USA Curling Mixed Doubles National Championship
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McFarland natives Becca Hamilton and Matt Hamilton competing in mixed doubles curling.
After seeing America’s top-ranked curlers compete on the world stage in this year’s Winter Olympics, get a dose of up-close curling action right here in your own backyard. Watch America’s top mixed doubles teams (including Madison’s own Olympian siblings, Matt and Becca Hamilton) battle in Middleton to determine which duo will advance to the 2022 World Mixed Doubles Championship. Tuesday kicks off with round robin matches, with competition beginning at 9 a.m. March 8-10 and 11 a.m. March 11-13. The winners will represent the United States in Geneva, Switzerland, starting April 23. Find ticket options at tickets.capitolicearena.com; livestream coverage takes place on the USA Curling YouTube channel.
media release: USA Curling is thrilled to announce families, friends, and fans can watch the 2022 U.S. Mixed Doubles National Championship through the livestreamed coverage on USA Curling’s Youtube Channel.
On Mar. 8-13, 2022, the nation’s top mixed doubles curling teams will compete for the Mixed Doubles National Championship title at Bob Suter’s Capitol Ice Arena.
The winners of the 2022 Mixed Doubles National Championship will advance to represent the United States at the 2022 World Championship.
The live coverage of the Championship will feature Sheet C in every draw, beginning at 9am on March 8th, and extending through the final at 11am on March 13th.
The streamed coverage will be produced by 12th End Sports Network and be complete with player microphones and commentary, including USA Curling Director of Development Dean Gemmell.
“This is an incredibly exciting time for our sport, and we look forward to continuing to build that momentum by delivering curling coverage to the screens of friends, fans, and families across the country,” said USA Curling CEO Jeff Plush.
In addition to Sheet C, two other sheets will be set up with overhead cameras to allow for coverage of other games should the feature on Sheet C conclude early or a key shot in an important matchup arise in one of those games.
About Capitol Ice Arena: Bob Suter’s Capitol Ice Arena has two full sheets of ice for hockey games, practice sessions, and recreational skating. The facility is equipped with 8 public locker rooms, 6 public bathrooms, and one family restroom. It is home to the USHL Madison Capitols, Madison Capitols AAA hockey, Middleton Youth and High School Hockey, as well as the Madison Gay Hockey League.
The main sheet has seating for 2,611 spectators, a state of art sound system score and video board. This arena also has a media broadcasting booth. Within the rink, there is a commercial kitchen that serves the entire facility, which includes seven private suites, the Suter Suite Bar, a concession stand, beer garden, four bars, and an additional two pop up bars that are open during USHL games.
USA Curling is sponsored by Columbia Sportswear, Toyota, Twin Cities Orthopedics, Training HAUS, Brakebush, ISS (Ice, Sports & Solar), and Sitrin, and is partnered with IHG, Rock Solid Productions Inc., Laurie Artiss Ltd. – The Pin People, and United Airlines.