Visiting us - what to expect

Where to go

Our events are currently held at the Long Island Sports Hub, located at 165 Eileen Way in Syosset. When you arrive, you'll see a driveway along the right-hand side of the building. If you go along that driveway, you'll get to the rear parking lot. That's the best place to park, because the glass doors in the rear of the building go directly to the ice rink. Enter that way!

Once inside, our friendly volunteers will be there to greet you and direct you to the ice. Look for signs pointing to the curling sheet!

COVID-19 Information (last updated: May 2023)

Guests are currently not required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Individuals are welcome to wear masks, but are not required to do so.

Please note: Policies may change. We recommend checking this page or our main event listings closer to your event date for the latest updates.

What to wear

In short - be mobile, warm, and safe. Curling is an active sport played on ice, so planning your attire is key to a comfortable and enjoyable experience!

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  Shoes - Wear clean, rubber-soled shoes. Sneakers are best if they're clean and the soles aren't worn-down. This gives the most surface area and the most grip. Do not use anything with any openings (i.e., sandals), or anything with uneven soles (i.e., boots with a raised heel). Boots often aren't as good a choice due to the less-tacky material and not as much surface area.
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  Bottoms - Choose warm, mobile, and full-length attire. Jeans are not a particularly good choice, as they don't allow as much movement. Other athletic attire such as sweatpants, golf pants, running pants, etc., would be a better choice. A belt, and a shirt you can tuck in, may be a good idea due to the various squatting/lunging movements associated with curling.
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  Tops - Think layers! This is an ice rink, so you'll want to be warm. On the other hand, it's a sport, and you will be doing fairly strenuous movements that will warm you up. Layering will help you adjust. You will probably want to have something like a sweatshirt/sweater/jacket/coat that you can easily take off or put on.
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  Gloves - Again, it's an ice rink, and it's cold. You'll also be holding a broom most of the time, and the brooms can get cold. Gloves or mittens may be a good idea to keep your hands comfortable.
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  Headgear - Some curlers choose to wear a helmet or other protective headgear on the ice for added safety, especially if it's their first time.

Can't slide? Use a stick delivery!

While you may see curlers on TV using that deep-lunging slide, it's not the only way to deliver a stone. If anyone in your group has any mobility/hip/knee difficulty, or is just plain having a really difficult time delivering the stone and it's taking the enjoyment out of curling, we do have a delivery stick available.

The thrower pushes the stone from a standing position, using the stick, much like a shuffleboard delivery. This method makes curling accessible to everyone, regardless of physical limitations. If at any time anyone would like to use one, just let us know! We have a handful of curlers of all ages in our leagues who use them, it's perfectly acceptable and a fantastic way to enjoy the game.