PARA TEAM SELECTION CAMP
Photo by: Michael Woolheater
[EDEN PRAIRIE, MN, May 27, 2026] — USA Curling has scheduled the 2026–2027 Wheelchair Curling National Team Selection Camp, the primary pathway for athletes to earn a spot on Team USA, for August 28-30, 2026, at Rock Creek Curling in Lafayette, CO.
Up to 20 athletes will be invited to attend, including both returning national team members and new applicants. Interested athletes can request an application by contacting Pete Annis, Wheelchair Curling Director, at Pete.Annis@usacurling.org.
USA Curling CEO Dean Gemmell noted, “As we look towards both the 2030 Paralympic Games and increasing overall participation in wheelchair curling, we are eager to attract more athletes to a Paralympic sport that captured national attention when our teams competed in Cortina. The Selection Camp is an opportunity for both our current players and those who bring experience from other sports.”
At the conclusion of the camp, eight athletes will be selected to the 2026–2027 National Team. These athletes will train and compete throughout the season, with the opportunity to be chosen to be Team USA at the 2027 World Championship.
Selection Camp Dates: August 28–30, 2026
Location: Rock Creek Curling, Lafayette, Colorado
Application Deadline: July 10, 2026 (11:59 PM CT)
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.
