Cochrane Curling Club is getting ready for their last year at the existing location.

Cochrane Club was first established in 1913 and the sport continues to expand year after year. This year, the growing sport is looking forward to increasing ice sheets in a modern new building at the Phillips Curling Centre.

Deb Spence, Cochrane Curling Club, Communication Chair, says numbers are growing in women's , mixed, and especially on the junior side.

"The youth is really taking off. It has really grown over the last few years, and part of that is because now mixed doubles for example is an Olympic sport in 2020, so there's a lot of youth who are really interested in the mixed doubles; it is an exciting new twist to curling. There are two people on the team instead of four and it goes really fast."

The best part of curling, shares Spence, is that there is something for everyone.

"Absolutely for all ages, as soon as you're big enough to be able throw the rock that is when you can start your entry into the sport and you can curl as long as you're able. A lot of peoples knees give up along the way, they shift to what we call the Stirling- so they are curling with a stick. There is something for everyone."

If you are brand new to the sport or wanting to hone your skills a Learn to Curl program will be offered as well.

"So for those that are a little shy to get on the ice you can join the 'learn to curl program'. It will be on Sunday's from 9-11. We get lots of people who have curled in the past but they haven't come near a rink in a few years and they're a little nervous to get back on the ice, or a brand new person who just wants to learn about the sport."

The new Phillips Curling Centre when open, will feature 6 sheets of ice and three shorter practice ices for youth as well.

Although they had a registration night, there is still room to join.

If you have any questions or would like to register for a program with the Cochrane Curling club, you can do so here.