The U.S. Olympic Trials for Curling return to Omaha in 2021!

Nov. 12-21, 2021 // Baxter Arena

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Event Schedule

Curling teams from across the country will compete to represent the United States in the 2022 Winter Olympic Games held in Beijing, China. The road to Olympic gold begins in Omaha. This event does have a mask mandate policy in effect. Thank you for helping us safely qualify athletes to the Winter Olympic Games!

All-session/single-session tickets on sale!

Schedule is subject to change

 

Broadcast Schedule

 

The teams

Men’s Division

1. Team Shuster (John Shuster, Chris Plys, Matt Hamilton, John Landsteiner)

2. Team Dropkin (Korey Dropkin, Joe Polo, Mark Fenner, Tom Howell, Alex Fenson)

3. Team Brundidge (Jed Brundidge, Evan Workin, Cameron Rittenour, Lance Wheeler, Nic Wagner)

4. Team Ruohonen (Rich Ruohonen, Andrew Stopera, Colin Hufman, Kroy Nernberger, Phil Tilker)

5. Team Persinger (Greg Persinger, Craig Brown, Dominik Maerki, Alex Leicther)

6. Team Dunnam (Scott Dunnam, Hunter Clawson, Cody Clouser, Andy Dunnam, Daniel Dudt)

Women’s Division

1. Team Peterson (Tabitha Peterson, Nina Roth, Tara Peterson, Becca Hamilton, Aileen Geving)

2. Team Christensen (Cory Christensen, Sarah Anderson, Vicky Persinger, Taylor Anderson)

3. Team Sinclair (Jamie Sinclair, Monica Walker, Cora Farrell, Elizabeth Cousins)

4. Team Bear (Madison Bear, Annmarie Dubberstein, Taylor Drees, Allison Howell)

5. Team Rhyme (Kimberly Rhyme, Caiti Flannery, Libby Brundage, Katie Rhyme)

6. Team Strouse (Delaney Strouse, Anne O’Hara, Sydney Mullaney, Susan Dudt, Becca Rodgers)


FAQs

WHAT ARE THE DATES OF THE TRIALS?

November 12-21, 2021

WHAT VENUE ARE THE TRIALS HELD AT?

Baxter Arena (2425 S 67th St, Omaha, NE 68182)

WHEN WILL TICKETS BE ON SALE?

All-session tickets are on sale as of 8-16-2021. Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, at the Baxter Arena box office or by calling the box office at 402-554-2001.

WILL SINGLE SESSION TICKETS BE AVAILABLE?

Yes, single session tickets are on sale now!

HOW MUCH WILL SINGLE SESSION TICKETS BE?

Single session ticket costs will vary depending on the date and time of the draw. Tickets will range from $10 per person to $50 per person.

ARE CORPORATE BOXES AVAILABLE?

Yes, corporate boxes can be purchased in seats of 5, 6, 10, or 12. For more information, click the CORPORATE BOX button above.

I have a large corporate group, do you have space we could rent out?

Yes, we are able to accommodate large groups up to 40 people. You will be able to customize the space, have food and beverage within the space, and it is yours to use throughout the day. To find out more about this space, reach out to Lindsay at lindsay@omahasports.org.

 

HOW many draws are there at the Trials?

There are 64 draws across 22 sessions. If there are ties, we could have up to 69 draws across 24 sessions.

are you offering learn-to-curls to the general public and/or for corporate events?

Absolutely! Learn-To-Curls will be scheduled around competition and are a great way for individuals to experience the sport. Learn-to-Curls make for great team building exercises and client outings.

how much is parking at the venue?

FREE! Ample parking can be found in the arena’s parking lots and it is free.

Will there be a FanFest area?

Yes! We will have a vendor booths and merchandise available to spectators around the concourse level of the venue.

Does the venue have a clear bag policy?

Yes, there is a clear bag policy. Details can be found HERE.


The venue

 

Baxter Arena plays host to the 2022 Olympic Trials for Curling, just as it did for the 2018 Olympic Trials.

this state of the art arena is located on the university of nebraska-omaha campus. It opened in 2015 and seats more than 7,800 fans.

Photo Courtesy USA Curling

Photo Courtesy USA Curling

 
For us athletes in general, and me personally, [Baxter Arena] holds a special place for me. One of the best moments of my life happened here and it’s going to be exciting to come back.
— Olympic gold medalist John Shuster

curling history

2018 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Champions

Men’s Division: Team Shuster

Women’s Division: Team Roth

 
 
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