Category Archives: Technical

Curl PEI will be hosting a Competition Coach Workshop

Posted on by September 1, 2024

Competition Coach is designed for coaches who plan to work with athletes who are practicing and competing together. The Competition Coach pathway, at right, describes three training and certification pathways available. Certification as a Competition Coach requires the submission of a practice portfolio and an in-person, on-ice evaluation. Note that certification expires after five years; certification is renewable through a maintenance process where the coach accumulates Professional Development points through additional training. 

Prerequisite: None, but general knowledge of the game. (Minimum age is 14 years for training but cannot achieve certified status until after 16th birthday).

Course Cost: $175

Course content:

  • Teaching & Learning
  • Strategy & Tactics
  • Skill Analysis
  • Practice Planning, including Safety and EAP (Emergency Action Plan)
  • Delivery Skills
  • Brushing Skills
  • Drills to Correct

After completing the workshop the coach is considered to be a “Competition Coach In-Training”.

Upcoming Workshop:

September 28 & 29, 2024
9:00 am-5:00 pm – Must attend both days to get credit
@ the Cornwall Curling Club

More Information
To Register

Fireside Chat with National Ice Technicians – January 9th

Posted on by December 18, 2023

Join National Ice Technicians, Don Powell, Mike Merklinger, Bek Duck, and Neil Gargul on Tuesday, January 9th at 12:00pm ET for a Fireside Chat!  They’ll be sharing best practices, answering FAQ’s, and taking questions from attendees.

Register by following this link: https://curling-ca.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqc-CgrDIiG9R76k5pq8tW6UM83sgZ2gkP#/registration

Curl PEI Performance Director Peter Gallant is Back

Posted on by November 14, 2023

Peter Gallant is back in his role as the Curl PEI Performance Director and is ready to get on the ice with Island curlers and coaches.  Gallant is available to go to all member clubs to work with member curlers of all ages and abilities.  During practice times, Peter can focus on a specific skill/concern; work with the curler(s)/coach(es) to detect and correct technical weaknesses; or simply assist with a practice to offer guidance.

 To book your practice time with Peter please go online here.

The fee for the practice time is $40/hour for a team ($20/hour for 1-2 curlers).  This fee has been kept to a minimum thanks to support from the 2009 Canada Games Legacy Fund. Teams/individuals are responsible to book and cover the cost of the ice for the practice at the club of their choice.

If you have any questions or require more details please feel free to reach out to Peter Gallant ([email protected]) or Amy Duncan ([email protected]).

Whitecap Jr. Curling Camp returns to Cornwall’s APM Centre in August

Posted on by January 12, 2015

The 2015 Whitecap Junior Curling Camp will be held August 23 to 28 at the APM Centre in Cornwall PEI.

To register, please complete the following form Whitecap Registration Form 2015.

For more information contact Helen Radford, Curl Atlantic
(902) 497-­?6655 [email protected]

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Scraping and Pebbling workshop – free!

Posted on by September 8, 2014

CCA head ice technician Jamie Bourassa is on the Island installing curling ice at the CARI Complex for the Curl Atlantic Championship, and has offered to do a Scraping and Pebbling workshop on Wednesday afternoon starting around 1pm and running until 5pm.  There is no fee and it is open to all who are interested.

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Please let Amy Duncan at [email protected] or (902) 368-4208 know if you are planning to attend.

Whitecap Curling Camp underway at Cornwall’s APM Centre

Posted on by August 20, 2014

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The Whitecap Curling Camp, presented by Travelers, wraps up on Friday at the APM Centre in Cornwall PEI, with athletes age 12 to 18 learning the technical skills of curling. 118 athletes and coaches from Atlantic Canada, USA and Nunavut are taking part. Thanks to the Cornwall and Crapaud curling clubs for the use of their curling rocks, and the Montaque Curling Club for the use of their ice scraper.

Photo, info from APM Centre Facebook page

 

NCCP – Competition Development module: Developing Athletic Abilities

Posted on by August 11, 2014

Coaching PEI will be hosting the NCCP – Competition Development module, Developing Athletic Abilities Wednesday August 20 & 27 at the House of Sport 5:30 to 9:30 pm each night. It is a two part session so both nights are required to be trained in this module.

