On June 26th, 2025, Mixed Ability Floor Curling made its international debut as part of the M.A.G.I.C Games in Pamplona, Spain, held alongside the International Mixed Ability Rugby Tournament (IMART). The tournament brought together participants from different countries, backgrounds, abilities, skill levels and experiences to compete together. 

A single tournament has grown into something larger. One year later, the organizations that had athletes competing in the Mixed Ability Floor Curling tournament not only have continued to play floor curling, but they’ve also begun introducing it to new communities, created regular programming, and ultimately built the pathway for future competitions. 

Mixed Ability Sport Spain: Community Impact

As the hosts of the inaugural Mixed Ability Floor Curling event, Mixed Ability Sport (MAS) Spain has continued to champion the sport throughout the Navarra region. In March of 2026, the organization hosted an inclusive floor curling tournament with nearly 100 participants from the local university and community organizations. 

The equipment donated during the Mixed Ability Games Innovation and Coproduction (M.A.G.I.C) Games to TASUBINSA and the Navarra Down Syndrome Association has continued to be used as well with MAS Spain, allowing participants to continue experiencing floor curling more regularly. Students from the University of Navarra have also gotten more involved in the sport, helping to introduce the Mixed Ability model through floor curling, promoting meaningful inclusion. 

West Cork Jesters: Growing Floor Curling in Ireland

Inspired by their experience in Pamplona during the Floor Curling Tournament, the West Cork Jesters, a rugby club in Cork, returned to Ireland determined to grow floor curling in their community as an alternative sport for their membership. 

Today, they’ve acquired more equipment and have been running weekly sessions exposing different groups to the sport. They’ve welcomed participants from primary and secondary schools, disability organizations, retirement groups, youth programs, and adult learning networks. What has surprised the club is how quickly interest has grown. It’s been so rapid that the program has expanded into their neighbouring county, Kerry. 

Additionally, they’ve invested in coach development with 6 certified floor curling coaches and are looking to increase to 8 by September 2026. The coaches and leaders have also showcased floor curling to students training to be primary teachers in hopes that they will introduce the sport to the schools they will be teaching in the future, to further grow the sport. 

Their plan is to start a full league and run a tournament in early 2027, and to continue to expand to other counties in Ireland.

Super Ability Crew: Building Bonds and Creating Community

For Canada’s Super Ability Crew, the past year has been focused on consistency. Since returning from Spain, the group has held more than 30 practice sessions and participated in and run several tournaments. They’ve welcomed new families into their group, growing their membership while strengthening friendships and building confidence, creating a true community around the sport. 

One of their highlights came from hosting friendly matches against local educators and members of the Halton Police Service. Everyone really enjoyed themselves, connecting with members of the community by playing floor curling, who may otherwise not have had the opportunity to connect.

Curling Luxembourg: Building Floor Curling Nationally

Although Curling Luxembourg attended the M.A.G.I.C Games to learn more about Mixed Ability Floor Curling and support the event’s delivery, the organization has been actively promoting the sport at every opportunity they get. 

Over the past year, floor curling has been introduced in schools, municipalities, senior groups, rehabilitation centres, youth organizations, Special Olympic participants and disability focused programs throughout Luxembourg. Thousands of individuals have been exposed to the sport through school festivals, community events, introductory programs and even Paralympic Day. Partnerships have continued to expand with growing interest from municipalities, healthcare organizations and additional community groups. 

The impact of the Games has inspired Curling Luxembourg to host their own Mixed Ability Floor Curling event in the future. 

Beyond the First Stones: A New Era for Inclusive Sport

One year ago, Mixed Ability Floor Curling was introduced to different countries through the M.A.G.I.C Games. Today, its impact can be seen across multiple countries, hundreds of participants and new organizational connections. 

From Spain to Ireland, Canada, and Luxembourg, floor curling is a sport used for inclusion, community building, and true membership on a team, bringing people together regardless of their ability. 

The first stones thrown in Pamplona may have marked the beginning of the tournament, but they also marked the emergence of an ever-growing sport.