Curling

DATES: July 23-24, 2022

NOTE: Some events may have to be played on Sunday, depending on the number of entries. All players will be notified if a change is made.

SITE: Baxter Arena – University of Nebraska at Omaha (2425 S 67th St, Omaha) – View Map

TIMES:
July 23, 2022
Pre-Tournament Instructions – 11:30 a.m.
Competition Begins – 12 p.m.

RULES: United States Curling Association (USCA)

EQUIPMENT: All competition equipment will be available (curling stones, brooms, and slip over shoe slider). Participants are welcome to use their own curling shoes, sliders and brooms.

AWARDS: Custom Cornhusker State Games gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded to the top three players/teams in each division. Fourth place player/team will receive a certificate.

Event Name
5U
Open

*20 team MAX

EVENT DESCRIPTIONS:

There will be two divisions for competition. Ideal draw would have ten teams in each division. Divisions will be adjusted based on entry numbers. Eight end games will be played or 2-hour time limit, whichever comes first.

5U division is for curlers with less than five years of experience.
Open division is for curlers with more than five years of experience.

Teams in both divisions will be randomly drawn for opponent in first round. Round Two will see winners playing winners and Round One losers playing each other, in both divisions. Round Three would again see Round Two winners playing each other, teams with one loss and one win would play in Round Three and teams with no wins would play each other. Format is subject to change depending on the number of teams involved in each division. Regardless of format, all teams will have a minimum of 3-Game Guarantee, 5 Events, 8-End Games.

Swiss Pairings Each Round (Winners play Winners)

Tiebreakers for Pairings:
1st – Opponents’ Records (Win %, then Tiebreaks)
2nd – Ends Won
3rd – Points Scored
4th – Coinflip

NEW THIS YEAR: All athletes registered by June 1 will receive a FREE shirt.  After June 1, CSG souvenir items can be purchased at our online store (LINK will be provided).  All online store orders will be shipped directly to the athlete from the supplier.

PRICING DEADLINES:
$105 per participant Jan. 1 – Feb. 15 (includes free shirt)
$110 per participant Feb. 16 – April 15 (includes free shirt)
$115 per participant  April 16 – June 1 (includes free shirt)
$311 per participant June 2 – July 5

*ALL CURLERS MUST SIGN UP AS INDIVIDUALS

ENTRY FEE INCLUDES: Competition in the 2022 Cornhusker State Games; White cotton athlete shirt (if registered by June 1); Sponsor gifts and coupons.

SCHEDULING NOTE: It is Nebraska Sports Council policy to not release team or divisional information until after the entry deadline. With teams waiting until on or near the deadline to enter, releasing data prior to that day does not provide an accurate picture of the tournament field and serves only to discourage those taking a wait-and-see approach.

Athlete packets are available to be shipped directly to the athlete at $10 for individuals or $20 for teams. 

Packets will be available for in-person pickup on Friday, July 15 from 8 am – 7 pm at Lincoln East High School.

Packets include athlete shirt (if registered by June 1), athlete pass and one free Arby’s sandwich certificate per person and Nebraska State Fair Admission Pass. 

The athlete packets DO NOT contain any sport specific information such as schedules, maps, bib numbers, etc. For sport-specific details, refer to your sport General Information.

JOIN US AT THE OPENING CEREMONIES ON JULY 15!
The show begins at 8 p.m. at Seacrest Field, Lincoln!

The Opening Ceremonies will be televised statewide by News Channel Nebraska.

For more details regarding Opening Ceremonies, please refer to the Opening Ceremonies web page.

Sport Specific Questions: Contact Curling Director Nic Ridder at nicks1225@gmail.com

Online Registration/Website Questions: Contact the Cornhusker State Games office at 402-471-2544 or info@nebraskasportscouncil.com.