For Curlers
Find information on Learn to Curl Programs, openings at OVCA Clubs, OVCA Events, and more!
Just Try It
Welcome!
Thanks for taking a moment to discover the Olympic sport of curling! It truly is a sport for any age and any level of physical ability. Learn the basics and, when you're ready, find a curling centre near you and just try it!
New Curlers
Find a Learn-to-Curl program in your area!
Openings
All listings are provided to the OVCA by its member clubs and centres. It is not a complete list of possible openings in Eastern Ontario. Please contact your nearest club or centre about openings even if they aren't listed on our website.
Bonspiels
Information on OVCA Events
OVCA Events
The OVCA organizes and runs numerous events throughout the year. If you're interested in testing yourself against teams from across the OVCA and beyond, then consider curling in one of our events!
Alexander Keith's City of Ottawa Mens
The City of Ottawa Bonspiel dates back to February, 1956, when 76 teams competed for eight trophies. The bonspiel now consists of three divisions and 20 events.
OVCA Mixed Bonspiel
The OVCA Mixed has a division for any level of curler. There's an Open, Senior and a Colts (6 yrs and under) division and a themed party on Saturday night.
Hogline Curling Proshop Little Rocks Championship
The Little Rock Championship has been held in the OVCA since 1990, to provide curlers a social and competitive championship to act as a springboard for Little Rock curlers to future youth curling.
OVCA Golf Tournament
One cannot live on curling alone! The annual OVCA Golf Tournament is a great way to wrap up the curling season.
Alexander Keith's OVCA City of Ottawa Bonspiel
The City of Ottawa Bonspiel dates back to February, 1956, when 76 teams competed for eight trophies. After 58 years, the bonspiel now consists of three divisions and 20 events.
For more information, or to enter, please visit http://themens.ovcaevents.com
OVCA Mixed Bonspiel
The OVCA Mixed has a division for any level of curler. There's an Open, Senior and a Colts (6 yrs and under) division and a themed party on Saturday night! Visit the website for more information.
Royal Lepage Women's Fall Classic
This World Curling Tour event features some of the best women's teams in the world. Past champions include Jenn Hanna, Rachel Homan, Debbie McCormick, and Sherry Middaugh.
Visit the website for more information.
Canadian Branch of the RCCC
In 1852, the Montreal and Quebec City Curling Clubs sought affiliation with the Royal Caledonian Curling Club and the "Branch" was born.
Today the Canadian Branch is an autonomous organization, and facilitates events with the Ottawa Valley Curling Association (OVCA), the Grand National Curling Club of America (GNCC), and Curling Quebec (CQ) member clubs.
For more information on the Canadian Branch of the RCCC and their events, visit their website at www.canadianbranch.org
LCA
The OVCA and its clubs are members of the Ladies Curling Association (LCA) of the Canadian Branch of the Royal Caledonian Curling Club (the 'Branch').
The aims of the LCA are to:
- Unite clubs throughout Western Quebec and Eastern Ontario
- Promote the game of curling
- Regulate and administer the conduct of the game generally and to conduct Association competitions among member clubs and their members.
OVCA clubs generally belong to District 2 of the LCA.
For more information on the LCA, please visit their website.
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