Teams Announced for the GSOC Invitational, 
The First Event of the 2026 Season

VICTORIA, BC (July 10, 2026) With just over three months to go until the GSOC Invitational, the Grand Slam of Curling today announced 12 men's and 12 women's teams set to compete at the season-opening event, taking place October 13–18, 2026, at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre in Victoria, B.C.

Fresh off an Olympic cycle, the GSOC Invitational marks the start of a new season and a new chapter for many of the sport's top athletes. The first 12 teams in both the men's and women's fields have been confirmed through an invitation process, featuring a mix of established champions, rising stars, hometown favourites, and veteran players embarking on new team lineups. 

The remaining four berths in each men’s and women’s fields will be determined by the outcome of GSOC Satellite Events, where champions from designated partner events earn an automatic entry into the GSOC Invitational. If the winning team has already qualified for the Slam, the invitation will pass to the runner-up or the highest-placed semi-finalist. See here for more information regarding the Satellite Events qualification processes.

The hometown crowds will have many reasons to cheer, with Victoria’s own Team Reese-Hansen and the new-look Team MacMillan both competing in the women’s competition. 

"It's hard to put into words how special it is to have your friends, family, sponsors, and hometown community cheering you on," said skip Taylor Reese-Hansen. "Victoria has played such a big role in our journey, and every time we've had the chance to compete here, the support and energy from the crowd has given us an extra gear."

GSOC Invitational confirmed teams:

Tickets
Full event and weekend passes are now available for the GSOC Invitational from selectyourtickets.com. Single-draw tickets for the event will go on sale in September.

All dates and locations for the five-event 2026 GSOC season can be found on the GSOC website.

GSOC Invitational Volunteer Recruitment Complete

The Esquimalt Curling Club is pleased to report that volunteer recruitment for the 2026 Grand Slam of Curling Invitational has been successfully completed.

The response from our membership has been outstanding, and we have now reached the volunteer quota required to support the event. Over the coming months, volunteers will be assigned to specific roles and shifts as planning continues toward October.

As part of the club's fundraising efforts, volunteer opportunities for this event have been offered through the Esquimalt Curling Club membership. We are grateful for the tremendous support shown by our members and for the many inquiries received from the broader curling community.

While volunteer recruitment is currently complete, we look forward to welcoming spectators and curling fans from across the region to Victoria for what promises to be an exciting week of world-class curling.

Thank you to everyone who expressed interest in supporting the event.

2026 AGM Minutes Highlights

The Esquimalt Curling Club Annual General Meeting was held on March 15, 2026, bringing together members and league representatives to reflect on a successful season and look ahead to the future of the club.

Highlights include updates on the upcoming rock replacement project, strong financial results, exciting events like the Grand Slam of Curling coming to Victoria, and recognition of outstanding contributions from our members.

Read the full AGM minutes to stay informed on club decisions, initiatives, and plans for the 2026-27 season. AGM Minutes