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ROCHESTER CURLING CLUB INC
ROCHESTER, NY · EIN 237107767 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE N68 · Recreation & Sports · Small ($100K-$1M) · rochestercurling.org
revenue
$251K
expenses
$193K
net assets
$704K
employees
0
volunteers
100
program ratio
61%
mission · from form 990

PROVIDE EDUCATION IN THE SPORT OF CURLING AND HOLD COMPETITIONS LEADING TO NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL LEVELS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Rochester Curling Club, established in 1961, promotes curling in Western New York through instructional programs, leagues, and competitions. It serves curlers of all experience levels, from beginners to seasoned players, including youth, college students, and adults. The club operates a volunteer-run facility with four sheets of ice and hosts local, regional, and national events.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Adult Leagues
Multiple weekly leagues for adults of all skill levels, including men's, women's, mixed, and competitive formats
Bonspiels
Hosted competitive events such as DoublesROC, open to teams regionally and nationally, with meals and game guarantees
College Curling Program
Partnership with local universities, including RIT, offering student curling leagues and events
Learn to Curl
Five-week instructional course introducing new participants to curling; required for new members to join leagues
Try Curling Events
Introductory sessions for adults and youth (ages 14+) to experience curling with on-ice instruction and short games
Youth Curling Program
Program for junior curlers, meeting Sunday mornings during the season to introduce children to the sport
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Ice Rink Operations and Winter Sports Programming 6 activities
    • Deliver curling instruction and introductory programs
      Offers structured Learn to Curl courses, Try Curling events for ages 14+, and off-ice/on-ice instruction to introduce beginners to the sport, with sessions scheduled throughout the season.
    • Host public curling events and bonspiels
      Organizes and hosts public curling events, tournaments (bonspiels), and clinics throughout the season, including the DoublesROC bonspiel with 24 teams, guaranteed games, and meals, as well as regional and historical events like the Rochester International Bonspiel.
    • Operate college curling program through local partnerships
      Runs a college curling program in partnership with student-run curling clubs at local institutions, including RIT, to engage university students in the sport.
    • Operate seasonal curling facility
      Operates a curling facility with four sheets of ice during a season running from September through April, providing infrastructure for curling programs, leagues, and events.
    • Organize member leagues and skill development opportunities
      Hosts weeknight and daily adult curling leagues, social matches with nearby clubs, and provides refresher courses and open ice times to support ongoing member skill development.
    • Run youth and junior curling programs
      Provides youth curling programs for children aged 6 and up, including a junior program meeting on Sunday mornings during the season and initiatives to promote early engagement in curling.
  • Volunteer Commitment Programs 1 activity
    • Require member volunteer service for club operations
      Requires all members to contribute 10 hours of volunteer service annually to support the operation and maintenance of the club and its programs.
  • Amateur Sports Competition Programming 1 activity
    • Support member participation in regional and national events
      Supports newer members (with five years or less experience) in attending regional and national curling competitions to promote advancement in the sport.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$251K
Contributions & grants$122K49%
Program service revenue$114K46%
Investment income$4K2%
Other revenue$10K
expenses
Total expenses$193K
Program expenses61%
Admin / overhead39%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$717K
Cash$265K
Investments$0
Liabilities$13K
Net assets$704K
Liquid reserves16.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +6.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 12
  • ALEX MAXON — DIRECTOR
  • CAROLYN ORR — DIRECTOR
  • CHRISTOPHER LEE — PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT
  • COREY ZELTER — DIRECTOR
  • DAN TKACHYK — SECRETARY
  • DANIELLE HUFF — DIRECTOR
  • JAMES CURTIS — DIRECTOR
  • JON POPICK — DIRECTOR PRESIDENT
  • MARK ELY — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL HOTALING — DIRECTOR
  • REBECCA ANDREW — SECRETARY DIRECTOR
  • TRICIA CHAPMAN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 10

Who they work with

  • Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport Government — Located near the airport and references it for directional guidance to the club.
  • Grand National Curling Club Network — Member organization affiliated with the Grand National Curling Club.
  • Ontario Curling Association Network — Member organization affiliated with the Ontario Curling Association.
  • Rochester Curling Club Network — Member of United States Curling Association
  • Rochester Curling Club Network — Operates as a member organization offering curling programs and events in Rochester, New York.
  • Rochester Institute of Technology Partner — Provided initial ice time, stones, brooms, and scoreboards at the Ritter-Clark rink for early curling activities.
  • Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Partner — Partnership with student-run curling clubs at RIT through the College Curling program.
  • Royal Caledonian Curling Club Network — Maintains indirect connection through dues payments to the Grand National Curling Club.
  • Stripe Partner — Payment processing partner for online donations.
  • regional and national governing bodies Government — Recognizes junior and student membership classifications for members under 21.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Athlete Development for Competitive Representation
    methodology: athlete-development-pathway
    By integrating curling education with competitive events (bonspiels), the club identifies and develops skilled athletes for advancement to national and international levels, because structured progression through training and competition builds elite performance capacity.
  • Introductory Clinic and Open Participation Pathway
    methodology: introductory_clinic_and_event_model
    By offering Learn to Curl clinics and hosting open-format events without restrictive qualifying criteria, the club lowers barriers to entry and grows local participation, because accessible onboarding fosters skill development, social integration, and sustained engagement.
  • Seasonal Operation Aligned with Sport Demand
    methodology: seasonal_operation
    By operating seasonally (typically September–April), the club optimizes resource use and ice availability to provide consistent, high-quality curling conditions, because aligning with winter sports cycles ensures sustainability and meets user demand during peak interest.
  • Volunteer-Run Member Model
    methodology: volunteer_run_model
    By relying on member-led volunteer labor to operate all aspects of the club, the organization sustains affordable and community-owned curling programming, because shared responsibility fosters ownership, continuity, and low-cost access.