We recently moved our AED (Automated External Defibrillator) and combined it with our First Aid supplies so that everything you might need can be found in the same place. The new location is to the right of the main floor canteen and is highly visible from anywhere on the main floor or ice shed areas.  

We have added plenty of colourful signage along with a few informational posters on heart attacks, stroke and head injuries. We replaced our original AED (2008) in late February 2024 with a brand new 2024 model called the HeartSine 500P.

All AED's are designed to be used by bystanders who may have little or no CPR experience. The main features on all AED's include:

  • Easy to use without prior training or instruction.
  • A single power button to turn the AED on.
  • Loud step by step voice prompts.
  • Metronome sound to help maintain proper rate of chest compressions.
  • The ability to detect a heart rhythm and determine if a shock needs to be administered.
  • Single use disposal defibrilator pads.

It should also be noted that none of the AED's manufactured after 2010 prompt for "rescue breaths". Most bystanders are not trained in mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Even without the rescue breaths, hard and fast chest compressions are what is going to keep the blood flowing to the brain and other vital organs. 

Our HeartSine 500P AED has an additional feature that not only provides feedback on the rate of compressions but the DEPTH of compression. To watch a short video on the HeartSine 500P, CLICK HERE.

When you open the AED cabinet door, a local alarm will sound; simply close the door and the alarm will stop.

Everything that you will need for a medical emergency is attached to the AED and you DO NOT need to remove the AED from its yellow and blue case to use it. The following items are included with the AED:

  • The address and telephone number of the East St Paul Curling Club (911 will ask for that information)
  • A "Rescue Kit" in a black bag that contains gloves, wipes, paper towel, scissors and a razor.
  • Additional "Rescue Kit" items can be found in the blue zipper pouch on the back side of the AED.

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(Updated: Mar 31, 2025)

 

Daytime Leagues  2024-25 Full Curler Fee  2024-25 Extra Curler Fee
 Sunday Doubles $  $ 
 Monday/Tuesday/Thursday Masters $  $ 
 Monday/Thursday Stick $  $ 
 Tuesday Afternoon Ladies $  $ 
 Wednesday/Friday Seniors $  N/A
     
Evening Leagues
 Monday Business Ladies $  $ 
 Tuesday/Thursday Mens $  $ 
 Wednesday Mixed $  $ 
 Friday Mixed $  $ 
     
Sunday Youth Leagues    
 Junior Inter-Club $  N/A
 Bantam $  N/A
 Little Rocks $  N/A
     
Clinics, Fun League & Extras    
 TCB Saturday Night League $  N/A
 Learn To Curl $  N/A
 Intermediate Curling Clinic $  N/A
 Beginner Stick Clinic $  N/A
 Advanced Stick Clinic $  N/A
 Affiliate - Adult $  N/A
 Affiliate - Youth $  N/A
 Locker Rental - Mens or Ladies $  N/A

 

Note: Additional discounts may apply for junior members playing in evening leagues and for members who register for multiple leagues.

 (Added: May 30, 2024)

 

CurlESP's general online registration is now closed.  We are still accepting registration for the following. Please visit our home page for links to register.

  • Sunday Doubles - 3 team spots
  • Affiliate Curlers

Thank you to everyone who visited our website and a special welcome to all of our new curlers who have become CurlESP members. If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us. Click Here.

(Updated: Oct 17, 2025) 

Saturday Learn to Curl (Beginners)

Time:      1 pm – 3 pm

Our Learn to Curl League combines 5 weeks of instruction by qualified instructors and 7 weeks of game play (with instructors present) throughout the curling season. This program is tailored to individuals that have not curled before. It's a great way for new curlers to learn the basics. Our program focuses on technique, rules, etiquette and of course, having fun!

Open to individuals 16 years of age and older. Brooms and sliders are available for use during the sessions. Just wear clean running shoes (that are clean from outside dirt) and warm, comfortable clothing so you can bend easily. We suggest layering so that you can adjust as necessary. Most curlers also wear gloves to keep their hands warm and to protect them when sweeping.

