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  • Strategy clinic set in Green Bay

     

    A strategy camp for junior curlers and coaches will take place Oct. 14-16 at the Green Bay (Wis.) Curling Club. To sign up, download a registration form here.

     

  • Junior camp and bonspiel set in Bismarck

     

    The "No Boundaries" Junior Curling Camp and the Thin Ice Junior Bonspiel will take place Oct. 21-23 at the Capital Curling Club in Bismarck, N.D. For more information, contact Dave Jensen at 701-258-0647. Registration deadline is Saturday, Oct. 1.

     

  • Level I instructor clinic set in Pittsburgh

     

    A level I instructor clinic is slated from 3-10 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Robert Morris University Island Sports Center in Pittsburgh, Penn. Cost is $25 (includes USCA fee plus a meal). Space is limited. Please register before Sept. 24 by contacting Sandra McMakin at president@pittsburghcurlingclub.com.

Junior clinic planned in Seattle

 

A curling clinic for junior curlers (ages 9 to 20) will be held Oct. 1-2 at the Granite Curling Club in Seattle. The clinic is open to any junior curler interested in improving their curling skills. The clinic will be taught by Lynita Delaney, USCA Junior Athlete Development Director, with help from James Pleasants and other instructors from the Granite Curling Club. There will be two levels of instruction depending on experience level. The advanced level ($15 per curler) will meet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1, and from 9 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Oct. 2. Instruction for new curlers will be on Saturday only and will cost $10. To register for this clinic, or for more information, please contact James Pleasants at 206-789-6292. Registration should be made by Sept. 20.

 

  • USCA 2006 Incentive Program applications available; Deadline Sept. 1

     

    The USCA Incentive Program for the 2006 season has been finalized. The application deadline is Sept. 1, 2005. All files below are in PDF format.

     

  • Icemaking seminar cancelled

     

    The Icemaking seminar planned August 27 at the Bemidji Curling Club has been cancelled due to a lack of participants.

     

  • 2006 Paralympic Team Coach applications due Wednesday

     

    The USCA is seeking applicants for the position of coach for the 2006 Paralympic Team. For further details, please click here to review the Selection Procedure. The 2006 Paralympic Coach Selection Procedure is pending final USOC approval. Candidates shall submit their names and credentials with a letter describing why they are qualified for the position to the USCA Chief Operating Officer by the application deadline of Aug. 24, 2005.

     

  • 2005 Coaching Experience slated

     

    A 2005 Coaching Experience for emerging coaches and junior teams is scheduled Sept. 15-18 at the Rice Lake (Wis.) Curling Club. Bill Tschirhart of the Canadian Olympic Training Center in Calgary, Alberta, will be instructing at the camp. Read more here.

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  • Brown named Team Leader for 2006 Paralympics

    Diane Brown of Madison, Wis., has been named Team Leader for curling at the 2006 Paralympic Winter Games. Press release.

    Doese, Jensen named USA Curling's top coaches

    Neil Doese and Dave Jensen have been honored as the 2005 USA Curling Coach of the Year and Developmental Coach of the year awards. Press release.

    Dave Jensen

    Neil Doese

     

  • McCall, Idaho, to host first bonspiel

    The McCall Curling Club in McCall, Idaho, will host its first bonspiel, the Idaho Rocktoberspiel, Sept. 30-Oct. 2. To find out more, go to the McCall curling club website.

    Officiating clinic planned in October in Eveleth

    A Level I and Level II officiating clinic will take place Oct. 22 at Curl Mesabi in Eveleth, Minn. If you would like more information about the clinic or to sign up, contact Shirley Coe at 218-741-0253 or email her at rocshirl@uslink.net. You also may contact Pat Wainio at 218-744-2448, pat.wainio@mchsi.com.

    St. Paul Cashspiel moves to October

     

    The St. Paul Cashspiel will take place Oct. 14-17 in St. Paul, Minn. Based on participant feedback, this event, traditionally held Thanksgiving weekend, has been moved to mid October to accommodate a triple knock-out format. The event will begin on Friday, October 14 with the championship round being played on Monday, October 17. Registration materials will be posted on the USCA and St. Paul websites in the next few weeks.

     

  • Early ice locations sought

    The USCA is seeking sites to provide competitive athletes and other curlers with early training ice. We will be looking for locations that will provide the most convenient access to our competitive athletes. Read more here.

