We offer a variety of leagues that accommodate a wide range of curlers. So, whether you’re a recreational player or someone competitive; if you’re 6, 106 or somewhere in-between, Windy City Curling is sure to have a league suitable for you.
Windy City Curling 2024-2025 Leagues
- Remember to purchase a full membership ($100) for the 2024-2025 curling season before registering for a league!
Deadline to register for the Fall 2024 leagues is November 7, 2024 at 8:00 central time.
Sunday Brunch - Fall 2024 - 11/10/24 - 12/15/24 (6 games)
ABOUT THIS LEAGUE: Sunday Brunch welcomes players of all experience and ability levels, including people brand-new to curling. This league is designed to be friendly, casual, and fun! Players are encouraged to bring a breakfast item to share each week. So come play your best without stressing over the competition. Win or lose, everyone gets to enjoy snacks after the game.
FORMAT: Brunch League is Open Format (any mix/comination of genders), and games will consist of either 6 -or- 8 Ends (teams will decide the game length among themselves before the start of that week's draw).
This league allows for a maximum of 6 teams (24 players).
All players register as individuals. Teammates may be requested during sign-up. The League Drawmaster will do their best to honor these requests, as best they are able.
DRAW TIME: Sundays at 9:00am
PAY PER LEAGUE PRICE: $240
(**In the event of a draw cancellation, Windy City Curling reserves the right to determine participant compensation.)
Thursday Evening - Balanced Teams - Fall 2024 - 11/14/24 - 12/19/24 (5 games)
ABOUT THIS LEAGUE: Thursday Evening Balanced League is designed to 'level the playing field,' so to speak. This league is designed to pair newer players with "seasoned veterans," meaning players both old and new to curling are highly encouraged to sign-up. This is a great entry point for players fresh out of Rookies League! The League Drawmaster will build teams based on players' curling experience to balance the rosters as much as possible.
Regardless of experience, all curlers are asked to demonstrate proper on-ice etiquette. This includes practicing 'ready curling' to keep the game moving at a good pace (roughly 15 minutes per End).
FORMAT: Teams in this league are Open Format (any mix/comination of genders), and games will consist of 8 Ends.
This league allows for a maximum of 12 teams (48 players).
All players register as individuals. Participants may request one (1) teammate during sign-up. The League Drawmaster will do their best to honor requests, as best they are able.
DRAW TIMES: Thursdays at 6:30pm and 9:00pm;
(Note: If there are not enough teams to support two draw times; games will be consolidated into one draw time at 7:00pm.)
PAY PER LEAGUE PRICE: $200
(**In the event of a draw cancellation, Windy City Curling reserves the right to determine participant compensation.)
Saturday Morning Doubles - Fall 2024 - 11/23/24 - 12/21/24 (4 games)
ABOUT THIS LEAGUE: Saturday Morning Doubles highlights the newest format of curling, featuring two-player teams. While games in this Doubles league are casual and friendly, players should know the rules of the format when they arrive to play to keep the game moving at a proper pace.
FORMAT: Saturday Morning Doubles is Open Format (allowing teams to be any comination of genders). Games will be 8 Ends in length.
This league allows for a maximum of 6 teams (12 players), and teams are self-formed. While all players technically register as individuals during sign-up, please name your teammate during registration to be properly paired up.
(Note: No single sign-ups are allowed, as we will not do any matchmaking for this league.)
DRAW TIME: Saturdays at 10:00am
(Note: This is a 4-week league.)
PAY PER LEAGUE PRICE: $160
(**In the event of a draw cancellation, Windy City Curling reserves the right to determine participant compensation.)
Monday Doubles - Fall 2024 - 11/11/24 - 12/16/24 (6 games)
ABOUT THIS LEAGUE: Monday Night Doubles highlights the newest format of curling, which features two-player teams. While games in this Doubles league are casual and friendly, players should know the rules of the format when they arrive to play to keep the game moving at a proper pace.
FORMAT: Monday Night Doubles is Open Format (allowing teams to be any comination of genders). Games will be 8 Ends in length.
This league allows for a maximum of 12 teams (24 players), and teams are self-formed. While all players technically register as individuals during sign-up, please name your teammate during registration to be properly paired up.
(Note: No single sign-ups are allowed, as we will not do any matchmaking for this league.)
DRAW TIME: Mondays at 6:30 and 8:45pm
PAY PER LEAGUE PRICE: $240
(**In the event of a draw cancellation, Windy City Curling reserves the right to determine participant compensation.)
Wednesday Evening - Competitive - Fall 2024 - 11/13/24-12/18/24 (6 games)
ABOUT THIS LEAGUE: Competitive league is open to all experience levels; however, in this league, players are expected to understand and practice proper Curling Etiquette during play. This includes maintaining Pace of Play (approximately 15 minutes per end). Windy City Curling reserves the right to institute a 'bell system' (AKA - timed games) at any point during the league, if games are found to be taking too long.
