The Scottish Curling Championships are to be held in Dumfries and Galloway for the next three seasons – with opportunity for individuals and organisations to get involved.
Dumfries Curling Ltd has been awarded the contract to host the prestigious men’s and women’s competitions at Dumfries Ice Bowl, in partnership with Scottish Curling, for this year, 2026 and 2027.
Several bids from across Scotland were received to host the championships – especially when there is excitement on the ice given the Olympics will take place in 2026 – but it was the state-of-the-art amenities and services and positive feedback from athletes, coaches and spectators from previous events held in the town that helped Dumfries Curling Ltd nail it.
Momentum is now building for the first competition, which will take place at Dumfries Ice Bowl from February 2 to 8, as the draw has recently taken place with some of the top-ranking world teams from Dumfries and Galloway and across Scotland participating.
Congratulating the successful bid, Scottish Curling’s major events manager, Charlene Graham, said it was “a testament to their state-of-the art facilities and their track record in hosting outstanding events. They consistently demonstrate excellence in hosting large scale sporting events and create an exceptional athlete and spectator experience. They also work hard to engage young people in the sport and to grow an online audience through the live broadcasting of games too.”
Dumfries Curling Ltd manager Graham Sloan said: “We are excited to be hosting the Scottish Curling Championships at Dumfries Ice Bowl and showcase the Ice Bowl’s ability to stage high profile events. The local organising committee are working hard to prepare the perfect platform for local teams, and for athletes from across Scotland, to compete in the championships.
“There is a lot at stake this year, with the top teams hoping to put themselves in a strong position for selection for the 2026 Olympics.
“We are delighted to be bringing this level of competition and athletes to Dumfries and hope that the local community will come together to welcome visitors to the region, to celebrate and support curling in Scotland and to inspire new curlers to get involved through our Try Curling programmes.”
Gordon McKnight, assistant manager at Dumfries Curling is keen to hear from anyone who would like to support the events through sponsorship and digital advertising.
He said: “Opportunities include everything from logos on the ice, display boards around the arena and digital advertising to principal sponsor and much more.”
For details of the draw, to view the event schedule, to download the sponsorship pack or to buy tickets for February 2025, visit https://www.dibca.co.uk/scottish-curling-championships-2025/. Alternatively call 01387 251300 or email: [email protected].