Arena Nationals Field Taking Shape

What we know (and don't know) about the Arena National Championship teams

Jul 31 • Ben Hoppe

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June 2026

Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone

Reflecting on learning opportunities I may have missed

Jun 29 • Ben Hoppe

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Roster Shaking and Baking

Breaking down the USA Curling National Team announcement

Jun 26 • Ben Hoppe

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May 2026

Signs of Summer

Looking ahead to future national championship host sites, a 5U curler throws a first pitch, and a batch of teams qualify for the arena national…

May 26 • Ben Hoppe

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Swinging for the Fences

Brad Gushue named as new High Performance Director of USA Curling

May 13 • Ben Hoppe

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April 2026

Workin, Kunkel Win Final Championships of Season

Recapping the Mixed Fours and 5-and-Under National Championships and an exciting finish of the inaugural Regions Cup

Apr 29 • Ben Hoppe

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2026 5-and-Under Nationals Preview: Part 2

The rest of the field at the 5-and-Under National Championship

Apr 18

2026 5-and-Under Nationals Preview: Part 1

Previewing half of the field for the 2026 5-and-Under National Championship

Apr 17 • Ben Hoppe

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The Final Field is Filled

Last 5U teams qualify, brief preview of mixed nationals, and my experience at worlds.

Apr 8 • Ben Hoppe

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Edin wins unprecedented eighth world championship

Read this article on the Grand Slam of Curling website:

Apr 4 • Ben Hoppe

March 2026

Chaska Champs

Recapping the 2026 Club National Championships

Mar 31 • Ben Hoppe

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2026 Men's Club Nationals Preview

A look at playdown registration trends, as well as who will be taking home hardware from Chaska?

Mar 23 • Ben Hoppe

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