     

  • U.S. citizenship must be established by World Trials entry deadline

    The list of U.S. citizen curlers below is based on documents submitted by playdown entrants for the 2005 Trials playdown process. The USCA will not require additional proof of citizenship from athletes on this list for any further playdown entry forms. The athlete's club is identified to distinguish between curlers with the same name. Athletes who believe they should be included on the list, or in cases of uncertainty as to whose name is on the list, should call the USCA office at 1-888-287-5377. View the list here.

    At its meeting June 22, 2005, the USCA Executive Committee established a rule regarding timing for U.S. citizenship eligibility for Trials playdowns: Eligibility for World Team Trials requires U.S. citizenship at the time of the registration deadline for the Trials process. The entry deadline for the 2006 Trials playdowns is set for Nov. 15, 2005. The new rule will be applied annually and eliminates the "on-track" designation.

  • Apply now for training & competition grant


    The USOC is currently accepting grant applications for the William E. Simon Olympic Trust for the Support of Athletes. Those eligible must be U.S. citizens, currently in training and competition, and demonstrate financial need in order to continue training. Applications can be obtained by contacting Jennifer Culver at the USCA national office or by calling her at 1-888-287-5377.

     

    Past national champion photos needed


    The Bemidji Curling Club is seeking photos of past men's (1957-80)and women's (1979-85) national champions for inclusion in a 50th anniversary program at next year's World Trials. If you are able to help out, contact Bob Fenson at 218-444-3937.

     

  • Curling clinics planned at new club in Minnesota

     

    Curling clinics are planned from 7-9 p.m. June 7-23 on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the Willmar Civic Center in Willmar, Minn. To find out more information, contact Troy Gorans.

     

    Three new athletes join AAC

     

    John Benton (St. Michael, Minn.), Melissa Keiser (Sauquoit, N.Y.) and Caitlin Maroldo (Rochester, N.Y.) are the newest members of the USCA's Athletes Advisory Council serving one-year terms.

  • Junior camp information available

     

    Information about upcoming junior camps in Rice Lake, Wis.; Eau Claire, Wis.; Cape Cod, Mass.; and Bismarck, N.D., can be found on the Junior Curling page.

     

    Volunteers needed for 2006 Men's Worlds


    Those interested in volunteering at the 2006 World Men's Championship April 1-9, 2006, in Lowell, Mass., should contact Anne Robertson. Volunteers in the following areas are needed: officials, statisticians, ice technicians, ushers & hospitality.

     

    St. Paul to hold summer bonspiel


    The St. Paul Curling Club will host a summer bonspiel July 29-31 at the Veterans Memorial & Grove Community Center in Inver Grove Heights. Entry deadline is July 17. Download a flyer here.

     

    Member Services conference on tap

     

    The USCA's annual Member Services conference will take place July 14-15 in Bismarck, N.D., in conjunction with the Bismarck summerspiel. The intent of the conference is to update regions and clubs on training, youth curling, club development, club operations and other USCA activities. Danny Lamoureux of the Canadian Curling Association will be the featured presenter. If interested in attending, contact Bev Schroeder at 1-888-287-5377.

     

  • Level I instructor course planned in Bismarck

     

    A Level I instructor course will be held Wednesday, July 13, from 4:30-10 p.m. at the Capital Curling Club in Bismarck, N.D., in conjunction with the annual USCA Member Services conference. Cost for the instructor course is $30 (includes dinner). Contact Jon Mielke for more information at 701-224-2422 (work) or 701-258-0284 (home).

     

  • Canada rises to the gold
     at Men's World Championship

    USA-specific coverage and Team E-mail here

     

    Canada's Randy Ferbey rink won its third gold in four years by beating Scotland at the 2005 Men's World Championship in Victoria, B.C. Germany took home the bronze. Press release. USA's Pete Fenson rink finished tied for first in the round robin with five other teams, but lost a tiebreaker game against Norway for the playoffs. Press release. More event information is also available on the World Curling Federation site. Fenson's team did secure the U.S. berth at the 2006 Olympic Winter Games, and it is his team that will represent USA there. 

     

  • 2006 Paralympic Team Leader applicants sought


    Persons interested in applying for the position of 2006 Paralympic Team Leader are invited to apply by emailing their application to the USCA Chief Operating Officer at the USCA office at david_garber@charter.net by May 5, 2005.The job description and other selection information is contained in the 2006 Paralympic Team Leader Selection Procedures (click here). Your application should include your name, credentials, and a letter describing why
    you are qualified for the position.
     

  • Washington's Richard rink wins Pacific International Bonspiel

     

    The team of Nancy Richard, Clare Cloutier, Leslie Frosch, Doreen Deaver and Miyo Konno won the women's division at the Pacific International Bonspiel in Richmond, British Columbia, by defeating a hometown team, 4-3, in the gold-medal final. This was the first time a U.S. women's team won the event.