Registration is free but a RSVP is required by August 18. There is an online pre-workshop required to be completed before the course begins.

To register or to get more information contact Lynn Boudreau, phone 368-6253  or email lboudreau@sportpei.pe.ca

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New curling technology: Jet Ice “End to End” sheets being installed Monday at Fox

Posted on by October 3, 2013

Representatives from Jet Ice will be at the Silver Fox Curling & Yacht Club on Monday Oct. 7, installing “End to End” sheets on the ice surfaces. These plastic sheets, which cover the ice surface, replace the traditional painting of the ice surface, lines and circles, as they are pre-printed on the sheet. Representatives from other curling clubs are invited to the Fox to check out this new product. Because of this invitation, Curl PEI has moved their 6:30 pm Information Meeting with PEI curling club reps, presidents, and managers, regarding the 2013/14 Curl PEI Plan, from Charlottetown to the Fox.

For more info on this product, visit http://www.jetice.com/end-to-end-full-house

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JetIce.com Photo: End to End sheets being installed at a curling club

Benefits of End to End sheets:

  • Accurate houses each and every time
  •  Full colour, full length liner
  •   Simple and easy to install
  •   Minimal prep time
  •   No paint required
  •   Custom logos and word mark imprinting
  •   Precision printing means exact reproductions
  •   True white surface
  •   Environmentally friendly
  •   No messy clean up
  •   Reusable

Whitecap Jr. Curling Camp underway at Cornwall’s APM Centre

Posted on by August 20, 2013

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Photo: Former Canadian Junior champion Brett Gallant instructing at Whitecap Curling Camp on Monday

Curl Atlantic‘s Whitecap Junior Curling Camp continues through August 23 at the APM Centre in Cornwall PEI, with 96 curlers from across Atlantic Canada taking part. Campers are staying at a University of Prince Edward Island residence. There are three categories of participants – Intermediate (age 12-14), Advanced (age 15-17), and High Performance (age 16-18 with 6+ years of competitive experience).

The APM Centre will be hosting the 2013 through 2015 camps, with an option for 2016 as well.

Previous attendees of the camp include Brett Gallant, 2009 Canadian Junior Champion and Whitecap Instructor, who says that the training he received at the camp helped him advance to the championship level: “No question – the training I received from the Whitecap Curling Camp propelled me to a Canadian Championship. I think every aspiring champion needs to experience this camp.” Gallant is back instructing at the camp again this year.

The camp also gives the curlers much-needed experience curling on arena ice. Curlers in Atlantic Canada generally play in curling clubs only, and may be at a disadvantage when participating in larger events, including Canadian championships, usually held in arenas, so this camp gives them a chance to play in this type of venue.

For more information on Whitecap contact Helen Radford, Curl Atlantic at (902) 497-6655 or [email protected].

Atlantic Coaches Conference – register by April 12

Posted on by 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 Registration

Session 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

Posted on by 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: [email protected]

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Curl PEI holding Junior Skills Dev’t and High Performance Camp

Posted on by 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: [email protected]

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Mixed Doubles High Performance Camp

Posted on by February 27, 2013

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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, 2013

Get 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 3T6

Please direct any questions to:
Helen Radford at 902-497-6655 or [email protected]

Curl Atlantic holding Level II Ice Tech course April 18-20 in Fredericton NB

Posted on by February 12, 2013

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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: [email protected]
Please direct all questions to Helen Radford at the above contact information

Curl PEI holding Club Coach Workshop in O’Leary in February

Posted on by January 3, 2013

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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 [email protected], or John Martin at 859-3757 email [email protected]

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

Posted on by 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, … Continue reading →

NCCP Competition Development courses, needed for Level 3 cert., start Saturday

Posted on by 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 … Continue reading →

New names for PEI curling championships age categories

Posted on by 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 … Continue reading →

Curl PEI to hold Level 1 Umpires Clinics in Montague and Alberton

Posted on by 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. … Continue reading →

Curl PEI hosting CCA Level III Technical workshop open to all Maritime provinces

Posted on by November 9, 2012

A CCA/NCCP Level 3 Technical Workshop, Open to all Maritime Provinces, will be held at the Crapaud Community Curling Club November 30 through Dec. 2   Time (s): Fri. 6:00 – 9:30pm Sat. 9:00 – 4:30                  Sunday 9:00am … Continue reading →

