Take Curling to the Next Level of Fun!
Below is some information and announcements regarding some of the upcoming and popular bonspiels within the GNCC, our local regional governing body for curling. Please note that this is an incomplete list and does not usually include bonspiels hosted by clubs outside of the GNCC. For a complete up-to-date listing of scheduled bonspiels, please visit either the GNCC Calendar page or the USCA Calendar page. As curling continues to increase in popularity, many bonspiels are filling up much more quickly than in the past. To help ensure that your team is accepted into an event, be sure to submit your entry form as early as possible. Then hit the road with some friends and really take curling to the next level of fun!
Common types of Bonspiels include:
- Open : any configuration of a 4 person team (all men, all women, mixed, etc...)
- Mixed : Must have alternating men and women (i.e. female skip, male vice, female second, male lead...)
- Mens : men only in all 4 positions
- Womens : women only in all 4 positions
- Doubles : 2 positions. Traditional mixed is 1 male, 1 female. Open mixed can also be 2 females or 2 males
--- FOR ADDITIONAL UPCOMING BONSPIELS, PLEASE REFER TO THE GNCC EVENT CALENDAR ---
| Bonspiel Name | Hosting Club | Event Type |
| BogSpiel | Cape Cod Curling Club, Falmouth, MA | Open |
| Zombie Spiel | Broomstones Curling Club, Wayland, MA | Open |
| Nashua Mixed Invitational | Nashua Country Club, Nashua, NH | Mixed |
| Calder Mens | Norfolk Curling Club, Norfolk, CT | Men's |
| Crystal Snowflake | Nutmeg Curling Club, Bridgeport, CT | Women's |
| Golden Handle | Nutmeg Curling Club, Bridgeport, CT | Mixed |
| Governors Ball | Albany Curling Club, Albany, NY | Men's |
| IceBox Open | Norfolk Curling Club, Norfolk, CT | Open |
| Schenectady Open | Schenectady Curling Club, Schenectady, NY | Open |
| Broomstone Men's | Broomstones Curling Club, Wayland, MA | Men's |
| Gordon Emmet (GNCC Championships) | Schenectady Curling Club, Schenectady, NY | Men's |
| Winter Wonderland | Norfolk Curling Club, Norfolk, CT | Women's |
| Granite State | Nashua Country Club, Nashua, NH | Men's |
| TAM | Albany Curling Club, Albany, NY | Open |
| Gordon International | Nashua Country Club, Nashua, NH | Men's |
| Broomstones Mixed | Broomstones Curling Club, Wayland, MA | Mixed |
| Cornhole and Curling Biathalon | Petersham Curling Club, Petersham, MA | Open |
| Bay State Games | Blackstone Valley Curling Club, Hopedale, MA | Open |
| Spring Fling | Petersham Curling Club, Petersham, MA | Mixed |
| Curling The Gathering | Rochester Curling Club, Rochester, NY | Open |
| Crooked Billet | Bucks County Curling Club, Warminster, PA | Open |
GNCC 5 & Under Bonspiels
5 & Under events are limited to curlers with five years of curling experience or less. They are great for curlers new to the world of bonspiels, providing a fun and competitive environment to develop skills, gain game experience, and connect with fellow curlers. These events emphasize learning and growth, making them an excellent opportunity for newer players to refine their strategy, improve their shot-making, and build confidence on the ice. Whether you're looking to challenge yourself or simply enjoy the camaraderie of the sport, 5 & Under bonspiels offer a welcoming space to take your curling journey to the next level.
| Bonspiel Name | Hosting Club |
| Worcester Cup | The Country Club, Brookline, MA |
| Kayser | Utica Curling Club, Utica, NY |
| Elisabeth Childs Challenge | Belfast Curling Club, Belfast, ME |
| Francis Dykes | Rochester Curling Club, Rochester, NY |
Any questions, such as trying to find teammates, or what to expect for first timers, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
