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Season 2025/26


BC Curling Provincials (Men's, Women's & U20)

The BC Curling Provincials (Men's, Women's & U20) are happening in Esquimalt at the Archie Browning Arena from December 30, 2025, to January 4, 2026, featuring top teams competing for B.C. titles and spots in national events like the Brier and Scotties, with tickets available now. 
 

Event Details

  • What: 2026 BC Men's, Women's & U20 Curling Championships.
  • When: December 30, 2025 - January 4, 2026.
  • Where: Archie Browning Sports Centre, 1151 Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt, BC.
  • Who: Top Men's, Women's, and Under-20 teams from across British Columbia.
  • Why: To crown provincial champions and qualify for the 2026 Brier (Men's), Scotties Tournament of Hearts (Women's), and Canadian U20 Championships. 
     

How to Get Tickets & Info

  • Website: Visit https://curlbc.ca/comp/mw/ for details on tickets, draws, and scores.
  • Local Support: The event is hosted by the Esquimalt Curling Club, with support from the Township of Esquimalt. 
     
Posted on: 2025-12-08

Ladies Holly Spiel Bonspiel - Thank You & Congratulations!

The Ladies Holly Spiel Bonspiel has wrapped up for another year, and what a fun weekend it was!

Congratulations to the A Event Champions, Team Nantes, featuring:
Skip: Pauline Nantes
Vice: Denise Sparrow
Second: Stacy Ross
Lead: Ruth Fischer

You can view all event winners and results at the Ladies Holly Spiel Bonspiel's Page.

A huge thanks to all the teams, our fantastic sponsors, the ice makers, bartenders, and our caterer for helping make this year's bonspiel such a success.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back next season - spread the word and invite your friends to join in the fun!

Posted on: 2025-12-01

Driftwood Brewery Men’s Bonspiel - Thank You & Congratulations!

The Driftwood Brewery Men’s Bonspiel has wrapped up for another year, and what a fantastic weekend it was!

Congratulations to the A Event Champions, Team Wes Craig, featuring:
Skip: Wes Craig
Vice: Norm Cote
Second: Ron Schmidt
Lead: Craig Burton

You can view all event winners and results at the Driftwood Brewery Men’s Bonspiel's Page.

A big thank-you to all participants, our generous sponsors, the ice crew, bartenders, and our caterer for helping make the bonspiel a great success.

This year’s Meat Toss winners took home a Dell Laptop, an LG Sound Bar, and of course, two hams! Weekend-long popcorn was proudly provided by Alec McBeath, and enjoyed by curlers and spectators alike.

We hope to see everyone back again next season--please spread the word and encourage your friends to join the fun!

Posted on: 2025-11-17

Teams Wanted for Hollyspiel

Calling all ladies at ECC!  We need one more team! We are at 21 teams for the Hollyspiel (Nov 28-30), and it would be great to have one more team or even three more to make an even number. Our drawmaster would be very grateful! There's still time to register, so please consider putting a team together and join in the fun. The cost per team is $360, and this includes a turkey meal at the banquet on Saturday. Register online on the ECC website under "Events" and "Ladies Bonspiel". 

Thank you for your help in spreading the word!

Pei Mei

Prez, Tuesday Evening and Hollyspiel Chair

Posted on: 2025-11-15

Driftwood Men's Bonspiel Begins!

The Driftwood Brewery Men's Bonspiel kicks off today at the Esquimalt Curling Club and runs through Sunday. On behalf of the bonspiel committee, we’re pleased to welcome all curlers and spectators back for another great weekend of friendly competition and camaraderie.

The bonspiel features a 3 Event format with 26 teams competing for cash prizes, following the 2018 Curling Canada 4 Rock free guard zone rule.

A special thanks goes out to our sponsors for their generous support.

Good luck to all participants, and enjoy the curling and the fun!

-- The Men's Bonspiel Committee

Posted on: 2025-11-13

Club Board Meeting Highlights - October 23, 2025

The ECC Board met on October 23, 2025, to discuss club operations, finances, and upcoming events. Highlights include the new AED installation, plans for the Provincial Championships, and forming a Rock Replacement Committee.

Read the full meeting minutes here: View Full Minutes (PDF)

Posted on: 2025-10-28

Petersen 55+ Open Bonspiel Begins!

The Petersen 55+ Open Bonspiel kicked off today at the Esquimalt Curling Club and runs through Friday. On behalf of the bonspiel committee, we’re pleased to welcome all curlers and spectators back for another great week of friendly competition and camaraderie.

The event features a round robin pool format with 12 teams competing for cash prizes, following the five-rock free guard zone rule. Teams will curl twice on Wednesday and Thursday, and once on Friday morning, followed by a light lunch and prize presentations.

A special thanks goes out to our sponsors - Penni and Carl Harrison (KWJ Enterprises), Driftwood Breweries, Esquimalt Curling Club, and Investa through Cory Laprade - for their generous support.

Curlers are reminded to respect others’ health preferences and enjoy the week safely.
Good luck to all participants, and enjoy the curling and the fun!

-- The Petersen Bonspiel Committee

Posted on: 2025-10-15

Message to League Representatives:

There will be an Esquimalt Curling Club Board Meeting Thursday October 23, 2025 at 7:00pm in the Archie Browning Sports Centre Board Room. If you have not received an Agenda, please email our Board Secretary. If you cannot make the meeting please send a representative from your League.

