QUEEN CITY COLOR GAMES
“Purple Reign”
April 10 - 12, 2026
Don’t miss out on the Color Games bonspiel hosted by Charlotte Curling Association!
Back for its third year, this funspiel will celebrate LGBTQIA+ people and allies in the sport of curling. This spiel is for EVERYONE from EVERYWHERE; all are welcome!
The Queen’s house, The Queen’s rules!
All teams will battle for a spot in the championship using normal curling rules...at first. The stakes hold a curious twist...lose and the “Queen’s Rules” take effect bringing eccentricity, laughter, and unpredictability to each end. Four event winners will be crowned, and the Jester’s Event will be held on Sunday for players up for the challenge! The Color Games start with first draw at on Friday 4/10 and event finals will be at 2pm on Sunday 4/12. Join us for a celebration where Pride and positivity take the ice and LGBTQIA+ joy and PURPLE reign supreme.
$460 entry fee per team ($115 for individuals)
20 teams, 3 games guaranteed. Meals included.
Entertainment Friday and Saturday night.
2026 Color Games Results
A-Event
Winners: Violet Villainesses
Charlotte
Joseph Moore, Jimmy Rezucha, Emanuel Pappaterra, Ryan Denhartigh
Finalists: Canadian Wolf Birds
Charlotte
Ryan King, Lacie King, Austin Jones, Jessica Captain
D-Event
Winners: Team Formerly Known as Charlando
Orlando
Bill Morrison, Philipp Arimond, Jessica Boerson, Erik Maeder
Finalists: The Royal Puckers
Charlotte/Mid-South
Skot Miller, Kyle Marcum, Keith Franklin, Jen Mogavero
B-Event
Winners: The Violet Femmes (gender is a social construct)
Rock Creek/Potomac
Courtney Flick, Jimmy Fallon, Laura Yee, Nick Datlowe
Finalists: Prince's (of the) Curlingverse
Potomac/Charlotte
Jamie Bellefontaine, Tammy Moyer, Bobbie Todd, Carley Dix
C-Event
Winners: Raspbroomy Berets
Rocket City/Aksarben
Nick Allmaker, Kellen Wall, Stacy Bliss, Andrew Molthan
Finalists: The Purple Cobras
GSMCC/Peachtree
Meaghan Thomson, Jeff Bunn, Danielle Yahne, Kevin Yahne
Jester Event
Winners: Brad Eichelberger, Kelsey Wilson, Kate Waddell, Joey Carter
Finalists: , Mark Welker, Rachel Richter, Kate Lamb, Randi Bell