Leagues and More
For the 2023-2024 season.
Note that some options have changed
Click here to see the registration guide for the 2023-2024 season.
As the interest of curling in Pittsburgh continues to grow,
the club must be flexible in the number of draws offered and the start times of those draws.
Prior to the start of Fall session all changes to the schedule will be sent to the members and updated on the website.
For more information on becoming a member, click here.
Click here to see the sparing and drop in policy.
Monday
Monday Open Curing
“Case of the Mondays” Night league
Targeted for 7:00 pm.
If we exceed 32 participants then we will do our best to accommodate everyone’s preferences.
Skill / atmosphere: Social / fun / beginner friendly
Game type: Traditional 8-end games
Register as: Individual, part team, full team
How teams are formed: Individual sign up. You may request a teammate or a team. Requests for teammates and full team entries will be completed through discussion with the drawmaster. In the event of insufficient enrollment, pick-up teams may be formed weekly.
Drawmaster: Wenjun Xue wenjun.xue@pittsburghcurlingclub.com
Wednesday
Wednesday Night League
If enrollment is sufficient will have games at 6:00 and 8:15 pm. If only enough teams for one draw, then games will be scheduled at 7:00 pm. Drawmaster will confirm schedule prior to start of Fall session.
Skill / atmosphere: Semi-competitive / balanced / social / fun
Game type: Traditional 8-end games
Register as: Individual, part team, full team
How are teams formed: Individual sign up. You may request a teammate or a team. Requests for teammates and full team entries will be completed through discussion with the drawmaster.
Drawmaster: Amanda Marchitelli amanda.marchitelli@pittsburghcurlingclub.com
Thursday
Thursday Night League – 7:30 PM
Draw start time will be 7:30 pm.
If attendance levels necessitate it, a 2 draw schedule with early and late start times may be implemented.
Skill / atmosphere: Semi-competitive / balanced / mentoring / developmental / social / fun
Game type: Traditional 8-end games
Register as: Individual, part team, full team
How are teams formed: Individual sign up. You may request a teammate or a team. Requests for teammates and full team entries will be completed through discussion with the drawmaster.
Drawmaster: Leonard Jarabeck leonard.jarabeck@pittsburghcurlingclub.com
Friday
Friday Night Pick-Up and Pizza ( $15 per person per week ) – 7:00 PM
Friday Night Pick-Up and Pizza is a seperate offering from the regular leagues that the Pittsburgh curling club offers, allowing club members ( basic membership and above) the opportunity to come out and play on a non regular basis, paying $15 per person per draw. The members are also allowed to bring guests ( non-members ), paying the $15 per person per draw. Guests are limited to 3 draws per curling season ( typically October through September ).
Skill / atmosphere: Social / fun
Game type: Traditional 8-end games
How are teams formed: Pick-up (new team each week)
Description: This event is on scheduled days.
Dates: Sept 29; Oct 6, 13, 27; Nov 3,10, 24; Dec 8, 15, 22, 29. – More dates may be added.
Drawmaster: Jacki Temple jacki.temple@pittsburghcurlingclub.com
Saturday
Stones and Scones – Saturdays 9:00 AM
Skill / atmosphere: Social / fun
Game type: Traditional 8-end games
Register as: Individual, part team, full team
How are teams formed: Pick-up. Requests for teammates should be directed to the drawmaster. If enrollment is sufficient, fixed teams may be set up.
Description: The theme is Stones & Scones. Each week, we will ask for volunteers to bring a breakfast type item or pastry for all to enjoy.
Drawmaster: Steve Buffington steve.buffington@pittsburghcurlingclub.com
Sunday
Doubles – Sundays 2:00 PM
Skill / atmosphere: Social / fun / developmental
Game type: Traditional Doubles games
Register as: Individual, full team
How are teams formed: Pick-up. Requests for teammates and full team entries will be completed through discussion with the drawmaster. If enrollment is sufficient, fixed teams may be set up.
Description: Open – no doubles experience necessary
Drawmaster: Don Cober don.cober@pittsburghcurlingclub.com
Sunday Open Draw – Sundays 4:15 PM
Skill / atmosphere Types: Social / fun
Game type: Traditional 8-end games
Register as: Individual, part team, full team
How are teams formed: Pick-up. Requests for teammates and full team entries will be completed through discussion with the drawmaster.
Drawmaster: Karyn Drombosky karyn.drombosky@pittsburghcurlingclub.com
Notes:
Draw offerings, times and dates are subject to change.
Leagues may end up with an odd number of teams ( necessitating having bye weeks).
Leagues may also have more than 32 people ( 8 teams ) requiring the draw to be expanded into 2 different draw times.
Skill / Atmosphere Types:
Social / Fun
Designed for members at any level of play who are most interested in having fun. Fosters a fun and relaxed curling environment. Teaches game rules, etiquette & strategy.
Mentoring / Developmental
Improvement oriented play with a goal of mentoring newer curlers on the facets of the game or bringing up established curlers into positions such as vice and skip. Expect friendly camaraderie and entertaining games.
Semi-Competitive / Balanced
Builds on the basics with experienced skips and an effort to balance the teams. Designed to increase understanding of the mechanics and strategy of the game while creating a consistent curling experience. Not geared towards brand new curlers, though Curling 101 members are qualified and encouraged to join.
Competitive / Elite
Competitive-oriented teams playing against high level opponents in games of high level strategy and shot making. Designed to fine tune the highest level of the game. Curlers must have a year of experience.