Aksarben Curling is working to build a 20,000 square foot facility dedicated to high-quality curling in the broader Omaha metro area. While we have had a strong partnership with Baxter Arena, we aim to build our own curling facility to expand ice time availability to grow the game and ensure we have the highest quality curling ice possible. Moreover, having a dedicated curling facility will help fulfill Aksarben Curling's mission to make curling a lifelong sport that can be enjoyed by all ages, skill levels, and physical abilities, and build an inclusive and welcoming community through the spirit of curling.
We’re excited about this project because it will enable Aksarben Curling to provide:
- High-quality curling-exclusive ice with consistent conditions where stones will curl both ways on every sheet (and no negative ice!).
- More ice time and leagues all-week long on weekdays, weeknights, and weekends.
- New and expanded programming including doubles, women’s events, and wheelchair/adaptive curling.
- More curling opportunities for young Nebraskans including youth, juniors, school curling clubs, and college curling clubs.
- A venue to host events including regional bonspiels, national tournaments, and community gatherings.
- More educational opportunities such as Learn to Curls, skills clinics, Newcomer Leagues, and partnerships with local nonprofits and schools.
- Practice time for curlers to improve their abilities and become more competitive.
- A dedicated social space to foster community and ‘broomstack’ after games.
The facility will be designed to accommodate at 5 sheets of curling ice. It will include a community ‘warm room’ for spectators to watch curling, for teams to socialize with their opponents, and for educational and community events.
We are exploring potential partnership opportunities with the City of Omaha’s Department of Parks & Recreation to build a facility at a city park. Exploring options with the City of Omaha offers clear advantages of in-kind land and parking contributions and high visibility within existing recreational spaces.
In late-2020 and throughout 2021, we extensively surveyed Aksarben Curlers about what they want to see in their dedicated curling facility. Aksarben Curling members’ input helped inform the initial floor plans and renderings created by Leo A Daly, which has provided pro bono design services for our efforts. Here is a sneak peak at some interior renderings:
Our floor plan and renderings are conceptual and are subject to change.
Your input is encouraged
If you have questions or ideas about our project we encourage you to contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
We are especially interested in talking to Aksarben members, community partners, and friends of curling who could help make connections, provide further input, and lend support for our project (e.g., in-kind resources, technical expertise, and financial support) to help make this dream a reality.