     

  • USOC offering leadership camp

     

    Curlers are encouraged to apply to attend the 2005 United States Olympic Committee's leadership camp. Two sessions will be held this summer at Ithaca College in Ithaca, N.Y. The leadership camp will take place June 11-14 and a symposium will be held July 14-16. Registration fees, which include dormitory housing and meals, session material and social functions, are $500. Cost for the symposium only is $250. The application deadline is April 15. Contact Curt Hamakawa at the USOC for more information at 719-866-4532. The leadership camp is intended primarily for those interested in gaining a better understanding of Olympism and expanding their capacity for leadership in the Olympic movement. The symposium is intended for anyone interested in hearing and discussing relevant Olympic topics.

     

  • Travel stipend forms available online

     

    USCA Controller Sandy Robinson notes that some teams have not yet submitted their Travel Stipend request forms for the following events: Olympic/World Trials, Men's & Women's National Championships, and the Mixed National Championship. Teams are urged to submit these forms as soon as possible -- blank forms are available online. Unless the team specifies otherwise, individual checks will be made out to each team member. If one person is to be paid all of the team's travel stipends, the team must also complete the Cash Distribution form. If questions, please call Sandy Robinson at 1-888-287-5377.

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  • World Championships on ESPN
     April 18: "Curling Day" on the Deuce

    The gold medal game from the Men's World Curling Championship will be featured on ESPN at noon ET on Saturday, April 16. On April 18, a total of 5 hours of curling will be broadcast on ESPN2. Press release.

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  • Johnson, Shuster to be guests on ESPN2's Cold Pizza on Monday

     

    2006 Olympians Cassie Johnson and John Shuster will be guests on ESPN2's Cold Pizza on Monday's show. Johnson and Shuster were originally scheduled to be guests on Friday's show but the segment will now be tape-delayed and shown Monday due to other breaking news stories. Please check the web site for exact date and times. Previous press release.

     

     

  • Johnson named CSTV College Athlete of the Week

    Cassie Johnson was named College Sports TV's Athlete of the Week for her accomplishments at the recent 2005 Women's World Championship.

    USA takes home silver at

    Women's World Curling Championship

    U.S. senior men also take silver

    Send Team USA fan mail here

     

    Sweden’s Anette Norberg rink finally completed its medal collection by grabbing the previously elusive gold after defeating Cassie Johnson's rink from USA this afternoon at the 2005 World Women's Championship.  Press release.  At the 2005 Senior World Championships, the David Russell rink won the silver medal, losing 5-4 to Canada in the final. Scotland won the women's gold medal game against Japan. Press release. The U.S. women, led by Anne Wiggins, finished 1-4. More information on both championships can also be found on the World Curling Federation web site.

     

  • Johnson receives sportsmanship award at World Championships

    USA skip Cassie Johnson received the Frances Brodie Award for sportsmanship shortly after her team received the silver medals following a loss to Sweden in the 2005 World Women's Championship final. Press release.

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  • U.S. teams at Optimist International U-18 championship

     

    U.S. junior teams skipped by Mathew Thomas (Washington), Jerod Roland (North Dakota), Amanda Kitchens (North Dakota, Aanders Brorson (Minnesota), Katie Bland (Wisconsin), Richard Smith (Massachusetts) and Monica Walker (Massachusetts) competed in the 2005 Optimist International U-18 championship over the weekend at the Calgary Curling Club. Bland's Wisconsin rink and the Thomas rink of Washington both placed fourth in their respective divisions -- the highest U.S. finishes.

     

  • Booth rink wins College Nationals

The David Booth rink of the University of Washington won the 2005 National College Curling Tournament at the Chicago Curling Club. Final results.

  • Fenson rink finishes 4-3 at
    WCT Players' Championship

     

    The Pete Fenson rink lost to the Glenn Howard rink of Canada, 9-7, in the quarterfinals of the 2005 PharmAssist Players' Championship, in St. John's, Newfoundland. Fenson's team earned $10,000 CDN at the event.

     

  • Washington wins 2005 Mixed National Championship

Washington's Brady Clark rink defeated Alaska's Dennis Thies rink, 8-7, Saturday to win the 2005 Mixed National Championship title at the Potomac Curling Club in Laurel, Maryland. Press release.

