Bonspiels, events and programs are a fun and exciting part of the curling world!
We have many events this season to look forward to. Please explore this page - and the rest of our website to see what we have on the go this season.
Come enjoy the laughs and comradery at any one of our weekend events this season to truly experience what the Rose City Curling Club has to offer!
2023-24 Season Bonspiels, Events, and Programs
Click on an event or program title to be redirected to that event page!
2023/24 Bonspiels
November 24 & 25, 2023 - $200/team
The Farmers Bonspiel is a small town curling club classic! Originally this bonspiel was meant for farmers and local businesses to get together and have a great weekend curling. We have opened it up this season to include anyone who wants to be included in a fun weekend! There are no restrictions on age, experience level, or team configuration. We do recommend that players have a basic understanding of the game to participate in the event.
Your fee will include:
- A minimum of 3 curling games
- A banquet dinner
- Payouts and prizes
Roger Galenza Generational Bonspiel
December 17, 2023 - Price TBD
A new event this season, this is a chance for parents and grandparents to get out and curl with their kids. The intended configuration for each team is 2 adults and 2 youths. If you have another configuration that you would like to join with, please do!
Please check back at the start of the season for more information about this event.
January 20, 2024 - $400/team
One of our most sucessful events over the past few seasons, this bonspiel combines the best of two worlds - golf and curling! There are no restrictions on age, experience level, or team configuration. Anyone and everyone is welcome. This bonspiel only has room for 16 teams, so be sure to register early!
Your fee will include:
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Snacks throughout the day
- 3 six end curling games
- 1 round of 18 holes of virtual golf
- Prizes
February 9 & 10, 2024 - $200/team
A fun weekend meant for curlers of all ages and experience levels. For this season, we have replaced the classic Men's, Ladies, and Mixed Bonspiels with one open event. There are no restrictions on age, experience level, or team configuration. We do recommend that players have a basic understanding of the game to participate in the event.
Your fee will include:
- A minimum of 3 curling games
- A banquet dinner
- Payouts and prizes
2023/24 Events
October 28th, 2023 - $30/person
Curl Jams are all about fun! Come out and enjoy some recreational curling and a hilarious comedy show with us!
Your $30 fee includes:
- A short, non-competitive game of Dice Curling
- A hilarious comedy show in our RCCC lounge
- Snacks
- Prizes
November 5, December 3, January 14, 2024, February 4, 2024, March 3, 2024 - Price TBD
New this year, Sunday Family Curling is a chance for our youth curlers and their families to come out once a month and play some games!
Check back at the beginning of the season for more information.
December 15, 2023 - $20/person
Curl Jams are all about fun! Come out and enjoy some recreational curling and holiday themed entertainment.
Your $20 fee includes:
- A short, non-competitive game of Dice Curling
- Entertainment (TBD)
- Snacks
- Prizes
February 17, 2023 - $40/Person
Doubles curling is a relatively new discipline of the sport. Instead of 4 people on a team, there are only 2. This is your chance to try it, with no strings attached! Bring your spouse, partner, child, parent, co-worker, friend, or any other person you can think of, and come out for a fun night of doubles curling!
Your $40 fee includes:
- A lesson on doubles curling - if needed
- 6 ends of doubles curling
- Dinner
Please note: This is not intended to be a lesson on curling. A basic understanding of curling is needed for this event.
February 19, 2024 - FREE!
Every year on Family Day Monday, the Rose City Curling Club opens its doors to families from Camrose and the surrounding area. Anyone and everyone is welcome to come out and try curling!
Please note: While we do our best to have instructors available at this event, it is not always possible. If you are looking for a chance to learn about the sport, check out our Try Curling Lessons!
March 15, 2024 - $20/person
Curl Jams are all about fun! Come out and enjoy some recreational curling and end of season entertainment.
Your $20 fee includes:
- A short, non-competitive game of Dice Curling
- Entertainment (TBD)
- Snacks
- Prizes
2023/24 Programs
October 10, October 12, October 28, December 9, February 17 - $20/Person
A two hour lesson on the A-Z of curling. These lessons are open to people of all ages and are recommended for those with little to no curling knowledge. These lessons will teach you enough about the sport that you will be able to join a recreation event or bonspiel.
A minimum of 4 people are required for the program to run.
Start Date: November 1, 2023 - $150/child
Do you have a youngster interested in trying curling? This is the perfect program for them to give it a try!
The U8 Little Rockers Program is a non-competitive program specifically designed for kids under the age of 8, with little to no curling experience. This is our ideal starting point for all young curlers as the program is tailored to a young age and basic experience level,. This 14 week program is deisgned to familiarize all participants with on ice safety, the playing surface, and the basics of the sport. The goal of this program is FUN! While we will aim to teach as much as we can, our goal is to make sure each participant enjoys their time on the ice.
Please note that a CSA approved helmet is mandatory for all program participants under the age of 12 years old.
Start Date: November 1, 2023 - $200/child
Do you have a youngster interested in trying curling? Has your child been an active participant in the RCCC U8 Program and are now ready to move up? This is the perfect program for them!
The U12 Curling Program is a non-competitive program specifically designed for kids between the ages of 8 - 12 years. While this program is intended for youth who have had some experience with the game - ideally those who have participated in our U8 Program - we welcome kids of all skill levels! This 14 week program is a step up from our U8 Little Rockers Program, with a little more focus on the skills, etiquette, and strategy of the game. The goal at the end of this program is for everyone to have the skills and knowledge to be able to play basic and/or modified games, while still having fun in the process. Although this program is slightly more advanced than our U8 Program, the basics will still be taught and reviewed as needed.
Please note that a CSA approved helmet is mandatory for all program participants under the age of 12 years old.
Start Date: November 1, 2023 - $200/child
Do you have a teen interested in trying curling? Has your child been an active participant in the RCCC U8 or U12 Program(s) and are now ready to move up? This is the program for them!
The U18 Curling Program is a non-competitive program specifically designed for kids between the ages of 12-18 years. This program is designed for older youth with at least some basic curling experience. This 14 week program is a step up from our U8 and U12 Programs, with more focus on specific curling skills, techniques, strategy, and gameplay.
This program is also the place for any Middle and High School Curlers. We have combined our School Curling Program with our previoius Junior Program to create one place for all U18 Curlers. If your child is part of a school curling program and is interested in more help with their skills, this is the perfect place for them! Out coaches can help facilitate the creation of Middle and High School teams as well if needed.
If your child is interested in this program, but has no prior curling experience, please reach out to us for a discussion about which of our programs would best fit your needs!
Please note that a CSA approved helmet is mandatory for all program participants under the age of 12 years old.
