park City Ice Arena), members are expected to conduct themselves with honesty and integrity, and with the highest respect for the Club, its members, all competitors and the sport of curling. Failure of a member to comply with the Code of Conduct or any other Club Policy may subject the member to a loss of privileges or expulsion. Members shall cooperate with each other and comply with all directives of Club officers and employees. Members are responsible for any damage caused by the member (or such member’s guest) to the facility, whether such damage is accidental or intentional.
Park City Curling Club – Participant Release (Adult)
The undersigned hereby makes the following representations: (i) that the undersigned understands that the sport of curling is played on ice and requires physical fitness; (ii) that the undersigned possesses such physical fitness; and (iii) that the undersigned understands that the risks of participating in any curling activity could involve serious injury or death.
In consideration of being allowed access to the Ice House (as defined below) as a participant in any curling activity in the Ice House, I, the undersigned, for myself and my estate, successors, heirs, beneficiaries, administrators, trustees, representatives, and attorneys do hereby remise, release, acquit, and forever discharge (i) Park City Curling Club a UTAH 501c-3 .(the “Club”); (ii) the United States Curling Association, Inc. (“USCA”); (iii) the Mountain Pacific Curling Assoc (MOPAC) (iv) the respective successors and assigns or each of the Club, USCA, and MOPAC and (v) the respective employees, officers, and directors, but only while acting in their capacity as such, of each of the Club, USCA, and MOPAC(collectively, the “Releasees”) from any and all actions, causes of action, claims, demands, and liabilities, both in law and equity for damages and any court costs and legal expenses and fees associated therewith in respect of physical, mental, and bodily injury occurring to me while participating in any curling activity in the Ice House prior to the Expiration Date (as defined below); provided, however, that in the event such injury was caused, in whole or in part, by the wilful, intentional, reckless, or grossly negligent action or failure to take action of any Releasee, such Releasee shall not be so remised, released, acquitted, or discharged hereby; and provided, further, that nothing herein shall be deemed to limit or exclude any action, cause of action, claim, demand, liability, payment, reimbursement, other benefit, or any court costs or legal expenses and fees that I or my estate, successors, heirs, beneficiaries, administrators, trustees, representatives, or attorneys might have or seek against (a) the Club’s “Participant Medical Accident” insurance coverage, (b) any other participant participating in any curling activity in the Ice House, or (c) against any other person or entity other than a Releasee.
The Ice House shall mean the single room containing 6 sheets of ice in which the sport of curling is played in the building located at 600 Gilmore Way, Park City, UT, owned and operated by The Park City Municipal Corp. The Expiration Date shall mean the date which is one (1) calendar year after the date this Release is executed below.
I certify that I am at least eighteen (18) years of age and have the legal capacity to execute this Participant Release on my own behalf.
I hereby revoke any and all releases of liability, waivers, and indemnifications previously executed by me in favor of any of the Releasees.
BEFORE SIGNING BELOW, I WAS GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO READ THIS PARTICIPANT RELEASE AND TO CONSULT WITH AN ATTORNEY AS TO ITS SIGNIFICANCE. BY SIGNING BELOW, I UNDERSTAND THAT I AM WAIVING SIGNIFICANT RIGHTS. I UNDERSTAND THE MEANING OF THIS PARTICIPANT RELEASE AND THE RIGHTS I AM WAIVING. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, I HAVE CHOSEN, OF MY OWN FREE WILL, TO EXECUTE THIS PARTICIPANT RELEASE.