FORMAT: Competitive League is Open Format (any mix/comination of genders), games consist of 8 Ends, and teams are self-formed. Participants are encouraged to recruit players from within the club membership to form teams.
There is a maximum of 12 teams allowed for this league. The first player to sign-up must first "Register My Team" in the system to get a 'Team Code,' which they will need to share with only their teammates. All players will need this code when they "Join a Team" so they're placed on the correct roster.
(Note: The player who creates the Team must also then go back and use the code they received to "Join a Team" and complete their own registration. The system does not automatically assign them to the Team they created.)
PLAYOFF FORMAT: This will be announced within the first two weeks of play, based on the number of registered teams. Each team will be expected to complete a Draw Shot Challenge during regular session play, which will be used as a tie-breaker during Playoffs.
DRAW TIMES: Wednesdays at 6:30pm and 8:45pm
(Note: If there are not enough teams to support two draw times; games will be consolidated into one draw time at 7:00pm.)
PAY PER LEAGUE PRICE: $240
(**In the event of a draw cancellation, Windy City Curling reserves the right to determine participant compensation.)
Monday Evening - Open - Fall 2024 - 11/11/24 - 12/16/24 (6 games)
ABOUT THIS LEAGUE: Monday Evening Open welcomes players of all experience and ability levels, including people brand-new to curling. Games in this league are casual and friendly, with a dash of competition thrown in for fun. All curlers are asked to demonstrate proper on-ice etiquette. This includes practicing 'ready curling' to keep the game moving at a good pace (roughly 15 minutes per End).
FORMAT: Monday Evening League is Open Format (any mix/comination of genders), and games will consist of 8 Ends.
This league allows for a maximum of 6 teams (24 players).
All players register as individuals. Teammates may be requested during sign-up. The League Drawmaster will do their best to honor these requests, as best they are able.
DRAW TIME: Mondays at 6:30pm
PAY PER LEAGUE PRICE: $240
(**In the event of a draw cancellation, Windy City Curling reserves the right to determine participant compensation.)
Tuesday Evening - Mixed Teams - Fall 2024 - 11/11/24 - 12/17/24 (6 games)
ABOUT THIS LEAGUE: Tuesday Evening Mixed is open to all experience levels; however, players are expected to understand and practice proper Curling Etiquette during play. This includes maintaining Pace of Play (approximately 15 minutes per end). Windy City Curling reserves the right to institute a 'bell system' (AKA - timed games) at any point during the league, if games are found to be taking too long.
FORMAT: Mixed League requires all teams consist of two men and two women, who alternate throwing order according to gender. Teams are self-formed, and participants are encouraged to recruit players from within the club membership to form teams. Games will be 8 Ends in length.
There is a maximum of 12 teams allowed for this league. The first player to sign-up must first "Register My Team" in the system to get a 'Team Code,' which they will need to share with only their teammates. All players will need this code when they "Join a Team" so they're placed on the correct roster.
(Note: The player who creates the Team must also then go back and use the code they received to "Join a Team" and complete their own registration. The system does not automatically assign them to the Team they created.)
PLAYOFF FORMAT: This will be announced within the first two weeks of play, based on the number of registered teams. Each team will be expected to complete a Draw Shot Challenge during regular session play, which will be used as a tie-breaker during Playoffs.
DRAW TIMES: Tuesdays at 6:30pm and 8:45pm
(Note: If there are not enough teams to support two draw times; games will be consolidated into one draw time at 7:00pm.)
PAY PER LEAGUE PRICE: $240
(**In the event of a draw cancellation, Windy City Curling reserves the right to determine participant compensation.)
Sunday Evening - Open - Fall 2024 - 11/10/24 - 12/15/24 (6 games)
ABOUT THIS LEAGUE: Sunday Evening Open welcomes players of all experience and ability levels, including people brand-new to curling. Games in this league are casual and friendly, with a dash of competition thrown in for fun. All curlers are asked to demonstrate proper on-ice etiquette. This includes practicing 'ready curling' to keep the game moving at a good pace (roughly 15 minutes per end).
FORMAT: Sunday Evening League is Open Format (any mix/comination of genders), and games will consist of 8 Ends.
This league allows for a maximum of 6 teams (24 players).
All players register as individuals. Teammates may be requested during sign-up. The League Drawmaster will do their best to honor these requests, as best they are able.
DRAW TIME: Sundays at 6:30pm
PAY PER LEAGUE PRICE: $240
(**In the event of a draw cancellation, Windy City Curling reserves the right to determine participant compensation.)
