CHAMPIONSHIPS
Pre-register for the 2014 Arena Nationals in Lansing
By Dawn Leurquin, Event Services Manager
in Dimondale, Mich., selected as the 2014 arena nationals host club for the June 12-15 event, registration details are now in the works. March 15 has been determined as the pre-registration deadline, or in other words, the final date for USA Curling's member arena clubs to express their interest in and commitment to bringing forward a men’s and/or women’s team. May 15 will follow as the deadline for selected teams to register for the competi- tion. Arena curling club presidents were emailed event details including the
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preregistration link in January. Because some emails did not go through, certain club presidents may not have received the notice but may want to preregister teams. Member arena club presidents who did not receive the email can visit the USA Curling website where they will find the arena championships information, including the preregistration form, under the events tab where the national events are listed. Aſter the preregistration deadline falls, teams will be selected by the Arena Curling Committee with priority being given to clubs that enter both a men’s and a women’s team. Rules information can be found on the USA Curling website in the cham- pionships section. For basic event guidelines, refer to the general eligibility section; Page 22 contains event specific information. Te championships will again feature 32 teams, with a men’s and a wom-
en’s division. Each region is assured of at least one entry with preference going to clubs that enter both a men’s and a women’s team. Please note that this season’s rules state that: “Each team may have a maximum of two play- ers who also curl at a dedicated ice facility. Stick curlers are not eligible to
ith the long winter season finally drawing to an end, it
won’t be long until the final preparations for the 2014 Arena Championships are underway. With Lansing Curling Club
compete. Wheelchair curlers are allowed to compete, but must adhere to wheelchair curling rules.” Te registration fee is $550
per team. Typically during USCA playdown processes all teams competing for a spot at the national event register with the USCA and pay the USCA's registration fee. However, for the arena championships, only teams participating at the national event are required to regis- ter and pay these fees, which cover arena ice rental and other expenses related to this great event. Instead, the intent of the arena committee is that club playdown fees paid by teams competing to go on to the national championship be used to defray the ex- penses of clubs that are entering teams at the national level. Te committee is hoping that the savings will encourage new teams to participate and learn about the competitive process. Everyone enjoyed themselves immensely at the inaugural arena event in
2013, and we’re expecting even greater interest in participation this year. If interest picks up, it’s possible that the number of ice sheets utilized during the arena championships could be adjusted for future arena events. If you are not participating in this event, be sure to check out the event online. n
2014 College Championship invitations on the line By Gordon Maclean, Chairman, College Curling Championship
bubble” and counting on every game to earn the points needed. Up-to-date standings can be found at our website
www.collegecurlingusa.org. Te weekend of Jan. 24-26 was particularly exciting as two college bon-
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spiels took place that helped many schools solidify their spots in the stand- ings. At the Kettle Moraine Curling Club, 14 teams from eight schools spent
the weekend playing in one of the biggest college bonspiels ever. Te sheer number of schools participating passed the threshold for the winner to earn and automatic invitation to the National Championship in Blaine, Minn., March 14-16. Congratulations goes out to the University of Minnesota, your ticket to the Championship has been stamped. Gabrielle Coleman has become an event sponsor through the donation of
he 2013-14 college curling season has been the busiest ever. Some schools look like a “sure thing” to get an invitation to the 2014 USA Curling College National Championship, others are “on the
eight copies of her new book “Introduction to Curling Strategy” – an intui- tive guide to strategy for novice through intermediate curlers. Tese will go to the participants who play in the championship finals. In addition, anyone participating in the championship is eligible to purchase a copy of this book or Gabrielle Coleman’s first book “Break Trough Beginner Curling” at a special event-only price. Tere are two more scheduled events on the calendar before the mid Feb-
ruary cutoff for qualifying events for this year’s championship. Te last date for qualifying events for 2014 is Feb. 16. All college curling points earned aſter that date apply to the 2015 USA Curling College Championship. Re- sults reports are due no later than Feb. 18. Invitations for the 2014 Championship will be announced on Feb. 19.
Schools receiving invitations must respond positively by Feb. 24. Schools failing to respond will lose their berth and that slot will go to the highest rated qualifying school remaining. n
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