Marshfield club is committed to its community
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Who: Marshfield Curling Club
Address: 1500 S. Vine, P.O. Box 35, Marshfield, WI
54449
Web site: None
Club phone: 715-384-9425
Club contact: Mary Besler, club president
History: The club was formed in 1976 and curlers used natural light to curl in a pig barn at the fairgrounds. Local people who were interested in curling and had to travel to other facilities to curl built the club’s current facility in 1979.
Number of sheets of ice: 3
Number of members: 105
Major events: The club holds at least three bonspiels each season and also host Badger State Games and Wisconsin state playdowns.
How often can members curl? Members can curl up to five times a week on as many leagues as they choose to participate in, Besler said. Practice time is based on ice time availability.
Community involvement: “We do several fund-raisers for our own club to keep the cost of membership down,” Besler said. “Our building is used in the summer for the Central Wisconsin State Fair. We try to promote the club by participating in the Marshfield Dairyfest parade.” In addition, the club is used by other organizations such as the Optimist Club and Trappers Association.
Types of programs: The club offers men’s, mixed and junior leagues.
An informal instructional program is offered, as well as a junior program.
What is unique about your club? “We have always received compliments on how wonderful our ice is,” Besler said. “Our ice guys are fantastic at what they do creating the best curling experience for our members and visitors.”
The club recently formed a Membership Committee to try to bring in new members. The clubs recently held two open houses and a night dedicated for parents of hockey players.