  • Grand Forks wins bid to host 2008 Men's World Curling Championship

Grand Forks, N.D., will host the 2008 Men's World Curling Championship at the Ralph Engelstad Arena, the World Curling Federation has announced. The Grand Forks bid beat out two others, from Cortina, Italy, and Gangneung, Korea. Press release.

  • Olympic Coach selection to take place

Attention Level 3 and 4 coaches: Please review the Olympic Coach Selection Procedure and watch for an email in regards to your interest to be an Olympic Coach or contact David Garber at the USCA office.

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  • Johnson, Fenson rinks win Olympic Trials

The Cassie Johnson and Pete Fenson rinks won the 2006 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Curling. Press release.

  • Illinois men, Massachusetts women win Nationals in Chicago

The Russ Armstrong rink of Illinois and the Shelley Dropkin rink of Massachusetts won national titles at the 2005 USA Curling National Championships at the Chicago Curling Club. Press release.

  • Scots beat USA for bronze

Scotland's Logan Gray rink defeated USA's Kris Perkovich team in the men's bronze medal game of the 2005 World Junior Curling Championships in Pinerolo, Italy. Press release. Canada defeated Sweden in an extra end for the gold medal. In the women's competition, Switzerland defeated Sweden for the gold, and Canada beat Denmark for the bronze medal.  USA's Gillian Gervais team saw its run at the World Junior Championships end much the same as it began with a final-game loss to Norway. Press release.

 

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  • Hibbing Last Chance begins March 30

The Last Chance Bonspiel will take place March 30-April 3 at the Hibbing Curling Club. Entries are still being accepted. Call (218) 262-2841.

  • Abuse and Harassment guidelines posted

The USCA Executive Committee has approved Abuse and Harassment guidelines for USCA staff, athletes and volunteers at all USCA events. The guidelines may be adopted for use by USCA member regions and clubs, both for general purposes and to satisfy USCA liability insurance policy requirements. Read more here (PDF format).

  • USCA WCF rep sought

The USCA is seeking nominations for a World Curling Federation representative. Read more here.

  • Senior National Bonspiel results online

Results from the Senior Men's National Bonspiel can be viewed here. Congratulations to the Sharp (senior), Jurkovich (super seniors) and Meyer (masters) rinks.

  • F.L.A.M.E. applications available

The U.S. Olympic Committee seeks minorities to apply for the F.L.A.M.E. 2005 (Finding Leaders Among Minorities Everywhere) program to be held at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, August 3-7. FLAME is an interactive, educational program with Olympian, sports demonstrations and self-discovery. The application deadline is April 29. To receive an application, contact David Garber at 888-287-5377.

  

The Rushmore Curling Club in Rapid City, S.D., will host its first bonspiel April 8-10. Details.

 

  • Team USA finishes 8th; qualifies for 2006 Paralympics

 

Team USA lost to Korea 6-3 to determine the 7th and 8th place rankings Saturday morning at the 2005 World Wheelchair Curling Championship at the Braehead Curling Club in Glasgow, Scotland. Team USA qualified the USA for the 2006 Paralympic Winter Games in Torino, Italy.

  • House of Hearts charity event in Duluth

     

    2002 Olympic gold medalist Pal Trulsen of Norway will highlight a list of celebrity skips at the fourth annual House of Hearts Charity Bonspiel in Duluth, Minn., March 3-6. More details.

     

    Fussen 2005 camp information available

     

    The seventh annual Fussen Junior Camp and curling courses will take place July 4-17 in Fussen, Germany. Details.

     

    Todhunter elected AAC rep to USOC

     

    Bill Todhunter has been elected USCA athlete representative to the U.S. Olympic Committee's Athletes Advisory Council. Four athletes were candidates to succeed outgoing rep Ann Swisshelm Silver. The term is four years. Eligible voters were athletes who had competed at World Championship or Olympic competition in the past 10 season (1995-2004). Voter eligibility is defined under the U.S. Olympic and Amateur Sports Act. The new Alternate USCA USOC AAC rep is Nicole Joraanstad. USOC AAC rules specify that the alternate rep must be of opposite gender to the rep.

     

    ESPN to televise Worlds coverage

     

    The 2005 men's and women's World Curling Championships will be featured on ESPN. Press release.

     

  • Lank wins women's Duluth Cashspiel

     

    Patti Lank defeated Debbie McCormick, 8-4, in the women's final of the Labatt's Duluth Cashspiel Sunday at the Duluth (Minn.) Curling Club. No American teams reached the men's final.

     

    Centerville's Delaney named Junior ADD

     

    Lynita Delaney of the Centerville Curling Club has been named the USCA's junior athlete development director. Press release.

