Curling made its first appearance at an Olympic Games at the 1924 Winter Olympics in Chamonix, France. Four teams took part, one from Great Britain, one from France and two teams from Sweden. Astley appeared on the reserve team for the British.
The first Olympic curling competition occurred at the 1924 Winter Games in Chamonix, France, with four teams: one from Great Britain, one from France, and two from Sweden.  Astley was a member of the British reserve team.