Registration for the Eau Claire Open Junior Bonspiel is now open. Scheduled for November 6-8, 2026, this year's Open is a qualifer for the U21 Nationals.
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Registration is now open for our NEW bonspiel February 6-8. Curlers with five years or less experience and all skill levels are welcome !
Team USA delivered a historic performance at the 2026 World Junior Curling Championships, highlighted by Team Hebert (Caden Hebert, Jackson Bestland, Benji Paral, Jack Wendtland, Daniel Laufer) capturing the gold medal and earning the title of 2026 World Junior Men’s Champions, while Team Johnson (Allory Johnson, Gianna Johnson, Morgan Zacher, Bailey Vaydich, Ella Wendling) finished just off the podium in women’s play but had an impressive run against a first-rate field.
Hebert and his teammates, based out of the Eau Claire Curling Club, navigated round-robin play with just one loss, advancing to the semi-finals to face traditionally strong Canada. A 7-6 victory in that game sent them to the final, where they faced defending champion Italy. The Americans got out to an early 6-3 lead, and controlled the game on their way to an 8-6 victory.
In addition to winning the 2026 championship, skip Caden Hebert, after a vote by all competitors, also won the World Curling Junior Sportsmanship Award. This honor goes to the player who best exemplifies the values of skill, honesty, fair play, sportsmanship and friendship.
Team Hebert is the gold medal winners at 2026 World Junior Curling Championships after defeating Italy 8-6 for the title.
Team Hebert, representing the United States, consists of Caden Hebert, Jackson Bestland, Jack Wendlandt, Benji Paral and alternate Daniel Laufer finished the tournament 9-1, on their way to the gold medal.
Team Hebert of Eau Claire Curling Club is set to take on the toughest competition of their careers. The quartet comprised of Jackson Bestland, Caden Hebert, Benji Paral and Jack Wendtland will compete at the U.S. Olympic Curling trials in Sioux Falls, South Dakota November 11-16.
The group of friends started competing in curling at a young age and have put together prolific junior national and international careers. They clinched a spot in the four team Olympic Trials field in September by winning the United States Olympic Curling Team Pre-Trials bonspiel in Charlotte.
After twice bringing home silver at the U21 Junior Curling Nationals, Team Hebert struck gold on Sunday as they dominated their way to the championship win.
The 2025 FISU World University Games wrapped up this week, and Team Hebert, representing the United States, capped off a great week against a strong international field with a silver medal finish.
The team (Caden Hebert, Jackson Bestland, Jack Wendtland, Jack Armstrong, Connor Kaufmann, Coach Mike Peplinski) finished round-robin play in second place with a 7-1 record. After beating Canada in the semi-finals, they faced undefeated Team Norway in the championship matchup.
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WEAU: Team Hebert earns silver at World University Games
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