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AFFILIATIONS

The GNCC is a non-profit entity, whose purpose is to promote curling within the Eastern United States (member clubs are in the area east of Pittsburgh and as far south as Florida). It has established the official rules of play for its member clubs, and annually sponsors a number of competitions.

The USCA, a non-profit entity, is the national organizing body for all curling clubs in the Unites States. The USCA has established the official rules of play for national events, which include the regional playdowns and the annual National Championships (the winners of which compete in the World Championships). The USCA provides funding for Junior curling, training programs, and curling promotions. It tracks the standings of all competitive curlers and is the curling community's liaison to the United States Olympic Committee.

In addition to these structured organizations, the PCC is a member of the Mid Atlantic Curling Association, or MACA, a loose affiliation of the Plainfield, Chesapeake, Philadelphia, and Potomac Curling Clubs. Started in the late 1980’s, the MACA was formed to foster good will among the clubs in the GNCC and provide a friendly forum for new curlers to hone their skills in a less competitive bonspiel atmosphere. Fitting its informal nature, there are no dues for membership in the MACA.

UNITED STATES WOMEN'S CURLING ASSOCIATION (USWCA)

The USWCA promotes women's curling in the United States and sponsors a number of events for female curlers. It is an affiliate of the USCA and as such has a representative on the USCA board.

Because the PCC is a member of these three associations (USCA, GNCC, USWCA), our club members are eligible to participate in events sponsored by these organizations. The PCC dues for membership in each is determined by the number of club members; women members in the case of the USWCA.

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