EVEREST NORTH AMERICAN CURLING CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS ANNOUNCED
Photo by: Bob Weder
[EAGAN, MN, November 27th, 2023] — USA Curling is thrilled to report that Everest Funeral Concierge, in partnership with CBS Sports Network, Curling Canada and USA Curling, will introduce the Everest North American Curling Club Championships in September 2024.
This new championship, announced earlier today in a joint press release, will establish the highest level of competition for club-based curling across North America, filling a void that currently exists in the competition structure. The event will pit the Everest Canadian Curling Club Champions against the USA Curling Club Nationals Champions, and crown the Men’s and Women’s North American Club Champions.
"Everest is thrilled to expand our legacy of curling innovation with this event sponsorship," said Mark Duffey, President and CEO, Everest Funeral Concierge. "Our deep commitment to curling spans nine years of finding new ways to showcase the sport. The Everest North American Curling Club Championships will enable curlers from both Canada and the USA to reach new levels of competition and engage both existing and new curling fans through the CBS Sports Network broadcast event.”
Dean Gemmell, CEO of USA Curling, added, "Our Club National Championships celebrate both intense competition and the club-based history of our sport. Providing our national champions the chance to move on to international play only amplifies the importance of the event, and we are grateful to Everest for creating this opportunity."
"These Championships cater specifically to club-level curlers who may not have the time or resources to compete at the professional level but who have the skills to represent their country at a higher level,” said Danny Lamoureux, CEO, Curling Canada. “The event opens an exciting avenue for these curlers to represent their countries and we appreciate Everest’s continued investment in the sport to provide all curlers with the opportunity to shine on a North American stage.”
“The prospect of competing beyond the national level is a game-changer for curlers who often reach a plateau unless they go professional,” said Randy Ferbey, six-time Canadian and four-time World Curling Champion, Canada Sports Hall of Fame Inductee, and Everest Curling Executive Committee Member. “This is welcome news for the entire curling community. It not only expands the opportunities for recreational curlers but also contributes to the growth and vibrancy of our sport.”
The Everest North American Curling Club Championships will air live on CBS Sports Network in prime time. Canadian broadcast details will be announced soon.
USA Curling will provide more details about the event as they are made available.
About USA Curling
Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Eagan, 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, Twin Cities Orthopedics, Training HAUS, Toyota, ISS (Ice, Sports & Solar), Rock Solid Productions, Jet Ice, and Laurie Artiss. USA Curling is a proud member of the World Curling Federation and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. To learn more, visit usacurling.org.