Club Coach Youth workshop to be held Nov. 25 in Charlottetown

Posted on by November 6, 2012

Curl PEI are conducting a National Coaching Certification Program “Club Coach – Youth” Workshop,  designed primarily for persons who work with Junior Curlers age 6 – 14. Modules 1- 8 will be covered, including: Setting the Scene, Ethical Coaching, Practice … Continue reading →

Stormy Ontario weather forces cancellation of Bill Tschirhart visit

Posted on by October 30, 2012

Due to the weather conditions in Ontario, Canadian Curling Association national coach Bill Tschirhart has had to cancel his sessions in Summerside and Crapaud on Wednesday and Thursday. He was scheduled to fly into Toronto today, but the weather has … Continue reading →

Reminder: today is registration deadline for clinics with national coach Bill Tschirhart

Posted on by October 24, 2012

One of Canada’s most respected curling coaches will be on the Island next week to run clinics for the province’s most talented juniors and interested adults. Bill Tschirhart, who has been a national coach since 1994 with the Canadian Curling … Continue reading →

Sport PEI: New NCCP coaching courses offered

Posted on by October 16, 2012

New NCCP coaching courses offered. Part A – Making Ethical Decisions Tuesday, October 23, 2012 6:00 – 9:00 Part A – Plan a Practice Saturday, October 27, 2012 9:00 – 3:30 Part A – Nutrition Saturday, October 27, 2012 3:30 … Continue reading →

NCCP Workshop Club Coach – Youth workshop to be held in Montague on Nov. 4

Posted on by October 15, 2012

Curl PEI is holding a National Coaches Certification Program Club Coach – Youth workshop, designed primarily for persons who work with Junior Curlers 6 – 14 years of age.The workshop will take place Sunday 4 Nov. 2012  from 9 am … Continue reading →

Curl PEI to hold Junior Curling Camp in Summerside on Nov. 11

Posted on by October 15, 2012

On Sunday Nov. 11 from 8:30 am to 5 pm at the Silver Fox Curling & Yacht Club in Summerside, Curl PEI will be holding a Junior Learn to Curl/Skills Development and Talent ID Camp open to all PEI junior … Continue reading →

Curl PEI to hold Junior Curling Camp in Montague on Nov. 3

Posted on by October 15, 2012

On Saturday Nov. 3 from 8:30 am to 5 pm at the Montague Curling Club, Curl PEI will be holding a Junior Learn to Curl/Skills Development and Talent ID Camp open to all PEI junior teams and individuals from novice … Continue reading →

Respected national curling coach Bill Tschirhart scheduled for PEI stop

Posted on by October 10, 2012

One of Canada’s most respected curling coaches will be on the Island later this month to run clinics for the province’s most talented juniors and interested adults. Bill Tschirhart, who has been a national coach since 1994 with the Canadian … Continue reading →

National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Course Calendar

Posted on by October 2, 2012

Sport PEI has released the 2012-2013 edition of the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Course Calendar. Click to view the calendar at their website. Click to view NCCP Brochure 2012-2013 Click for a description of the multi-sport modules available. Please … Continue reading →

Adult and Junior camps at Charlottetown this coming weekend postponed due to icemaking delays

Posted on by September 30, 2012

The Adult and Junior curling camps which were to be held 5 & 6 Oct and 7 & 8 Oct. respectively at the Charlottetown Curling Club have been postponed due to problems with the icemaking. The Junior Camp will now … Continue reading →

HIGH FIVE® Sport Training Opportunity – Wednesday, September 26 at 5:30 pm

Posted on by September 18, 2012

HIGH FIVE® Sport This 4.5 hour workshop is designed for coaches who work with children aged 6 to 12. Aligned with the Fundamentals and Learn to Train stages of Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD), HIGH FIVE® Sport focuses on the … Continue reading →

