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Got Gold? We sure do!!

You’ve followed them every sweep of the way. You’ve cheered at every end. You’ve been a part of history- for the first time ever, both the Canadian Women and Men’s team have won gold! Be a part of...

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Time running out to purchase Got Gold T-shirts

Only 10 days left to help young athletes! Can you imagine if you had to give up curling because you couldn't afford it? What if Team Jones or Team Jacobs had to give up the sport they loved when they...

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Can you imagine if your curling club closed?

Bringing curling back to Wynyard The local curling club had already been closed for almost six years, because of a broken ice plant and a leaky roof, when Ontario native Kyle Stefanovic moved to...

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A Special Message from Brad Jacobs

My love of curling started in my childhood. I grew up in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, where my whole family curled. The Soo Curlers Association was like a second home for me. I hung out there. I found my...

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Curling fans win gold for generosity

You did it! Thanks to the incredible generosity of curlers across Canada, we sold enough “Got Gold?” t-shirts to help eight young athletes this fall! Photo credit: Michael Burns/CCA Earlier this month,...

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Helping rural kids learn about curling

The classes start the same way every time in these schools: the kids enter the gym, chatting and rambunctious, like any other group of eight-year-olds, but then they notice what is about to happen....

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Generous donors made scholarships possible! Applications now being accepted

Thanks to the incredible support of the curling community, "For the Love of Curling" scholarships are now available for young elite curlers. Do you know a deserving young curler? Are you a student who...

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How curling helped one special five-year-old accomplish big things

I experienced something a couple of weeks back that gave me an incredible feeling of satisfaction and really validated the integrity of the job for me. I was at a certain school for four days and had...

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Helping kids, one school at a time

Not all kids want to play "traditional" sports. What is a kid to do when your school offers just the usual sports? Watch this great video, made by the kids at Sir Ernest MacMillan School, explaining...

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Emma Miskew: Chasing athletic dreams

Ottawa’s Emma Miskew knows from personal experience just how difficult it is to balance a competitive curling career with the demands of a university program. Miskew, who plays third on Rachel Homan’s...

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Eight-year-old girl shares her passion for curling

According to Riley’s mom, Sunday afternoon curling has become a family tradition for Riley and her older sister, Sarah. Riley and Jill Officer after the presentation of Riley's award at the 2014 Swing...

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Curling: The “gateway” to a healthy future

Canadian kids are being left out of traditional sports, especially girls, obese children, those with special needs, and kids from low income families.* We want kids to be happy and healthy for years to...

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Helping curling and future champions, every day

Curling’s newest fundraising calendar will provide a legacy to young athletes getting their start in the Roaring Game. The 2015 Spirit of Curling Calendar is now for sale...

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What a difference YOU made!

Donors have had such an impact on curling in Canada in just a few short months! Donors created curling opportunities for kids, young elite curlers and at grassroots clubs. The first For The Love Of...

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Giving back to the sport of curling

If John Morris needed a reminder of why he plays the great game of curling, he’s been receiving it this week at Elbow Valley Elementary School, just west of Calgary. John Morris works with the Grade 2...

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Donors are helping future stars!

Donors had such an impact on curling in Canada in this past year! Even though the curling season is coming to an end, there is much to celebrate both on and off the ice! Donors created curling...

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Ten Scholarships available again this year thanks to donors!

Do you know a deserving young student curler? Are you a student who could you use some help covering your academic and curling costs next year? Thanks to the incredible support of the curling...

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For the Love of Curling: A love letter to Curling

Kristen, delivering a rock at age 4. Dear Curling, I have been quietly watching you from behind the glass from the ripe young age of three years old.  I quickly fell in love with your tactful strategy,...

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Where are they now?

Last year, you helped ten deserving young athletes achieve their academic and athletic goals with a "For The Love of Curling" Scholarship. Your support made sure these students could focus on being the...

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Where are they now? Part 2

Curlers and donors across Canada helped these students achieve great things, on and off the ice. Thank you! Earlier, we let you know what five of the students were up to now. Here are five more updates...

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