Steamboat Springs will host its first-ever curling tournament, known as a bonspiel, the Steamboat Spring-Spiel at the Howelsen Ice Arena from April 12-13. 

The top curlers from Steamboat Springs and neighboring mountain towns are expected to compete with four curling matches guaranteed over the two-day event. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winner and runner-up. 

“The ice will heat up when the rink hosts its first bonspiel curling tournament next month,” said Howelsen Ice Arena Recreation Supervisor Nick Carelli, in a release. “We’re excited to showcase the ice arena and have curlers from across Colorado come to town for the spring-spiel.” 

Four curlers are required to form a team and registration for the bonspiel will cost $500 per team. Local food and drinks as well as prize giveaways will be made available throughout the tournament. 

The Howelsen Ice Arena features five curling sheets on the 20,000-square-foot Olympic sized ice and has an abundance of spectator room for friends and family.

With room for 16 total teams, the bonspiel is expected to fill up quickly. A registration link as well as bonspiel rules and regulations can be found at steamboatsprings.net/curling.