PEICA to hold Junior Skills Dev’t/Hi Performance camp Oct 7-8 in Ch’town

Posted on by September 30, 2012

PEI CURLING ASSOCIATION Skills Development & High Performance JUNIOR CURLING CAMP 7-8 October 2012   On 7 & 8 October 2012 the PEICA will be holding a weekend Junior Skills Development/High Performance Camp for competitive junior men and women teams/individuals … Continue reading →

PEICA holding adult skills dev’t/hi performance camp Oct 5-6 in Ch’town

Posted on by September 4, 2012

PEI CURLING ASSOCIATION Skills Development & High Performance Adult Camp   On 5 & 6 October 2012 the PEICA will be holding a weekend Adult Skills Development/High Performance Camp. The Camp is open to all men and women teams, individuals … Continue reading →

Introduction Competition Coach Workshop set for Silver Fox in late Oct.

Posted on by September 11, 2012

CCA Technical Introduction Competition Coach Workshop – Introduction phase of Competition Stream (Replaced Level 1 & 2 Technical) Location:          Silver Fox Curling Club Date(s):                    Sat. & Sun. 27 & 28 Oct. 2012   Time (s):            Saturday & Sunday 9:00am – … Continue reading →

Revised Rules of Curling now available

Posted on by September 1, 2012

The revised Rules of Curling for General Play are now available for downloading at the Canadian Curling Association website, and the rules for both General and Officated play may be purchased from the CCA webstore. Click here to view/download Rules … Continue reading →

Curl Atlantic to hold Level 2 Ice Technical Course next April

Posted on by May 27, 2012

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: … Continue reading →

Curl Atlantic to hold Level I Ice Technical Course in September

Posted on by May 27, 2012

National and International ice maker Jamie Bourassa will conduct a Level 1 Ice Technical Course at the Tantramar Veterans Memorial Civic Center in Sackville, NB from September 10-12, 2012. Level 1 (Installation) from September 10-12 (3 days) – fee of … Continue reading →

Curl Atlantic to present a Podium Project Coaches Symposium

Posted on by May 27, 2012

Curl Atlantic is pleased to present a Podium Project Coaches Symposium at the Mayflower Curling Club  in Halifax, NS at the following dates and times: Friday August 31 from 7-9 pm. Saturday Sept. 1 from 9 am to 5 pm. Sunday Sept. … Continue reading →

NCCP Courses your coaches need

Posted on by May 15, 2012

NCCP Courses your coaches need in your sport Sport PEI receives quite a few calls/emails regarding what Multi-Sport Module (MSM) NCCP Coaching Courses that are offered. As many of you know, the old NCCP system of Level 1, Level 2, … Continue reading →

Upcoming NCCP Coaching courses

Posted on by April 4, 2012

Here is a list of upcoming National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) courses taking place in Charlottetown. Part B – Design a Basic Sport Program, April 10th 5:30 – 8:30 pm Part B – Basic Mental Skills, April 12th 5:30 – … Continue reading →

PEICA to hold Competition Coach Workshop

Posted on by March 1, 2012

The PEI Curling Association is hosting a CCA Technical Competition Coach Workshop – Introduction phase of Competition Stream (Replaced Level 1 & 2 Technical) Location:      Sat.24 Mar. Room 212 Sport PEI Royallty Sun:25 Mar. Crapaud Curling Club Date(s):       Sat. … Continue reading →

Club Coach Youth Workshop March 18 in Crapaud

Posted on by March 1, 2012

The PEI Curling Association is holding a NCCP Club Coach – Youth Workshop on Sunday, March 18 from 9 am to 5 pm at the Crapaud Community Curling Club. Cost is $75. This workshop is designed primarily for persons who work … Continue reading →

Juniors: Register now for Whitecap – space will go fast!

Posted on by February 13, 2012

The annual Whitecap Junior Curling Camp, which has been held two separate weeks in past years, will have only one session this year, from August 19-24 at the Halifax Mayflower Curling Club, so space will fill up fast.  Only 96 … Continue reading →

PEICA holding Junior Curling Camp, Feb. 12 in Montague

Posted on by January 25, 2012

A Learn to Curl, Skills Development and Talent Identification Junior Curling Camp will be held at the Montague Curling Club on Sunday February 12, and is open to male and female PEI junior curlers from novice to intermediate level, focusing … Continue reading →

Rocks & Rings at Sherwood Elem. on Wed.

