Abstract
An increasing proportion of older Canadians are pursuing sport. The objective of this study was to examine the experiences of older Canadian women in curling. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 participants. Interviews were transcribed and coded using thematic analysis. Participants simultaneously resisted, accepted, and ultimately redefined conceptualizations of personal aging in the context of curling. While gender was deemed inconsequential, concepts such as the physical and cognitive demands of curling, inclusivity, social connection and support, and competition were perceived to be integral to participants' experiences. This study extends our understanding of the value of curling specifically, and sport in general, for older women.
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