Curling clubs each get nearly $53K through Scotties Tournament of Hearts

Curling Clubs Receive Nearly $53,000 Each from Scotties Tournament of Hearts

THUNDER BAY – Three local curling clubs benefited significantly from the 2025 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Organizers announced that proceeds from the 50/50 draw at the national women’s curling championship, along with 10% of ticket sales at the Fort William Gardens event, were donated to the Kakabeka Falls Curling Club, the Port Arthur Curling Centre, and the Fort William Curling Club.

Each club received a cheque for $52,940 to support the growth of curling in Thunder Bay.

Local Organizers Highlight the Impact

“Each club will get just under $53,000, which will go a long way in helping curling at the grassroots level. We had a great curling event and a legacy of the event is there.” – Diane Imrie, co-chair of the local organizing committee

Giving Back to the Curling Community

“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.” – Rick Lang, former two-time world champion and tournament co-chair

Both Imrie and Lang emphasized how the funds will support curling at the grassroots level in an environment where financial resources are often limited for local clubs.

Author’s summary: The Scotties Tournament of Hearts allocated nearly $53,000 each to three Thunder Bay curling clubs, strengthening grassroots curling through proceeds from event ticket sales and fundraising draws.

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