In early June, BCC launched a capital campaign with a fundraising goal of $148,000—approximately half of the cost to repair the curling club’s flood damage and to complete a first round of necessary code upgrades triggered by the renovation.
When 2021 came to a close, the capital campaign had received $86,490 in donations, more than three times as much as prior capital campaigns. Social media posts, a GoFundMe page, articles in the GNCC newsletter and Bangor Daily News spread word of our plight well beyond our membership. In addition to member contributions, friends, family members, curlers from afar, foundations, businesses and other organizations have rallied behind us to a degree we couldn’t have imagined.
In addition, for ten days in November, bidding was open on 93 extraordinarily diverse items donated to BCC’s Curling Rocks! online auction. The fundraiser was a stunning success, raising $2000 to defray the cost of hosting the Scot Tour in November 2022, PLUS an additional $14,388 that will go toward the lower level renovation!
The Belfast Curling Club is deeply grateful to all who made a donation in 2021 to our Capital Campaign or the Curling Rocks! Auction. Whether $10 or $10,000, every gift contributes to the continued existence of Maine’s only dedicated ice facility and this unique sport that fosters fun and well-being through the winter. Thank you to one and all who gave. (It should be noted that Network for Good donations are comprised of multiple gifts to individual fundraisers for which we don’t have names.)
We have employed a new tool to help facilitate the ongoing capital needs of Belfast Curling Club – stock donations!
Donating stock to the Belfast Curling Club is a good idea which benefits both parties involved.
If a supporter donates a stock that has increased in value, the donor will not have to pay capital gains tax.
What’s more, if the donor itemizes taxes, the donation is tax-deductible.
This will allow the donor to claim a tax deduction based on the value of the stock at the time of the transfer if they have owned the stock at least one year and one day.
No capital gains taxes, plus a tax deduction!
Donors will receive a written confirmation of their contribution for their tax records.
If this sounds like a good strategy for you, you can donate by clicking the following button.
All members and bonspiel participants show proof of COVID-19 vaccination before entering the building; exceptions from DR, PA or NP only (except for bonspiels) - people with exception must wear mask at all times
When the CDC is recommending masks for indoor venues in Waldo and surrounding counties where members live and work, a mask mandate will be issued for all people in the Curling Club regardless of vaccination status.
Sheet 1 and 3 will start the games at the far end of the ice house, Sheet 2 will start at the near.
No sharing of equipment and stones wiped down after each draw.
Tables for broomstacking will be spaced in the warm room with the pews in the banquet room for changing shoes and leaving belongings.
2 bartenders at a time only during league play (3 during a bonspiel if needed)
All guests entering the club will sign in on a clipboard at the entrance for contact tracing purposes.
In case of a positive COVID test result contact committee chair Sierra Dietz at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 207-266-9201.
When in need of a sub, players must consult (1) the spare list for their league, (2) any member listed on any of the league schedules. All spares must have provided proof of vaccination in order to enter the club and play.
The club will provide funds for additional signage, spare masks, and cleaning supplies.
Since we couldn’t cook for anyone last year, we thought the least we could do is share some recipes. Whether you’re a curling Maine-iac, a cooking Maine-iac, or an eating Maine-iac, we hope these recipes create memories of lip smacking goodness and happy adventures alongside friends new and old!
The cookbook has forty recipes, is spiral-bound so it’ll lie flat when you use it, measures 5 ½ x 8 ½ inches, and is priced at $20. Shipping is an additional $5 for one or two books. Also, some free delivery or pick-up options are available. To order, email Wendy at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Are you new to the sport of curling? Want to give it a try? Interested in becoming a member of the Belfast Curling Club? We're always looking to welcome new members to our club. Please view our League Description page and make sure to sign-up for our Learn-to-Curl sessions. For more information or email us with your questions. Good Curling!
Since we couldn’t cook for anyone last year, we thought the least we could do is share some recipes. Whether you’re a curling Maine-iac, a cooking Maine-iac, or an eating Maine-iac, we hope these recipes create memories of lip smacking goodness and happy adventures alongside friends new and old! 
