New Age Kurling

A team sport adapted from the sport of curling to be fully inclusive for all young people. Between two and four players on opposing teams compete in a tactical game which involves sliding weighted stones towards a circular target.

What is new age kurling?

New age kurling is similar to bowls, but is traditionally played inside and uses a static target rather than a moving ball. Players are permitted to move the stones with their hands, feet, or using a ramp in the case of those with severe impairments.

Each team has a set number of stones and take it in turns to slide a stone towards the target. Each game is completed when all of the stones have been used, with a match traditionally made up of four or more ends.

The team which has their stone closest to the centre of the target at the completion of the end receives one point, with an additional point for each stone closer than their opponent’s nearest stone. Scoring is cumulative and is calculated over the full game.

Equipment needed

Kurling stones
Cones, skittles, or markers for goal posts
Kurling targets
Kurling ramp
Adjustable pusher
Indoor court space (e.g. half a badminton court)

The Great Britain Kurling Association (GBKA) is the National Governing Body for new age kurling in the UK.

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School Games Organisers (SGO) help schools coordinate appropriate competitive opportunities for all young people from Key Stage 2-4, to recruit, train and deploy a suitable workforce, and to support the development of club.