     

  • New youth curling camp in Fargo

     

    All youth curlers ages 5 and up are invited to a new and very reasonably priced ($25) Youth Curling Camp to be held Dec. 11-12 in Fargo, N.D. Details.

     

  • Fenson and Lank lead Trials WCT Points Team Rankings

     

    Interim Trials WCT Points Teams rankings through Nov. 23, 2004, per the Athlete Selection Procedures for the 2006 Olympic Winter Games have been calculated for information purposes only. Please read carefully the disclaimer on the attached document. These rankings are subject to final verification and Trials WCT Point Teams substitution rules as well as results from remaining qualifying events. Final rankings will be posted as soon as possible following the sign-up deadlines for the Men's (Dec. 1) and Women's (Dec. 15) playdowns.

    North America wins Continental Cup rubber match

    (MEDICINE HAT, Alberta, Canada) – No matter what the currency or exchange rate—loonies, dollars, euros—those attending the 2004 Continental Cup of Curling got their money’s worth this afternoon at the grand finale. The record books will show that Randy Ferbey’s Canadian rink defeated Sweden’s Peja Lindholm team 47-13 in the men’s 60-point final, thereby giving North America a 228-172 victory overall. But as with the first two Continental Cups, once again the sport of curling was the true winner, as the 3,912 fans at The Arena in Medicine Hat could surely attest.   Latest press release.

     

    McNelly named curling's Team Leader for 2006 Olympic Games

     

    Jack McNelly of Colorado Springs, Colo., has been named the Olympic Team Leader for Curling for the 2006 Olympic Winter Games. Press release.

  • New York wins Wheelchair National Championship in Utica

     

    Mark Taylor's New York rink defeated Wes Smith's Maine rink, 5-4, to win the 2004 U.S. Wheelchair National Championship at the Utica Curling Club in Whitesboro, N.Y. Press release.

     

  • AIT inks sponsorship with USA Curling

     

    AIT Worldwide Logistics has signed on as a sponsor of USA Curling. Press release.

     

  • 2006 Olympic Winter Games tickets on sale

     

    Tickets for the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Torino, Italy, are now on sale at www.cosport.com.

     

  • WCF ice manual available

     

    "Curling Ice Explained," the World Curling Federation's ice manual, can be ordered by contacting Bev Schroeder at the USCA office at 1-888-CURLERS (287-5377). "Curling Ice Explained" is a comprehensive manual for the purpose of producing good curling ice on a scientific basis and was written by Leif Ohman of Sweden. The cost for the manual is $70 plus shipping and handling.

     

  • USCA Liability Insurance Program changes


    The USCA liability insurance program, in which about 55 USCA member
    clubs participate, has several changes in the renewal offer for the policy year starting Aug. 19, 2004. In August, the office emailed participating club insurance contacts with details. Since that time, I've received two inquiries from club folks who were not aware of the renewal details for their clubs. As a result, this notice is posted as a second way to reach all interested clubs. If your club has not received insurance renewal details, contact me at david_garber@charter.net. Or, if your club is interested in reviewing the USCA liability insurance program for possible participation, contact me for details.

     

    Omaha back in business

     

    The Aksarben Curling Association in Omaha, Neb., has announced that it will be back on the ice this season with a new rental agreement with the Mid-America Center. The AKCA has planned two free Open Houses, from 6-9 p.m. Oct. 6 and Oct. 20. A 15-week season is also being set up, from November through March, with three draws every Wednesday night. For more information, contact aksarbencurling@hotmail.com.

     

  • WADA prohibited list released; USADA drug reference information now online


    The World Anti-Doping Prohibited List (to come into effect Jan. 1, 2005) is now available online at www.wada-ama.org along with a Summary of Modification for 2005 and the 2005 Monitoring Program. The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency will provide the status of pharmaceuticals from the WADA 2004 Prohibited List. Learn more here.

     

    Curling slides into Boise, Idaho

     

    A curling open house is planned Oct. 16 at the Idaho Ice World in Boise, Idaho. Press release.

  • Officiating clinic planned in Detroit

     

    An officiating clinic will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 23 and 24 at the Detroit Curling Club. Both Level I and Level II officiating will be taught. The cost is $25 per person and includes lunch both days. To sign up, contact Paul Badgero at 248-620-5651. The signup deadline is Oct. 13.  

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  • Brown, Larway named top athletes for 2004; Lank rink named top team

     

    Erika Brown and Joel Larway have been selected as the USCA's Female and Male Athlete of the Year respectively. The Patti Lank rink has been named Team of the Year. Press release.

     

     

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