Common Questions

  • The Traverse City Curling Club is a 501(c)(3) organization, founded in 2014, to grow and share the great sport of curling in the greater Grand Traverse Bay area. We moved into our own dedicated ice facility in the spring of 2023.

  • The Club is run by a volunteer Board of Directors. The day-to-day work is handled by the Executive Director, and a dedicated volunteer Operations Team and Board.

  • There are so many great ways to get involved. Become a Club Member, sign up for a Try Curling class or one of our many Recreational Leagues.

    We have plenty of Volunteering Opportunities, especially during our end-of-the-season Cherry Bombspiel. And of course, donations always help and are greatly appreciated. Last but not least, buy yourself some club gear (we always like to see our swag in the wild).

  • We are a non-profit club that is powered by volunteers and don’t hold regular business hours staffed with a front desk. That said, we’d love to talk or show you the club!

    For general questions or to schedule a time to visit:

    • Call 231-412-7748

    • Email Kate Sterken, Executive Director: kates@tccurling.org

    For group rental questions:

    • Learn more here and complete the Rental Request Form to kick off our booking process.

    • Email our rental coordinator: rentals@tccurling.org

    For Junior Curling questions:

  • Our curling center is located at 1712 S Garfield Ave in Traverse City, Michigan.

    For more info about our programming and calendar of events, please see our event calendar. To schedule a time to stop by and check out the club and curling, please send Kate Sterken, Executive Director, an email: kates@tccurling.org

  • We are connected to USA Curling and the Great Lakes Curling Association (GLCA). TC Curling Club membership includes an annual membership in these two governing bodies of curling. Members have access to USA Curling and GLCA-sanctioned bonspiels (or tournaments). These organizations support the growth of local curling clubs and also run all regional, national and Olympic-qualifying events. Participation in these events (playing or volunteering) is a great way to fast-forward your understanding of the game.

  • Check out our store! As a member, you will receive a name tag (for new members) as well as a club pin. Pins are a big deal in curling, and sharing club pins is a tradition in bonspiels. Other swag is available via the in-app store — see here.

  • Becoming a member allows you to be a free substitute during our league play. If you would like to sub, sign up to become a TC Curling Club Member.

  • YES! Our club is volunteer-based and your participation is critical to the growth and sustainability of the club. Some of the areas you can help (and learn along the way) are Ice Prep and On-ice Instructor / Helper (for Learn to Curl/Group events). In addition, we can always use help in the areas of Graphics, Marketing, Logistics, and Handyman stuff (equipment repair/maintenance). If you have a unique skill, please let us know!

  • As with any relationship, communication is key. Create an Account for free in our membership app, or follow us on Instagram or Facebook to learn of any late-breaking news, upcoming events and bonspiels, and off-ice opportunities.

  • Yes…we have many fun-loving people looking for teams…we will pair you up!

  • Of course! Just be sure to make a note when you fill out your registration and we will do our best to make sure you get paired up together or create your own team, and invite your neighbors or friends to join you.

  • You’re in luck! We can accommodate people with various levels of mobility. Stick curling is common and provides a way to curl without lunging or if you are in a wheelchair.

  • We all just started! Any teammate who is more skilled will want to help you get better. There is only one way to improve…get out and do it! Curlers want to help other curlers get better, it’s part of the beauty and culture of the game.

  • All Members will be able to inform their team in advance of any missed games during league play. Requests for subs on a team or an offer to sub can be made anytime. Upon joining as a member, instructions to become or request a sub are sent to each new member.