Bonspiels and Clinics

    2025 - 2026

    Be sure to check the bulletin board in the club for additional events.

    All club hosted events are on the Events Calendar

     

    Bonspiel  Date  Description 
    23rd Annual Julie Bridger Mixed Invitational Nov 7-9 2-day mixed bonspiel hosted by Cornwall Curling Centre. Entry fee is $460 per team and includes curling, dinner on Friday and Saturday, Lunch on Saturday and Monday, Live Music and DJ, cash prizes and shuttle service. For details and registration visit cornwallcurling.ca.
    Oktoberfest Tankard Spiel Nov 8 1-day bonspiel hosted by Ayr Curling Club. Entry fee is $500 and includes two 8-end games, schnitzel lunch and dinner. 8 players per team. See FLYER for more details. 
    38th Annual Limestone Senior Men's Spiel Nov 15 1-day senior men's points spiel hosted by the Royal Kingston Curling Club. Entry fee is $240 per team and includes two 8-end games, breakfast, lunch and cash prizes. See FLYER for more details. Register at royalkingston.com.

    The Gamble

    *NEW*

    Nov 15

    (Host 2025/2026: Morrisburg)

    1-day Mixed competitive spiel for members only. This spiel is played amongst 4 clubs: Russell, Metcalfe, Morrisburg & Winchester. Two mixed (2 men, 2 ladies) teams participate from each club. A playoff will occur in the event that more than two teams from Russell register.

    The spiel is hosted by one of the four participating clubs (Lunch & dinner incl.) and consists of two 8 end games, with an A & B final game after dinner.

    Senior Mixed Invitational

    *NEW*

    Nov 19 1-day senior mixed bonspiel hosted by Metcalfe Curling Club. Entry fee is $180 per team and includes two 8-end games, breakfast, lunch and cash prizes. See FLYER for details. Bonspiel RULES are available HERE

    Port Carling Centennial Bonspiel

     Nov 21-22 2-day bonspiel hosted by Port Carling Curling Club. Entry fee is $350 per team and includes curling, snacks, light breakfast, light lunch and dinner on Saturday. See FLYER for more details.  Register at portcarlingcurling.ca.

    The Broder

    *NEW*

    Jan 17

    (Host 2025/2026: Russell)

    1-day Ladies’ competitive spiel for members only. This spiel is played amongst 4 clubs: Russell, Metcalfe, Morrisburg & Winchester. Two Ladies teams participate from each club. A playoff will occur in the event that more than two teams from Russell register.

    The spiel is hosted by one of the four participating clubs (Lunch & dinner incl.) and consists of two 8 end games, with an A & B final game after dinner.

    The Senior Sullivan

    *NEW*

    Feb 18 (TBC)

    (Host 2025/2026: Metcalfe)

    1-day Senior Men’s competitive spiel for members only. This spiel is played amongst 4 clubs: Russell, Metcalfe, Morrisburg & Winchester. Two senior men’s teams participate from each club (Members MUST be at least 55 years old to participate). A playoff will occur in the event that more than two teams from Russell register.

    The spiel is hosted by one of the four participating clubs (Lunch & dinner incl.) and consists of two 8 end games, with an A & B final game after dinner. 

    The Merkely

    *NEW*

     Feb 21 (TBC)

    (Host 2025/2026: Winchester)

    1-day Men’s competitive spiel for members only. This spiel is played amongst 4 clubs: Russell, Metcalfe, Morrisburg & Winchester. Two men’s teams participate from each club. A playoff will occur in the event that more than two teams from Russell register.

    The spiel is hosted by one of the four participating clubs (Lunch & dinner incl.) and consists of two 8 end games, with an A & B final game after dinner.

    Russell / Metcalfe Interclub

    *NEW*

     Mar 7

    (Host 2025/2026: Metcalfe)

    1-day, competitive event, open to all members.  Two 8 end games, alternating between the Russell and Metcalfe clubs.  lunch & dinner incl.  A & B final after dinner.
    The Battle and Adult Curling Camp Sep 25-27, 2026 Port Elgin Curling Club will be hosting an event on September 25, 26, 27, 2026!   The Battle - Homan vs Jacobs and also a 3 day adult curling camp with Professional instructors including team Homan and Jacobs. See THE CAMP FLYER for the adult curling camp details. See THE BATTLE FLYER for the Homan vs Jacobs battle details.

