ESTEVAN – The Estevan Curling Club has been selected to host the U18 Boys and Girls Provincial Curling Championship at the Power Dodge Curling Centre from Dec. 27-31, 2025.
"It's with great excitement that CurlSask has awarded the Estevan Curling Club the U18 Girls and Boys Curling Provincial Championship right here at the Power Dodge Curling Centre in December 2025," said club president Tyler McMillen. "This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase our club and community and the incredible talent in our sport."
McMillen emphasized the teamwork required to organize the championship.
"Hosting an event of this calibre takes teamwork, and I know our host committee will be working hard behind the scenes to prepare. The dedication and commitment will be key in making this a memorable experience for athletes, coaches and spectators alike."
Helen Fornwald, president of CurlSask, expressed excitement about returning to Estevan for another major event.
"CurlSask is really, really excited to be back in the city of Estevan. We've worked so closely with them. They've raised the bar with every curling event."
She praised the club’s volunteers and organizers, saying, "They have the most outstanding, committed, dedicated volunteers. Their planning committee always raises the bar with every event, so we're excited to be back in the community."
The championship is expected to bring 18-20 teams and hundreds of people to Estevan, including athletes, coaches, officials and family members. Club manager Pauline Ziehl Grimsrud noted that the provincial champion teams will then represent Saskatchewan at the national championships.
Preparation for the event started about a year ago when Estevan submitted a bid to host.
"The bid process started at the last season about this time. I put in a bid for Estevan to be the host club," said Ziehl Grimsrud. "And in December, we signed the agreement with CurlSask, so we've known for a little while and we've been patiently waiting to bring this forward into the community."
Fornwald noted that Estevan's experience hosting high-level curling events helped secure the bid.
"Estevan is no stranger to curling events, and they've all been very successful," she said.
The club is planning facility preparations, including ice maintenance, seating arrangements and more.
"We’re pretty fortunate. We're set up pretty good, but there will be some prepping in a few areas. We'll probably do on-ice seating. That is something that's become the norm. So we'll be looking at doing some of that," said Ziehl Grimsrud. “We'll also be looking at rock preparation and making sure that our rocks have adequate curl for the event … We'll re-flood the ice … so it's the best ice we can give the curlers for the event. [And then we’ll have] all the good things that the club always offers, like … our canteen, lounge, [etc.].”
McMillen highlighted the importance of community involvement.
"Of course, an event like this also requires the help of volunteers, and that's where you will come in in the fall. Whether it's assisting with ice, hospitality or any other logistics, even helping hands will make a difference."
Ziehl Grimsrud added that volunteer recruitment will begin later in the year after the committee comes up with a detailed plan and knows how many people are needed.
Fornwald said that on behalf of CurlSask she looks forward to a successful partnership with the Estevan Curling Club in the months ahead.
"We look forward to nine months of working with you together and providing the best U18 provincials here."
