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. The local organizers announced 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, would be distributed among the Kakabeka Falls Curling Club, the Port Arthur Curling Centre, and the Fort William Curling Club.
Each club received a cheque for $52,940. This funding aims to support the continued growth of curling in Thunder Bay.
Impact and Statements from Organizing Committee
“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.”
“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,” said co-chair Rick Lang, a former two-time world champion. “I think this is a chance to volunteer and pay back the community, and really help the clubs out.”
Community and Legacy
The organizers emphasized that this contribution not only supports local curling clubs financially but also reinforces the ongoing development and enthusiasm for the sport within the Thunder Bay community.
The funds represent a meaningful return to grassroots curling in an era where financial support for local sports organizations can be challenging to secure.
Summary
The Scotties Tournament of Hearts has created a lasting legacy for Thunder Bay curling by providing nearly $53,000 each to three local clubs, strengthening the sport’s grassroots future.