Not able to commit to the whole season? You also have the option to register for the instruction portion only. 

Come to curl and stay to socialize with friends and family. Our Restaurant will be open for a bite to eat afterward as well as our Eight Ender Lounge.

If you are interested or have any other questions, please email [email protected] .

2025-26 Instruction Dates:  October 25th, November 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd.

2025-26 Game Dates:  November 29th, December 13th & 20th and January 3rd, 10th, 24th & 31st.

Cost:  Clinics Only - $75.00 / Clinics & Game Play - $160.00

(Updated: Sept 6, 2025)

 INTRODUCTION

The Youth Curling Program is a very active program focusing on introducing young people to curling as a recreational and social sport, developing the skills of young curlers and FUN!  Curling is a great way to meet people and make friends, while learning a sport you can play for a lifetime. 

CurlESP offers comprehensive programs emphasizing fun, skills development and learning and playing the game.  Our youth programs will be run on Sundays from October until March, with a two week break during the Christmas school break.

CurlESP is bringing back a Youth On-Ice Curling Coordinator for the 2025 – 2026 curling season. 

The On-Ice Youth Coordinator will coordinate and facilitate the Bantam and Little Rocks curling programs throughout the season and provide assistance to the development of our Junior Inter-club league teams.  

For information on any of our youth programs, please CLICK HERE 

 

YOUTH PROGRAMS

 

LITTLE ROCKS     (Ages 6 - 9)      League Day/Time – Sundays – 2:45 – 3:45 PM

The emphasis is on fun while learning the fundamentals and etiquette of curling.  Instruction will be provided to develop our curlers skills and technique with game play being gradually introduced.

Equipment Required: Curling broom, clean soled shoes, gripper, slip on slider (optional), comfortable loose fitting clothing,  and a curling (or hockey) helmet is strongly recommended for curlers who are 12 years of age or under as of December 31st, 2025. CurlESP has brooms available for use during league play.

Registration Fee: Includes weekly $5.00 draw, Christmas prize bag, End of Season wind-up lunch & prizes.

 

BANTAM     (Ages 10 - 13)       League Day/Time – Sundays – 12:30 – 2:30 PM

The emphasis is on fun while learning the fundamentals and etiquette of curling.  Instruction will be provided to develop curlers skills, technique and strategy using a combination of drills and game play.  The first part of the season will focus on a combination of instruction and short games.  Curlers will then progress to a round robin tournament and play-offs to end the season.

Equipment Required: Curling broom, clean soled shoes, gripper, slip on slider or proper curling shoes, comfortable loose fitting clothing, and a curling (or hockey) helmet is strongly recommended for curlers who are 12 years of age or under as of December 31st, 2025. CurlESP has brooms available for use during league play.

Registration Fee: Includes weekly $5.00 draw, Christmas prize bag, End of Season wind-up lunch & prizes.

 

LITTE ROCK & BANTAM VOLUNTEERS are required to make our curling program a success!

There are both on-ice and off-ice volunteer options available throughout the curling season. Options for volunteer sign-up will be available during registration. If you would like additional information on volunteer opportunities, please CLICK HERE .

 

JUNIOR INTER-CLUB     (Ages 14 - 18)      League Day/Time - Sundays - Morning @ 10 AM / Afternoon @ 1 PM

We are looking for junior curlers to sign up as individuals or as an entire team.  Experienced Bantam curlers can also participate in the inter-club league.  For those curlers that sign up as individuals, teams will be formed at the start of the season.  

The season will begin with each team participating in three weeks of clinics. These sessions are designed to prepare the teams for the curling season with the refinement of skills, technique and strategy using a combination of intensive drills and game play.  Team positions will be finalized during the clinics.  Additional practice sessions will occur during the curling season, as required.  Teams will then participate in a round robin tournament each week with junior curling teams throughout the surrounding area, with play-offs to end the season.     

Equipment Required: Curling broom, clean soled shoes, gripper, slip on slider or proper curling shoes, and comfortable loose fitting clothing is required.

Registration Fee: Includes End of Season wind-up lunch and prizes.

