League descriptions for the most recent season are listed below, and can be used to get an idea of the kinds of leagues that are available at our club. Please note that league formats and rules change regularly.
OPEN EVENTS
(any combination of genders on a team)
CreedO
Sundays, rotating 2:55PM / 5:05PM / 7:15PM, first half
This event provides an opportunity for newer skips, seconds, and leads to play with, and learn from, an experienced MCC mentor at third. Shift captains will confirm skips. CreedO teams will be formed by a skip draft. Skips will be 4 –7 points, with a combined 14-point team limit for skip, second, and lead.
Due to the popularity of Sunday events, participation is limited to only one Sunday league, however, CreedO thirds may also curl in either Loew/McNaughton OR Daniels/Jerred.
CEILIDH
Sundays, rotating 2:55PM / 5:05PM / 7:15PM, second half
League designed for newer curlers. Sign up as an individual and teams are assembled by the league chair.
LOEW (first half) / McNAUGHTON (second half)
Sundays, rotating 2:55PM / 5:05PM / 7:15PM
This event provides an opportunity for thirds, seconds, and leads to curl at a higher position than they normally play. This event has a 28 point team limit where those who skip in leagues Monday – Thursday are restricted from playing the skip position.
Due to the popularity of Sunday events, participation is limited to only one Sunday league, however, CreedO thirds may also curl in either Loew/McNaughton OR Daniels/Jerred. Those who skip in Monday-Thursday leagues may not sub at skip in this league.
DANIELS (first half) / JERRED (second half)
Sundays, rotating 2:55PM / 5:05PM / 7:15PM
This event has a 39 point team limit with no restriction on the skip position.
Due to the popularity of Sunday events, participation is limited to only one Sunday league, however, CreedO thirds may also curl in either Loew/McNaughton OR Daniels/Jerred.
HAFEMAN
Mondays, 2:00 PM start time, first half
This event is intended to give provide an extra time to curl during the week. 56 point limit.
MONDAY LADDER LEAGUES (New for 2025!)
Mondays, 6:35PM / 8:45PM, both halves
3-Tier Ladder Leagues: all 3 leagues will consist of 9 teams playing a 9 week full round-robin each half.
Tier 1: Botham (1st half) / Waddell (2nd half)
Tier 2: Leifer (1st half) / Stevenson (2nd half)
Tier 3: New leagues (names to be determined)
At the end of each half your team’s performance will determine whether your team gets promoted to a higher tier, is relegated to a lower tier, or remains in the same tier the following half; as long as you return with a minimum of 3 of 4 team members in the following half and succeed in the subsequent team lottery. These leagues will have no point maximum but there is a 30-point minimum. Teams will sign up and be selected for a league slot via the Lottery Oversubscription System. For just this first half, teams will be placed into tiers by League Chairs based on a multitude of factors including points, skill and past Monday performance.
STROBEL (INSTRUCTIONAL)
Tuesdays, alternates 6:35/8:45PM start time, first half
Instructional league for new and newer curlers.
Instruction for the first hour, short game for the second hour.
OPEN LEAGUE
Wednesdays, alternates 6:35PM / 8:45PM start time, first half
This league was established to provide members with an additional opportunity to curl on a weeknight—particularly for those not currently participating in Monday leagues, Mansfield, or VICE. With a 43-point limit, it offers a welcoming environment to meet new teammates and enjoy games with a variety of skill levels. Join us for this new curling opportunity.
LAKE
Fridays, 6:00PM / 7:30PM start time, first half
Relaxed league with no point restrictions, but self-formed teams are encouraged to be balanced. Six ends are played with potluck dinner served afterward. Sign up as a team, a couple, or individual. This league has a reduced number of games and does not occur every week due to other club events.
WOODY
Fridays, 6:00 PM start time, second half
This is a fun league with no point limit. Sign up as team or individual. Potluck dinner served afterwards. Theme nights involve snacks, drinks, decoration, and costumes. This league has a reduced number of games and does not occur every week due to other club events.
FRIDAY LATE
Fridays, 8 PM start time, second half
Relaxed league with no point restrictions, but self-formed teams are encouraged to be balanced. Six ends are played. Sign up as a team, a couple, or individual. This league has a reduced number of games and does not occur every week due to other club events.
MEN’S EVENTS
Mansfield – Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, entire season
Starting times vary by night. The early draw (4:25PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays) is a dinner league. Dinner league teams take turns cooking the meal, and players donate a small amount of money to cover the cost of the meal. The late draw alternates between 6:35PM / 8:45PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. There are up to 80 participating teams divided into six shifts. The Mansfield Event championship playoff is made of 28 teams selected from all shifts. 43 point team limit. Participation is limited to only one shift of Mansfield.
WOMEN’S EVENTS
Toories – Mondays, 4:25 PM, both halves
Toories is a women’s league with dinner to follow. Teams take turns cooking the meal, and players donate a small amount of money to cover the cost of the dinner. There are separate sign-ups for the first and second half of the season. Sign up is all individuals. Skips and shift captains will draft teams to have evenly matched teams.
President’s Cup – Wednesdays, 2:00PM, entire season
There is no point limit associated with this league. Register as a team or an individual. Individuals who are unable to commit to every week are encouraged to sign up to sub.
V.I.C.E. – Thursdays, alternates 6:35 / 8:45PM, entire season
The Very Important Curling Event is a women’s league which runs the full season. There is a 45 point limit per team. The VICE league chairs have reached out to last season teams to fill the league this season. If you were not in the league last year but are interested in playing in VICE should a spot open, please fill out this form. Individuals who are unable to commit to every week are encouraged to sign up to sub.
MIXED DOUBLES
Mixed Doubles – Tuesdays, alternates 6:35(7:35)PM / 8:45 (9:45)PM, first half
Teams consist of two players with alternating genders. Qualifying teams will have a minimum of 8 points including 2 point minimum per player. No upper point limit. Games consist of 6 ends and are played in 1 hour to allow more games within each shift. Teams with prior experience and/or proven competency will be given priority if league limits are reached.
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
Participating in an actual game is only part of the fun at the Madison Curling Club. The camaraderie and social aspects of the game are almost as important as the curling itself. Whether it is bonspieling at other clubs or socializing after a game at our club, you meet life-long friends in a curling club.
Youth Junior Curling – Open, on available Sundays, 11:00AM, entire season
Youth junior curling is open to youth ages 8 to 18. Appropriate teams are organized and games are played after skills drills and instructional time.
Pick-up Curling – Open, on available Saturdays, 9:30 AM
Any interested member or guest may participate. Arrive early for formation of teams. Check the club calendar for available Saturdays.
Senior Curling – Open, on available Thursdays, 1:00PM; members at least 55 years of age.
Senior curlers from area clubs get together Thursday afternoons at the Madison club for six-end games. Teams are formed from those in attendance. Seniors may also participate in Monday afternoon leagues (Kind and Hafeman), WISCA or Mad-Mo league play. The 10-club league takes turns hosting games and lunch in this event.
Intraclub Curling Events
For MCC members only, events include the Gilmore Event (Open), All-American Event (Women), Fowler Event (Men). These events include curling, social time and meals. See club bulletin boards to participate and see Club schedule in this Directory and the MCC Calendar at madisoncurlingclub.com.
Social Activities
Activities for members and their guests include club suppers, bike tour, and the Golf Outing. Information about these activities will be available in the club and shared via ClubNews.
U.S. Curling Association State and National Championships
Senior men’s, senior women’s, men’s, women’s, men’s club, women’s club, U18, U21, mixed doubles, and mixed championship competitions are held in various curling clubs in the United States. Playdowns are held to determine entry into national events.