Have questions about our return or fire damage? See the event FAQ at the bottom of this page!
About Broomfitters: Built in Brooklyn, Broomfitters was born out of the needs of New York City's only curling club. What began as necessity became a drive to bring new life to an old, familiar tradition. From Alaska to Florida and SoCal to Maine, Broomfitters works to keep the spirit of curling alive and well with fresh apparel and a full selection of curling equipment — from curling brooms to curling shoes and everything in between.
PRICE: $500 / Team (Composed of either 4 or 5 qualifying individuals).
Your registration is not complete until you have paid in full. Due to an expected high demand, no registration will be taken without payment (online). Thank you for your understanding.
INCLUDES: Four game guarantee. Free beverages (alcoholic and NA) and dinner on Saturday night. Raffle and other prizes throughout the weekend.
RULES:
GENERAL:
ALTERNATES: Teams will be allowed ONE alternate for a total of up to five registered players for ONLY the purpose of rest/relief. An alternate will not be allowed to enter mid-game.
FIRST DRAWS: Thursday Morning, Afternoon & Evening. VERY limited availability for Friday Morning first draws will be available; spots will be auctioned to aid event costs & prize pool. Tentatively, there will be first draws at the following times on Thursday: 8:00 & 10:00 a.m., 12:00, 5:00, 7:00 & 11:00 p.m.
FRIDAY FIRST DRAW AUCTION: Auction for the three slots to have a first draw on Friday will be held on Givebutter at this link. Bidding starts at $50 and there is a 'buy it now' option for $200. Bidding will begin May 1 and will close July 10, 2024 or whenever there are no longer any Friday first draws available.
FORMAT: Open (any mix of genders); all players MUST be in accordance with the current 5 & Under policy according to USA Curling; in most instances, this means player began curling no earlier than 2019. Eligible wheelchair curlers are welcome (our club is accessible!).
SLIGHT CHANGES TO THE FORMAT FROM LAST YEAR: Full pool play in six planned pools. After completion of pool play qualifying teams (see below) will be broken out into a 10-team bracket to play for championship...YES, thats TWO more teams playing for money than last year!
POOL PLAY:
TEAM DRAW SHOT CHALLENGE:
CHAMPIONSHIP BRACKET:
SEEDING & TIE-BREAKER INFORMATION:
AWARDS: Pins and cash prizes will be awarded ~and~ NEW THIS YEAR a Traveling Trophy!
FAQ:
I thought your club was destroyed; will you be open?
We suffered significant damage from a fire in March 2024; nevertheless, remediation and recovery efforts commenced within 48 hours.As a result, we are on schedule to reopen in mid to late summer and are THRILLED to welcome curlers back to our facility!
Can I sign up as an individual?
We are only taking group (full team signups) for this event. HOWEVER we are willing to play matchmaker when/where we can. If you are interested and do not have a team please email us (contact information is at the bottom of this page).
Do you have a preferred hotel?
Yes! We have arranged a special rate of $105++ at the Lombard Hyatt Place located at 2340 Fountain Square Dr, Lombard, IL 60148. To book your accomodations, please use the following reservation link:
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/illinois/hyatt-place-chicago-lombard-oak-brook/chizl?corp_id=G-WCCG
How much money can we win?
This is, of course, what everyone wants to know, and… It depends! The final prize pool will be based upon registration and other factors. However, we hope to have a total prize pool of at least $7,000!
Will this event be a qualifier for USA Curling's 2025 5 & Under Nationals?
Last year were were, so we are hopeful! We have completed our application and been in contact with USA Curling. However, that announcment will not likely come until August.
Will WCF broom pads be required?
No, not for this event.
Why would we need a 5th player?
Who else is going to DD? But really, it isn’t required. We simply want to give teams the option to limit exhaustion and provide an opportunity for a relief sub.
How will you make sure all participants are under 5 years of experience?
By registering teams agree all of their team members have 5 years or less of experience. Per USA Curling's eligibility guidance, this means for MOST situations curlers began no earlier than January 2019. Competition Documents, as amended in 2023, state:
Event Eligibility: U.S. citizenship or residency is required. In addition to the USA Curling membership requirements in Section I, all team members must be dues-paying members of USA Curling. Competitors must be 21 years of age by the end of the 30th day of June immediately preceding the year in which the Five-and-Under Nationals take place. Delivery of the stone with a stick device will be allowed. (a)Competitors cannot have more than a total of five years of curling experience—years when a player curled fewer than 10 games do not count against the total. 2020 does not count as a year of curling experience for any participant.
To ensure fairness, if a team is found to have a team member who is not compliant, the organizing committee will take action. This may include possible forfeiture of draws or withdrawal from the event, subject to the discretion of the organizing committee. We will make every effort to verify with home clubs and, if necessary, receive confirmation from their NGB.
Are there going to be draws on Thursday?
Yes! The Spiel starts on Thursday. We're hoping to have 24-30 teams, which should fill draws starting Thursday..Teams should expect to play their first draw Thursday, but there is some availability for premium slots on Friday as well (see above).
Can Windy City (home club) teams sign-up?
Yes! We will accept four Windy City teams, initially. A Windy City team is considered to be any team with three or more Windy City Curling members. Additional Windy City teams will be waitlisted until July 1, 2024; after which time teams will be moved from the wait-list on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Are other clubs limited to a certain number of teams?
No. Any and all teams are allowed to compete. Our goal in limiting (initially the number of teams competing from Windy City is to host the largest number of teams, nationally, as we can. We will make an effort to avoid pools having multiple teams from the same club within the same pool -- no one likes traveling to play the same team you see each week in league!
What live entertainment will there be?
TBD! More information will come at a later date.
What else?
We will also be raffling, prior to the event, use of a "team car" generously provided by Tesla. Tickets are $20 each and are available on our GiveButter page at the following link. Bidding will open May 1 and close July 31, 204.
Are you accepting sponsorships?
Yes! If you are participating, or if you are not, we are seeking sponsorships with interested businesses or individuals. We are offering multiple tiers of sponsorship for all budgets, and each tier has its own incentives, including custom jerseys, corporate or private learn-to-curl packages, in ice advertising and merchandise! Please contact us for more information!
PLEASE CONTACT US VIA EMAIL WITH ANY OTHER QUESTIONS: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Or email Matt Ault directly matthew.ault.1989(at)gmail.com.
Event Date | Thu, 10-03-2024 |
Event End Date | Sun, 10-06-2024 |
Cut off date | Sun, 09-15-2024 |
Registered | 120 [View List] |
Available place | 0 |
Individual Price | $500 Per Team |
Location | Windy City Curling |
#Registrants | Rate/Person ($) |
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4 | 125.00 |
5 | 100.00 |
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Windy City Curling
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Windy City Curling is a 501(c)3 charitable organization committed to teaching, developing, promoting, and encouraging the spirit of curling; by developing youth and adult programs that lead to local, national, and international competitions. We host open leagues, Learn to Curls, and corporate team building events. Contact Us to learn more about our passion for curling and the benefits of joining Windy City Curling.