Weekly Events

The club offers the following weekly curling events to suit a variety of commitment and experience levels. Beginners will generally start near the top of the list, and may move down with increasing interest and experience.

Afternoon Social League, Wednesdays, 1:00pm-3:30pm

Show up if you can; no obligation or commitment. Each session typically starts with some warm-up shots. Next, players are divided into ad-hoc teams, which might be 4-person, 3-person, or 2-person, depending on the number of players present. If there are players you prefer to play with, we can very likely accommodate that. Typically, one game is played, but there are no standings beyond that. Emphasis is on fun and socializing, not very competitive.

Many are new curlers and snowbirds. Games are paced for more mature physiques with limited or no sweeping and delivery sticks similar to shuffleboard (eliminates balance and knee issues). Many players meet for lunch in Grand Marais starting at noon, curl from1:00-3:30, then head to Moguls Grille and Tap Room in Lutsen for 4pm happy hour. Many carpool from Lutsen, and avoid the deer collision hazard in the evenings by curling in the afternoon.

Any member who is at least comfortable throwing stones is welcome, and if needed, we can teach you the rest of the game while we play one.

If interested in joining this group, just show up at the club during this time slot and introduce yourself, or email us.

2-Person Social League, Wednesdays, 6:30pm-8:00pm (or 6-9pm with >8 teams)

A traditional league with 2-person teams, and 2-person rules, which means less sweeping, more emphasis on good shot-making, and shorter games, about 75 minutes.

This league is excellent for beginning and experienced curlers, as players have the chance to skip alternate ends and the chance to shoot at least 18 stones a match. Sweeping is reduced to a minimum, and no standings are kept as the league is all about learning and fun.

Teams are typically formed in October; many are couples. The club hosts a season kick-off event in October, where solo players can register their interest in joining a team (or in being a substitute player) via sign-up sheet. That sheet then becomes input to others looking for a partner. Complete teams should register, typically before November 1.

Players who need to miss a game typically must arrange for their own substitute from a list of interested subs provided by the club. Teams of 3 people are also allowed, where only 2 out of 3 play each game, and the third serves as a built-in sub.

Joining the 2-Person Social League mid-season is possible with some scheduling adjustments. Just email us.

Open Team League, Mondays, 6:30pm-9:00pm

A traditional league with 4-person teams. Teams are typically formed in October, when people who played the previous year start talking with each other and attempt to get a group of four together. Since some teams come up short, the club hosts a season kick-off event in October, where solo players can register their interest in joining a team (or in being a substitute player) via sign-up sheet. That sheet then becomes input to team leaders looking to fill out their team. Complete teams should register, typically before November 1.

Team wins and losses are tracked, resulting in season-long standings, which become input to the formation of play-down brackets for a end-of-season tournament.

Players who need to miss a game typically must arrange for their own substitute from a list of interested subs provided by the club. Failing that, or for a last minute cancellation or no show, there is wiggle room for a team to continue to play with only 3 players present. Teams of 5 people are also allowed, where only 4 out of 5 play each game, and the fifth serves as a built-in sub.

Joining the Open Team League mid-season is generally not done, except as a sub, or to replace a player with a season-ending injury. However, email us to see if there's an opportunity to make it happen.