Posted on by January 16, 2012

Capital One Rocks & Rings is the acclaimed elementary school curling educational program that has reached over 160,000 school children. Capital One Rocks & Rings will be running our National Curling program from 10:30 to 11:45 am on Wednesday January … Continue reading →

PEICA to hold Junior Curling Camp at Maple Leaf club on Jan. 29

Posted on by January 5, 2012

On Sunday 29 Jan. 2012 the PEICA will be holding a junior (age 20 & under) Learn to Curl/Skills Development and Talent Identification Camp open to all Island junior teams and individuals from novice to intermediate level. Please Note: The camp will focus on novice to … Continue reading →

Update on Atlantic Canada Coaches “A Podium Project” Workshop in Crapaud Dec. 3-4

Posted on by November 18, 2011

The PEI Curling Association and Curl Atlantic are hosting an Atlantic Canada Coaches Workshop at the Crapaud Community Curling Club on December 3 & 4. The workshop is part of the Podium Project, an initiative through Sport Canada and the … Continue reading →

November NCCP Coaching Courses

Posted on by November 7, 2011

The following National Coaching Certification Courses are being offered this month. All are in the Competition Introduction category. Part B – Design a Basic Sport Program: November 15th from 5:30 – 8:30 pm in Charlottetown Part B – Basic Mental … Continue reading →

Young athletes check out Rocks and Rings at Sport Fair

Posted on by October 27, 2011

(Sport PEI) A big thank-you to the schools, children, sports, sponsors and volunteers who  helped make the 2011 Sport Fair such a success. 20 sports and almost 2000 children attended the two day fair at the PEI Indoor Soccer Complex … Continue reading →

Reminder: PEICA to hold Club Coach Youth and Tech. Club Coach workshops

Posted on by October 20, 2011

The PEI Curling Association will be holding a Canadian Curling Association Club Coach Youth workshop, for persons who work with junior curlers age 6-14, on Sunday Oct. 30 from 9 am to 5 pm at the Charlottetown Curling Club. This … Continue reading →

Timeout rule changes for this season

Posted on by October 19, 2011

After only one year of COACH TIME the rule has changed again, here are the details: Summary of Rule Changes 2011-2012 (note: the CCA is scheduled to print a new rule book for the 2012-2014 period. The changes from this year’s … Continue reading →

Level I Officials and Levels I and 2 Ice Tech Clinics to take place this month

Posted on by October 1, 2011

The PEI Curling Association will hold a Level I Officials Clinic at the Charlottetown Curling Club on Sunday October 16 from 9 am to 4 pm.  Cost is $35 with CCA registration, or $20 without, or for previous Level 1 officials who … Continue reading →

PEICA to hold Club Coach Youth and Technical Club Coach workshops

Posted on by September 29, 2011

The PEI Curling Association will be holding a Canadian Curling Association Club Coach Youth workshop, for persons who work with junior curlers age 6-14, on Sunday Oct. 30 from 9 am to 5 pm at the Charlottetown Curling Club. This … Continue reading →

Reminder: PEICA to hold adult curling camp Oct. 7-8

Posted on by September 17, 2011

The PEI Curling Association will be holding a weekend Adult Skills Development/High Performance Camp, Oct. 7-8 at the Charlottetown Curling Club. The camp is open to all men’s and women’s teams, as well as individuals and coaches from an intermediate  to … Continue reading →

Reminder: PEICA to hold Junior Curling Camp Oct. 9-10

Posted on by September 17, 2011

The PEI Curling Association is holding a weekend Junior Skills Development/High Performance Camp for competitive junior men and women’s teams/individuals as well as for novice to intermediate level juniors. The camp will take place Oct. 9 and 10 at the Charlottetown … Continue reading →

Space still avail. for Ice Tech courses in Sackville NB

Posted on by September 14, 2011

The deadline may have passed, but there is still space available, and you can still sign up for this training. Please contact Helen Radford at Curl Atlantic at the phone number or email address below as soon as possible if … Continue reading →

