Curling has always been an important part of community life in Brighton. References to curling here date as far back as the early 20^th century. At that time, local curlers owned their own pair of matched rocks and played in the open air on natural ice.

In the early 1960’s, several curlers and interested newcomers banded together to form the Brighton Curling Club. They played on ice rented or borrowed from clubs in neighbouring towns.

By 1964, this dedicated group of curlers (some of who are still active in the Club today) decided that it was time that Brighton had its own facilities. They wanted to support the broader community and changed the name to the present one – The Brighton and District Curling Club.

The group organized a fund raising campaign, researched and selected plans, and negotiated with the town council to obtain a tract of land adjacent to the arena in King Edward Park.

The first sod was turned in the spring of 1965 and construction began. By autumn the Club was ready for play, although the lounge facilities and locker rooms were incomplete. Throughout that first winter, work continued between games.

In early March the Club hosted its first bonspiel. First prize was a 1200-pound live steer that was penned in a corral in the parking lot! And thus the name – the Steerspiel! This year will mark the 42nd annual Steerspiel, although the first place steer is now cut, wrapped and frozen!

Over the years the Club has continued to improve its facilities. And it has had impressive results – counting a provincial championship and several provincial finalists among its curling accomplishments.