Press News & Events

Copper Country CC hit by storm; Minot CC flooded
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
The Copper Country Curling Club in Calumet, MI, was hit hard by a storm on July 1. More info is posted at the club website: http://sites.google.com/site/coppercountrycurlingclub/

The Minot Curling Club is still in 4-6 feet of flood water, according to Craig Nathan, club president. Club members will be able to go in and check out the full damage in about 1-2 weeks. Nearly all club members were directly affected as well. Volunteer help may be needed to help get the club back up and running this fall. Contact Craig at cnathan@min.midco.net.

St. Paul CC looking to hire ice technician
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
The St. Paul Curling Club in Minnesota is looking to hire an ice technician. Check out the job information here: http://www.stpaulcurlingclub.org/news/st-paul-cc-looking-ice-technician-...

You may also contact Larry Satrom directly at lsatrom@gmail.com or by telephone at 651-426-1599.

Schenectady to host curling clinic with world champion Glenn Howard
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
USA Curling sponsor Brooms Up Curling Supplies is hosting a curling clinic Sept. 24-25 with 2007 world champion Glenn Howard team at the Schenectady N.Y. Curling Club.

Read more: http://www.curlingrocks.net/sites/default/files/press_pdf/howard_clinic.pdf

Great Lakes Curling Tour begins this summer
Monday, June 27, 2011
The Great Lakes Curling Tour debuts this summer with Fort Wayne, Ind., hosting the first event. Read more: http://www.curlingrocks.net/sites/default/files/press_pdf/glct_announcem...

Athletes needed for wheelchair team tryouts this fall; help spread the word
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Have you ever wondered what the sport of wheelchair curling is all about? Do you have aspirations to represent the United States on the World stage? Are you a future Paralympian? Well then, we need you!

The United States Curling Association is currently searching for new athletes to be introduced to this exciting Paralympic sport. Our goal is to develop programs across the nation in an effort to enrich our consumer’s lives as well as increase our pool of athletes thereby improving our likelihood of winning gold at future World Championships and Paralympic Winter Games. You can be part of that process!

For more information on the sport and curling club locations, please contact Marc DePerno at mdeperno@sitrin.com or 315-737-2459.

We hope to see you on the ice! Please help us spread the word.

Thank you!

Fort Wayne set to host top athletes at bonspiel in August
Monday, June 13, 2011
The Fort Wayne Curling Club is hosting a summer cashspiel with a $10,000 purse up for grabs. This event coincides with the Fort Wayne Summerspiel. Check it out: http://fortwaynecurling.com/2011CashSpiel.aspx