Junior Curling Events Schedule for upcoming season

Posted on by August 23, 2011

Here is the schedule of Junior Curling Events  for the 2011-2012 season: Date Event & Location 17 Sept  – 2 Oct (17, 18, 24, 25, Sept and 1 & 2 Oct.) Maritime Junior Competitive League, Beausejour Curling Club, Moncton NBContact:  Carmen … Continue reading →

PEICA to hold Adult Curling Camp

Posted on by August 19, 2011

The PEI Curling Association is holding an Adult Skills Development/High Performance Camp on October 7-8 2011. The Camp is open to all men’s and women’s teams, individuals and coaches from an intermediate to an advanced level. The camp will take place at … Continue reading →

PEICA to hold Junior Curling Camp in October

Posted on by August 19, 2011

The PEI Curling Association is having a Skills Development and High Performance Junior Curling Camp on Oct. 9 and 10, 2011. This camp is for competitive junior men’s and junior women’s teams and individuals, as well as for novice to intermediate level Juniors.  Curlers … Continue reading →

Camps that Rock – Youth summer curling camps sponsored by The Dominion

Posted on by July 11, 2011

(The Dominion) TORONTO, ON – Summer activities that are both interesting and exciting are on the minds of parents and caregivers as the school year concludes for children across the country. The Dominion sponsors four annual curling camps geared at … Continue reading →

Competition-Development Curling Pilot Program (CCA)

Posted on by July 8, 2011

 Invitation to Participate in Competition-Development Curling Pilot Program   As you are likely aware, curling along with all other sports are undergoing a transition into Competency Based Coach Education.  Curling has already developed three programs and we are working on … Continue reading →

Ice Tech training set for Sept. in Sackville

Posted on by July 5, 2011

National and International ice maker Jamie Bourassa will conduct Level 1 and Level 2 Ice Technical Courses at the Tantramar Veterans Memorial Civic Centre in  Sackville NB, from September 19-21 and 22-25, 2011. Ice technicians are invited to come and … Continue reading →

Joyce Myers Fund curling scholarships and grants announced

Posted on by July 5, 2011

The trustees of the Joyce Myers Trust Fund, established under Curl Atlantic from profits from the 2003 Brier and the 2005 Roar of the Rings curling events in Atlantic Canada, has announced the 2011 recipients of its Student/Athlete Scholarships and … Continue reading →

Curl Atlantic Capital Grants and Scholarship applications due May 30

Posted on by April 20, 2011

The trustees of the Joyce Myers Trust Fund have created the Capital Acquisition Grants as a means to assist curling clubs within Atlantic Canada with capital projects, such as the repair, replacement, purchase or construction of a curling facility, icemaking … Continue reading →

April 30 is final date for coaches to complete outstanding workbooks/hours

Posted on by March 16, 2011

Coaches who have partially completed their Level 2 Certification and still have their Level 2 Practical workbooks/hours outstanding will have until April 30, 2011 to submit their Practical requirements to their member associations. Member associations will have one month to … Continue reading →

Ice Tech training set for Sept. in Sackville

Posted on by March 12, 2011

 National and International ice maker Jamie Bourassa will conduct Level 1 and Level 2 Ice Technical Courses at the Tantramar Veterans Memorial Civic Centre in  Sackville NB, from September 19-21 and 22-25, 2011. Ice technicians are invited to come and learn how … Continue reading →

Vision Impaired Curling Demo and Instruction

Posted on by March 1, 2011

SUNDAY, MARCH 6 2011 from 12 noon to 2:30 pm at the Charlottetown Curling Club.  Open to all interested Participants, Potential Coaches, Family & Friends FREE!-Fun for Everyone Instructor: David Ross Contact/Register: Shawny Ross at [email protected] or call 367-2790 by … Continue reading →

Upcoming workshop: Competition Coach

Posted on by March 15, 2011

The PEI Curling Assoc., in conjunction with the Canadian Curling Association, is offering the following workshop: (1) Club Coach – Youth This workshop is designed primarily for persons who work with Junior Curlers 6 – 14 years of age. Modules … Continue reading →

New rules to speed up play in effect for PEI Scotties

Posted on by January 22, 2011

The CCA and the PEICA have instituted a number of revised rules, designed to speed up event play. These rules are in effect for the PEI Scotties, which begins on Thursday in Cornwall, and include: Game Time Operation (page 36) … Continue reading →

