Congratulations to Cale, Parker, Mac, and Greg for winning the Midwest Curling Associations playdown! They will represent Cedar Rapids Curling and the MCA in the National Arena Curling Championships in Las Vegas this fall. We are so proud and can't wait to cheer them on!
Vote next week for your Board of Directors
Six two-year positions on the Cedar Rapids Curling Board of Directors are up for election by the general membership.
Current members will receive an email with a link to vote for Board members on Sunday, July 6.
Voting is anonymous and will remain open until July 20. New members will be announced at the July 27 picnic (see below for more information about the picnic).
Let's rock this raffle! CedarSpiel baskets needed
The 2025 CedarSpiel will be Aug. 8-10 and we need your help to make it a sweeping success!
One of the biggest fundraisers for this event are raffle baskets, and we know this creative bunch can deliver some real crowd-pleasers. Not sure what to contribute? Here are some fun and easy ideas to get those stones rolling:
- Feelin’ Lucky” Lottery Basket – Packed with scratch tickets and good vibes.
- Adventure Awaits – Think hiking snacks, trail maps, tracking poles or a pass to a park.
- Homemade Heaven – Jams, cookies, sauces, or your famous banana bread.
- Curling Cool Kit – Accessories, team gear, or an online voucher.
- Cozy Comforts – Tea, cocoa, a snuggly blanket, and a good book.
- Cocktails Concoctions - Anything cocktail or beer related.
Big or small, every basket helps us raise funds and build excitement. Anne Wallraff (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 319-899-8305) and Jessica Ireland (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) will be collecting baskets. You can drop these off at the summer picnic or call us for a pick-up. All basket items are due July 31. If you have large baskets at home to donate, we will be needing (hopefully many) to fill with goodies.
Have an idea but need help putting it together? Or would you like to go in on just part of a basket? We’re happy to assist! Let us know your ideas so we don't have duplicates.
Also, if you still want to play in CedarSpiel, there's a little time left! Registration deadline is July 26, 2024.
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. We will put teams together for club members from this list.
If you have any questions, please email Kari Kozak(This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
Join/renew your membership; sign up for fall league
The Cedar Rapids Curling year runs from September through August. We ask everyone to register for 2025-26 membership through the website.
To play in leagues (other than instructional leagues), players must pay an annual membership fee, which covers insurance, USA Curling and Midwest Curling Association membership, use of club curling equipment, and general overhead.
For more information about membership price and benefits, click here.
Our 10-week fall league is also open for registration. It will run from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 16-Dec. 9 (off Nov. 25 and with two to three byes).
Registration closes Sept. 2.
Mark your calendar for CRC picnic
We have much to celebrate! Our Member Meeting & Picnic is scheduled for noon Sunday, July 27, at CRC President Phil Burian's home in the historic Brucemore district of Cedar Rapids. (Address will be sent before the date.)
Bring your family and significant others! 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.
Share curling at CR Farmers Market
We are excited to announce that Cedar Rapids Curling will once again have a booth at the Cedar Rapids Farmers Market on Aug. 16.
We will have a tent with a table full of curling items for people to check out, balloons for the kids (and adults), and hopefully our street curling set so people can "throw a stone."
This will be a great time to hang out together and share our sport with our community outside the ice!
Save the date for Curl Jam
We had so much fun hosting a fundraising event for of East Central Iowa last year that we are doing it again! If you missed out last year, you have another chance!
This year's event will be Oct. 3.
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.
Taking time off work is a big ask, but we have a sponsor for the ice rental, so 100% of the money raised will go to the Arc.
Also, maybe your employer wants to enter a team?