Newsletter - March 2024

Hello,

The end of the 2023-24 curling season is approaching but it's not over yet! There are still opportunities to curl coming up!

Spring curling deadline soon

The deadline to sign up for the Tuesday spring curling league (April 9-May 21) is coming up, but if it were today, we would have to cancel it for lack of participants. Want to curl one last time this season? Sign up NOW! Deadline is March 25.

Unfortunately we didn't have enough people sign up for the Thursday night league and we have had to cancel it. If you signed up and paid for it already, you should be hearing from us.

Calling all volunteers

We have two final learn-to-curl events of the season coming up and they are FULL! We need all the help we can get! Please help where you can; it really takes a village to make this all happen.

Thursday, March 21: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.: Public Learn to Curl
Tuesday, April 2: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.: Public Learn to Curl

(You must be logged in to see the volunteer sign-ups and to register.)

Save the date for 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.

The concept is similar to what we did for United Way before the pandemic and it was a lot of fun--and raised a lot of money.

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. Please save the date even if you are undecided now.

(Also, maybe your employer wants to enter a team?!)

Coming to the aid of a fellow MCA curling club

If you haven't heard, a fire broke out last week in a store in the strip mall above Windy City Curling. They sustained significant smoke and water damage that will take months to repair.

Windy City Curling and its members have been good friends to Cedar Rapids Curling over the years. To help them get repairs under way quickly, Cedar Rapids Curling has donated to their GoFund me account.

If you would like to chip in personally, click here.

What should the next curling season look like? Tell us!

Have thoughts or questions about when, what kind, and how long our leagues, learn to curls, and other events should be for the next year? Well, tell us.

We will host a virtual planning meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 28. Sign up online and a Zoom link will be sent out 24 hours before the event.

This will be your time to share your ideas about what our schedule looks like—or just listen in on the planning process.

Call for CedarSpiel committee members

Our 2024 CedarSpiel in August will be here before you know it!

If you want to be part of the planning process, email Kari Kozak (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). We want to get the ball rolling, so don't wait! This is a great opportunity for newer club members to see and help behind the scenes.

Want to represent Cedar Rapids Curling on the USWCA?

The United States Women’s Curling Association develops, nurtures, and promotes curling to females and all youth. We need a representative to make sure we take full advantage of these opportunities. More information is at https://www.uswca.org/area-representative-liaisons.

This is a great opportunity to meet curlers from accross the country and help the sport and our club grow. You don't need to be an experienced curler or have been part of Cedar Rapids Curling for long! There are only a few meetings a year so it's not a giant time committment.

You also don't have to be a woman! Men reps welcome!

If you have any interest or questions, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Cedar Rapids Curling on the road

Kirby headed to Arizona a couple weeks ago for spring training. The Spring Training Bonspiel at Coyotes Curling Club that is! His team went 3-1, only losing in the quarterfinals. Great curling, Kirby!

Drew and Ben teamed up with new friends from Milwaukee Curling Club to participate in Windy City Curling's Drag Effect Bonspiel for LGBTQ and allied curlers.

Bryan teamed up with new friends to curl in the Evergreen Mixed Bonspiel at the Mayfield Curling Club in Ohio.

Cale, Lynn, Anne, and Phil joined forces to curl in the Mixed Spielbowski at Kettle Moraine Curling Club.