[EAGAN, MN, July 25th, 2023] — USA Curling is pleased to partner with RealResponse, a platform that makes it possible to anonymously and quickly report concerns about athlete safety or well-being by texting 423-CURLING (423-287-5464). 

“The safety and well-being of athletes is our number one priority," said Dean Gemmell, CEO of USA Curling. “Text messages have become a default method of communication for most of us, and the RealResponse platform lets anyone use them to provide information quickly.”

Through RealResponse, participants will have a direct line of communication to USA Curling. Concerns can be addressed quickly or elevated to law enforcement, SafeSport, or other appropriate regulatory agencies.

How to report with RealResponse:
Anonymous reports can be made anytime by texting 423-CURLING (423-287-5464).

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, 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.

ABOUT REALRESPONSE 

The RealResponse community includes more than one million athletes, coaches, administrators, and staff, across college and professional sports, governing bodies, and integrity units. All are focused on building safe and inclusive environments that elevate athletes' voices through the platform. Founded in 2015 with its signature custom-centric approach, RealResponse allows for real-time reporting, surveys, compliance support, competitive benchmarks, and metrics. These insights help advance an anonymous and open line of communication between athletes, participants, and their respective organizations. For more information, visit realresponse.com. 

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, ISS (Ice, Sports & Solar), Rock Solid Productions, IHG, 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.