 

JUNIOR INTER-CLUB VOLUNTEERS:

We require volunteers with curling experience to help out as coaches during the season for our inter-club teams.   Ideally, we would like two volunteers per team to alternate games throughout the season.  Coaching guidance/direction will be provided at the beginning of the season.

 

(Last updated: May 8, 2025)

What is Curling?

Curling is a team game, where all four team members’ efforts contribute directly to each shot. Teams can be composed of both sexes and all ages, and like golf, curling is a lifetime sport.

A curler at any skill level, like a golfer, finds that his or her skills decline only gradually from about age 45 onward. It can be said that the curler who is at the height of his or her game has the same edge as the golfer who is sinking the key putts: great nerves, will to win, and mental toughness.

Historical and Descriptive Notes

It is generally agreed that curling was developed in Scotland in the 16th century. The climate in Scotland was colder then, and curling took place on the many marshes (since drained). Scottish farmers curled on the frozen marshes using “channel stones,” which were naturally smoothed by the water’s action.

The principles of the game were similar to the modern game, although there were many differences in rules and equipment.

Scottish immigrants brought the game with them to North America, first to Canada around 1759, then to the United States around 1832. By 1855, curling clubs flourished in New York City, Detroit, Milwaukee and Portage, WI. Curling in the rest of Europe developed in the 20th century.

Two developments ensured that the modern game would be marked by a high degree of physical skill and mental toughness:

  • the standardization of the stone, and
  • indoor, refrigerated ice

The modern stone is round and weighs about 42 pounds. Curling is played, for the most part, on indoor, refrigerated ice, which helps ensure a fast, consistent and predictable playing surface.

The Game

A game is made up of 8 or 10 ends (like innings in baseball). An end consists of each team member shooting (delivering) two rocks, or stones, alternately with the opponent’s player at the same position. When all 16 rocks have been delivered, the score for that end is determined.

The sheet of ice (playing surface) is 16′ 5″ wide and 150 feet long, set up to accommodate play in both directions. A 12-foot circle (the house) is the scoring area. For each stone closer to the center of the circles (the tee) than any of the opponent’s, one point is scored. The team scoring shoots first in the next end, giving the opponent the hammer, or last shot of that end. Teams will sometimes ignore taking a point to retain the next end’s hammer.

All four players shoot two rocks per end, beginning with the player referred to as the lead. The second shoots next, and then the third, or vice skip. The skip usually shoots the last rocks and calls the strategy for the game. The skip decides on shot selection, and “reads” the curl in the ice for the shooter. The shooter must be accurate in three functions:

  • Aim (at the broom)
  • Weight (velocity imparted to the stone)
  • Imparting the correct handle (or curl) to each shot

Shots are called either to stop at a certain point on the sheet (called draws or guards) or to have enough weight to strike another rock out of play (takeouts or hit and rolls).

Each running stone curls, or curves, as it proceeds down the ice based on the twist given the handle during the delivery. The amount of curl varies based on the ice surface and the speed of the rock.

The curl allows for better control of the stone and also provides a means to shoot around guards.

With either a straw broom, hog hair or horse hair brush, or synthetic brush, sweeping adds the element of fitness to curling – to be effective, sweeping must be very vigorous. Sweeping slightly melts the ice, which reduces the friction between the running stone and the ice. The result: the stone will curl less and slide farther.

Sweeping is called for when the stone has not been delivered firmly enough, and/or when the shot is aimed “narrow,” or inside the broom target. Sweeping can help a rock slide up to an additional 15 feet. Top teams control most shots by using aim and weight “within the sweeping zone.”

Curling Strategy

Strategy is a major part of curling. Shots are played with an eye to the last rocks of each end, not simply placed at the center of the circles. The strategy can be rather complex. Innovations are constantly being made and adopted when the innovators win, similar to other sports where strategy and the game plan plays a major role.

It is common for games between national-class teams to be very close, with both skips jockeying for the last shot in the last end.

