Omaha’s curling community is growing. Membership in the Aksarben Curling Club has doubled over the past five years thanks to Omaha twice hosting the Olympic curling trials and continued exposure of the sport during the Olympics. Now, the club is looking for a dedicated space to play.
- Learn more about the Aksarben Curling Club
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“We are the largest curling club in the country that plays on hockey ice,” said Nic Swiercek, president of the Aksarben Curling Club.
Swiercek says there are approximately 300 people who play every week in Omaha.
The club currently operates at Baxter Arena, where it must share ice time with hockey leagues and figure skaters. This scheduling challenge limits the programs the organization can offer…