Granite Curling Club

What Granite Curling Club does

Granite Curling Club (GCC) is a Seattle-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1960 that operates a dedicated curling facility in North Seattle's Haller Lake neighborhood. The club's infrastructure comprises five sheets of curling ice plus associated amenities including a warm room and bar, a ProShop, changing facilities, and webcasting capability via the TESN Washington YouTube channel. GCC is notable within the US curling ecosystem for having produced more national champions than any other US curling club and for hosting approximately 10 bonspiels annually that draw teams from across the United States, Canada, and internationally. The club is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors with a small number of paid staff, supported by a substantial volunteer infrastructure (Group Events Coordinators, Learn to Curl Events Coordinator, Bookkeeper, Head Ice Maker, Assistant Ice Makers).

The club's product surface covers the full curling participation arc: introductory Learn to Curl sessions at $50/participant, group events for corporate team-building at $550+, annual memberships in five tiers ($100-$210), seasonal league participation ($360-$430), youth development through a Juniors Program, bonspiel tournament entries, practice ice, and competitive-development pathways into regional and national championships. The ProShop retails curling equipment (shoes, brooms, grippers, sliders, apparel) on-site and through an online storefront. GCC also developed proprietary free curling timing software (Curling Timer for Mac OS X, CurlClock for Windows) and operates standard rock-measuring equipment for competition scoring.

GCC generates revenue from multiple streams: recurring membership and league fees (subscription), one-time Learn to Curl and group event fees, ProShop retail, bonspiel entry fees, and bar operations. The club is integrated into the formal US curling governance structure through mutual-membership data-sharing arrangements with USA Curling, the Pacific Northwest Curling Association (PNWCA), and the United States Women's Curling Association (USWCA), and hosts championship events including PNWCA Playdowns, 5-and-Under Nationals, the International Tankard (in partnership with Vancouver Curling Club), and Club and Mixed Doubles Championships.

Name

Granite Curling Club

Legal name

Granite Curling Club of Seattle

Website

https://curlingseattle.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Granite Curling Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit curling facility in Seattle operating five sheets of ice, offering Learn to Curl sessions, memberships, leagues, bonspiels, and youth programs to individual members, corporate groups, and competitive curlers in the Pacific Northwest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports and Recreation Club (Curling)

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Individual-Sport Clubs & Teams (Cycling Teams, Athletics/Track Clubs, Swimming Clubs, etc.) (MPAKABAD)

Keywords

• Curling club services
• Leisure sports facility
• Curling instruction
• Bonspiel tournaments
• Competitive curling leagues

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle, WA

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees covering one season (August to June) with categories including General ($210), Adult Novice ($160), Junior U-18 ($115), General U-21 ($135), and Social ($100).
2. League Fees: Fees for participating in curling leagues: General Members $430 for first full-season league, $360 for each additional league. Novice Members pay $360 per league.
3. Learn to Curl Sessions: Individual Learn to Curl sessions at $50 per participant for 90-minute introductory sessions. Quiz and Curl sessions at $35 per person.
4. Group Events: Private group events with base rate of $550 plus $50 for weekends and peak-season dates. Accommodates up to 40 curlers across 5 sheets.
5. ProShop Sales: Retail sales of curling equipment including shoes, brooms, grippers, sliders, clothing, and GCC logo merchandise. Also offers special orders and has an online store.
6. Bonspiel Entry Fees: Tournament entry fees for various bonspiels held throughout the season, including themed events like Rainbow Spiel and Holiday Spiel.
7. Bar Operations: Private bar with reasonable prices for members to socialize after games. Included in member benefits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Granite Curling Club operates a five-sheet curling facility in Seattle, providing Learn to Curl sessions, novice and competitive leagues, bonspiels and championships, group and corporate events, a juniors program, and a ProShop for curling equipment and apparel. As a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit, the club is governed by a Board of Trustees and supported by member volunteers who run programming, instruction, and competitive events.

Product overview

Granite Curling Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit curling facility offering a comprehensive range of curling programs and services. The club operates as a single unified facility with multiple interconnected offerings: Learn to Curl Sessions and Group Events serve as entry points for new curlers; Membership Programs provide ongoing access to the club; Leagues and Bonspiels offer structured competitive play; the Juniors Program develops youth curlers; Practice Ice supports skill development; the ProShop supplies equipment; and Championships connect members to regional and national competitions. Together, these products create a complete curling ecosystem from beginner instruction through competitive championship play.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Learn to Curl Sessions Introductory curling instruction sessions for beginners and walk-in participants, designed to teach the fundamentals of the sport in a structured, instructor-led format.
• Membership Programs Recurring membership tiers (General, Novice, Junior) that grant access to league play, practice ice, and club programming for the season.
• CurlClub Leagues Scheduled league play for curlers of varying skill levels, including novice and competitive divisions.
• Bonspiels Tournament-style curling events open to registered teams, including the club's own bonspiels and hosted championship events.
• Group Events Curling ice rental and event packages for corporate, social, and private groups, including instruction and event coordination.
• Juniors Program Youth-focused curling instruction and development program for children and teenagers.
• Practice Ice Scheduled time on curling ice for members to practice skills and prepare for league or tournament play.
• ProShop Retail of curling equipment, apparel, and accessories, including a physical ProShop and online store.
• Championship Hosting Hosting of regional and national curling championships at the club's five-sheet facility, including webcasting of play.

