The PEICA, in cooperation with the Canadian Curling Association, Curl Atlantic, Sport PEI, PEI Government Department of Health and Wellness, the Coaches Association of PEI and the Coaching Association of Canada offers a wide variety of technical training, under the direction of Technical Coordinator Gayle Johnston.
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Here are our latest News stories regarding Technical programs:
- Atlantic Coaches Conference – register by April 12 April 5, 2013
This is a reminder that the registration deadline for the Atlantic Coaches Conference, April 26th and 27th 2013 in Halifax, is Friday, April 12. A number of Provincial Sporting Organizations’s and coaches have indicated they are planning to attend this event, and attendees should register as soon as possible.
The conference, will provide 25 NCCP Professional Development sessions and an opportunity for coaches from across the region to network with the sporting community.
Follow the links for more details, or to register.
Conference Poster
Conference Schedule
Conference RegistrationSession summaries and Presenter Biographies
Stephen Norris – Keynote
Ann Dodge
Angela Dufour Dr.
Dr Carolyn Savoy
Csom Latorovski
Dr. Colin Guthrie
Mike Bawol
Peggy Gallant
Dr. Ryan Hamilton
Stephen Hart
Ueli Albert - Reminder: Monday is entry deadline for Jr. Skills Dev’t and Hi Performance Camp March 13, 2013
This is a reminder that Curl PEI will be conducting a Juniors Skills Development and High Performance Camp, at the Crapaud Community Curling Club on Saturday March 23, from 9 am to 5 pm. This camp is open to all Canada Games Age Teams, Individuals and Coaches
Sessions will include: Mental Prep, Skills & Physical Testing, Post & Pre-season Fitness, Strategy Parts 1 & 2 (on & off ice) Shot Making –Drag and Angles, Game, Coaches Session, Canada Games Info
Registration Fee: $20.00 per person (Light lunch & nutrition breaks are provided)
Registration Deadline: Monday 18 Mar.
Please make cheques payable to the PEI Curling Association
To register for the camp please forward the registration form and fee to Gayle Johnston at 46 Kirkdale Rd. Box 3 Site 10, Charlottetown C1E 1N6 – for further information please contact Gayle at 368-1071 or email: gaylej@eastlink.ca
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- Curl PEI holding Junior Skills Dev’t and High Performance Camp March 1, 2013
Curl PEI will be conducting a Juniors Skills Development and High Performance Camp, at the Crapaud Community Curling Club on Saturday March 23, from 9 am to 5 pm. This camp is open to all Canada Games Age Teams, Individuals and Coaches
Sessions will include: Mental Prep, Skills & Physical Testing, Post & Pre-season Fitness, Strategy Parts 1 & 2 (on & off ice) Shot Making –Drag and Angles, Game, Coaches Session, Canada Games Info
Registration Fee: $20.00 per person (Light lunch & nutrition breaks are provided)
Registration Deadline: Monday 18 Mar.
Please make cheques payable to the PEI Curling Association
To register for the camp please forward the registration form and fee to Gayle Johnston at 46 Kirkdale Rd. Box 3 Site 10, Charlottetown C1E 1N6 – for further information please contact Gayle at 368-1071 or email: gaylej@eastlink.ca
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- Mixed Doubles High Performance Camp February 26, 2013
CCA National Coaches Jim Waite, Kyle Paquette and Helen Radford will be hosting a Mixed Doubles High Performance camp at the new Grant-Harvey Centre, host of the World Mixed Doubles and Senior World Championships.
Where: Fredericton, NB
When: April 20-21, 2013Get ahead of the competition and learn about the technical, tactical and mental training that will help advance your individual and team skills. This is also a great opportunity to practice on arena ice.
There is space available for 10 Mixed Doubles teams from Atlantic Canada. There will be three team spots reserved for NB, NS, and PEI and one for NL. If provincial team spots are not used up, then teams on the wait list will be invited to participate. Players must be at least 18 years of age as of January 1, 2013.
Agenda: Friday night all teams are encouraged to watch the World Mixed Doubles quarterfinal draw at 6pm. On Saturday we will be on and off the ice from 9am-4pm at the arena. Teams are encouraged to watch the gold medal and bronze medal World Mixed Doubles games at 5pm. On Sunday we will on and off the ice from 9am-12pm.
Deadline for registration is March 31, 2013
Please send your names, province and $100/team registration fee to:
Curl Atlantic
2777 Doug Smith Drive
Halifax, NS
B3L 3T6Please direct any questions to:
Helen Radford at 902-497-6655 or curlatlantic2001@gmail.com - Curl Atlantic holding Level II Ice Tech course April 18-20 in Fredericton NB February 12, 2013
National and International ice maker Jamie Bourassa will conduct a Level 2 Ice Technical Course at the new Grant-Harvey Centre, host of the Mixed Doubles and Senior World Championships, in Fredericton, NB from April 18 – 20, 2013.
