Hello,
Planning for the 2024-25 curling season is well underway. Make sure you read all the way through, because there is a LOT of information you need to know!
2024-25 curling calendar is set
Are you ready for a new curling season?! Start marking your calendar and letting friends know when they can try the best sport in the world.
Head to the website to start signing up now.
Leagues
- 10-week fall league: Sept. 10-Dec. 10 (up to three byes; Nov. 26 off)
- 10-week winter league: Jan. 21-April 22 (up to three byes; March 18 off; April 29 snow make-up day)
Learn-to-Curl events
We are trying something new this next season. Instead of hosting more large LTC events, we are saving a sheet or two on certain league nights for people to sign up to try the sport.
- Sept. 10, 17, during league (1 sheet)
- Oct. 22, 29, during league (2 sheets)
- Jan. 14, all sheets
- Jan. 21, 28, during league (2 sheets)
- March 4, 11, during league (1 sheet)
- March 18, all sheets
Instructional Leagues
- Sept. 24-Oct. 15
- Nov. 5-Dec. 3
- Feb. 4-25
- March 25-April 15
Other potential events
- Sept. 3: Teach the Teacher and pick-up games
- Nov. 26: Pick-up games
- Dec 17 & Jan 7: Potential Learn to Curls or Holds for Corporate Events
- April 29 - May 14: Pick-up games
Change to membership policy for substitutes
The Cedar Rapids Curling Board of Directors reviewed and updated our membership information (read it here).
Please be aware that we have changed our substitute policy, starting with the fall 2024 league.
- During leagues in which you have registered and paid for, you may substitute for free during bye weeks (subject to substitute need).
- During leagues in which you have not registered and paid for, you may substitute in up to five free games each membership period (subject to substitute need). The cost to substitute after five free games is $24 per game.
If you have any questions or concerns, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Membership and league dues to remain the same for 2024/25
The Cedar Rapids Curling Board has decided to freeze fees for the upcoming season. They will reevaluate again next year.
For more information about membership price and benefits, click here.
For more information about league fees, click here.
Learn-to-Curl price increasing
The Cedar Rapids Curling Board has decided to raise the price for Learn-to-Curl events to $25 ($20 for students). We believe this price more accurately reflects the value that participants get from these fun events --particularly the expert guidance from our wonderful volunteers who give their time to make these events happen.
Last chance to join Board of Directors for 2024-25
Six two-year positions on the Board of Directors are up for election this summer by the general membership. The Board meets once a month and establishes policies, appoints officers and committee chairs, and sets goals to accomplish Cedar Rapids Curling’s mission.
Joining the board is a great opportunity to serve and help guide the club through the exciting growth that we expect to experience in the next few years. Significant curling skill or experience is not required, and having a few newer members actually is desirable.
For more information about what is involved, ask any current board member. You can learn more about the current board members here.
To nominate yourself or another CRC member, email Phil Burian (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) by Sunday, June 30.
Members will receive an email with a link to vote for board members on July 7. Voting is anonymous and will remain open until July 21. New members will be announced at the July 28 picnic.
Deadline approaching for CedarSpiel
The 2024 CedarSpiel will be Aug. 9-11, 2024. Register now to save your spot! We currently have nine teams registered and if we don't have 16 teams registered before July 5, we will have to cancel the spiel.
Cost is $500 per team.
For newer curlers, this bonspiel is a friendly and fun way to curl that is not at all competitve. If you want to play but don't have a team, no worries! Sign up here. This link is for club members who do not have their own team. Greg Schmitt will put teams together for club members from this list.
We also will need a lot of help to put this event on. To donate food or raffle baskets, sign up to volunteer or lend yard games, please fill out the different tabs (Saturday Dinner at Jones Park Lodge, Raffle Baskets, Event Volunteer, Yard Games) on this spreadsheet.
We don’t need any donations right now, but we’d love to know what you’re planning to help in our planning. If you don’t have a lot of time, you can still help! We will always take a monetary donation. Email Roger Smith (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) and let him know.
If you have any questions, please email Kari Kozak(This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
Summer/fall events you don't want to miss
CEDAR RAPIDS CURLING PICNIC: Our Member Meeting & Picnic is scheduled for noon Sunday, July 28, at CRC President Phil Burian's home in the historic Brucemore district of Cedar Rapids. (Address will be sent before the date.) Cedar Rapids Curling will provide the hamburgers, brats, buns, and utensils. We ask that you bring an appetizer, side, dish, or dessert to share. After eating and catching up, we will have a short member meeting to share club status and plans and announce the new Board of Directors.
FARMERS' MARKET: Cedar Rapids Curling will have a booth at the Cedar Rapids Farmers Market on Saturday, Aug. 17. This will be a great time to hang out together and share our sport with our community outside the ice!
CURL JAM: We are hosting a fundraising event Sept. 27 for the Arc of East Central Iowa. Businesses will make a large donation to the Arc in order to enter teams for a short learn-to-curl followed by a minispiel with three two-end games. More info coming, but save the date!
Men's team to represent MCA at Arena Nationals
Congratulations to Cale Tesch, Stephen Spence, Parker Abbott, and Greg Schmitt, on winning the Midwest Curling Association playdowns. They will represent Cedar Rapids Curling and the MCA in the 2024 USA Curling Arena National Championships in October in Wausau, Wisconsin. Get ready to cheer our 2023 bronze medalists on!
Curling-theme cardboard boat takes to the water
Cedar Rapids Curling Board President Phil Burian designed and built a curling-themed boat and paddles for the Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival’s Cardboard Boat Regatta. It was a glorious vessel. Unfortunately, its crew (Phil, Greg, Emily, Anne, and Adrian) struggled to keep it upright and tipped over fairly soon after launching.
Even so, it was a great day and we promise to do better next year!