To support the continued growth of the North End Curling Club (NECC), the Board of Directors is introducing a clarified annual membership structure. In the past, benefits have been informally tied to league participation, but this has been both hard to follow and tricky to implement. With this new structure, we strive to resolve these challenges and pave the way for growth. 

At a glance, this membership structure:

• Clarifies the length of membership to be one year with clear start and end dates
• Separates off-ice member benefits (Slack, Social Events, etc.) from league participation, allowing our community to become larger and more inclusive
• Emphasizes that we are now a year-round club, inviting greater engagement from our membership through volunteering and social events, as well as on-ice activities

Membership Tiers

Resident Membership

Annual Fee

$50

Eligibility:

• Must not be a first-time curler (i.e., you need to have attended one Learn-to-Curl or a similar experience).
• Must have NECC as your sole curling club, or identify NECC as your ‘Home Club’ per GNCC self-declaration.

Benefits

• Access to leagues, clinics and internal competitions
• Invitation to all social events  
• Slack access
• Voting rights and ability to run for the Board of Directors
• Use of equipment for events outside of NECC facilities 
• Membership in GNCC
• The ability to accumulate points, achieving higher priority league placement
• Count toward 2-member minimum (1-member minimum for doubles) to go to bonspiels as an NECC team

Requirements
To be a full member in good standing, you are expected to:

• Pay annual dues on time
• Abide by NECC’s code of conduct
• Volunteer 1x annual (from second year on)

Membership Duration

Membership is valid for the curling year in which it is purchased. The curling year is from October 1 to September 30 of the following year.

Reciprocal Membership 

Annual Fee

$35

Eligibility Member in good standing at another club per self-declaration

Benefits

• Access to leagues, clinics and some internal competitions
• Invitation to all social events 
• Slack access
• The ability to accumulate points, achieving higher priority league placement

Requirements
To be a reciprocal member in good standing, you are expected to:

• Pay annual dues on time
• Abide by NECC’s code of conduct

Membership Duration

Membership is valid for the curling year in which it is purchased. The curling year is from October 1 to September 30 of the following year.

Purchase Membership

To purchase a membership for the current club year, click on the event below.

FAQ

What is my primary club?

Your primary club is a club that pays your membership dues to GNCC, another regional governing body, and/or USA Curling. Historically, North End has purchased GNCC memberships for all league members; we will now do this for all Resident Membership holders only.

Will membership guarantee me a league spot?

No. League admittance will continue to be based on the activity points system, and curlers with more points will have preference. 

What membership do I need to curl as a North Ender at bonspiels?

A team must have 2 or more Resident Members to register as a North End Team at bonspiels. Exception: bonspiels where entry is conditioned on winning a playdown.

What about subbing/social membership?

Subbing will continue to be a separate purchase per session, similar to the old social membership, but under a different name (Sub Pass). An annual membership will be required to purchase a Sub Pass. League members will continue to have subbing privileges without an additional Sub Pass purchase.

Why did you price it that way?

Membership prices are based on membership dues and insurance costs for USA Curling and GNCC, and other fixed costs to operate. Leagues are currently priced at-cost. Having a fixed membership cost ensures we can cover known expenses regardless of league sign-ups, and helps us budget for social events, education clinics, and invest in dedicated ice.

Membership Table