Great curling ice starts with knowledgeable ice technicians. This summer, Curling Canada brought these ice experts together for a first-of-its-kind opportunity to learn from each other, share ideas and develop frameworks to continue providing high-quality curling ice to curlers at all levels of the sport. (Photo supplied)
Curling Canada’s Ice Technician Education Program expanded its reach and impact during the 2025–26 season, delivering dozens of courses and hundreds of training opportunities aimed at strengthening ice-making expertise across the country. (Photo, Curling Canada)
What started as a part-time job in high school for Mike Merklinger has turned into a fulfilling career making ice for the top curling events in the country. (Photo, Curling Canada)
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