INTRODUCTION TO CURLING COMPETITION DISCUSSION SEPTEMBER 16
Photo by: Jalen Marlowe
[EDEN PRAIRIE, MN, August 27, 2026] — USA Curling will host a virtual Introduction to Competition on September 16th at 7 PM Central. This event will be moderated by the Arena Club Advisory Group, but ALL CURLERS (not just arena curlers!) interested in getting a start in competition are encouraged to join. Ben Hoppe, author of the Stones and Stripes Newsletter that closely follows competitive curling in the United States, will join as a guest speaker.
Topics will include, but are not limited to, the following:
The Competitive Landscape (and how I fit in)
Where do I start?
MyUSACurling.com (Sport:80)
Regional Events
Last Chance Events
Officials / Timekeepers / Volunteers
Registration is not required to attend but by registering, you will be emailed the link directly, you will receive a reminder of the event, and you will be able to request presentation materials, such as slides, videos, and other resources that are shared during the meeting.
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.
