LAST CHANCE MEN’S & WOMEN’S QUALIFIER TO BE HELD AT THE COUNTRY CLUB IN MASSACHUSETTS
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[EDEN PRAIRIE, MN, JULY 29, 2025] — The Last Chance Qualifier for the 2026 Men’s & Women’s Nationals, new for the 2025-26 season, will be held at the curling club at The Country Club in Brookline, MA December 18-21, 2025.
Jen Tschumakow, Chair of Curling at The Country Club, said, “Curling has been an important part of our club for many years, so we’re thrilled to host this national qualifier. It’s a great opportunity to support the sport at a high level and share our enthusiasm with the broader curling community.”
“The Country Club has been the location of countless iconic moments in American sports,” added USA Curling CEO Dean Gemmell. “That history means it is always an exciting venue for competitors, and we look forward to watching teams play for the final two spots in Men’s & Women’s Nationals.”
More information about the Last Chance Qualifier is available in the USA Curling Qualifying Procedures document. The event is open to all Men’s and Women’s teams who meet the eligibility and membership requirements for the Men’s & Women’s National Championships. At the event at The Country Club, two berths in the 2026 Nationals—scheduled at the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, NC, from February 23rd through March 1st—will be awarded to each gender.
Registration for the Last Chance Qualifier will open shortly. Since this is an open entry event, registration will close well in advance so draw schedules can be created and communicated.
About USA Curling
Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA Curling is the National Governing body for the Olympic sport of curling and the Paralympic sport of wheelchair curling in the United States. The mission of USA Curling is to grow, strengthen, and advocate for the Olympic and Paralympic sport of curling in the United States by prioritizing accessibility and programmatic development from grassroots to podium. USA Curling is sponsored by Columbia Sportswear, the Dale’s family of beers, Twin Cities Orthopedics, Training HAUS, Ice, Sports & Solar (ISS), Rock Solid Productions, Jet Ice, and Laurie Artiss. USA Curling is a proud member of World Curling and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. To learn more, visit usacurling.org.