Curling Clubs: Keep your curlers happy with great ice!Details:
Level II (Maintenance) from April 18 – 20 (3 days) – fee of $200
Prerequisites: Ice makers must have taken their Level 1 Ice Tech and had two years of practical experience before taking the Level 2 Technical course
Deadline for registration is March 15, 2013.
Please send your name, club and $200 registration fee to:
Curl Atlantic
2777 Doug Smith Drive
Halifax, NS
B3L 3T6
(902) 497-6655
Email: curlatlantic2001@gmail.com
Please direct all questions to Helen Radford at the above contact information - Curl PEI holding Club Coach Workshop in O’Leary in February January 3, 2013
Curl PEI will be holding a Club Coach Workshop (Formerly Level 1 Technical) on Saturday and Sunday February 9 and 10 at the Maple Leaf Curling Club in O’Leary. The workshop will run Saturday from 9-4:30, and Sunday from 9-3:30. Cost is $90, and registration deadline is February 1st.
To register please contact Gayle Johnston at 368-1071 email gaylej@eastlink.ca, or John Martin at 859-3757 email conmar@pei.sympatico.ca
Cheques are to be made payable to the PEI Curling Association,and must be received by Friday Feb. 1. Please mail cheques to Gayle Johnston, Box 3 Site 10, 46 Kirkdale Rd. Charlottetown, C1E 1N 6
- Curl PEI holding Jr Skills Dev’t & Hi Perf. Camp Jan 27 at Silver Fox January 3, 2013
Curl PEI is conducting a Junior Skills Development and High Performance camp, at the Silver Fox Curling & Yacht Club on Sunday January 27 from 9 am to 5 pm. This camp is open to all Canada Games age teams, individuals and coaches. Registration fee is $15 per person, and registration deadline is Monday, January 21.
To register, please forward the registration form and a cheque made out to the PEI Curling Association to Gayle Johnston at 46 Kirkdale Rd. Box 3 Site 10, Charlottetown PE C1E 1N6. For further information please contact Gayle at 368-1071 or email: gaylej@eastlink.ca
Registration form (PDF-click to download): skillsdevtregform.pdf
- NCCP Competition Development courses, needed for Level 3 cert., start Saturday January 3, 2013
This is a reminder of upcoming National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) courses, especially the Competition Development Multi-sportmodules, which start this Saturday, January 5. There is no cost for these modules.. The Canadian Curling Association requires that coaches working towards their Level 3 certification complete at least 4 of the 6 modules.
All Courses are held at the Sport PEI building (40 Enman Crescent, Charlottetown). Courses will be offered only if adequate numbers are registered.
Click to view the calendar at the Sport PEI website.
Click to view NCCP Brochure 2012-2013
Click for a description of the multi-sport modules available.
Please register by contacting:
Victoria MacDonald
902-368-4110
sports@sportpei.pe.caFor further information on Coaching
courses please contact:
Jamie Whynacht
902-368-6648
jwhynacht@sportpei.pe.ca - New names for PEI curling championships age categories December 20, 2012
In order to conform with many other sports, Curl PEI is renaming the age categories for a number of its championship events. The 20 and Under (Juniors), 17 and Under, 15 and Under, and 12 and Under events will now be known as the Under 21, Under 18, Under 16, and Under 13, respectively, which will be abbreviated to U21, U18, U16, and U13. During the transition, there may be references to both the old and new names, but they both will refer to the same event.
- Curl PEI to hold Level 1 Umpires Clinics in Montague and Alberton December 20, 2012
Curl PEI is holding two Level 1 Umpire’s Clinics. The first takes place on Sunday January 13 at the Montague Curling Club, while the second takes place the following Sunday, January 20 at the Western Community Curling Club in Alberton. Both clinics run from 9 am to 4 pm.
Cost for either is $35.00, including registration with the CCA, or $20 if you do not wish to be registered with the CCA. or for former Level 1 Umpires who would like to audit the clinic for updated material and refresher training.
Registration deadline is January 9 for the first clinic and Jan. 16 for the second.
For further info or to register, contact Gayle Johnston at 368-1071 or email: gaylej@eastlink.ca (either clinic), or Larry Richards at 838-2513 or email: montaguecurlingclub@pei.aibn.com (1st clinic), or Roger Gavin at 853-2370 or email: rgavin@islandtelecom.com (2nd clinic)