Posted Minutes

Posted on: 2025-10-14

Practice Ice

Below are the list of practice ice times for Esquimalt Curling Club Members

     Sunday – none
     Monday – 2-3pm
     Tuesday – 2-3pm
     Wednesday – 12-2pm
     Thursday – 12-2pm
     Friday – 2-3pm
     Saturday – 12-2:00pm

*Saturdays may only have limited use

Excluded Dates(subject to change dependent upon facility bookings)

Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Friday, October 17, 2025
Friday, October 24, 2025
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Sunday, October 26, 2025
Friday, November 7, 2025
Saturday, November 8, 2025
Sunday, November 9, 2025
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Friday, November 14, 2025
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Sunday, November 16, 2025
Friday, November 28, 2025
Saturday, November 29, 2025
Sunday, November 30, 2025
 

Posted on: 2025-09-24

Ice Availability – Sunday, September 21, 2025

The ice installation is on track, and we are pleased to let you know that practice ice will be available starting at 11:00 am on Sunday, September 21, 2025, for members only.  All six sheets should be ready—please encourage members to share the ice with others.

At 1:00 pm, our “Try Curling” event will begin. Depending on the number of drop-in participants, there may not be any practice ice available after 1:00 pm.

The bar in the Curling Lounge will be open from noon to 4:00 pm.

We’d like to welcome everyone back and extend a warm greeting to any new members joining us this season.  We’re looking forward to another great year of curling!

Thanks to Al 'Sudsy' Sutherland and his crew of Steve Schell and Jim Williams.  We all very much appreciate the time and effort in getting Esquimalt great ice.

View pictures here.

Posted on: 2025-09-20

Try Something New This Fall: Learn to Curl in Esquimalt!

Ever wanted to try curling? Now’s your chance! Esquimalt Parks & Recreation, in partnership with the Esquimalt Curling Club, is launching a Learn to Curl program this fall - perfect for adults who are curious about the sport but don’t know where to start.

Running Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., the program kicks off in October and continues through to the end of December at the Archie Browning Sports Centre - Curling Arena.

Designed specifically for adult beginners, the program offers a fun and supportive environment to learn the fundamentals of curling. Participants will get hands-on instruction in:

  • Delivering a rock
  • Sweeping techniques
  • Game strategy
  • Playing various positions
  • Understanding the rules

Whether you’re looking for a new hobby, some friendly competition, or just want to get active in a social setting, curling is a fantastic way to stay engaged through the fall.

"Curling is a truly Canadian sport that brings people together. We’re excited to welcome new players to the ice and show them just how fun and accessible the game can be," says a representative from the Esquimalt Curling Club.

No experience is necessary. Just bring a helmet (bike/hockey etc), clean running shoes, warm, comfortable clothing and a sense of adventure! All other equipment will be provided.

Don’t miss out - come curl with us!

For more information or to register, visit the Esquimalt Parks & Recreation website.

Posted on: 2025-08-28

Curl for the Cure Open Bonspiel

This is the inaugural event for fundraising at Esquimalt Curling Club to support the advancement in research for the BC Cancer Foundation. Though many organizations and events are already helping to raise fund for cancer research, ECC is joining in the effort! Much work still has to be done to find a way to cure many suffering from this illness, so every effort is needed to raise as much money as possible to facilitate this goal. It is the hope that all curlers at ECC will see the need and do their part by registering for the event.

See details on the Event Page

Help is very much needed to organize various aspects of this bonspiel prior to and throughout the weekend, if you can help, please email chiapm@shaw.ca.

Help needed for:

  • a draw master
  • 50/50 ticket sellers
  • looking after raffle baskets and selling raffle tickets
  • looking after the banquet

Thanks, and see you on the ice! 

Pei Mei Chia

Posted on: 2025-08-26

CURLING CANADA RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

If you decide to fill this Waiver out then please send it to Mens Secretary

Posted on: 2025-08-24

Message to League Representatives:

There will be an Esquimalt Curling Club Board Meeting Wednesday August 13, 2025 at 7:00pm in the Archie Browning Sports Centre Board Room. If you have not received an Agenda, please email our Board Secretary. If you cannot make the meeting please send a representative from your League.

Posted Minutes

Posted on: 2025-08-13

ECC to Host 2026 Provincial Curling Championships

The Esquimalt Curling Club (ECC) has once again been selected to host the Curl BC Men’s and Women’s Provincial Curling Championships, set to take place from December 30, 2025, to January 4, 2026. This marks a return of the prestigious event to Esquimalt after a successful co-hosting in 2024.

"This is a great opportunity not just for our club, but for the entire community," said a spokesperson from ECC. "The Provincial Championships bring in top-level curling, but also attract fans, families, and media attention - it's a win for everyone involved."

The Township of Esquimalt is enthusiastic about hosting more high-profile events at Archie Browning and views the 2026 championships as a key step in boosting community engagement and supporting local businesses.

Club officials have indicated that profits from the event may go toward upgrading equipment - including a potential investment in new curling rocks, a significant and long-term asset for the club.

Preparations are already underway, and ECC is working closely with Curl BC and local stakeholders to ensure another successful championship week. With some of the province’s best curlers set to compete, the 2026 Provincials promise to be a highlight on the B.C. curling calendar.

Further information about the event and volunteer opportunities will be shared as we get closer to December.

Posted on: 2025-06-13

   
  

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