     

     

     

     

    2024 - 2025


    Be sure to check the bulletin board in the club for additional events.

    All club hosted events are on the Events Calendar

     

     Bonspiel 

     Date 

     Description 

    The Gamble

     Nov 16

    (Host 2024/2025: Metcalfe)

    1-day Mixed competitive spiel for members only. This spiel is played amongst 4 clubs: Russell, Metcalfe, Morrisburg & Winchester. Two mixed (2 men, 2 ladies) teams participate from each club. A playoff will occur in the event that more than two teams from Russell register.

    The spiel is hosted by one of the four participating clubs (Lunch & dinner incl.) and consists of two 8 end games, with an A & B final game after dinner.

    Metcalfe Senior Mixed Invitational

     Nov 19

    1-day Senior Mixed (55+) spiel hosted by Metcalfe Curling Club. Entry fee of $180 / team includes two 8-end games, continental breakfast, hot lunch and cash prizes.  See FLYER for details and registration information.  The rules are available HERE.

    Renfrew 8th Annual Open Cash Spiel 

     Nov 23

    1-day Open Cash Spiel hosted by Renfrew Curling Rink. Entry fee of $300 / team includes three 6-end games, lunch, dinner and cash prizes.  See FLYER for details and registration information.

    Carleton Place Inaugural Ladies' Bonspiel

     

     Nov 23

    1-day Ladies' bonspiel hosted by the Carleton Place Curling Club. Back to the 80s theme. Entry fee of $200 / team includes 2 games (8-end & 6-end), off-ice games, snacks, hot lunch and cash prizes. Entry deadline is Nov 8. See FLYER for details and registration information.

    Still looking for more teams

    RCMP Ladies' Invitational

     Nov 27

    1-day Ladies' bonspiel hosted by the RCMP Curling Club. Entry fee of $180 / team includes 2 games (8-end & 6-end), continental breakfast, hot lunch and cash prizes. Entry deadline is Nov 6. See FLYER for details and registration information.

    Frank Thompson

    Memorial Spiel

     Nov 27-30

    Fun, competitive bonspiel. Open to members and friends of all skill levels. Meet new people and curl with members from other leagues. REGISTER HERE

    Three 6-end games with play-off games (8 end games) on Saturday afternoon. Live Entertainment and Dinner on Friday night. 

    Simcoe  Golden Gardens

    Nov 29-30

    2-day Men's Cash Spiel hosted by Simcoe Curling Club. Entry fee of $500 / team includes minimum of four 8-end games, friday night snacks, all meals on Saturday and cash prizes. See FLYER for details and registration information.

    Governor General's Trophy

     

    Nov 30 Double Team event hosted by the Ottawa Hunt and Curling Club. Registration deadline is November 20th. See document at this link for details and registration information.

    Vankleek Hill Mixed Bonspiel

     Jan 10-11 2-day Mixed bonspiel hosted by Vankleek Hill Curling Club. Entry fee is $220 / team and includes curling plus lunch and dinner. See FLYER for details and contact information.

    Granite Day Women's Invitational

     

     Jan 15 1-day Ladies bonspiel hosted by the Granite Curling Club. Entry fee of $200 / team includes 2 games (8-end & 6-end), continental breakfast, lunch and cash prizes. Entry deadline is Dec 1. See FLYER for details and registration information
    The Broder

     Jan 18

    (Host 2024/2025: Morrisburg)

    1-day Ladies’ competitive spiel for members only. This spiel is played amongst 4 clubs: Russell, Metcalfe, Morrisburg & Winchester. Two Ladies teams participate from each club. A playoff will occur in the event that more than two teams from Russell register.

    The spiel is hosted by one of the four participating clubs (Lunch & dinner incl.) and consists of two 8 end games, with an A & B final game after dinner. 

    3rd Annual Ted Brown Classic

     Jan 23-25 3-day competitve men's bonspiel hosted by The Royal Kingston Curling Club. 64 team limit, 4 games guaranteed. $600 per team. See FLYER for details. Register online HERE.