Download our Curling 101 brochure (PDF Format)

LEAGUE CONTACT PHONE EMAIL
Monday Business Ladies

Shirley Hofer & Terri Scott

 None

Email Shirley & Terri

Monday Two Person Stick

 Harold Peterson 204-471-2412 Email Harold
Tuesday Ladies Leslie Brown 204-668-6245

Email Leslie

Men's Leagues (Tues & Thurs)

 Dan Chubey

431-588-6195

 Email Dan

Masters League (Mon, Tues & Thurs)

Gerry Keena (Convenor) & Ron Mathwig (Vice-convenor)

 204-794-4474‬ (Gerry) or 204-793-5327 (Ron) Email Gerry & Ron
Wednesday Night Mixed

Michelle Hykawy

 204-396-2960

Email Michelle

East St. Paul Transcona Seniors (Wed & Fri)

 Les Starink 204-798-1444 Email Les
Thursday Two Person Stick

Marilyn Little & Lynne Rehbein

204-669-1078 (Marilyn) or 204-661-5767 (Lynne)

Email Marilyn or Email Lynne

Friday Night Mixed

Kelsey Rutherford & Leanne Pukalo

 None Email Kelsey & Leanne

TCB Saturday Nights

 Debbie Palson 204-771-6927 Email Debbie
Sunday Youth Curling

Dan Chubey & Ili Slobodian

 None

Email Youth Curling
Sunday Mixed Up Doubles Michelle Hofer 204-510-7722

Email Michelle

 (Last updated: August 13, 2025)

 

The East St. Paul Curling Club offers leagues for all skill levels, ages, and level of competitiveness. Whether you are a serious curler looking to improve your competition level or just someone who thought curling might be fun to try, we have a league for you!
  • For general league inquiries, you may contact the Club at [email protected] .
  • For information related to a specific league, please click on the desired League Name below in order to initiate an email to the respective convenor. 
  • For a complete list of league convenors & contact information, please go to "League Convenors" under the "Curling Opportunities" drop down menu.
MONDAY
Masters "OPEN" League   9:30 am 
All of our Masters Leagues are OPEN to mens teams, womens teams and mixed teams. We accept any curler who is 60+, but we do allow 2 players per team to be between the age of 55 & 59. 
(Updated May 8, 2025)
Two Person Stick League   12:30 pm     
Your registration fee provides for TWO 6 end games. The first game begins at 12:30 PM followed by a short break. The second game begins at 1:30 PM.

(Updated May 30, 2024)

Business Ladies   6:30 pm & 8:45 pm    
Our Business Ladies League is a fun and social league. We are interested in team and/or individual curlers of all skill levels. Our curling season consists of a full round robin with teams then being broken down into A, B or C Group for the remainder of the season. Junior teams can register at a discounted rate.
(Updated May 30, 2024)
TUESDAY
All of our Masters Leagues are OPEN to mens teams, womens teams and mixed teams. We accept any curler who is 60+, but we do allow 2 players per team to be between the age of 55 & 59. 
(Updated May 8, 2025)
Afternoon Ladies League   12:50 pm   
Tuesday Afternoon Ladies is a fun, casual and very sociable league. Teams are formed with a random draw by position, a great way to get to know everyone, sign up with a friend and play on the same team for the first year. No previous curling experience is necessary! Don't want to curl full-time - we are always looking for spares.
(Updated Mar 3, 2025)
Tuesday Mens    7:00 pm & 9:00 pm 
The ESP Men's Tuesday League and is a fun social league that is a mix of newer curlers and experienced curlers alike. The 4 divisions composed of A to D ensure that teams play other teams that have similar skills and experience. Along with any mens teams we also invite any junior mens teams to register with us looking for more competitive play for their curling careers.   Junior teams can register at a discounted rate.
(Updated Sept 8, 2024)
WEDNESDAY
A recreational league for men and women 50+, no previous curling experience is necessary. Teams are formed with a random draw by position at the start of the season. The season is divided into three 7 game rounds and new teams are drawn at the start of each round, so you could play on 3 different teams throughout the year. You can curl either Wednesday or Friday or both. Curlers can sign up for one, two or three rounds - perfect for those who are planning a winter holiday! This league is always looking for more curlers!
(Updated June 23, 2024)
Wednesday Mixed   7:00 pm
Wednesday Mixed League is a fun, casual and sociable league with all levels of competition and experience. No previous experience needed! Teams must consist of at least one player from the opposite gender, with the Skip and Third positions of opposite gender. 
(Updated May 30, 2024)
THURSDAY
Masters "OPEN" League   9:30 am  
All of our Masters Leagues are OPEN to mens teams, womens teams and mixed teams. We accept any curler who is 60+, but we do allow 2 players per team to be between the age of 55 & 59. 
(Updated May 8, 2025)
Two Person Stick League   12:30 pm     
Your registration fee provides for TWO 6 end games. The first game begins at 12:30 PM followed by a short break. The second game begins at 1:30 PM.

