2025 marks the 60th anniversary of the Jam Pail Bonspiel in our community! The two-day bonspiel, which teaches the basic concept of curling, sees the ice at the Kinplex Arena converted into 13 curling rinks.
Originally a school-aged event, Jam Pail Bonspiel has grown over the years, now incorporating three registration categories: Grades 3-4, Grades 5-6, and Open/All Ages. Students in grades 3 and 4 compete against each other on Wednesday evening, while students in grade 5 and 6 go head to head on Thursday. The Open category was added to the lineup 10 years ago to allow participants of all ages to compete in Jam Pail curling, and it is now one of our most popular family activities. This year the open category is available on both Wednesday and Thursday evening.
The Jam Pail Bonspiel is all about participation and fun. Every participant gets a ribbon – from First Place to Eighth Place in each pool.