    Can-Am Mixed Challenge

     

     Jan 23-25 The Canadian Branch of the Royal Caledonian Curling Club (the Branch) is accepting applications for the first Can-Am Mixed Challenge. The is hosted by the Nashua Country Club in Nashua NH. Entry fee is $1,268/team (includes event registration, team jackets and closing banquet). Application deadline is November 20thSee document at this link for more details and application information.

    Schenectady Open Bonspiel

     

     Jan 23-26

    Annual Open bonspiel.  $400 / team. This 24 team, five event bonspiel brings together challenging curling and fun. House parties, DJ’s, raffle baskets, signature drinks, and costumes make this event a great time. See the Schenectady Curling Club website for details and registration information.

    Learn to Curl Bonspiel

     Feb 1 1-day event hosted by Huntley Curling Club. Entry Fee is $160 per team and includes curling, lunch and prizes. Open to Fall 2024 Learn To Curl Beginners only. See FLYER for details and registration information.

    Crystal Heart Curling Classic

     

     Feb 6-9

    The 25th Annual Crystal Heart Curling Classic is a Ladies' Bonspiel,  hosted at several Curling Clubs in Ottawa, supporting the Heart and Stroke Foundation. There are two divisions - the Open division consisting of 64 teams and 5 events, and the Senior division (60+) consisting of 32 teams and 4 events. Entry fee is $380 per team, four games guaranteed (three games guaranteed in Senior division). For additional details see the ENTRY FORM here. Website is https://crystalheart.ca/

    Pembroke Winter Classic 2025

     Feb 7-9 Open bonspiel hosted by Pembroke Curling Centre. Both competitve and recreational draws. Entry fee is $400 / team which includes 3 games (minimum), food, entertainment and cash prizes. See FLYER for more details.

    Ladies' Snowflake Bonspiel

    Feb 11 1-day Ladies' bonspiel hosted by Vankleek Hill Curling Club. Entry fee is $140 per team and includes one game, lunch and prizes. See FLYER for details and registration information.

    Beginner's Bonspiel

    Feb 15 1-day beginner's bonspiel hosted by Alexandria Curling Club. For individuals with maximum two years curling experience. Entry fee is $160 per team and includes 2-six end games, breakfast, lunch and prizes. See FLYER for details.

    The Merkely

     Feb 15

    (Host 2024/2025: Russell)

    1-day Men’s competitive spiel for members only. This spiel is played amongst 4 clubs: Russell, Metcalfe, Morrisburg & Winchester. Two men’s teams participate from each club. A playoff will occur in the event that more than two teams from Russell register.

    The spiel is hosted by one of the four participating clubs (Lunch & dinner incl.) and consists of two 8 end games, with an A & B final game after dinner. 

    The Senior Sullivan

     Feb 19

    (Host 2024/2025: Winchester)

    1-day Senior Men’s competitive spiel for members only. This spiel is played amongst 4 clubs: Russell, Metcalfe, Morrisburg & Winchester. Two senior men’s teams participate from each club (Members MUST be at least 55 years old to participate). A playoff will occur in the event that more than two teams from Russell register.

    The spiel is hosted by one of the four participating clubs (Lunch & dinner incl.) and consists of two 8 end games, with an A & B final game after dinner. 

    Sweetheart Mixed Bonspiel

     Feb 20-23 3-day mixed bonspiel hosted by the Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club. Entry Fee is $700 per team and includes 3 game minimum, Friday Costume Cocktail Party and Saturday Formal Dinner and Dance. See FLYER for more details. Click HERE for the Entry Form.

    Rick Kargus cash spiel

     Feb 21-23

    Multi-day, men’s competitive event.  Open to members and outside clubs. 

    Thousand Islands Mixed Bonspiel

     Feb 28-Mar 1 2-day mixed bonspiel hosted by Brockville Curling Club. Event is a point spiel with 3 eight-end games guaranteed. Entry fee is $300 per team and includes curling, snacks lunch and prizes. See LINK for details.

    Russell / Metcalfe Interclub

     Mar 1 

    (Host 2024/2025: Russell)

    1-day, competitive event, open to all members.  Two 8 end games, alternating between the Russell and Metcalfe clubs.  lunch & dinner incl.  A & B final after dinner. 

