2026-2027 JUNIOR CURLING PROGRAMS (click to go to the info):
Junior Learn to Curl & FUNdamentals
A fun introduction to the sport for kids! Sign up for one or multiple events. Guests welcome.
Timing:
2:30pm – Check-in, equipment & warm-up (please arrive between 2:15-2:30pm)
3:00pm – Learn to play!
Our instructors will introduce the basics of curling, including the delivery, sweeping and simple game play. No experience is necessary!
4:00pm – Food & fun
Enjoy some food, sundae bar and entertainment.
5:00pm – Departure
Cost: $25 + HST per person
Dates (click to register):
Bring curling shoes or clean indoor shoes and mitts or gloves. Helmet required for all participants.
JUNIOR LEARN TO CURL & FUNdamentals
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Program Information |
Thursdays, 4:15-5:15PM starting October 22 Most suited for kids aged 6-9 Teaches the fundamentals of curling using Curling Canada’s U9 Learn to Curl and FUNdamentals curriculum. Earn Skills Badges as you go! Register to begin in October or January. |
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Date (October start) |
Date (January start) |
Topics for Instruction & Practice |
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October 22 |
January 7 |
Etiquette & sportsmanship Safety & care Safety & sliding Ice orientation Brushing |
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October 29 |
January 14 |
Hack set-up The slide Brushing |
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November 5 |
January 21 |
Grip, turn, release Delivery & shots Short game strategy |
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November 12 |
January 28 |
Target line Position responsibilities Intro to Triples curling |
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November 19 |
February 4 |
Release & rotation Follow through |
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November 26 |
February 11 |
Triples game play |
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December 3 |
February 18 |
Hockey puck curling Sweet sliding Hit the Cup |
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December 10 |
February 25 |
Bring a buddy (coaching game) Buddy brushing Short game |
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December 17 |
March 4 |
Triples game play |
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The program continues with review of skills, drills, and game play on March 11, 25, April 1 and finishes with a Junior Learn to Curl Wrap-up on April 8. |
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Notable Dates:
October 29 – Halloween treat night
November 26 – Chicken fingers & fries and sundae night
December 17 – Holiday treat night
January 14 – Chicken fingers & fries and sundae night
February 11 – Bring-a-Buddy night – Bring a friend, and enjoy a sweet treat after curling!
March 6 – Rob Shepherd Junior Bonspiel
March 11 – Chicken fingers & fries and sundae night
March 18 – No curling
April 1 – Bring-the-Family night – Bring a family member! Enjoy a treat after curling.
April 8 – Junior Learn to Curl Closing
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Program Information |
Mondays, 4:00-5:15PM starting October 19 Most suited for kids aged 10-12 Expand on technical and game skills using Curling Canada’s RockStars and Hit Draw Tap curriculum. Prepare for curling events outside the Club. Register to begin in October or January. |
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Date (October start) |
Date (January start) |
Topics for Instruction & Practice |
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October 19 |
January 4 |
Balance Delivery review Sweeping |
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October 26 |
January 11 |
Balance, delivery and sweeping drills and practice Shot selection |
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November 2 |
January 18 |
Delivery – release Balance Sweeping – weight judgement and communication Bocce curling (game) |
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November 9 |
January 25 |
Balance Slide drill Sweeping Hog Line short game |
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November 16 |
February 1 |
Progressive slides “Ball Bucket” (slide drill) Sweeping judgement Hog line short game |
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November 23 |
February 8 |
“How far can you go” (slide game) Release review H-O-U-S-E (drill) |
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November 30 |
February 22 |
Sweeping technique review and drill Triples game play |
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December 7 |
March 1 |
Triples game play Hit Draw Tap |
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December 14 |
March 8 |
Sweeping and judgement Traditional fours |
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The program continues with review of skills, drills, and game play on March 22, and 29, and finishes with a Junior Curling Wrap-up on April 5. |
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Notable Dates:
October 26 – Halloween treat night
November 23 – Chicken fingers & fries and sundae night
December 21 – Holiday treat night
January 11 – Chicken fingers & fries and sundae night
February 8 – Bring-a-Buddy night – Bring a friend, and enjoy a sweet treat after curling!
March 6 – Rob Shepherd Junior Bonspiel
March 8 – Chicken fingers & fries and sundae night
March 15 – No curling
March 29 – Bring-the-Family night – Bring a family member! Enjoy a treat after curling.
April 5 – Junior Curling Closing
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Program Information |
Mondays, 3:45-5:15PM starting October 19 Most suited for kids aged 12+. Prepare for curling competitively with technical practice and working with guest coaches. Register to begin in October. Active competitive junior curlers are welcome to attend any of the sessions. |
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The first four weeks of the program will be used for technical review, including: Setup Line of Delivery Slide Release Brushing – open and closed Shot selection Weight control Communication …and more. Guest coaches will be on hand once monthly in November, December, January, February and March. The program will wrap on Monday, April 5. |
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Guest Coach Dates: November 16 December 21 January 18 February 22 March 22 All Junior High Performance curlers are welcome to participate in the Junior Curling special events. See the Notable Dates section for more info. |
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