The Year in Curling: Funny Moments We’ll Never Forget
Every curling season brings its share of heroic shots, tragic misses, and just plain goofy moments that make us love this sport even more. As the year wraps up, let’s celebrate what truly makes curling great — the laughter, the camaraderie, and that one teammate who still thinks they can “fix” their delivery by yelling louder at the rock.
Grab your broom (and maybe a pint), because we’re sweeping through the funniest curling moments of the year!
🧊 1. The Skip Who Forgot Which Way to Sweep
We’ve all been there — mid-game, adrenaline pumping, strategy in motion… and then your skip yells “HARD!” while standing on the wrong side of the sheet.
In one viral bonspiel clip this year, a skip from Manitoba frantically tried to sweep their own rock — after it crossed the hog line. The best part? They still managed to score one, proving once again that curling is 50% skill, 50% chaos.
Need a shirt for moments like this? Our “Skip Happens“ tee is practically made for them. It’s also a good reminder that sometimes, you just have to laugh and keep sweeping.
🧦 2. The Great Broom Drop of ’25
During a tense club final in Minnesota, one curler’s broom snapped clean in half mid-sweep — sending the head flying gracefully across the sheet like an Olympic javelin. The audience gasped, the opposing team cheered, and the poor broom’s ghost will forever haunt the ice.
If you missed our post on “Black Friday for Curlers: What We’d Actually Line Up For“, you’ll understand why replacement brooms were suddenly the hot item this season. Maybe next year, we’ll see a “Smart Broom” that alerts you before it snaps. (Patent pending.)
🎄 3. The Ugly Sweater Bonspiel Catwalk
This year’s holiday bonspiels were full of loud laughter and even louder fashion choices. One team in Ontario went viral for curling in synchronized LED Christmas sweaters that flashed every time someone made a takeout. Between the blinking lights and the skip’s Santa beard, it was hard to tell if we were watching curling or a seasonal rock concert.
Feeling inspired? You’ll love our blog “Best Ugly Sweaters (That Should Actually Be Curling Shirts)” for ideas on turning those festive disasters into wearable curling art.
🥌 4. The Bonspiel Mascot Incident
At one particularly rowdy bonspiel in Wisconsin, a local brewery sponsored a mascot named “Frosty the Keg.” Frosty attempted to throw the ceremonial first rock — in full foam costume — and promptly face-planted halfway down the ice.
The crowd lost it. The ice crew… not so much. But honestly, this is the energy we want every bonspiel to have: a little messy, a little magical, and a lot of fun.
For fans of curling chaos, check out our post “The Bonspiel Bucket List: Curling Events Worth Traveling For“ — because sometimes the best games aren’t on TV, they’re at 2 AM with someone dressed like a keg.
😂 5. When the Mic Was Still On…
Every once in a while, live broadcasts bless us with behind-the-scenes gems. This year, during a televised mixed doubles match, one curler accidentally left their mic on while muttering a full-blown soliloquy about their snack preferences and mid-game existential dread.
Let’s just say viewers learned a lot about the nutritional pros and cons of beef jerky.
Moral of the story? Always assume the mic is live — and wear a funny curling shirt so the audience focuses on that instead of your snack debate.
🍺 6. The After-Game “Strategy Session” That Never Ended
Every curling club has that team. You know — the one that wins the social game if not the scoreboard. In one now-legendary story from Alberta, a team celebrated so hard after a narrow win that they accidentally booked the ice for the next morning… just to “keep the energy going.”
The result? A bleary-eyed rematch at 9 AM and one of the most entertaining hangover performances ever recorded.
Want to commemorate your own “strategic debriefings”? Our “Why Curlers Make the Best Dinner Guests“ post proves curlers bring the same energy to the table as they do to the hack — stories, laughter, and a good sense of humor.
🧤 7. The Glove Toss Heard ’Round the Rink
Finally, no list would be complete without mentioning “The Glove Toss.” During a tense playoff game, one frustrated player threw their glove skyward in a perfect spiral — only for it to land squarely on the skip’s head. It was the most graceful act of curling protest we’ve seen in years.
The skip, to their credit, bowed like it was part of the show.
If you need something to commemorate your own dramatic moments, maybe start with a little retail therapy. Our curling team merch and funny curling shirts are designed to keep spirits high — even when your glove game is stronger than your takeouts.
🥳 Wrapping Up the Year in Curling
From broom breakages to blinking sweaters, 2025 reminded us that curling is about more than just precision shots — it’s about the laughter, the friendships, and the ridiculous stories we tell afterward.
So as you slide into the new season, remember: the perfect end to any curling year isn’t a trophy — it’s a team photo full of smiles, spills, and inside jokes.
And maybe a new shirt or two from CurlingIsFun.com to commemorate it all.