DAVE STAVETEIG AND 2003 TEAM MCCORMICK INDUCTED INTO USA CURLING HALL OF FAME
Photo by: Granite Curling Club/Ray Kwan
[EDEN PRAIRIE, MN, March 25, 2024] — USA Curling and the Honors and Recognition Committee are thrilled to announce the induction of Dave Staveteig and 2003 Team McCormick into the Class of 2024 United States Curling Association (USCA) Hall of Fame.
Induction into the Hall of Fame is a special honor reserved for individuals who have distinguished themselves through their achievements within the sport of curling.
About Dave Staveteig
Dave began making ice at the Grand Forks Curling Club, and previously held the Head Ice Technician position at USA Curling. He began his tenure with the organization in 2009, and continued in that role through 2019.
“I am honored by this recognition from the curling community and the committee,” Staveteig remarked. “Creating the best ice conditions possible for competitors and teaching others the skills involved in world-class icemaking was very fulfilling.”
Along with providing great surfaces at National Championship and Olympic levels, Dave helped train individuals and provided the knowledge base necessary to produce the best ice conditions possible for all levels of curling.
Dave’s dedication and passion for his craft, an alchemy that is part science and part art, are greatly appreciated by top competitors, Member Clubs, and the national organization. His efforts were integral to elevating the sport in the United States.
About 2003 Team McCormick
Team McCormick secured the first-ever women’s gold medal for the United States at the 2003 Ford World Curling Championship in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada with a thrilling 5-3 victory over Canada.
The team was comprised of Debbie McCormick (Skip), Allison Pottinger (Third), Ann Swisshelm Silver (Second), Tracy Sachtjen (Lead), and Joni Cotten (Alternate).
Team McCormick went into the final draw of round-robin play with a 6-4 record but defied the odds makers and upset front-runners Canada, who were undefeated before that game.
The team played the championship game in front of a partisan crowd cheering for the home Canadian side. But the United States took the lead in the second end and held it throughout the game to claim Gold.
“On behalf of the entire McCormick team, we are thrilled to be recognized by USA Curling for our historic win in 2003,” said Debbie McCormick. “Being part of a team that captured the first-ever World Women’s title for the United States was an experience none of us will ever forget, and one that we still remember fondly.”
Not only did the team make history in 2003, but all the players have continued to work on behalf of the sport in the years that followed their memorable win.
Class of 2024 USCA Hall of Fame Ceremonies
Dave Staveteig will be honored on the ice, naturally, on April 5th, immediately following the 4:00 PM draw of the 2024 Club National Championships at the Fargo-Moorhead Curling Club in his home state of North Dakota. For more information about the ceremony and the reception that evening, please message mikenzie.carbone@usacurling.org.
Team McCormick will be officially recognized at an event later this year at a time that is convenient for all team members.
The Honors and Recognition Committee celebrates the accomplishments of Dave Staveteig and Team McCormick, and USA Curling CEO Dean Gemmell and members of the Board of Directors look forward to the celebrations that honor them.
About USA Curling
Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota, USA Curling is the National Governing body for the Olympic sport of curling and the Paralympic sport of wheelchair curling in the United States. The mission of USA Curling is to grow, strengthen, and advocate for the Olympic and Paralympic sport of curling in the United States by prioritizing accessibility and programmatic development from grassroots to podium. USA Curling is sponsored by Columbia Sportswear, Twin Cities Orthopedics, Training HAUS, Toyota, Thorne, ISS (Ice, Sports & Solar), Rock Solid Productions, Jet Ice, and Laurie Artiss. USA Curling is a proud member of the World Curling Federation and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. To learn more, visit usacurling.org.
