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Throwing a polished rock at a target on the ice - it's just the beginning of the technique behind a good curling match or in fierce competition in the Olympic Games.

Invented in Scotland in the 16th century, the sport has continued to grow in popularity worldwide in its country of origin as well as in Canada where it is arguably the most competitive.

Learn more about romancing the stone with additional info on the sport's Scottish origins, the rules, tactics, equipment and little known facts...

Curling's Premiere Directory - Just what it says with the international curling world displayed on a single Web page for easy browsing, and including links to curling associations, federations, clubs, stats and related information worldwide.

International Curling Information Network Group - With everything you ever wanted to know including rules and regulations, curling equipment, curling history, humor, and lots more including an international directory of links to clubs and federations.

Curling Basics - The complete guide to curling terms from sweeper and back house weight to the Free Guard Zone Rule with pictures and clever animations that give clues to exactly how curling buzzwords got that way...

Virtual Curling - We spent a little too much time was spent reviewing this one, with the potential for hours of mindless online fun. No actual curling experience necessary...

also see -> Olympic Curling

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