Quantifiable outcome

• More national championships won than any other US curling club
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

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Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• USA Curling / United States Curling AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGCC shares member information with USA Curling to provide concurrent membership as a benefit. USA Curling is the national governing body for curling in the United States and member of the U.S. Olympic Committee and World Curling Federation.
• Pacific Northwest Curling AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGCC shares member information with PNWCA for concurrent membership benefits. PNWCA is the regional governing body for curling in the Pacific Northwest.
• United States Women's Curling AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGCC shares member information with USWCA for concurrent membership benefits to female curlers.
• PayPalminorOthersPayPal facilitates online payments via the GCC website. PayPal collects and processes credit card payments directly.
• SquareminorOthersSquare processes in-person credit card payments at GCC facilities.
• United States Postal ServiceminorOthersUSPS handles address validation and standardization for GCC mailing operations.
• Hotel Nexus Seattle/NorthgateminorOthersPreferred hotel partner for GCC bonspiel attendees. Winter 2024-25 rate of $120+ tax for single king or $130+ tax for double queen, includes Wi-Fi, hot breakfast, and complimentary parking.
• Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle/NorthgateminorOthersPreferred hotel partner for GCC bonspiel attendees. 2025-26 rate of $145 plus tax with Wi-Fi, hot breakfast, and complimentary parking.
• World Curling FederationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational governing body for curling. Listed as a resource link on GCC website.
• Canadian Curling AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational governing body for curling in Canada. Listed as a resource link on GCC website.
• College Curling USAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoverning body for college curling in the United States. Listed as a resource link.
• Vancouver Curling ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGCC hosts events and competitions with Vancouver CC, including hosting the International Tankard. Part of the regional curling community.
• Evergreen Curling Club (Portland, OR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional curling club partner in the Pacific Northwest. Listed as a club link for PNW curling community.
• Inland Northwest Curling Club (Coeur d'Alene, ID)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional curling club partner in the Pacific Northwest. Listed as a club link.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Madison Curling Club: One of the largest and most established curling clubs in the US, operating a multi-sheet dedicated facility with full beginner-to-elite programming. Highly comparable as a major US curling club with national-champion pedigree.
• St. Paul Curling Club: Minnesota-based curling club referenced as a partner of GCC (5U Nationals "St Paul CC"). Multi-sheet dedicated facility with comparable league and tournament programming.
• Inland Northwest Curling Club: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho-based curling club partnered with GCC in the PNW curling community. Operates dedicated ice and runs comparable instructional and league programs.
• Vancouver Curling Club: Canadian curling club with which GCC co-hosts events including the International Tankard. Operates a dedicated multi-sheet facility with leagues, bonspiels, and Learn to Curl programming in a similar urban market.
• Evergreen Curling Club: Portland, Oregon-based curling club operating a dedicated facility with comparable Learn to Curl, league, and bonspiel programming. Most direct regional peer to GCC given shared Pacific Northwest market and similar scale of operations.
• Duluth Curling Club: Historic US curling club (founded 1891) operating dedicated ice in Minnesota with leagues, bonspiels, and Learn to Curl programming. Comparable in scale, history, and programming breadth to GCC.

Broad incumbents

• USA Curling: National governing body for curling in the US, member of the US Olympic Committee and World Curling Federation. GCC shares concurrent membership data with USA Curling; broader incumbent in the same sport but operating at federation rather than club level.
• Pacific Northwest Curling Association: Regional governing body for curling in the Pacific Northwest. GCC has a concurrent-membership partnership with PNWCA. Operates above club level, overseeing regional playdowns and championships that GCC hosts.

Others

• World Curling Federation: International governing body for curling. Listed as a resource link on the GCC website. Operates at federation tier rather than club level and is not a direct competitor, but provides the international competitive context in which GCC's elite members compete.
• Seattle Kraken: Seattle-based professional ice hockey franchise and major local sports tenant. Not a curling competitor but a Seattle sports venue operator sharing the regional sports audience; relevant for benchmarking local sports-market dynamics and corporate sponsorship overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/TESNWashington
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/granite-curling-club

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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