The Drag Effect: Rain on Me

We are back on cold, hard ice and ready to welcome 16 teams to all of the Pride-filled fun this "family"-friendly bonspiel can offer!

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! - WAITLIST STARTED
UPDATE (Dec. 9, 2024): We are taking team sign-ups for the waitlist. As of right now, we're looking to expand the field at 20 teams (and then again, possibly, at 24); however, in order to do this, we would HAVE to add draws to the night of Thursday, February 13th, 2025. If this is the case, we would have to be fair to the players who signed up expecting a Friday-Sunday bonspiel. This means any teams on the Wait List let into the bonspiel would HAVE to travel in early to play Thursday night. 

About our Bonspiel
The Drag Effect follows the American tradition of playing for Pins (and not money). Instead of offering event winners a cut of a cash prize pool, we intend to keep a cooler stocked with a variety of beer and seltzers, non-alcoholic drinks, and water all weekend long. All of it is included in your registration. We also offer full Meals (lunch and dinner) throughout the weekend, along with some great snacks in between.

This way, everyone wins and has a great time, no matter how they perform on the ice!

NEW THIS YEAR: We have a theme! For those that don't know, we lost our club this past March when a fire broke out in the business above us. The water used to put it out rained down into our club, flooding our entire space. This cut our last season short and delayed the start of our current season by two months.

But out of those floodwaters we've been inspired!

Since we'd rather be dry, but at least we're alive: we want to you to serve up your best Lady Gaga looks all weekend long. 
Just please don't wear anything out on the ice that could potentially damage the surface (i.e. - glitter, sequins that could fall off, feathers from a boa, etc.).

HOTEL INFORMATION: We have once again reserved a block of rooms at the Courtyard by Marriott - Oakbrook Terrace from February 13th-16th. 

Room rates:
Standard single king-size bed - $94/night USD
Two queen-size beds - $114/night USD

Reserve a room online: CLICK THIS LINK.
Reserve a room with a live agent: Call (630) 691-1500, Ext. 1 and reference the “Windy City Curling Room Block” at the Courtyard by Marriott Oakbrook Terrace.

(NOTE: Hotel breakfast is not included in this rate. The deadline to book a room is Thursday, January 23rd, 2025.)

More information can be found by clicking on the Details button.

Windy City Curling Presents: The Untouchables Spiel

We're excited to announce the inaugural edition of the Untouchables Spiel.

Join us for an unforgettable curling bonspiel celebrating Chicago’s rich (and often notorious) history. Get ready to combine your love for curling with mobster lore, Prohibition-era charm, and roaring '20s festivities—all wrapped into one "criminally" good weekend.  The Spiel will kick off first draws at 6:00 pm on Thursday, May 1st and conclude with early afternoon Finals on Sunday, May 4th.

WHEN:  MAY 1-4, 2025  

COST: $440/Team, $110/Player (USD)

REGISTER:  Team or Individual

FORMAT: Open - Any mix of genders/order, 24 Teams, 3 Game Guarantee

WHAT'S INCLUDED: 3-game guarantee, food, snacks, unlimited select alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages provided each day, and several themed events including:

• Saturday Night 1920's Party -- Costumes encouraged!
• Best-Dressed Mobster Contest
• Raffle Tables Full of Loot
• Al Capone's Bank Vault Treasure Hunt
• "Stolen Ends" Incentives - 'Cause in Chicago, stealing is an art form
• and much more!

Event is limited to 24 TEAMS ONLY.  Teams with more than 50% Windy City Curlers may be wait-listed in favor of out-of-towners.  

Gather your crew or let us deal you in solo before you're left high and dry — register today!

Stay tuned — Hotel and other deets to come!