This Week in Curling: Skips, Slams & Sweeping News (Nov 3, 2025)

November 3, 2025

Curling fans, broom lovers, and sheet-side comedians — welcome back!
It’s Monday, which means it’s time for your weekly Curling News Roundup from CurlingIsFun.com — your home for curling humor, community vibes, and the funniest curling shirts this side of the hog line.

This week’s headlines cover big international moves, fresh Learn-to-Curl events, and classic bonspiel fun from across the country. Whether you’re a skip strategizing or a lead sweeping your way through life, there’s something here for every rock-roller.

🧊 Gushue Skips U.S. Grand Slam, Heads to Europe

Canadian curling legend Brad Gushue and his team have announced they’re skipping the upcoming U.S. Grand Slam to compete at the Swiss Cup Basel instead.
👉 Read the full story on The Curling News

Colorful graphic for This Week in Curling: Skips, Slams & Sweeping News, featuring bold blue and yellow text with a red curling stone icon promoting curling culture and community.

The team says it’s all about timing and preparation for the next Olympic cycle. For most of us, “training week” might look more like “happy hour at the club,” but hey — we can still look like Olympians while we do it.

💡 Grab one of our funny curling shirts and show your team pride, even if your biggest competition is the post-game snack table.

🏔️ Penticton to Host Star-Studded Curling Classic

British Columbia’s Nufloors Penticton Curling Classic is back November 6–9, featuring a $100,000 purse and world-class teams from around the globe.
👉 Read more on Castanet.net

Events like Penticton remind us that curling is both elite and social — a blend of competition and camaraderie.

Hosting your own club bonspiel or viewing party? Outfit your crew with matching curling team merch and get “Bonspiel Bound” in style.

📺 Curling Goes Prime Time: Grand Slam Partners with FanDuel Sports Network

Curling just scored major airtime in the U.S.! The Grand Slam of Curling (GSOC) announced a new broadcast partnership with FanDuel Sports Network, which means fans across the country can now watch top-tier curling live.
👉 See the full story on Sports Video Group

More exposure means more fans discovering the sport we love — and maybe finally learning what “hurry hard” means.

If your club’s planning a watch party, grab our matching “Watch Us Sweep Live” tees from CurlingIsFun.com and cheer in synchronized style.

🌲 Curling Comes to Lake Tahoe

Mark your calendars: the 2025 GSOC Tahoe will be the first-ever Grand Slam of Curling event held outside Canada, running November 4–9.
👉 Learn more on Wikipedia

This event is a milestone for curling in the U.S. — and a great excuse for your club to host a Tahoe-themed curling night (bonus points if you bring pine-scented broom tape).

While you’re at it, dress the part with bonspiel merch that says, “Where Ice Meets Nice.”

🤠 Texas Heats Up the Ice: Lone Star Curling’s Learn-to-Curl

Everything’s bigger in Texas — including the enthusiasm for curling!
The Lone Star Curling Club in Dallas–Fort Worth is hosting a Learn-to-Curl session this month, open to all skill levels.
👉 Get event info on LoneStarCurling.com

Grassroots growth like this keeps curling thriving across the country. Know someone who’s stepping on the ice for the first time? Surprise them with a curling team gift — our “First End Ever” tee is a fan favorite.

💃 Bonspiel Season Begins: Schenectady’s Carosella Event Returns

In New York, the Schenectady Curling Club is bringing back its annual Carosella Bonspiel for women ages 21 and up, happening November 7–9.
👉 Event details here

Bonspiels like this are what curling is all about — friendship, competition, and post-game laughs in the warm room.

Planning your own women’s event? Check out our “Ladies of the Broom” collection in the CurlingIsFun store.

🧓 Golden Brooms: Senior Curlers Rock Midland, Michigan

The Midland Curling Club hosted its 15th annual Welcome the World senior event, welcoming curlers from across the U.S. and Canada.
👉 Coverage via OurMidland.com

Curling truly is a sport for life — and the seniors in Midland are proving that experience beats youth when it comes to reading ice and raising spirits.

Show your love for lifelong curlers with our “Sweeping Since 1968” design or any of our curling humor shirts.

💬 Wrap-Up: Curling Is Fun — and It’s Growing Everywhere

From elite skips making bold moves in Europe to new curlers sliding onto the ice in Texas, the spirit of curling is alive and well across every level.

At CurlingIsFun.com, we celebrate the goofy, joyful, and community-driven side of the sport — because curling isn’t just a game, it’s a lifestyle (and sometimes a fashion statement).

🧣 Whether you’re watching the Grand Slam, sweeping with friends, or rocking your club hoodie at the bar, do it in style.
👉 Shop our latest curling merch collection — featuring cozy hoodies, funny curling shirts, and bonspiel gear that’ll make your skip jealous.