• Be an active member of your provincial/territorial association (which must be in good standing with Curling Canada)
• Have your board of directors’ approval for the project and repayment plan
• Meet all permits, licenses, and legal requirements
• Show financial stability and repayment capacity
• Demonstrate efforts to secure additional financial support (grants, sponsorships, etc.)

If a club leaves its Member Association, the loan must be repaid immediately in full.

• Capital improvements or replacements (e.g., ice plant upgrades, roof repair)
• Operational improvements that increase efficiency or sustainability
• Must have confirmation that all necessary permits, licenses, and legal requirements (local, provincial/territorial, and federal) are met. 

To ensure fairness, only applications that meet all eligibility criteria will be considered

• Project Description
  • Rationale: Goals, objectives, community impact, alignment with Curling Canada’s strategic priorities 
  • Plan: Key milestones, timelines, completion date, resource allocation, and risk management.
  • Funding Need: Purpose of funds and impact if support is not received
  • Budget: Line-item budget, justification, and identification of other contributions (cash or in-kind)

• Information about the Club or Centre applying for the loan
  • Brief history of the curling club
  • List of current Board members
  • Data showing number of membership/users over the past 3-5 years
  • Documentation confirming status and duration of membership with the provincial/territorial association

• Financial Information
  • Past: Income statements and balance sheets for the last three years
  • Present: Most recent financial statements (Income statement and balance sheet)
  • Future: Three-year projections (revenues, expenses, and funding sources)
  • Evidence of additional funding efforts (e.g., grants, sponsorships)
• Endorsement from Club’s Board of Directors
  • Letter signed by the Club’s President or Chair and Treasurer confirming the Board’s support for the project, and authorization of the loan request.
• Other information (optional)
  • Most recent Strategic Plan
  • Marketing Plan: Target audience, outreach strategies, and promotion to grow membership and participation

Include a cover page with: project title, club name, and contact person (email and phone).

Please submit all documents in PDF’s to memberservices@curling.ca

Include a cover page with:

• Project title
• Curling club name and address
• Primary contact name and coordinates (e-mail, phone, etc)

• Alignment with Curling Canada’s mission
• Feasibility of the project
• Financial viability and sustainability
• Board commitment
• Membership standing

The Director of Club Development and Member Services reviews applications and recommends approval to the CEO of Curling Canada, who makes the final decision

• Approved clubs enter into a loan agreement with Curling Canada, outlining terms and repayment schedule, signed by two members of the club’s Board of Directors
• Unsuccessful applicants may request brief feedback

Follow-Up Requirements

• The club must acknowledge Curling Canada’s support in communications about the project
• Approved projects will be monitored through scheduled check-ins and progress reports.
• A final report is required upon completion, summarizing results and lessons learned.

• Loan agreement signed with Curling Canada (two club board members required).
• Clubs must acknowledge Curling Canada’s support in project communications.
• Progress updates required during the project.
• Final report is due at project completion.

We’re here to help! Contact Curling Canada’s Club Development team before or during your application process.

Contact:

memberservices@curling.ca

Bobby Ray
Senior Manager, Club Development & Member Services
bobby.ray@curling.ca

Veronica Bernard
Coordinator, Member Services
veronica.bernard@curling.ca