As a non-profit club, we welcome everyone to enjoy the lifelong sport and spirit of curling together. Beyond the great fun of the game, curling culture is rich in tradition and intentional in creating a sense of belonging and community.
Curling is uniquely inclusive; our club is made up of people from diverse backgrounds, professions, ages and abilities. Spending meaningful time with people outside our normal circles feels more important than ever, and we warmly invite you to do just that with us at the TC Curling Club.
Ready to give it a curl?
Curling is an inclusive sport and a game nearly everyone can play together. Strength and speed are of no particular advantage and modifications are easily available to support people with various levels of mobility.
Anyone who wants to curl must first learn from an instructor. We’ve got three ways for you to get out on the ice for the first time; all equipment is provided and no membership is required.
lessons for beginners
Try Curling Classes
Get out on the ice and learn the basic fundamentals of sliding, throwing and game play in these single 90-minute lessons.
$30/person | Learn more
Upcoming Classes
Adults:
Thursday, Dec 5 from 6:30 - 8pm
Thursday, Dec 12 from 6:30 - 8pm
Thursday, Dec 19 from 6:30 - 8pm
Stick Curling:
(Think shuffleboard! This is for anyone who isn’t comfortable lunging and sliding)Wednesday, Dec 4 from1 - 2:30pm
Wednesday, Dec 4 from 5:30 - 7pm
Learn to Curl Course
This three week course is a more structured, step-by-step approach to learning how to play the game, including throwing, sweeping and scoring.
$60/person | Learn more
Upcoming Courses
Three Sundays
December 1, 8, 15
from 1 - 3pm
Three Thursdays
December 5, 12, 19
from 6- 8pm
GROUPs & rentals
Can’t find a scheduled lesson that works with your schedule? Planning a party or work event? Rentals include guided on-ice instruction and games for groups of 4 to 80 people, with the option to add use of our lounge before or after.
Pricing varies by group size and need | Learn more
Now scheduling group rentals between now and May 30, 2025.
Love it? Join the club!
CLUB Memberships
Memberships are needed for access to the club and to join curling leagues. Member benefits include: free scheduled practice ice, drop in games, discounted group rentals, club events and more. Members can also purchase local beer, wine or cider under our club liquor license.
Club Memberships are annual and adults auto-renew on August 15 each year. These fees directly support our world-class curling facility and club’s sustainability.
All adult members in good standing with the club are eligible to vote. More details are found in the Member Handbook.
Learn more
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Eligibility to join any Fall, Winter and Spring Club Curling Leagues
Eligibility to join scheduled free practice time
Eligibility to join Drop In Games
Eligibility to participate in Bonspiels and club tournaments, including our year-end winter Cherry Bombspiel and TC Bombspiel playdown
Drink 21+ beverages from the Club Bar
Club Events and Member Gatherings
A one year membership in the United States Curling Association, which includes the Curling News magazine during the the curling season and the opportunity to participate in playdowns towards US National competition
A one-year membership in the Great Lakes Curling Association, which makes you eligible to compete in bonspiels around the midwest
Official club name tag
Many opportunities to volunteer and get involved with our community
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Eligibility to join any Fall, Winter and Spring Club Curling Leagues
Eligibility to join scheduled free practice time
Eligibility to join Drop In Games
Eligibility to participate in Bonspiels and club tournaments, including our year-end winter Cherry Bombspiel and TC Bombspiel playdown
Drink 21+ beverages from the Club Bar
Club Events and Member Gatherings
A one year membership in the United States Curling Association, which includes the Curling News magazine during the the curling season and the opportunity to participate in playdowns towards US National competition
A one-year membership in the Great Lakes Curling Association, which makes you eligible to compete in bonspiels around the midwest
Official club name tag
Many opportunities to volunteer and get involved with our community
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Eligibility to join any of our Juniors Fall, Winter and Spring Sessions
Eligibility to join free scheduled practice time, when accompanied by an adult Club Member
Eligibility to participate in curling bonspiels, tournaments and club events
Assistant coaching and volunteer opportunities for those in grades 6-12
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Specifically for people who do not or cannot curl but want to support and have access to the Club.
Supporting Members can get involved with our curling community in various ways, including: having access to the club, attending member events, volunteering and supporting our curlers and programming.
join a league!
We offer league play at several different times and in several different formats through out the week.
Fall leagues run mid-October through late November
Winter leagues run early January through early April - registration opens November 11!
Spring leagues run late-April through late-May.
All equipment provided • No need to sign up with a team
League play is a round-robin format so you will get to play against many teams and meet other club members. Curling’s strong culture dictates that each game ends with a broomstack where opposing teams sit together for a drink and snack - it’s tradition!
Junior Curling
Curling is a great sport for kids, as size, gender, strength, and speed are of no particular advantage. Our Juniors Program includes instruction and game play designed specifically for kids ages 8 - 18.
Learn more
Our story
Founded in 2014, the Traverse City Curling Club has grown from a small group that met at Centre Ice after hockey practices into a vibrant non-profit with its own dedicated curling facility on Garfield Avenue. The club now boasts hundreds of members and proudly operates a “top ten” world-class facility, according to Olympic Gold Medalist Brad Jacobs.
Just one year after opening our doors we hosted the 2024 USA Curling Mixed Doubles National Championship. We were thrilled to welcome our Northern Michigan community in and showcase both the best of the sport and the warm spirit of our club.
