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Junior Curling’s Best Come to Eau Claire, November 6-8

: 27 October 2026

Some of the best young curlers in the upper Midwest are coming to Eau Claire for the 10th Annual Eau Claire Open Junior Bonspiel, Friday, November 6 through Sunday, November 8. This year the stakes are higher than ever. The bonspiel is an official qualifier for the 2027 USA Curling Junior National Championships, and the top men's and women's teams will earn a trip to Nationals.

Admission is free and everyone is welcome, whether you've curled for years or have never seen a game in person. Stop in for a few ends or cheer on the teams all weekend, with beverages available for purchase. Can't make it? Every game will be streamed live on our Curling Stadium YouTube channel. Proceeds benefit the Club's Junior Curling Program.

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Train with the World Junior Champions

: 27 October 2026

Learn from the best! Team Hebert, the Eau Claire Curling Club's own 2026 World Junior Men's Champions, is hosting a Skills Series open to all curlers, whether or not you're a Club Member. The series kicked off with Delivery in October, and two Sunday evening clinics are still to come: Sweeping on December 6 and Strategy on January 17.

Each clinic focuses on one core skill. You'll work directly with a Team Hebert member on and off the ice and leave with a skills and drills worksheet to keep improving. Clinics are for curlers with some experience and are limited to 24 participants each, so register early. Sign up for one or both. All proceeds help Team Hebert cover their travel costs as they compete on the world stage.

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Watch Team USA Be Decided on Our Home Ice

: 21 October 2026

USA Curling World class curling comes to Eau Claire October 28 through November 1, when the Club hosts the 2026 World Mixed Doubles Playdown to decide who will represent Team USA at the 2027 World Championship in Finland. Come watch Olympic silver medalists Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin take on the nation's best, and cheer on our home team of Club Member Caden Hebert and partner Allory Johnson.

Admission is free and open to everyone, so visit the event page for the draw schedule, livestream links and more.

Train with the World Junior Champions

: 13 October 2026

Hebert Team Hebert, the Eau Claire Curling Club’s own 2026 World Junior Men’s Champions, is hosting a three part Skills Series open to both Members and non-Members. Each Sunday evening clinic focuses on one core skill: Delivery on October 25, Sweeping on December 6, and Strategy on January 17.

You’ll work directly with a Team Hebert member on and off the ice, and leave each session with a skills and drills worksheet to keep improving. Clinics are for curlers with some experience and are limited to 24 participants each. All proceeds help Team Hebert cover their travel costs as they compete on the world stage.

Eau Claire Curling Club to Host 2026 World Mixed Doubles Playdown Event

: 14 September 2026

USACurling The Eau Claire Curling Club is proud to host the 2026 World Mixed Doubles Playdown Event, October 28 through November 1, where eight of the nation's top mixed doubles teams will compete for the chance to represent Team USA at the 2027 World Mixed Doubles Championship. The field includes Olympic silver medalists Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin, along with several other elite pairs earning their spots through national rankings and a playoff. It's a rare opportunity for our Club and our community to watch world class curling up close, right here on home ice.

Team Hebert Captures World Junior Curling Title

: 04 March 2026

Hebert 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.

Eau Claire Open Junior Bonspiel Registration Now Open

: 08 September 2026

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.

U18 National Championships Titles for Pekowitz and Hebert

: 05 August 2024

Youth curlers from across the country gathered at Rock Creek Curling in Lafayette, CO, last week. After four days of great competition and sportsmanship, Team Pekowitz (At-Large) and Team Hebert (Wisconsin), separated themselves from the field and earned the championship trophies.

WEAU: Eau Claire Curling Club hosts Junior National Curling Championships

: 05 August 2024

The Eau Claire Curling Club is set to host the Junior U21 National Championships.

The contest, that features eight teams of men and of women, will compete over the course of the week in a round robin tournament. The boysfield features the Eau Claire Curling Club’s own Team Hebert, made up of Jackson Bestland, Caden Hebert, Shane Nelson, Benji Paral, and Jack Wendtland. In the women’s bracket, Team Scheel, based out of UW-Eau Claire will also be competing.