Welcome to the Fairbanks Curling Club (FCC). To ensure a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable environment for everyone, FCC has updated its operational guidelines. The following policies apply to all members and guests, both on and off the ice. Compliance with these policies helps maintain the spirit of curling, protects the historic facility, and preserves the quality of club ice.
Membership fees must be paid in full before an individual can be added to a team. Unpaid individuals will not be able to be registered on a team until their membership dues have been paid.
Leagues that require an additional participation fee (Competitive Doubles, Competitive League, and Dinner League) will be invoiced after league play has commenced.
The club recognizes the need for substitutes. For non-member substitutions, a $20 sub-fee will be billed per league match substitution, to the substitute. Payment can be made at the club’s bar and should be submitted the same day the substitution occurs.
The team’s skip is responsible for ensuring non-member subs understand the sub-fee policy and remit payment on time.
The Fairbanks Curling Club is dedicated to protecting youth athletes from any form of sexual, verbal, or physical abuse. This policy requires mandatory training for board members, coaches, instructors, and adults coordinating youth activities or transportation.
In alignment with USA Curling standards, the club has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment or discrimination of any kind.
Children 11 years of age and under cannot be left unsupervised in the club. Parents and guardians must ensure their child is being supervised before going onto the ice. If problems arise, parents may be asked to leave game play and attend to the issue, up to and including removing their child from the club.
Alcohol is not permitted in the downstairs area of the club at any time. Alcoholic beverages sourced from outside of the club are not permitted.
If you, or someone on the ice with you, falls and is injured, help them seek medical assistance if and as appropriate. After the injured person has been attended to, an Accident Form must be filled out. This form is located on the bulletin board outside of the downstairs office and beside the first aid kit. Completed forms should be handed to a bartender, League Manager, or Board member.
Ice packets can be found in the freezer next to the soda vending machine downstairs. A first aid kit and arm splints are located in the hallway outside of the kitchen. If first responders are called, a Board Member or League Manager should be notified as soon as possible. Contact information can be found on the main bulletin board where leagues are posted.
Every member and guest must fill out a liability form before entering the ice rink. Liability forms are available online via the QR code posted in the downstairs area of the club. Paper copies can be found on the bulletin board outside of the office downstairs. Completed forms can be placed in the mailbox located next to the merchandise display case downstairs.
Our members and their families are welcome in all areas of the club. Curlers and visitors under the age of 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian while upstairs, no exceptions. Children aged 11 and under may not be left unsupervised in the club.
The Trophy Room is a licensed bar. Guests and members must be 21 or older to be upstairs when the bar is open, or with a parent or legal guardian in accordance with Alaska Statutes. The bar is open on league nights and special occasions. Members and guests are encouraged to help keep the club tidy. Busing your own table and disposing of trash is expected.
To reserve the Trophy Room for large or small events, club members and community members should contact the club’s Rental Coordinator, Meagan Jansen, at meagan@curlfairbanks.org.
As a member, you are welcome to enter the club and practice on the ice at your leisure. Scheduled events such as bonspiels, public and private events, leagues, rentals, and learn-to-curls will be granted ice priority. Members are encouraged to showcase the history of the club and the spirit of curling to friends and family. Member-planned events, such as social gatherings or large learn-to-curls of four or more people, should be scheduled with the club’s rental coordinator. As a reminder, all members and guests are required to sign a release waiver prior to stepping onto the ice.
Clean footwear is required when stepping onto the ice. No outside shoes should be worn on the ice. Curling shoes and grippers are mandatory while on the ice. Grippers are available and located near the entrance to Sheet #1. Please take time to clean your broom heads prior to heading out onto the ice. The club provides brooms that may be used, but please do not take these brooms home or keep them in your locker.
The Fairbanks Curling Club and its legacy was built by our generous volunteers. To this day, the organization continues to thrive because of these efforts. Throughout the year, there are several events that depend on volunteerism. We encourage volunteer contributions including, but not limited to, bonspiel and event planning and organizing, learn-to-curls, ice maintenance and preparation, junior and youth fundraisers, club facilities maintenance, open house events, and kitchen operations.
In addition, there are simple tasks that all members can perform to help keep the club clean. For example, after you’re done with your game on the ice, dispose of any used water cups, bottles, and candy wrappers, and stow your equipment properly. After eating or drinking upstairs, return your glasses to the bar and dispose of your trash. If you have young children using the play area downstairs, please help them store toys and entertainment items before leaving the club.
The Fairbanks Curling Club requires all members to follow these curling etiquette protocols.
Thank you for taking the time to review our club policies. You are always welcome to contact the Board of Directors at Board@curlfairbanks.org if you have any questions or concerns. The bartender and your league manager are also available to provide guidance and answer questions.
Thank you for your continued support of the Fairbanks Curling Club.
GOOD CURLING