BEAUMONT, AB (August 8, 2025) — Curling’s brightest young stars are set to descend on Beaumont this Fall, with the Grand Slam of Curling today revealing the teams for the upcoming inaugural Jr. GSOC U25 and U15 events to be held October 16-19, 2025.
The five-day U25 event will take place at Beaumont Curling Club from October 16-19, featuring 16 men’s and 16 women’s teams competing in a round robin format. The U15 side will see eight teams compete from October 16-19. The finals for both events will be held at the Silent Ice Centre in Nisku, AB, on Sunday, Oct. 19, alongside the Grand Slam of Curling finals, featuring the world’s top curling teams (for more about the 2025 Tour Challenge, please see below).
“The curling landscape has changed immensely over the past years, and we are seeing more and more promising young athletes step away from the sport because they can’t see a path forward, whether it be financially or competitively,” said John Morris, two-time Olympic gold medallist and strategic advisor to The Curling Group. “Through these new Grand Slam grassroots initiatives, we hope to provide a springboard for these young teams to gain meaningful competitive experience, shining a light on young athletes as they move to the next stage of their curling careers.”
Competing U25 and U15 teams were asked to submit applications in early summer to be considered for the tournament. Alberta will be well-represented with 17 of the 30 Canadian teams competing in the events hailing from the host province. The international field also includes four teams from the United States, three teams from Scotland, two from Japan and one from South Korea. A full team list can be found here.
The Jr. GSOC events are part of a broader Grand Slam of Curling initiative focused on developing the next generation of curling stars during the 2025–26 season, with Tier 2 events in London and Saskatoon offering 32 additional teams the chance to gain valuable experience, sharpen their skills, and earn points as they work toward the next stage of their competitive careers.
Grand Slam of Curling returns to Nisku
As previously announced, the Grand Slam of Curling is returning to the Silent Ice Centre in Nisku, AB, for a second consecutive year for the 2025 Tour Challenge, Oct. 14-19.
As the second stop of the Grand Slam of Curling 2025-26 season, the 2025 Tour Challenge will feature the top 16 men’s and 16 women’s teams in the world. The field will include Olympic medallists, world champions, and Canadian favourites.
Full event and weekend passes are now on sale for the 2025 Tour Challenge, with early-bird pricing ending Monday, Aug. 11. Please visit the Grand Slam of Curling website for more information.
About the Grand Slam of Curling
The Grand Slam of Curling is an elite series of men’s and women’s curling events featuring the best teams from across Canada and around the world. Awarding equal purses to both men’s and women’s teams since 2015, the Grand Slam of Curling is committed to advancing the sport on a global scale. The Grand Slam of Curling is owned and operated by The Curling Group. For more information about the upcoming Grand Slam season, please visit www.thegrandslamofcurling.com.
About The Curling Group
The Curling Group (TCG) is a sports business venture dedicated to revolutionizing the sport of curling through strategic investments and a commitment to innovation and content production. In 2024, The Curling Group acquired the Grand Slam of Curling event series, including global media rights. In April 2026, The Curling Group will launch Rock League, curling’s first-ever global professional league.
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