A HOUSE BUILT BY ROCK STARS,
FOR ROCK STARS

We’re bUILDING a Curling CENTER IN Traverse City

The Traverse City Curling Center will be a 28,000-square-foot, curling facility located at the northwest corner of Garfield Road and South Airport Road in the Cherryland Center (in a federally designated Opportunity Zone). With 5 sheets of regulation curling ice and spectator viewing, the Curling Center will be host to numerous events, including regional tournaments, and USA Curling sanctioned competitions.

 

CURLING BUILDS COMMUNITY

Most importantly, The Curling Center will be full of opportunity for EVERYONE. It will offer active and social engagement through programs, adaptive equipment and leagues for everyone in the community—no matter your age, ability or expertise. With curling comes a culture of physical and mental wellness, connection, and respect, whether on the ice or within the greater community. With a team dynamic comes motivation and accountability for staying active and engaged — a little healthy competition helps too! This house builds active lifestyles, economic impact, social connections, respect for all, and youth programs.

REGIONAL INTEREST

REGIONAL INTEREST

Matching the excitement across the nation, local curling clubs are popping up around the region and growing in membership and popularity. The Curling Center would become a home to local clubs and players. The Traverse City Curling Club is currently at full capacity due to current ice availability. The Curling Center would offer a large, dedicated indoor ice arena, where curlers can practice, play and compete year-round.

DEDICATED ICE

DEDICATED ICE

To advance the sport of curling in our region, dedicated “curling specific” ice is needed. Unlike multi-use ice rinks, curling ice is covered with small water droplets that create the pebbled surface allowing the rocks to slide down the ice. Sweeping the ice melts these frozen pebbles and can change the distance and trajectory of the stone. Curling ice must be very level to optimize the strategic nature of the game.

OLYMPIC & PARALYMPIC SPORT

OLYMPIC & PARALYMPIC SPORT

Although the Scottish sport of curling has been played for centuries, it is currently the fastest growing winter sport in America. With the U.S. Men’s Olympic Team winning a gold medal in 2018, enthusiasm for the sport is rapidly expanding and we certainly understand why. General participation in curling requires ordinary athleticism and minimal equipment. Additionally, adaptive techniques and equipment can be used to engage curlers of all ages and abilities. Curling invites anyone to become an athlete and to experience the connection, competition and support that comes along with a team environment.

Big things are happening

Big things are happening in the sport of curling, both nationally and internationally, and we want Traverse City to be part of the excitement. Curlers around the country are eager to introduce others to the sport. Our facility will bring new visitors to our region and offer economic opportunities for our local businesses.

LET’S PUT CURLING ON THE MAP IN TRAVERSE CITY!