Curling Clubs Receive Nearly $53K Each from Scotties Tournament of Hearts
THUNDER BAY – Three local curling clubs benefited significantly from the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Organizers announced on Thursday that proceeds from the 50/50 draw at the national women’s curling championship, along with 10% of ticket sales from the Fort William Gardens event, were donated to the Kakabeka Falls Curling Club, Port Arthur Curling Centre, and Fort William Curling Club.
Each club received a cheque for $52,940 to support the growth of curling in Thunder Bay.
“Each club will get just under $53,000, which will go a long way in helping curling at the grassroots level,” said Diane Imrie, co-chair of the 2025 Scotties Tournament of Hearts local organizing committee. “We had a great curling event and a legacy of the event is there.”
Rick Lang, co-chair and two-time world champion, added, “Curling’s been a part of my life for more years than I want to know and the curling community in Thunder Bay has been really good to me. I think this is a chance to volunteer and pay back the community, and really help the clubs out.”
Community Impact
- The funds will support local curling clubs in continuing development and community engagement.
- The donation reflects the importance of giving back to the sport and strengthening grassroots participation.
- Local organizers emphasized the success and lasting legacy of the tournament event for Thunder Bay.
The distribution of these funds not only highlights the success of the tournament but also strengthens the local curling community’s foundation for the future.
Author’s summary: The Scotties Tournament of Hearts donated nearly $53,000 each to three Thunder Bay curling clubs, fostering grassroots growth and community support for the sport.