SUNDAY LEAGUE

There is no Sunday League at this time 

MONDAY LEAGUE 

• Teams:

  Open league teams can consist of any gender combination.

• Time:

  League play begins at 6:30 PM with games lasting around 2 hours.

• Socialization:

  After each game teams will sit down together and talk. Typically the winners buy the losers a drink after they have swept the ice. No meals are prepared for this league, but snacks are always welcome. 

• Competitiveness:

  While everyone likes to win, this is a less competitive league.  Therefore it is a great league for new curlers who are gaining proficiency as curlers. New curlers will be placed on a team with experienced curlers unless they already have a team.  Many curlers in the Monday Open also curl on other evenings.

TUESDAY WOMEN'S

• Time:

  League play begins at 6:30PM with games lasting around 2 hours.

• Socialization:

  Typically the winners buy the losers a drink after they have swept the ice. After each game teams will sit down together to talk and eat. Each week a different team will prepare a light snack for the club. 

• Competitiveness:

  This is the most competitive league for our Women curlers; however, it is a smaller league that always welcomes and needs new curlers. If you are an individual looking to play in this league, there are teams currently looking for new curlers.

Please log in and go to Members+ then Leagues Schedule for schedule and teams info. 

WEDNESDAY MEN'S

• Time:

  League play begins at 6:30PM with games lasting around 2 hours.

• Socialization:

  Typically the winners buy the losers a drink after they have swept the ice. After each game teams will sit down together and talk while eating a hot meal. Each week a different team will prepare a simple meal for the club. 

• Competitiveness:

  League Chairs will evenly balance the teams by placing rookies on every team, making it the ideal league for a new curler to join.

THURSDAY MEN'S

• Time:

  League play begins at 6:30PM with games lasting around 2 hours.

• Socialization:

  Typically the winners buy the losers a drink after they have swept the ice. After each game teams will sit down together and talk while eating a hot meal. Each week a different team will prepare a simple meal for the club.

• Competitiveness:

  League Chairs will evenly balance the teams by placing rookies on every team, making it the ideal league for a new curler to join.

HIGH SCHOOL

• Teams:

  There are both Boys and Girls Varsity and JV teams. The Waupaca High School lists curling as a club sport, allowing students to achieve a Club Letter.

• Time:

  Practice is on Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-6 PM, and Wednesday 4-5:30PM.  Games are typically on Tuesdays and Thursdays. In addition to weekly games, there are a few optional weekend bonspiels (tournaments) as well as the Wisconsin High School State Curling Championships.

• Place:

  Waupaca is currently in the Northern Conference which includes the three Wausau schools(West, East, DC Everest), Medford, Stevens Point, and Marshfield. Games will alternate between these locations, with students being allowed to leave school early to attend these matches. 

• League:

  Students are placed in a fun atmosphere were they will build friendships, learn about sportsmanship, and the Spirit of Curling. League will focus on the basics: stone delivery, sweeping, and the rules of the game. After that, the focus will turn towards teamwork and game strategy.

• Competitiveness:

  Waupaca has a long history of winning State Championships. Former Waupaca curlers have continued on to win Badger State, Collegiate, National, and World Championships. Any student, with or without any curling experience, is welcomed to join. Students will receive a month of instruction before league starts as well as continuous instruction throughout the season.
• Transportation:
• Students can take on of the two WHS transfer buses (#2407 or #2312) to the WMS.  From there they can take the city bus (#2692) to the club.  This bus drops off one block north of the club at the intersection of Union and Franklin Streets.  If parents are comfortable with this, most students carpool to the club from the WHS.
• Registration:
• Students need to be register at BOTH the WHS under school activities AND at the curlwaupaca.com.  They will need to pay the $20 WCC dues at the club.
• Gear:
• Students will need a clean pair of athletic shoes that will be left at the club.  They will need to purchase a pair of grippers ($30) and a WHS curling Sweatshirt ($25-45); the coach will help you order these items.  The club will provide the rest of the equipment. 
• Questions:
• Contact Coach Neil Wenberg if you have any questions at: highschool@curlwaupaca.com

YOUTH CURLING

• Youth Curling: We will work on curling skills, game strategy, teamwork, sportsmanship, in addition to a league tournament.

   

  When: On Mondays from 3:30-5:30PM.  League usually starts in late November or early December and goes until mid-March.  There will be no curling during school holidays or whenever school is cancelled due to poor weather.

