[EDEN PRAIRIE, MN, June 12, 2024] — USA Curling is pleased to announce that the La Crosse Curling Club will host the 2024 Arena Nationals Qualifier Bonspiel from September 6-8, 2024.

The winning team of each gender at this event will earn a berth in the 2024 Arena Nationals at the Wausau Curling Club in Wausau, WI, from October 23-27, 2024.

Dean Gemmell, CEO of USA Curling, said, “We’re thrilled that the La Crosse Curling Club has committed to running this new event. We know it will be a great way for arena curlers to gather and compete, and we welcome an additional qualification avenue for the 2024 Arena Nationals.”

The decision to award a Nationals berth through this Qualifier Bonspiel was made after consulting with the members of the Arena Club Working Group, and is part of a larger effort to expand competitive opportunities for arena curlers.

Brian Bessert, President of the La Crosse Curling Club and a member of the Arena Club Working Group, added, “We hope that arena curlers from across the country will put the Qualifier Bonspiel on their schedule. Not only does it offer a berth in Nationals, we’re working hard to make it a fun, memorable event for all teams.”

Registration for the 2024 Arena Nationals Qualifier Bonspiel is now open. For more information about the Arena Nationals and other events in the USA Curling Championship Season, please refer to the 2024-25 Qualifying Procedures.

If competitors, clubs, or representatives of Recognized Regional Associations have further questions related to this championship, please email memberservices@usacurling.org or aaron.kaylor@usacurling.org.

About USA Curling

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