International Bonspiel
A great long history of this bonspiel exists at the fairbanks curling club. Going on 88th year of this international, we draw curlers from around the country and Canada to compete in a 4-event bracket with an ultimate showdown for Bonspiel Champion between the A bracket winners and the B bracket winners who wrap around. This event is packed with teams and around the clock curling was part of its history. Great food, Great friends, Great Curling always marks then end of our season as we turn off the ice after the first wekend in April at the conclusion of our international bonspiel.
Hall of Fame
89th International Bonspiel - Spielin' at the Curl Reef 2026
4/2/26, 6:00 PM - 4/5/26, 7:00 PM
Join us for Spielin' at the Curl Reef, the deepest sea bonspiel around!
This Under The Sea themed event will be flooded with tons of excitement!
What Adventures the Weekend Holds:
- Round the clock curling
- Bar will be open daily until late (delicious specialty drinks all weekend!)
- Upstairs warm room and bar open for public viewing!
- Tasty food available all weekend
Thursday
- Opening Ceremonies Thursday April 2nd at 6pm.
First draw at 7pm
Friday
- Live performance: Jewels of the North Belly Dance (April 3rd, 7:30-8pm)
Saturday
- 10-year revival of the historical Bonspiel Luncheon, to celebrate ladies in curling!
- Potluck, White Elephant, and singing. All genders are welcome to attend!
- Out of town guests are not expected to bring food or white elephant gifts
- Live performance: Lathrop High School Ballroom Dance Troupe (April 4th, 5-5:45pm)
- Live band: Blackwater Railroad (April 4th, 8pm to midnight)
- Ticket details below
Sunday
- Prizes for best Individual & Team costume.
- Championship games Sunday afternoon with awards banquet to follow.
Registration is Open!
Sign-up now. Teams are open format. $400/team
What’s Included with your Registration?
· 4 entry tickets to Saturday Entertainment: Live Band - Blackwater Railroad
· 4 tickets to Sunday Banquet Dinner
· 4 commemorative bonspiel pins
· TONS of curling with a chance to win a bracket and/or best costume prize!
· Enjoying friends and fun at our biggest tournament of the year!
Additional info:
BWRR tickets:
- $20 at the door via cash or QR Code
- Member-only pre-sale $15 at the bar for 1 week only! March 23-27 (for members not registered to play in the tournament)
Callout for gift donations! There is a donation box by the trophy case by the stage. Please consider donating any items you’d like for this fun event. Gifts will be sold for $2 each. Please assure they are clean, and preferably wrapped.
Draw Information:
Please use the links below to access the draw sheets.
Drawmaster Rules
First Draw
Brackets: A-Event, B-Event, C & D Event, Qualifiers
Overall Draw Matrix
Individual Event Match Matrix: A-Event, B-Event, C/D/Qualifier Event
Contact drawmasters for any questions. drawmaster@curlfairbanks.org
Participating Teams
| Team ID | Players |
|---|---|
| Team-2316 | Heather Pritchard , Daniel Alpers , Michael Jaschob , Joshua Jones | Team-2325 | James Yogi , Derreck Gossett , Samantha Gossett , Lauren Crowe | Team-2362 | Melissa Head , Kate Morrison , Dara Merz , Amanda Young | Team-2366 | Rodney Guritz , Scott Crass , Steven Bayer , Geoff Stahl | Team-2382 | Brett Lystad , Mija McGuire , Keith Rowan , Jonathan Eisenmayer | Team-2386 | Margaret Mannix , Mike Schmoker , Cameron Leonard , Courtney Kimball | Team-2389 | John McCleary , Linda Dotzler , Aireen Amad-Antes , Jeff Campa | Team-2392 | paul pranitis , Zack Edgar , Brandi Neuterman , Donovan Glade | Team-2393 | Jon Ness , Nick Ness , Noah Ness , Nate Rodgers | Team-2396 | Matt Birklid , Stevie Birklid , Quinn Evenson , Chris Benshoof | Team-2397 | Betsy Sanborn , Jerome Zellmer , Amara Sanborn , Katie Harrison | Team-2398 | Josh Hamilton , Antonio Pacheco , Jacob Hambrick , Tony Blade | Team-2399 | Kellen Spillman , Jason Avery , Atticus Wallace , Rob Borland | Team-2401 | Devin McDowell , John Seigle , Joe Welch , Andrew Gadow | Team-2402 | Chris Kasanke , Josh Cohen , Todd Vorisek , Coreh Huenefeld | Team-2403 | Jim Sias , Vern Janz , Lee Malanchuk , Clarence Jack | Team-2404 | Mel Durrett , Jennifer Ingman , Hillary Schaefer , Elizabeth Cook | Team-2405 | Vicky Persinger , Lacy Simko , Liz Odell Howe , Adie Callahan | Team-2406 | Wendy Cloyd , Colleen Porter , Shawana Glade , Bridie Bassett | Team-2407 | Jeff Skaggs , Peter Lundquist , Sancho Ponza , Greg Breed | Team-2408 | torgeir robertson , Geoffrey Wadsworth , Michael Smith , Everett Vassar | Team-2409 | Ealum Howe , Carey Fristoe , Luke Ponchione , Jake Hovenden | Team-2410 | Greg Persinger , Chad Persinger , Jason Ostnes , Ainsley Persinger | Team-2411 | Robert Foxley , sean arnold , Evan Bulger , Charles Kilpatrick | Team-2412 | Chad Bear , Ryan Adam , John Netardus , David McDowell | Team-2413 | Chaz Rudig , Nellie Ballou , Evan Kutta , Pete Condon | Team-2414 | Erica Blake , Trevor Carlson , Ryan Moravitz , Courtney Pastrana | Team-2415 | Andy Miller , Leland Rich , Joe Domine , Rhys Hearn | Team-2416 | Martha Hanlon , Jeannette Smith , Courtney Miklos , Becca Mazur | Team-2417 | Toben Simko , Paitin Traxler , Mattias Hill , Leif Bassett | Team-2418 | Patrick Lovely , Jake Eggleston , Chad Carroll , Joey Williams | Team-2419 | Zachary Sterling , Zachary Sterling , Diego Donna , Ballard Saul | Team-2420 | Mark Carothers , Mike Persinger , Erik Birklid , Pete Sandberg | Team-2421 | Jon Johnson , David Hejna , Coleman Martin , Dylan Skaggs | Team-2422 | Caitlin Kaber , Tianna Christopher , Kayla Mailloux , Kara Nash | Team-2423 | Charlie Clark , Tyler Skaggs , Maybe Clark , Michael Gibbons | Team-2424 | Harper Baldwin , Jane Litvin , Sloan Solomon , Max Plichta |