For a free copy of the U-12 & U18 Learn to Curl Program, please contact your Member Association.
U-12 Learn to Curl Program
Curling Canada’s U12 Learn to Curl program is designed to introduce children to the sport of curling. The objective is to have fun, increase physical literacy with key fundamental movement skills (FMS), follow Curling Canada’s Long Term Curler Development (LTCD) framework and begin sport specific techniques.
Program Instructors
It is recommended that instructors be trained in Curling Canada’s NCCP Club Coach Youth program for consistency in the program delivery. Check with local Provincial/Territorial organizations to determine police screening requirements for your employees and volunteers working with minors.
Recommended Coach Qualifications for U12 Learn to Curl Instructors: Club Coach Youth “Trained”
Recommended Coach to Athlete Ratio for U12 Programs: 1:8
Program Framework
Program Length: 8 weeks (+/- 1 week if required)Session Length: 1 hour total
U-18 Learn to Curl Program
Curling Canada’s U18 Learn to Curl program is designed to introduce teens to the sport of curling. The objective is to have fun, increase physical activity, promote curling as a life-long recreational sport and provide competitive opportunities for participants who show interest and want to remain Competitive for Life. The program is based on Curling Canada’s Long Term Curler Development Framework.
Program Instructors
The program will be much more successful if trained coaches are used. Participants will receive standard messages, hear common language and be able to progress through the skill development more quickly than younger children and adults who are starting out. Ideally, Instructors will be ‘youthful’ so that the participants can easily relate to them.
Recommended Coach Qualifications for U18 Learn to Curl Instructors: Club Coach “Trained”
Recommended Coach to Athlete Ratio for U18 Programs: 1:8
Program Framework
Program Length: 8 weeks (+/- 1 week if required)
Session Length: 2 hours total
DUSTIN MIKUSH
Manager, Youth & Program Development
Curling Canada
PHONE
(306) 560-0201