The Detroit Curling Club will present three skills clinics for members, taught by Mike Bahr. 

Cost is $30 per curler.  Clinics will be capped at 24 spots, with potential for 30, so please do utilize the waitlist. 

Clinic 1 (All Levels)

November 1, 2025

Time: 8:00 am to 10:00 am

Clinic 1: Balance and Delivery

Description:  Learn how to achieve greater balance while delivering stones.

Drills:

1. Balance
   1. Balance Drill #1 – Single Rock Balance Drill (Half Sheet drill - Objective: Learn true balance – don’t lean on rock)
   2. Balance Drill #2 - Candy Drop (Half Sheet drill - Objective: Learn how to adjust your weight – pick up candy and drop it into another bucket)
   3. Optional Drills for more advanced curlers

                  i.     Takeoff - No Rock – Lift Support (broom or Stabilizer - Objective: Focus your weight without full support)

                  ii.     Flying - No Rock, No Support (broom or Stabilizer - Objective: Focus your weight without any support)

2. Delivery
   1. Field Goal (Half Sheet - Objective: Focus on Line - deliver stone between to stones)
   2. No C (Half Sheet – if required - Objective: Slide without disturbing the targets.)
   3. Release Drills - if required

                  i.     Partner release drill (Center of Sheet - Objective: Release the stone with the proper handle and turn.)

                  ii.     Hold It - Set the turn (Half Sheet - Objective: Hold the stone with the proper handle until told to release with proper turns)

4. Delivery Video Recording (Half Sheet Drills - Objective: Evaluate your delivery with real-time recorded video – requires recording device – mobile phone)
5. Flying Blind (Advanced Curlers Only - Full Sheet Drill - Objective: Deliver the stone down correct line without looking)

Fall 2025 Curling 101 Course consists of three sessions:

• Saturday, November 1st from 11 AM to 1 PM
• Saturday, November 15th from 11 AM to 1 PM
• Saturday, November 22nd from 9 AM to 1:30 PM

***Registration open on Saturday, Sept 13 at 10:00 a.m.***

Fall 2025 Curling 101 Course consists of three sessions:

• Saturday, November 1st from 1 PM to 3 PM
• Saturday, November 15th from 1 PM to 3 PM
• Saturday, November 22nd from 2 PM to 6:30 PM

***Registration opens on Saturday, Sept 13 at 10 a.m.***

The Detroit Curling Club will present three skills clinics for members, taught by Mike Bahr. 

Cost is $30 per curler. 

Clinics will be capped at 24 spots, with potential for 30, so please do utilize the waitlist. 

Clinic 2 (All Levels)

November 15, 2025

Time: 8:00 am to 10:00 am

Description:

Clinic 2: Delivery / LOD with Curling Etiquette

Intended Curlers: All Levels

Drills:

1. Straight Arrow (Half Sheet drill - Objective: Slide along the line of delivery.)
2. Bumper Cars (Full Sheet drill - Objective: Promote the target stone to the rings.)
3. No C (Half Sheet - Objective: Slide without disturbing the targets.)
4. Laser Tag (Half Sheet drill - Objective: Slide keeping the laser in the center of the stone.)
5. Etiquette (Discussion during all drills - Objective: Learn the proper etiquette for curling, i.e. Time of Play, Where to Stand, Start of Game Introductions, etc.)

Detroit Curling Club Presents:
Chuck Thomas Memorial Senior Men’s One Day
Tier 55 and Over

December 03, 2025
First Draw 8:00 am
Second Draw 10:30 am
$160 per team

Breakfast, Lunch, and Snacks Included

Contact Laura Call for more information
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This two and a half hour event (similar to our Group Rental program experience) will provide an introduction to curling and is intended for individuals or small groups who have never experienced the sport.

After a brief overview and safety presentation in our warm room, everyone will go on the ice for the remainder of the session where we will cover sliding, stone delivery, sweeping, and scoring as everyone plays a few ends.

More information is provided once registered.

***Registration opens on Saturday, Sept 13 at 10 a.m.***

This two and a half hour event (similar to our Group Rental program experience) will provide an introduction to curling and is intended for individuals or small groups who have never experienced the sport.

After a brief overview and safety presentation in our warm room, everyone will go on the ice for the remainder of the session where we will cover sliding, stone delivery, sweeping, and scoring as everyone plays a few ends.

More information is provided once registered.

***Registration opens on Saturday, Sept 13 at 10 a.m.***

This two and a half hour event (similar to our Group Rental program experience) will provide an introduction to curling and is intended for individuals or small groups who have never experienced the sport.

After a brief overview and safety presentation in our warm room, everyone will go on the ice for the remainder of the session where we will cover sliding, stone delivery, sweeping, and scoring as everyone plays a few ends.

More information is provided once registered.

***Registration opens on Saturday, Sept 13 at 10 a.m.***

This two and a half hour event (similar to our Group Rental program experience) will provide an introduction to curling and is intended for individuals or small groups who have never experienced the sport.

After a brief overview and safety presentation in our warm room, everyone will go on the ice for the remainder of the session where we will cover sliding, stone delivery, sweeping, and scoring as everyone plays a few ends.

More information is provided once registered.

***Registration opens on Saturday, Sept 13 at 10 a.m.***

Thank you for being a friend! The 2026 Detroit Curling Club Ladies International Bonspiel takes place February 7-8. $380 per team, includes: 3 game guarantee, costume contest, raffle, entertainment and banquet on Saturday night, Breakfast and lunch both days. 

"I've been having a good time, and there wasn't even a man in the room." —Blanche

Hotel information: 

A block of rooms have been reserved at the
Hyatt Place Royal Oak
422 N. Main Street, Royal Oak, Michigan, 48067 (248) 545-7030
To book online visit
Visit https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/michigan/hyatt-place-detroit-royal-oak/dtwzr Select Special Rates, and under group/corporate # input: G-DCCL

We are asking each team to contribute a prize for the raffle.
For more information contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

We are asking each team to contribute a prize for the raffle.

Registration will open October 1st at noon.

This is a USWCA circuit event and each team has a 3 game guarantee. 

Registration for out of town teams only; Detroit teams please sign up at the club.