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TheNorthern Ontario Curling Association is the regional governing body for the sport ofcurling inNorthern Ontario.
The NOCA was founded in 2007 upon the amalgamation of the Northwestern Ontario Curling Association, Northern Ontario Ladies Curling Association, the former Northern Ontario Curling Association and Temiskaming & Northern Ontario Curling Association. Prior to 2007, the region as a whole was governed by theNorthern Ontario Curling Federation.
When it comes to curling in Canada, Northern Ontario is treated as if it were a province. It is the only sub-provincial region that sends teams to the various national championships, though until 2015, theScotties Tournament of Hearts lacked a separate Northern Ontario team. Northern Ontario's separate entry exists due to historical precedent. Ever since the very firstBrier has Northern Ontario been represented. The rest of Ontario is governed by theOntario Curling Association.
In 2026, it was announced that the Northern Ontario Curling Association is proposing to merge withCurling Ontario (which represents southern Ontario) and the Ontario Curling Council (which exists to deal with federal funding).[1]
