Pathway

Inspiring and recruiting wheelchair curlers to our Paralympic Pathway.

British Curling introduced its Paralympic Pathway Strategy to enable newcomers to the game the opportunity to progress as far as their potential and ambition may take them, with the target of producing greater strength in depth in the Paralympic squad in the build up to Milan Cortina 2026 and beyond. 

Try Curling sessions – either taster sessions or Paralympic Talent ID days - have become a regular feature in our schedule, with some events hosted at the National Curling Academy in Stirling, for wheelchair curlers 16+ and to date both Talent Transfer athletes and newcomers to the game have enjoyed the welcoming and accessible team environment we champion here at British Curling.

Having identified the need to maximise entry level opportunities as part of an ambitious strategic plan to attract more athletes onto the Paralympic programme, the Try Curling days provide the perfect opportunity to get involved in a relaxed, supportive and inclusive environment and no previous experience is required.

Follow up will include signposting opportunities to wheelchair curling clubs across the UK and for those who show talent, an opportunity to progress onto the next stage of the British Curling Paralympic Performance Pathway.