• Entries open:  Monday, 6th April 2026.
• Entries close:  Midnight, Sunday 31st May 2026
• Player eligibility and playing conditions are set down in the New Zealand Curling Association Tournaments Procedures and the WC Rules of Curling.
• Eligibility: To be eligible to enter this tournament, entrants must be 50 years of age or older on June 30th, 2026.
• Teams must be available to play from 8.30 am on Thursday, August 13th. However, the draw will depend on the number of entries.
• Teams are advised NOT to book any flights until the draw is confirmed.
• All entrants must be affiliated with a Club. Please contact the NZCA  for more details.
• The tournament draw will be confirmed a week after entries close or as advised.
• Teams must start with four players unless in special circumstances, with prior approval from the Chief Umpire; otherwise, they will default each game until they can start with four.
• To allow time for ice preparation, no team is allowed to practice on the ice later than 3 hours before the commencement of an NZCA National Curling Championship or as advised in the tournament rules accompanying the draw.
• No competitors can use MAP sponsorship ice for a week leading up to the NZ Seniors.
• The winning teams of the NZ Senior Men’s and NZ Senior Women’s Championships will have the first right of refusal to represent New Zealand at the World Curling Senior Championships, proposed dates 24th April - 1st May 2027 (TBC by World Curling)
• Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or queries.

Fees

• The team entry fee is $500.
• The skip (or a nominated team member) is responsible for paying NZCA.
• Teams can pay online with entry or directly to NZCA:  Account Name: The New Zealand Curling Association, 03-1733-0116697-000.  
• Please use your team name and 'Seniors' as reference details.
• Invoices are available on request.
• Teams must have paid their entry fee before the tournament commences; otherwise, they may be unable to take the ice.
• To enter, click here

Tournament Communications:

For all tournament queries, please email NZCA at support@curling.org.nz