Invitation

ERZURUM OPEN

Erzurum Curling Arena

Erzurum Curling Arena is the first and only facility in Türkiye built exclusively for the sport of curling. Since its opening in 2010, the arena has hosted numerous national and international events thanks to its advanced technical infrastructure, high-quality ice, and organizational capacity.The facility is used solely for curling practices and competitions throughout the year.

Major international events hosted at the Erzurum Curling Arena include:

• 2011 Winter Universiade

• 2012 World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship

• 2012 European Mixed Curling Championship

• 2012 European Curling Championships – Group C

• 2017 European Youth Olympic Winter Festival (EYOF)

• 2021 Pre-Olympic Qualification Event

• 2024 Winter Deaflympics (20th Deaflympics) – Curling Competitions

During the upcoming championship, ice preparation and maintenance is planned to be carried out by an internationally experienced ice technician recognized by the World Curling Federation (WCF)

The Turkish Women’s Olympic Team, along with all national curling teams and the country’s leading curling clubs, conduct their training camps at the Erzurum Curling Arena.

Tournament format

Dear curlers, we want to ensure that all interested teams have the opportunity to participate. However, if we do not receive enough applications for participation, we will combine the two tournaments(Erzurum Open Men-Women) into a single event.

This decision will allow us to create a more competitive and enjoyable experience for all participants. We encourage you to submit your applications as soon as possible to help us gauge interest and finalize our plans.

Thank you for your understanding and support. If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to reach out.

We will guaranty 4 games.

Airport–hotel transfer will be provided by the tournament organizers.

Teams requesting it will be provided with free practice opportunities prior to the tournament.

Accommodation

Accommodation and breakfast expenses will be covered by the organization (teams will not make any payment)