CURLING RINK
The winter fun of curling with friends, family, or colleagues after work is now also possible with us! Welcome to our curling rink in the castle café in the Palmenhaus in the Nymphenburg castle park!
And this is how it works:
Reserve the train for a maximum of 10 people for one hour (maximum reservable time frame 2 hours per group)
The rental cost of the train per hour is €50.00.
For each person booked, you will receive an ice stick and a welcome drink (mulled wine or non-alcoholic punch) for €15.00.
For closed events, the rink can be booked for a fixed price of €300.00 including curling sticks.
We look forward to your inquiries and a wonderful winter!
For further information and bookings, please contact us directly at info@palmenhaus.de
Curling is a traditional winter sport that has similarities to curling and is very popular in Munich. The following points describe the most important steps and rules for learning curling.
1. Equipment
Ice sticks: They consist of a round metal head and a handle that can have different “stretchers” (weights) to adjust the weight of the stick.
Target (Stave): A small rubber puck that serves as a target.
Ice rink: A smooth ice surface divided into lanes.
2. Goal of the game
The aim of the game is to shoot the curling stick as close as possible to the target, the “stave”, or to place it in certain marking areas on the lane in order to collect points.
3. Playing field
The stave is placed in the middle at the end of the track.
Players start from a marked starting line.
4. Gameplay
Teams: Usually two teams play against each other, with 4 players per team.
Shooting: Players one after the other shoot their curling sticks from the firing line towards the stave.
Accuracy: The closer a team’s stick is to the stave, the more points the team receives. You can also push away opposing sticks to improve your own position.
5. Rules and Scoring
Points are awarded: After each round, which curling stick is closest to the stave is assessed. The team whose stick is closest scores one point. If several of the same team’s sticks are closer than the opponent’s, additional points are awarded for each additional nearby stick.
Rounds: The game consists of several “turns” (rounds). The number of turns is determined before the game.
Final scoring: At the end of the game, the points from all turns are added up. The team with the most points wins.
6. Technique and tips
Stand and posture: The correct standing position is important. Stand to the side of the ice rink and hold the curling stick firmly by the handle.
Swing: When backswinging, add a slight twisting motion to the throw. This gives the pole a better and more stable glide path.
Dose force: Try to find the right throwing force. A throw that is too strong causes the stick to shoot past the stave; a throw that is too weak causes it to stop beforehand.
Strategy: Also position the sticks strategically to block the opponent’s sticks or knock them away from the stave in later turns.
7. Variants of curling
Target shooting: The stick must be placed as close to the stave as possible.
Long-distance shooting: The aim here is to shoot the curling stick as far as possible. In this variant, the stave is not the goal, but rather the distance achieved counts.
Team game: Two teams compete against each other, similar to classic target shooting, but with tactical elements and team strategies.
Curling is an easy-to-learn sport that is a lot of fun and requires strategic thinking and precision. With a little practice and the right techniques, anyone can enjoy the game and lead their team to victory.
