The Jam Pail Bonspiel was created over 60 years ago to provide an exciting recreational activity for Medicine Hat's school-aged children. The event is FREE and takes place March 9 & 10, 2026.
Registration for this year's Jam Pail Bonspiel is now open!
The two-day bonspiel teaches the basic concepts of curling and will see the ice at the Moose Rec Centre converted into multiple curling rinks.
This year, we have changed the date and location to allow us to connect with our event roots and invite schools to participate during the day. Jam Pail Bonspiel has continued to grow over the years, in addition to offering school timeslots during the day, we have three registration categories for the evenings: Ages 7-9, Ages 10-12, and Open/All Ages. Kids ages 7-9 compete against each other on Monday evening, while kids ages 10-12 go head to head on Tuesday. The Open category was added to the lineup 10 years ago to allow participants of all ages to compete in Jam Pail curling, and it is now one of our most popular recreation family activities. The Open category is available on both Monday and Tuesday, allowing you to pick the day that works best for your schedule.
The Jam Pail Bonspiel is all about participation and fun. Every participant gets a ribbon – from First Place to Eighth Place in each pool.