Clock ticking on curlers (Guardian)

Posted on by January 22, 2011

New timeout rule will come into play at the 2011 Scotties by Dave Stewart The phrase ‘Hurry, hurry, hurry’ will take on new meaning at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Charlottetown, Feb. 19 to 27. The Canadian Curling Association … Continue reading →

Wheelchair curling camp, games set for weekend (Guardian)

Posted on by January 12, 2011

Inter-provincial competition in Crapaud will be a first for the Island Photo: Sonja Gaudet. Prominent members of the Canadian wheelchair curling community will be in the province this weekend, as teams from across the region compete in a series of … Continue reading →

Call for applications – NCCP Learning Facilitators

Posted on by January 11, 2011

 Being a coach takes passion and dedication. Being a great coach, however, often requires additional guidance and support. The National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) was developed by the Coaching Association of Canada and its partners to give coaches that extra … Continue reading →

Crapaud to welcome wheelchair curlers (Journal)

Posted on by December 26, 2010

by Amber Nicholson. CRAPAUD – It has been less than one year since the sport of wheelchair curling was introduced to Islanders and already it is attracting major attention. Crapaud Community Curling Club has been selected to host an Atlantic … Continue reading →

NCCP Introduction to Competition Multisport – Part B course

Posted on by December 14, 2010

A National Coaching Certification Program Introduction to Competition Multisport – Part B course will be held at the following dates and times at the House of Sport (40 Enman Crescent) – Room 212. Thursday, Jan. 13th from 6:00 – 9:30 … Continue reading →

Crapaud to host Atlantic Canada High Performance Wheelchair Curling Camp

Posted on by December 10, 2010

An Atlantic High Performance Wheelchair Camp will be held at the Crapaud Community Curling Club from January 14-16, 2011. The camp is geared toward athletes who have competed at the Wheelchair Curling Nationals, or aspire to in the future. Funding assistance for travel, … Continue reading →

Wheelchair curling demo/workshop Sat. at Crapaud

Posted on by December 2, 2010

A free Wheelchair Curling Demo and Instructional Workshop will be held this Saturday December 4 from 4:30 to 7 pm at the Crapaud Community Curling Club. Trendal Hubley- Bolivar, a member of Nova Scotia’s Wheelchair Provincial Team as well as an instructor for wheelchair … Continue reading →

Curling Ice Making clinic

Posted on by November 23, 2010

Bill Duck, Curling Manager of the St. George’s Golf and Country Club in Toronto, who has been helping prepare the ice for The Dominion Canadian Curling Club Championship, is putting on an Ice Making Clinic the morning of November 29 at the Crapaud Community … Continue reading →

PEICA/CCA Technical Training

Posted on by October 28, 2010

The PEI Curling Association is offering the following Canadian Curling Association (CCA) Technical training sessions: A Club Coach (formerly Level I Technical) Workshop is offered  November 20 and 21 at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club in Summerside. Cost is $90 … Continue reading →

Paralympic Gold Medallist to host wheelchair curling session

Posted on by November 5, 2010

Photo: Sonja Gaudet A free wheelchair curling demonstration and instruction session will be held on Sunday November 21 from 1:30 to 4:30 pm at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club in Summerside. Everyone is welcome, including potential participants and … Continue reading →

National Coaching Certification Program – latest info

Posted on by October 28, 2010

The Coaches Association of Canada has developed the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) as a coach training and certification program for all coaches.  Curling has streams for both club/community and competiton coaches. For more information on the NCCP as it … Continue reading →

National Coaching Certification Program Schedule

Posted on by October 28, 2010

The 2010-11 schedule for Multi-Sport National Coaching Certification Program courses  in Charlottetown and Summerside is attached.  Note: Courses will be offered only if adequate numbers are registered. Please register by calling Victoria MacDonald at 902-368-4110 or [email protected].    For further information … Continue reading →

2010-2012 Rules of Curling now available

Posted on by October 28, 2010

The September 2010 to September 2012 Rules of Curling for General Play, along with a summary of the changes made to both the General and Officiated play rules, is now available for viewing and printing (in PDF form) at the Canadian Curling … Continue reading →