Curling has a rich history with many traditions that continue to this day. Though the origins of curling are unclear, most people regard Scotland as curling’s birthplace. Today, curling is played around the world, largely thanks to its introduction into the Olympics in 1988. Because curling can seem complicated if you don’t know a lot about it, this Cheat Sheet summarizes the basics, from curling terminology and the roles of each position on a team, to how scoring and other elements of the game work, and why curling is such a great sport to play.
Bob Weeks is a senior reporter and analyst for The Sports Network in Canada. He was the editor of the Ontario Curling Report for 30 years, and the curling columnist for The Globe and Mail for more than 25 years.