About
Between Ends is a dedicated curling tournament directory and tracking tool designed to help players, coaches, and fans discover and follow upcoming competitions. The platform provides a clean, searchable list of tournaments with essential information including tournament name, location, start and end dates, and last-update timestamps. Users can mark any tournament as a favorite for easy retrieval, making it simple to keep tabs on the events that matter most. The interface is straightforward and optimized for quick lookups, whether you're planning your competitive season or just tracking a local bonspiel. Built with a focus on the curling community, Between Ends fills a niche gap as a centralized, up-to-date source for tournament scheduling information. It is a lightweight, no-frills tool that prioritizes usability and accessibility, making it suitable for curlers of all levels — from recreational club players to competitive teams. The site has been operational since 2017 and continues to serve as a reliable reference for the curling community seeking organized tournament data in one place.
Key Features
- Tournament Search: Quickly search through a comprehensive list of curling tournaments by name or other criteria.
- Favorites System: Mark tournaments as favorites to easily revisit and track the events most relevant to you.
- Detailed Tournament Info: View key details for each tournament including name, location, start date, end date, and last updated timestamp.
- Up-to-Date Listings: Tournament data is regularly updated to ensure users have access to current scheduling information.
Use Cases
- A competitive curler planning their season schedule by browsing upcoming tournaments by date and location.
- A curling club organizer checking existing tournament listings before scheduling a new bonspiel.
- A fan or spectator looking up tournament details to plan attendance at a nearby curling event.
- A coach tracking multiple tournaments their teams are entered in by saving them as favorites.
- A newcomer to curling discovering what local or regional tournaments are available to enter.
Pros
- Free to Use: The platform is completely free with no sign-up barrier for browsing tournaments.
- Simple & Focused: A no-frills interface makes it easy to find tournament information quickly without distraction.
- Favorites Functionality: The ability to save favorite tournaments adds a personalized layer of organization for regular users.
Cons
- Niche Audience: The platform is specifically built for curling, limiting its utility to a narrow user base.
- Minimal Feature Set: Beyond search and favorites, the platform lacks advanced features like registration, notifications, or calendar integrations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Between Ends?
Between Ends is a free online directory for curling tournaments, allowing users to search for events and save their favorites.
Is Between Ends free to use?
Yes, Between Ends is free. Users can browse and search tournament listings without creating an account or paying any fee.
What information is shown for each tournament?
Each tournament listing includes the tournament name, location, start date, end date, and the date it was last updated.
How do I save a favorite tournament?
Click the star or favorite icon next to any tournament to add it to your favorites list for quick future access.
How often is the tournament list updated?
Listings are updated on an ongoing basis, and each entry shows a 'last updated' date so users can see how current the information is.