   

  Where: All league play is done at the club.  There will be a few away tournaments, called bonspiels, but these are completely optional.

   

  Equipment Needed: All curlers must have a pair of curling shoes and grippers.  Curling shoes are simply a clean pair of athletic shoes that are only worn at the club.  An old pair of gym shoes that have had the soles cleaned will work fine.  Parents will need to purchase a pair of “grippers” which are made of an elastic soft rubber and slip over the bottom of the shoe.  They give the curler extra traction on the ice.  They are sold individually for $13-16 ($26-32/pair). We will have several sizes for them to try on during their first practice.  Our coach can order grippers for your child, and you can pay him/her directly.  All other equipment is supplied by the club. Shoes and grippers will be stored at the club.  

   

  Transportation:  Students can take the city bus #2692 to the curling club.  This bus will pick up directly in front of the WMS at 3:30PM. Around 3:45PM it will drop students off at the intersection of Union and Franklin Streets, one block from the club.  Students must FIRST get permission to ride this bus.  Parents should call the Riteway bus garage at 715-258-2626 AND email the youth coach at youth@curlwaupaca.com to get permission to ride the bus.

   

  Snack: Students are usually hungry when they arrive at the club so pack a snack and have them eat it at the WMS while waiting for the bus to arrive.

   

  Behavior Expectations: All students and parents will have to sign a code of conduct contract.  We expect the club to be a safe and welcoming place for all students; bullying will not be tolerated.

   

  Registration and Dues: Due to the size of the club, we can only accept 32 curlers in this league.  The first 32 curlers that both register at curlwaupaca.com AND pay their $45 dues will be accepted. We accept cash or check, but checks are preferred.  Make checks out to the Waupaca Curling Club.  Please send any unpaid dues to the club with your child and place it in an envelope along with your child’s name.  After you register online, contact the youth coach at youth@curlwaupaca.com and let him/her know if your child will be riding the bus.  If yes, then call Riteway and let them know as well. That’s it! Feel free to contact our coach at the above email address if you have any questions. Good Curling!

WEDNESDAY MORNING CASUAL CURLING

• Teams:

  Casual Curling is a non-competitive league without any formal teams. This could also be called a Pickup League because teams are formed during the morning of play. This league is open to both Men and Women.

• Time:

  Socializing starts around 9AM with games starting about 9:30AM. Only six end games are played, lasting around an hour and a half.

• Place:

  Most of these games are played at the Waupaca Curling Club, but on 4 Wednesdays we travel to Stevens Point, Wisconsin Rapids, Wausau and Medford to curl, and in turn invite those clubs to curl one Wednesday in Waupaca.

• Socialization:

  This is a highly social league where curlers will usually have lunch together at one of our sponsoring resturants following curling. 

• Membership:

  This league is open to curlers with a “Regular Membership” or “Casual Curling Membership”.

• Competitiveness:

  This is a noncompetitive league especially with new teams being formed each week. This would be the perfect league for a new curler that wants to curl but is unable to commit to an entire curling season. This league also has the advantage of allowing people to try curling at a reduce price with a Casual Curling Membership.

FRIENDSHIP FRIDAY CURL AND FISH

What better way to spend an evening than by combining two Wisconsin classics, curling and a Friday night fish fry? This is a fun, non-competitive event open to both men and women with either a full or casual curling membership. This event happens every Friday; depending on the club calendar and ice maintenance.

• Teams:

  Friday Night Curling is a non-competitive league without any formal teams. This could also be called a Pickup League because teams are formed during the evening of play. This league is open to both Men and Women.

• Time:

  There is open ice starting around 5:30 PM.  Games will start at 6:00 PM and end around 7:30; only 4 ends are played.

• Socialization:

  This is a highly social league. After all the games are done, everyone meets at a local restaurant for a fish dinner.

• Membership:

  Regular and Casual members are welcome to curl any Friday as part of their membership. In addition this is a great place for someone who would like to try curling to both receive some instruction as well as give it a try.  If you haven't been to the club before, please email us first so we can have someone meet you there and introduce you to curling.  There is a $20/fee for non-members, which will be credited to a membership that year or a second Friday.  If you would like to try curling, please let us know you are coming at: Learn2Curl@curlwaupaca.com

• Competitiveness:

  This is a noncompetitive league especially with new teams being formed each week. This would be the perfect league for a new curler that wants to curl but is unable to commit to an entire curling season. This league also has the advantage of allowing people to try curling at a reduce price with a Casual Curling Membership.

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