Hibbing boasts annual Last Chance bonspiel

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Who: Hibbing Curling Club

Address: P.O. Box 357, Hibbing, MN 55746

History: The club was formed in 1942.

Number of sheets of ice: 7

Number of members: 500 +

What is unique about the club? The club holds the largest bonspiel in the nation each year – the Last Chance Bonspiel – with 128 teams on 13 sheets under one roof.

How often can members curl? Members are able to curl every day from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. depending on the league schedule. The club has leagues on Monday through Thursday.

Types of programs: Juniors, men’s, women’s, instructional, mixed. The club currently has 44 teams.

Community involvement: Chamber of Commerce member.

Annual events: 10-12 per season.