How to Locate Curling Stones

Curling, a winter sport played on an ice field, involves two teams that try to score points by pushing and sweeping large granite stones into a "house." According the World Curling Federation rule book, a curling stone musts be circular, with a circumference no larger than 91.44 centimeters, a height of no less than 11.43 centiimeters and a weight between 17.24 and 19.96 kilograms. (See Reference 1) Curling stones are not sold in most sporting goods stores, so it may take a little work to locate them.

Instructions

    • 1

      Buy stones online. The United States Curling Association recommends Steve's Curling Supply as its preferred curling stone outfitter. (See Reference 2)

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      Look for curling clubs in your area. Few ice rinks are dedicated solely to curling, so a club's ability to keep old stock is limited. If you are willing to transport them, you should be able to find a club willing to sell their old stones at significantly lower prices than newer ones.

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      If you are playing just for fun and want to keep costs down, you can make your own stones. The Ontario-based Minden Outer's Club used trial and error to make close-to-regulation stones by using two large stainless steel mixing bowls and a small bag of concrete. (See Reference 3)