World Curling Federation

1. Ventspils to host World Curling Junior Camp in 2027

   Ventspils, Latvia, will host a World Curling Junior Camp in June 2027. Taking place from 13 to 27 June, the camp will bring together curling representatives from different countries for a combination of courses, educational events, the Junior Camp and a bonspiel. The event is being organised through a partnership between the World Curling, the … Continued

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2. Media Accreditation open for World Mixed Doubles Qualification Event 2026–2027

   World Curling has opened media accreditation applications for the World Mixed Doubles Qualification Event 2026–2027. The World Mixed Doubles Qualification Event will take place in Colorado, United States from 2-8 October 2026. Media Accreditation Portal Before requesting media credentials, members of the press must first register for an account on the World Curling Media Accreditation system. Once … Continued

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3. World Curling appoints new Media Officer

   World Curling is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Payne as the new Media Officer. Payne earned his bachelor’s degree in Sports Journalism from the University of Gloucestershire. During his time at university, he worked with Bristol City Football Club, first gaining the experience of covering live sport. After leaving university, Payne worked in … Continued

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4. Beau Welling re-elected as World Curling President for additional four-year term

   World Curling members have re-elected Beau Welling, (United States) as the World Curling President for another four-year term at the Annual General Assembly being held in Bratislava, Slovakia. Welling was re-elected with 75% of the vote for his second term as World Curling President. Following his election he said, “This means the world to me. … Continued

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5. The Curling Channel Early-Bird Season Pass now available

   The early-bird discount pricing for the 2026–2027 Curling Channel season pass is now available. The pass, priced at $USD 89.99, offers an almost 20% saving all live and on-demand access to World Curling Championship games and the 2025–2026 season archives. The championships included in the season pass are: The pass is valid from 1 September … Continued

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6. World Curling announces 2026 Hall of Fame inductees

   Induction into the World Curling Hall of Fame is the highest ‘non-playing’ honour that World Curling can bestow on someone, and it recognises outstanding contribution to the sport of curling whether through on-ice achievements or off-ice endeavours. There are two classes of honour: Curler: awarded to athletes who have achieved extraordinary distinction and outstanding results, … Continued

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7. World Curling Board Election 2026 Candidates

   The World Curling Board will feature a number of changes at the Annual General Assembly, being held at the 15th World Curling Congress this September in Bratislava, Slovakia. Four positions on the Board are available for election, including the Presidency. President Beau Welling, along with Board Directors, Helena Lingham, Robin Niven, and Sergio Mitsuo Vilela … Continued

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8. Eight-end Encore: Muirhead and Drummond return for Mixed Doubles

   Eve Muirhead’s return feels like the curling equivalent of The Beatles singing on the rooftop. A teenage prodigy who had a career spanning 15 years, the Scot would win three world women’s medals including gold in 2013, three European titles and eventually, the Olympic gold medal in Beijing in 2022. Long referred by the media … Continued

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9. World Curling continue Russian adult athlete event exclusion

   Following a World Curling Board meeting on Monday (10 August), the Board voted to continue the exclusion of Russian athletes from World Curling’s adult competitions for the remainder of 2026. When making this decision, the Board considered the recent International Olympic Committee guidance, as well as feedback from the World Curling membership and the 2026 … Continued

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10. The Tompkins brothers: Growing curling in Mexico, one opportunity at a time

    Within ten minutes of chatting to Diego and Mateo Tompkins, it is apparent they like to make the most of every opportunity. From becoming international curlers to creating a business that hosts Minecraft servers, the brothers kind of come as a package deal. Even for this call, Diego requests Mateo joins us so they could … Continued

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