(Updated May 30, 2024)

Thursday Mens   6:30 & 8:45 pm 
The ESP Men's Thursday League and is a fun social league that is a mix of newer curlers and experienced curlers alike. The 4 divisions composed of A to D ensure that teams play other teams that have similar skills and experience.  Along with any mens teams we also invite any junior mens teams to register with us looking for more competitive play for their curling careers.  Junior teams can register at a discounted rate.
(Updated August 13, 2024)
FRIDAY
A recreational league for men and women 50+, no previous curling experience is necessary. Teams are formed with a random draw by position at the start of the season.  The season is divided into three 7 game rounds and new teams are drawn at the start of each round, so you could play on 3 different teams throughout the year.  You can curl either Wednesday or Friday or both.  Curlers can sign up for one, two or three rounds - perfect for those who are planning a winter holiday! This league is always looking for more curlers!
(Updated June 23, 2024)
Friday Night Mixed   6:45 pm & 9:00 pm
The "Sleepy Sweepers" is a fun and very social league with all different skills levels. Junior teams can register at a discounted rate.
(Updated June 23, 2024)
SATURDAY
 TCB Saturday Nights  4:00 pm
 
Due to the popularity of our 4:00 pm league, we have added a second league at 4:00 pm. Both leagues curl separately throughout the season on different Saturdays.
This is a casual, fun league that plays only 7 Saturdays during the curling season (See dates below). Come to curl and stay to socialize with friends and family. Our Restaurant and the Eight Ender Lounge will be open for the evening. Register a team, give your team a name (eg “The Rockers”), any four people can curl any or all of the seven games at any position under that name. One person registers the team through Curling I/O, you will have the option to select the preferred league your team would like to play in during registration. 
The TCB Lamp Lighter League will curl October 25th, November 8th and 22nd, December 13th, January 24th, February 21st and March 14th.
The TCB Bluebeary League will curl November 1st & 29th, January 10th & 31st, February 28th, March 7th & 21st.
(Updated: August 12, 2025)
Triples 6:30 pm
 

CurlESP is excited to introduce a Triples League to our club in January 2026.  Triples Curling is an exciting new discipline that has been developed by Curling Canada. As its name suggests, curlers compete in teams of 3 when playing Triples. Each end consists of 6 shots per team, with each player throwing 2 shots per end, and each player rotating throwing positions after every other end. The league will be held on certain Saturday evenings at 6:30 pm.

If your team is interested in curling in our Triples League in the new year, please email Robert Mol to confirm your interest, CLICK HERE.

(Added: August 16, 2025)

SUNDAY
For complete information on all of our youth curling programs (Little Rocks, Bantam and Junior Inter-Club) and for registration details CLICK HERE. 
(Updated Feb 5, 2025)
Mixed "Up" Doubles   4:30 pm
Our Mixed "Up" Doubles League play 8 ends of fast paced fun and exercise while playing an Olympic sport. Teams may consist of two males, two females, or mixed. Extra players may join a team for a nominal registration fee.
(Updated August 16, 2025)

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260 Hoddinott Road
East St. Paul, MB, Canada
R2E 0H7

Phone: (204) 661-5837
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The East St. Paul Curling Club, located in East St. Paul, Manitoba, was founded in 1957 by a group of local citizens. Over the years the club has undergone many upgrades and today is a world class facility.