Even though curling is played indoors, those unfamiliar with the game may not realize that it can be chilly inside the rink. Cold affects children more than adults so it’s a good idea, at a minimum, for children to wear a fleece sweater and mitts when on the ice. Inevitably, there are at least a few kids who try the sport for the first time in just a shirt and nothing on their hands, and after 20 minutes their attention span drops as they concentrate on just trying to stay warm.