College Curling USA is the governing body of collegiate Curling in the USA. The organization acts as the NCAA does in other college sports — setting game play, eligibility, and organizational rules. College Curling USA is affiliated with United States Curling Association (USCA), the organization responsible for organizing Olympic teams.
The idea of college curling in the USA began in the late 1980s when the Illinois State Curling Foundation (ISCF) began to look into college curling, filling a gap between junior and adult curling levels. The ISCF, along with curling clubs, began promoting the idea of curling to schools. National Tournament began in the early 1990s with only a few schools in Northern Illinois and Wisconsin. Since then, has boomed to more than 40 schools- mostly in the Northern tier of the US and Northeast US. New Programs are starting all over the USA as new clubs are being established.
The Mission of the USA Curling College Championship is to promote the growth of college curling through the establishment of a national championship that encourages and rewards curlers attending a college or university who compete against their peers at other academic institutions throughout the school year
The Goal of the USA Curling College Championship is the promotion and development of on campus curling clubs and curling activities. While many college/university campuses have curlers who participate in curling activities at nearby community curling clubs, few have formally organized into campus clubs. There are many advantages to being a recognized on campus club including added student body exposure to curling activities and access to student organization funds that may help defray the costs of curling activities.
In the 2012-13 season, more than 200 curlers from 36 colleges or universities participated in College Curling USA sanctioned events.
For the 2014 Curling College Championship held in Blaine, MN, Taco Bell became an official corporate sponsor.
College teams compete in regional categories:
Until 2013 the regions were:
Grand National (East Coast)
Great Lakes
Minnesota
North Dakota
Wisconsin
For the 2013 and 2014 championships, the regions were:
Region 1: Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, Delaware, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine
Region 2: Lower Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana
Region 3: Upper Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois
Region 4: Minnesota and North Dakota
Region 5: Remainder of the US
Since 2014, the regions have been:
Region 1: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont
Region 2: Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania
Region 3: Indiana, Illinois, Lower Michigan, Ohio, and Southern Wisconsin
Region 4: Upper Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Northern Wisconsin
Region 5: Remainder of the US
Invitations to the National Championship are awarded based on accumulated 'merit points'. Points are primarily earned by hosting and/or competing in a collegiate bonspiel. Points can also be collected through non-competition intercollegiate play or, for region 5 teams only, through other league play.
At least one school from each region receives an invitation to the national tournament.
The national tournament is typically held in March.
A team must be part of a recognized campus curling organization to be eligible to participate.
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Bemidji State University
Binghamton University
Bismarck State College
Boston University
Bowdoin College
Butler University
Bowling Green State University
Brown University
California State University–Long Beach
Carroll University
Carthage College
Colgate University
College of St. Scholastica
Colorado School of Mines
Eastern Michigan University
Edgewood College
Finlandia University
Gustavus Adolphus College
Hamilton College
Hampshire College
Harvard University
Haverford College
Hibbing Community College
Illinois Valley Community College
Itasca Community College
Lake Forest College
Lawrence Technological University
Lawrence University
Madison Area Technical College
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Marquette University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mesabi Range College
Michigan State University
Michigan Technological University
Minot State University
Moorhead State University
North Dakota State University
Northwestern University
Oakland University
Ohio State University
Ohio University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rutgers University
St. Olaf College
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Unity College
University of Alaska-Fairbanks
University of California–Berkeley
University of Denver
University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign
University of Maine–Orono
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota Duluth
University of Minnesota Morris
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
University of North Dakota
University of Oklahoma
University of Pennsylvania
University of Tennessee
University of Toledo
University of Washington
University of Wisconsin–Barron County
University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire
University of Wisconsin–Green Bay
University of Wisconsin–La Crosse
University of Wisconsin–Madison
University of Wisconsin–Marshfield/Wood County
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh
University of Wisconsin–Rock County
University of Wisconsin–Superior
University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point
Villanova University
Washington University in St. Louis
Weber State University
Wellesley College
Williams College
Williston State College
Winona State University
Utah State University
Yale University
Location: Rochester, NY - Rochester Curling Club
Teams: 16
Format: Four pool round robin
Champion: University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Runner-up: University of Pennsylvania
Third: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Fourth: Rochester Institute of Technology
Fifth: Boston University
The 2014 College Championship was the first to be officially recognized by the USCA.
Location: Blaine, MN - Four Seasons Curling Club
Teams: 16
Format: Four pool round robin
Champion: University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
Runner-up: Villanova
Third: Carroll University
Fourth: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Location: Duluth, MN - Duluth Curling Club
Teams: 16
Format: Four pool round robin
Champion: University of Minnesota
Runner-up: College of Saint Benedict/ Saint John's University (MN)
Third: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Fourth: Boston University
Location: Chicago, IL - Northshore Curling Club and Chicago Curling Club
Teams: 32
Divisions: 4
Format: Round robin
The first place teams in each division
Division 1 - *Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Division 2 - Villanova
Division 3 - Northwestern University
Division 4 - Bowdoin College
Location: Chicago, IL - Northshore Curling Club and Chicago Curling Club
Teams: 32
Divisions: 4
Format: Round robin
The first place teams in each division
Division 1 - University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Division 2 - Northwestern University
Division 3 - Northwestern University
Division 4 - Carroll College
Location: Chicago, IL - Northshore Curling Club and Chicago Curling Club
Teams: 32
Divisions: 4
Format: Round robin
The first place teams in each division
Division 1 - University of Minnesota
Division 2 - Hamilton College
Division 3 - University of Tennessee
Division 4 - Northwestern University
The 2008 College Curling National Bonspiel was held in Chicago, IL in March at the Northshore Curling Club and Chicago Curling Club. 34 teams participated this year separated into 4 divisions separated by combined years of experience.
The first place teams in each division
Division 1 - University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
Division 2 - Northwestern University
Division 3 - Hamilton College
Division 4 - Hamilton College
United States Curling Association(USCA)
Illinois State Curling Foundation
Chicago Community Trust
