Bonspiels (or "spiels") are curling competitions generally held over a weekend. Some spiels limit the participants (men only, women only, novices only, etc.), while others are open to all players but have a specific theme (cash prizes, 70's disco outfits, worst holiday sweater, and so on). Although some competitive teams register for spiels, the majority of teams are made up of local recreational curlers, often coming together just for a specific event.
Most teams self-form - but usually the bonspiel chair or organizers can help you find a team.
GCC hosts a number of spiels throughout the year. The menu item "Bonspiels" shows the upcoming and past ones.
Recommended Accommodations
Hotel Nexus Seattle/Northgate
Granite Curling Club Winter 2024-25 Rate: $120 plus tax for Single King or $130 plus tax for Double Queen
Includes Wi-Fi, hot breakfast buffet, laundry facility, and complimentary parking
Full restaurant and bar on-site
Call 206-365-0700 (mention Granite Curling Club)
Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle/Northgate
Granite Curling Club 2025-26 Rate: $145 plus tax
Includes Wi-Fi, hot breakfast, and complimentary parking
Member-Recommended Places to Eat
These are not endorsed by GCC, but our members can highly recommend all these places!
Bonspiel Policies
Requirement for Team Spiels
Must register at least two participants when you sign up.
Payment Window
Must pay within two weeks of the sign-up; otherwise, you will be relegated to the waitlist. If you are sending a check, please email bonspiel@curlingseattle.org.
Refunds
Cancelations made more than 30 days before the event receive a 50% refund, while cancelations made within 30 days are non-refundable. However, if a replacement team is secured, either by you or the organizers, and pays in full, you will receive a 100% refund up to one week prior to the event. Contact the organizers for further refund info.
General Policies
- We share your name, team name, and home club with the public as part of the bonspiel information.
- We do not share your email or telephone number with any third party as described in our Privacy Policy.
- We do not save or store payment information.
- Email is a primary method of communication about bonspiels. We send you a notification email when the organizers change your entry - including receiving payment.
For non-members who sign up for bonspiels, we verify your email by sending you a link that you must use to complete your registration. Registered users skip the verification step. The link you receive is unique to your team for this event only. You can make changes to your entry at any time using the link. Responsibility to respond to requests from the organizers promptly lies with you or your team. Lack of acknowledgment of requests for information or payment may cause your team to be put on the wait list or dropped.