The Northwest Territories Curling Association (NWTCA) is scheduled to hold its Curling Clubs Championship in Hay River, Northwest Territories, from January 7 to January 11, 2026. This territorial event will see the top club-level men’s and women’s teams from across the territory compete for the chance to represent the Northwest Territories at the Everest Canadian Curling Club Championships.
The competition will be held at the Hay River Curling Club, which features a three-sheet artificial-ice surface. Unlike elite professional tournaments, this championship is designed for “club-level” curlers — community-based teams rather than rinks that regularly compete at the highest national events.
Teams from regional centres such as Yellowknife, Inuvik and Fort Smith are expected to travel to Hay River for the matches. The territorial winners will advance to the national Everest Canadian Curling Club Championships to play against club champions from across Canada.
Hay River has frequently hosted territorial curling events in recent years, including the 2024 Scotties territorial qualifier and the 2025 Northwest Territories Men’s Championship. Local residents are encouraged to attend; check the NWT Curling Association website and the Hay River Curling Club Facebook page for the latest schedule and spectator information.
