Curling

From the early days of outdoor curling sheets to the more modern indoor facilities that dot the area curling in the Rossland,Trail, Beaver valley area is a much loved pastime with large and active curling clubs calling each facility home. Any day of the week morning, afternoon or evening you can find either juniors, seniors, ladies or mens clubs throwing the rocks, sweeping the ice and staring down the button.

In Rossland the sport is a real family affair with the Albo Family at it's core. From the early days when he wasn't busy at his garage in the 1930's Jim Albo's father would go across the street to the empty lot and construct and maintain a 5 sheet outdoor curling rink all winter long. Jim's Mother played her way up to BC provincial champion in the middle part of the century and as the century came to a close Jim's brother and then himself have been runing the Rossland curling club for the past 35 years.

In Trail, the top tier multi sport complex that is the Trail Memorial Centre contains the largest curling club in the region with an 8 sheet curling complex. Ideally set up for hosting large events with temporary seating for up to 600 available within the curling club for a 4 sheet competition setup, the Cominco Arena under the same roof can also be set up for 4 curling sheets with 2,108 seats for larger events. Home to the 2007 Scotties BC Women's curling championships Trail has hosted numerous local, regional and provincial turnaments and bonspiels successfully and enjoys a reputation as excellent curling location and event host.

Keeping with the sports tight community spirit, the Beaver Valley Curling Club was constructed, managed and expanded over the years as a volunteer effort from day one. To this day a strong volunteer board and active clubs keep the arena busy day in and day out in a facility that boasts the best curling ice in BC.

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The Albo Family

The Albo family for 3 generations have been tending to the ice and managing the curling club since the original outdoor facility operated in the 1930’s. Following in their fathers foot steps Jim Albo and his brother grew up next door to the curling club constructed in 1957 spending part of everyday in the curling club. Since the late 1970’s Jim and his brother have managed the arena with 80 years of family curling history behind them creating the best little curling club in BC.

Rossland Curling Club

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Opened in 1957 as an addition to the Rossland Arena, the Rossland Curling club features 4 sheets of ice in a unique heritage atmosphere. Covering the East wall is unique heritage artwork created for Rossland's centennial in 1987 featuring 14 foot tall images of Rossland's mainstreet circa early 1900’s. Located two blocks from Rossland's historic downtown core of hotels and reataurants the venue is very pedestrian friendly and exudes the alpine city's naturally warm charm.

Hosting Portfolio: 

Men’s Bonspiel –Annual
 Women’s Bonspiel – Annual
 Big Cash Bonspiel -1960’s

Fast Facts: 

Opened in 1957 
4 Sheets of Ice 
Licensed Lounge with dance-floor and full kitchen
 Well lit, historic playing environment
 200 on site parking spaces

Location: 

2 blocks from downtown Rossland on the corner of 2nd Avenue and Spokane Streets, a short walk from Rossland’s hotels, restaurants and shopping. Rossland is only a ten minute drive north of the Canada/US Border, a 2.5 hour drive from Spokane International Airport (Washington state) and 3.5 hour drive from Kelowna International Airport. Red is easily accessible from major airports from both Canada and the United States. The regional airports of Trail is a 20 minute drive, and Castlegar is a 30 minute drive.

Facility Specs: 
Year completed 1957
Seating capacity 100
Parking capacity 150
Medical room No
Warm up area No
Licensed for alcohol Yes
Official rooms  
Food services Yes
Dressing rooms 2
   
Facility Specs: 
Scoreboard Manual
Sound system Yes
Owner City
Office space Yes
Weight room / fitness facility No
Equipment storage Yes
Ticket box Yes
Media room Yes
Internet capability High Speed
Hospitality room Yes
Contact Info: 
Rossland Arena Contact: Robin Hethey –Rossland Recreation
1870 2nd Avenue e: info@rossland.ca
V0G 1Y0 p: 250-362-7396 Rossland, BC
  f: (250)362-5451
   

Beaver Valley Curling Club

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Located in the scenic rural town of Fruitvale in the heart of the Beaver Valley, a 10 minute drive outside of Trail, and 15 minutes from the American border the Beaver Valley curling club has been providing the "Best curling ice in the Kootenays" for 45 years.

Hosting Portfolio: 
  • Fruitvale Homecoming 90's

  • Women’s Bonspiel -Annual

  • Men’s Bonspiel -Annual
  • 
Mixed Bonspiel -Annual

  • Retirees Bonspiel - Annual
Fast Facts: 
  • 4 Sheets of Ice
Licensed lounge for 175

  • 2 Locker rooms with 163 lockers

  • 4 bathrooms

  • Full kitchen on site with Fridge
Facility Specs: 
Year completed
1990
Seating capacity
175
Parking capacity
200
Medical room
No
Warm up area
No
Licensed for alcohol
Yes
Official rooms  
Food services
Yes
Dressing rooms
2
   
Facility Specs: 
Scoreboard
Manual
Sound system
Yes
Owner
Private
Office space
Yes
Weight room / fitness facility
No
Equipment storage
Yes
Ticket box
Yes
Media room
Yes
Internet capability  
Hospitality room
Yes
Contact Info: 
Beaver Valley Curling Club Contact: Sera Wilcox – Village of Fruitvale
125 Pine Ave P: 1-(250) 367-7551 
Fruitvale BC E: sera@village.fruitvale.bc.ca
V0G 1LO F: 1-(250) 367-9267
   

Trail Memorial Centre Curling Arena

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Host to the 2007 Scotties BC Women’s Curling Championships Trail’s Memorial Centre is a top tier multi-sport complex that contains an 8 sheet curling facility complete with large change rooms, lounge area and full commercial banquet kitchen facilities. The largest curling club in the West Kootenay, the Memorial Centre has a long history of hosting successful events and producing world class curlers. Portable bleachers are available for added seating inside the curling rink for a 4 sheet competition set up with up to 600 seats inside.

Hosting Portfolio: 

2007 Scotties BC Womens Curling Championships
 2006 BC Winter Games
 1991 BC Men’s Curling Championships
 1982 BC Winter Games

Fast Facts: 

8 Curling sheets
 4 additional sheet setup available in 2,108 seat Cominco Arena
 2 Rinks, Full size gymnasium and commercial banquet kitchen facilities within complex
 200 meters from deluxe hotel accommodations 
Located in the heart of Downtown Trail

Location: 

Situated on the banks of the Columbia Rivers in the heart of downtown Trail the arena and sports complex are within easy walking distance of Trail’s shops and restaurants. The facility is only 200 meters away from a deluxe hotel with excellent accommodations and is 1km away from the regional hospital with over 100 medical doctors and specialists. Also located in the complex are an 8 sheet curling rink, full sized gymnasium with seats for 1,000, full banquet kitchen facilities, squash and racquetball courts.

Facility Specs: 
Year completed 1949
Seating capacity 600
Parking capacity 500
Medical room Yes
Warm up area Yes
Licensed for alcohol Yes
Official rooms 2
Food services Yes
Dressing rooms 8
   
Facility Specs: 
Scoreboard Manual
Sound system Yes
Owner City
Office space Yes
Weight room / fitness facility No
Equipment storage Yes
Ticket box Yes
Media room Yes
Internet capability High Speed
Hospitality room Yes
Contact Info: 
Trail Memorial Centre Contact: Robert Baker –Parks and Recreation Director
1875 Columbia Avenue P: 1-250-364-0808
Trail, BC, Canada F:1-250-368-6233
V1R 4T8 E: rbaker@trail.ca 
  W: www.Trail.ca