September 30, 2025 Midwest Curling Association Member Clubs and Members: As I’m sure you are aware, the curling season is just around the corner. And for some, it has continued throughout the summer. In the last few years, curling has grown both locally and nationwide. Within the region, we now have nine Clubs—Cedar Rapids, Chicago,…

The MCA hosts three free regional bonspiels for the member clubs each year. We are excited about the return of these events and look forward to seeing everyone on the ice! In addition, we also host a suite of regional playdown events throughout the season. See below the dates and registration links. Regional Bonspiels Prairie…

November 29, 2023 After their Bronze medal win at Arena Nationals, Cale Tesch, skip of Team Tesch from Cedar Rapids Curling Club, had some positive words to share.  “We tried to go into the event with realistic expectations.  We really just wanted to play well and have fun.  If we won a couple games along the…

The Midwest Curling Association is pleased to announce the upcoming dates for regional Playdowns for U18s (men and women), Club Playdowns (men and women), and Mixed Playdowns. Men’s and Women’s U18 Playdowns, hosted by Windy City Curling Club in Villa Park, will be December 9-10, 2023.  Registration closes Nov. 15, 2023. Men’s and Women’s Club…

The calendar ticked over to August this morning.  That means that our first Midwest Curling Association events are on the horizon.  We are looking forward to a jam packed year full of member club bonspiels, MCA hosted events like Prairie State Games, and many MCA Playdowns.  Because of all of the amazing events we offer…

From May 13-14, the MCA Arena Playdowns were hosted at ImOn Ice Arena by Cedar Rapids Curling Club. Four men’s teams and two women’s teams participated in the event. We want to thank Lon Peper for officiating the event, Kari Kozak for her event coordination support, and Phil Burian for coordinating the ice crew volunteers….

The MCA Arena Bonspiel was established to create a fun, no-frill event for MCA regional arena curlers to compete against each other. The event will rotate between the arena clubs and be hosted simultaneously with the MCA Arena Playdowns, a new competitive national qualifier. Sponsored by the Midwest Curling Association, this event is offered at…

From March 10-12, four teams participated in the 2023 MCA Mixed Playdowns at Chicago Curling Club. The event format was a double round-robin (double-elimination) format. Thanks to Will Hsiung who officiated this event; in addition, thank you to the ice crew, timing volunteers, teams, and spectators. Congratulations to Team Brundidge for winning the 2023 MCA…

The Midwest Curling Association is seeking applicants for several MCA Board Positions, including President, Vice President, Media & Communications Director. In addition, regional clubs are always looking for interested candidates for their MCA Representative position. Volunteering for the Midwest Curling Association is a fantastic way to help grow curling in the region, contribute to region-wide…

From February 3-5, the MCA Men’s and Women’s Club Playdowns were hosted at Windy City Curling. Six men’s teams and two women’s teams participated in the event. We want to extend our gratitude to Will Hsiung for officiating the event; in addition, thanks to all the teams, volunteer timers, and spectators. Congratulations to the winners,…