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With roots dating back to 1511, curling is one of the world’s oldest team sports. Explore the timeline below to see the milestones and moments that have shaped the game into what it is today.
1511: Curling originated in Scotland where games were played during winter on frozen local ponds.
1838: Due to the growing popularity of the sport, the Grand Caledonian Curling Club was created and formulated the first official rules.
1842: The Grand Caledonian Curling Club obtained royal patronage, becoming the Royal Caledonian Curling Club (RCCC).
1860: The RCCC created standardisation of rules and equipment throughout the game.
1871: Preston Curling Club is formed at The Red Lion Hotel, Church Street.
1907: Although there had been indoor ice rinks in Manchester in the late 19th century, 1907 saw the first indoor rink built in Scotland, Crossmyloof in Glasgow.
2004: Fenton’s Rink in Kent was the first ice rink to open in the UK dedicated to the sport of curling.
2014: By 2014, Scotland was home to 22 ice rinks providing opportunities for people to take part in curling.
2018: The opening of The Flower Bowl saw the newest and most unusual curling rink open in Preston. It is the only dedicated curling rink in the North of England.