    45th Annual Mixed Senior Rose Spiel

     Mar 1 1-day Senior Mixed bonspiel (50+) hosted by York-Newmarket Curling Club. Entry fee is $240 / team and includes curling, hot lunch, snacks and prizes. Two games (one 6-end and one 8-end game). See FLYER for more information and registration details.

    Slide into Spring Bonspiel

     Mar 3-4 2-day Ladies' Invitational bonspiel hosted by Simcoe Curling Club. Entry fee is $400 per team and includes 4 eight-end games, continental brekfast, lunch and dinner each day plus prizes and raffle table. See Simcoe Curling Club event registration page for more details and registration information.

    Learn to Curl

    Sham-O-Rock Bomspiel

    Mar 8 1-day bonspiel hosted by The Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club for individuals with less than 6 years curling experience. Entry fee is $300 per team and includes 2 six-end games, lunch and prizes. See FLYER for more information and registration details.

    Karol Bilyji Memorial Senior's Bonpsiel

     Mar 10-14 Senior Open Bonspiel ( Men 55+/women 50+, Open format) hosted by Manotick Curling Club. Entry Fee is $320 per team. Three games guaranteed. Lunches included Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. See KBMSB Web page for details or REGISTRATION form HERE.

    Navy (RCN) Ladies' Invitational

     Mar 12 1-day Ladies bonspiel hosted the Navy (RCN) Curling Club. Entry fee is $160 / team and includes 2 games, cash prizes, snacks and lunch. See FLYER for details and registration information.

    St. Paddy's Day Spiel

     Mar 15 1-day funspiel hosted by Carleton Place Curling Club. Entry fee is $240 per team, includes 2 eight-end games, hot lunch and prizes. See FLYER for more details. Register at www.cpcurling.ca.

    Ladies' Invitational Bonspiel

     Mar 15 1-day Ladies bonspiel hosted by Prescott Curling Club. Entry fee is $180 per team and includes two games, lunch, snacks and prizes. See FLYER for details and registration information.

    U5 Invitational

     Mar 22 1-day bonspiel hosted by Cornwall Curling Club. Bonspiel is for individuals with 5 years or less of curling experience. Entry fee is $200 per team. See FLYER for more information and registration details.

    Steak & Shrimp Mixed Invitational

     Mar 28-29 2-day Mixed Invitational bonspiel hosted by Winchester Curling Club. Entry fee is $220 / team and includes 2 eight-end games, lunch, steak & shrimp dinner and prizes. See FLYER for details and registration information.

    46th Govenlock Bonspiel

     Mar 28-30 3-day bonspiel hosted by Forest Curling and Social Club.  Four divisions: Ladies, Men, Senior Open (55+) and Mixed. Entry fee is $480 / team and includes 3 games guaranteed, prizes, snacks & social Friday night, lunch & dinner & dance (DJ) Saturday night and breakfast Sunday. See the attached INFORMATION Form or ENTRY Form for details.

    Navy (RCN) Novice Bonspiel

     Apr 4-5 2-day bonspiel hosted by the Royal Canadian Navy Curling Club for individuals with 5 years or less curling experience. Entry fee is $50 per person or $200 per team. 3 six-end games guaranteed, saturday night dinner and prizes. See FLYER for details and registration information.

    Youth Curling Fin Day

     Apr 5 1-day youth bonspiel hosted by Cornwall Curling Club. Entry fee is $80 per team and includes lunch, snacks, prizes and two 4-end games. 2 divisions - U12 and U18.  See FLYER for details and registration information.

    43rd Spring Spiel

     Apr 10-13 3-day open cash spiel hosted by Richmond Curling Club. Entry Fee is $400 per team. Includes 3 games guaranteed, lunches and Saturday Supper. See FLYER for details and registration information.

    Closing Bonspiel

     TBD

    Social spiel, open to members and friends. 

    J.P. St. Pierre Memorial Golf tournament

     Jul TBD

    Best ball format with dinner and prizes at the curling club.   Open to members and friends. Event Coordinators: Executive Committee

      


     



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