USA CURLING PROPOSES THE MEMBERS’ CHAMPIONSHIP, SEEKS FEEDBACK
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[EDEN PRAIRIE, MN, October 5, 2026] — At the 2026 Members’ Meeting, held this past Saturday at Rock Creek Curling in Colorado, USA Curling proposed a new event—The Members’ Championship.
The goal of this championship is to celebrate all who play the sport and offer more people an opportunity to compete for a national title. USA Curling is planning to hold the event in May of 2027. Like the Senior Men’s & Women’s National Championships, this event will be open-entry.
While realizing that no proposal will be universally loved, USA Curling would like feedback from members on The Members’ Championship rules and restrictions. As stated during the Members’ Meeting, there is a public comment period through October 19th, 2026. Members can use this online form to share their thoughts and feedback.
The Members’ Championship—Proposed Eligibility Rules
No gender categories—an Open format event like Five-and-Under Nationals.
Any delivery method is allowed, including stick—by walking or wheelchair—and all stones can be swept according to Appendix B Use of Delivery Sticks and Relevant Adaptations at National Championships of the Qualification Procedures.
U.S. residency is required.
Players must not have competed in any of the following events:
2025 Men’s & Women’s National Championships
2025 Mixed Doubles National Championship/Olympic Team Trials
2025 Olympic Team Trials for Curling
2026 Men’s & Women’s National Championships
2026 Mixed Doubles National Championship
2027 Men’s & Women’s National Championships
2027 Mixed Doubles National Championship
Teams must not have more than two players who competed in any of the following events during the current (2026-27) curling season:
Mixed Fours Nationals or any regional playdown event leading to this championship
Club Nationals or any regional playdown event leading to this championship
U.S. Open Men’s & Women’s Qualifier
All players must be age 21 or older on June 30th of the year preceding the championship.
All players must have a valid USA Curling individual membership and a Competitor membership upgrade.
Your feedback is valued—let USA Curling know what you think before October 19th.
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.
