The Gimli Curling Club is a curling club in Gimli, Manitoba which first opened in 1939, and the current facility used today opened in 1969. The club is home to several prominent curlers, including Kerri Einarson, a multiple-time Scotties Tournament of Hearts champion.
History Curling is a popular and historic winter activity for the town of Gimli in part of the activities of the Gimli Curling Club. Gimli's first dedicated curling facility, a two-sheet rink, opened in 1939, which saw 17 rinks participate in the small community. by the late 1940s and early 1950s, the club had become both a sporting and social centre for the town.
As participation continued to grow, the community began fundraising efforts in 1953 to construct a larger and more modern facility. The plan was to raise money for a four-sheet curling centre that would include artificial ice making, a bar, and a clubhouse for members. The new facility eventually opened in the winter of 1969. The addition of artificial ice allowed for more reliable playing conditions, while the canteen and clubhouse expanded the club's role as a gathering place.
Amenities The Gimli Curling Club now has five curling sheets along with the canteen grill and a modern clubhouse with locker room facilities. The club itself shared a building with the communities recreation centre, a banquest space, and an ice skating rink.
Events The Gimli Curling Club host an annual Men's Bonspiel. This bonspiel has become a prominent multi-day tournament featuring professionally ranked players, multiple events, a Calcutta auction fundraiser, and a send-off celebration for Team Canada curlers. The club also hosts an annual Ladies Bonspiel as well with similar features.
The Club has also hosted the Bunge Berth Bonspiel. This Bonspiel is a competitive event that attracts high-level Manitoba teams and serves as a qualifying competition within the provincial curling system.
Manitoba's premier two-person stick bonsiel is also hosted at the Gimli Curling Club.
Historically, the club has also hosted the Pharmasave Gimli Classic. This tournament was a part of the a Manitoba Curling Tour and for a few years the World Curling Tour. This tournament regularly attracted Manitoba's top curlers and offered a significant prize money, making it one of the more prominent competitive bonspiels in the province.
Honours + Honours won by curlers representing the Gimli Curling Club Honour Year(s) Curler or Team Scotties Tournament of Hearts Champion 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026 Team Kerri Einarson Scotties Tournament of Hearts Silver Medal 2018 Kerri Einarson World Women's Curling Championship Silver Medal 2026 Team Kerri Einarson World Women's Curling Championship Bronze Medal 2022, 2023 Team Kerri Einarson Pan Continental Curling Championship Bronze Medal 2022 Team Kerri Einarson Grand Slam of Curling National Champion 2016 Team Kerri Einarson Players' Championship Champion 2019, 2021 Team Kerri Einarson Champions Cup Champion 2022 Team Kerri Einarson Masters Champion 2022 Team Kerri Einarson Tour Challenge Champion 2024 Team Kerri Einarson Canadian Mixed Doubles Champion 2021 Kerri Einarson Manitoba Curling Club Championship (Men) 2023, 2025 Derrick Anderson team Asham U-18 Women's Championship 2025 Caitlyn McPherson team World Mixed Doubles Bronze Medal 2026 Kadriana Lott and Colton Lott
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