World Deaf Curling Championship 2025 Brings Global Competition to Minneapolis

Minneapolis, MN – The World Deaf Curling Championship 2025 is set to bring elite-level competition to the heart of the North American curling community. Hosted at the prestigious Four Seasons Curling Club, this exciting event will feature top Deaf curling teams and over one hundred participants from eleven nations competing for championship titles in Mixed Doubles, Men’s, and Women’s divisions.

The event – which will take place from April 22 to May 4 at the Four Seasons Curling Club in Blaine, Minnesota – is sanctioned by the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD), which is an IOC-recognized Olympic Sports Organization. The ICSD, which recently celebrated its centennial, is the second-oldest Olympic sport organization – only the Olympics is older. To be eligible for ICSD-sanctioned competitions, athletes must have a hearing loss of greater than 55dB in their better ear. 

Curling first debuted as a demonstration sport at the 2007 Winter Deaflympics in Salt Lake City. Since then, it has grown into one of the most popular winter sports under the ICSD umbrella. A total of 8 teams will compete in the Mixed Doubles category, 7 teams in the Men’s division, and 6 teams in the Women’s competition. The championship will showcase not only the athleticism and skill of Deaf curlers but also the camaraderie and community that defines the sport. 

David Nathanson (St. Paul, MN) and Mary Rose Weber (White Bear Lake, MN) will represent the United States in the Mixed Doubles event. Keith Mischo (Arvada, CO), Andrew Palmberg (Bloomington, MN), Steven Coates (Gardner, MA), John Knetzger (Milwaukee, WI), and David Uzzell (Minneapolis, MN) will represent the United States’ men’s team. 

Participating Countries: Canada, China, Croatia, Finland, Hungary, Japan, Poland, Switzerland, South Korea, Ukraine, United States

Competition Categories:

• Mixed Doubles: 10 teams

• Men’s: 9 teams

• Women’s: 8 teams

  
  

The championship will follow a round-robin format, culminating in an intense playoff round where teams will battle for the coveted World Deaf Curling Championship titles.

Remarking on the significance of the event, WDCC 2025 Organizing Committee Chair, Elizabeth Matthews said, “The World Deaf Curling Championship 2025 is more than just a competition; it’s a celebration of the growth and success of deaf curling worldwide." Matthews, resident of Woodbury, MN, also added, “We are excited to welcome teams from across the globe to Minneapolis, a city with a deep-rooted history in curling. This event will not only highlight the exceptional talent of Deaf athletes but also foster unity and sportsmanship within the Deaf community.”

Tickets & Live Coverage: Tickets for the World Deaf Curling Championship 2025 are available here. Fans can also follow the action through live updates and coverage on the official website and social media platforms.

About the World Deaf Curling Championship:The World Deaf Curling Championship is an international competition for Deaf athletes organized by the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf. Held every four years, the event brings together top curlers from around the world to compete at the highest level in a sport that has been a cornerstone of the Deaf sports community since 2007.

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Media Contact: Elizabeth Matthews, Organizing Committee Chair WDCC2025@usdeafsports.org