The growth of curling relies not only on teamwork but also on systems, education, and international cooperation. Curling organizations worldwide work to create an environment where everyone can enjoy and develop the sport together.
· Founded: 1966
· Headquarters: Perth, Scotland
· Member Nations: Over 70 countries
· Establish and update international curling rules
· Organize World Championships, Olympic events, and youth competitions
· Train and certify international referees and coaches
· Develop educational programs and provide funding to promote curling
· Founded: 1958
· Headquarters: Colorado Springs, USA
· Affiliated Teams: 165 clubs, approx. 20,000 registered athletes (as of 2024)
· Support curling clubs and college teams across the U.S.
· Manage national team selection, training, and participation in international competitions
· Support youth and community curling leagues
· Host the USA College Curling Championships
· Founded: 2002
· Affiliation: Official member of the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee
· Key Regions: Gangneung, Uiseong, Jincheon, Seoul, and more
· Operate national curling leagues and championships
· Select national and youth representative teams
· Expand curling nationwide and establish systematic athlete development programs
· Build curling rink infrastructure and support regional curling clubs
| Organization | Headquarters | Main Role | Official Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Curling Federation (WCF) | Scotland | Establish international rules, manage world championships |
language worldcurling.org |
| USA Curling | United States | Operate national teams and competitions within the U.S. |
language usacurling.org |
| Korea Curling Association (KCA) | Korea | Manage national leagues and representative teams |
language curling.or.kr |