Harry Maier was a reluctant convert to the sport of curling. As a newly fledged reporter in Portage, WI, he resisted his bride's entreaties to join the club where she enjoyed the game and its inherent socializing. Twenty-something Harry thought curling was an old man’s game.  

His boss understood that the curling club was a significant part of the community hub in Portage and encouraged Harry to reconsider.  Harry did - and his life-long love affair with curling began!

Harry curled in Portage until an opportunity with the Press Gazette transplanted the family to Green Bay.  Much to his dismay, the Frozen Tundra lacked a curling facility. 

Fate wouldn’t keep Harry from curling for long.  In 1958 Harry’s curling story became intrinsically interwoven with the history of the Green Bay Curling Club (GBCC) when he led the effort to form the club and, within a few months, host the 3rd U.S. Men’s National Championship at the newly opened Brown County arena.

For the next 60 years, Harry was a tireless advocate for GBCC and an ambassador for the sport in general.  He willingly turned his hand to any job needing done - projects (and the necessary fundraising) to enhance the club, teaching newcomers, and even cleaning the clubhouse!

 In 2006 the club established the Harry Maier Spirit of Curling Award and named Harry as its first recipient, honoring him for exemplifying the giving, sharing, and sportsmanship of the game.

 For the rest of his life, Harry continued his unstinting support of his club, curled with his sons, watched his grandchildren curl, and at the age of 90, earned a 3rd event pin at the 2018 National Senior Men’s Curling Championship!