About Our Club
Our History
The idea for Jersey Pinelands Curling Club (JPCC) originated during the 2014 Olympics after a group of Medford, NJ residents tried curling on a local lake.
JPCC was founded as a New Jersey non-profit corporation in May 2014. We're very proud to be members of the Grand National Curling Club (GNCC), USA Curling (USAC), and the United States Women's Curling Association (USWCA).
We held our first league games during the summer of 2014 with 43 enthusiastic new members!
JPCC continued to grow steadily and then much more rapidly after Team USA won Olympic Gold in 2018. The increased desire by members and the public to participate in curling prompted a move in 2019. We now curl year-round at Virtua Health Flyers Skate Zone in Pennsauken NJ.
Like everyone, we had some membership challenges during the pandemic. Given our large arena space, we were able to stay open with modifications. We took the opportunity to invite members from neighboring clubs to join us, from a distance, during that tough time.
As of 2025, have grown to 70 amazing people who love to curl! Will you be next? New players of all levels are always welcome!
Our Purpose
The purposes of JPCC are to:
- Promote and foster the sport of curling on a local, regional, national, and international level;
- Attract, support, and train athletes interested in recreational and/or competitive curling; and
- Provide programs designed to educate the community and to actively engage interested persons in the sport of curling, especially youth.
JPCC is open to curlers and non-curlers of any age or ability. We do not discriminate, period.
A note on recent changes in USA Curling. Recently, USA Curling issued a press release detailing changes they are planning to make to their Transgender Participation Policy and Guidance in response to the United States Olympic and Paralympic implementation of Executive Order 14201. Although the changes in USA Curling policies do not directly impact day-to-day operations or gameplay at JPCC, the club notes that:
Despite these changes at the national and international competitions, the Jersey Pinelands Curling Club remains committed to provide a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere to all members, participants and guests regardless of sex, gender identity or expression, age, race, religion and ability. We abide by the “Spirit of Curling” and will not tolerate abuse or harassment of any kind.
We endeavor to promote a safe, respectful, courteous and constructive environment for all curlers.
