ROCKING THE HOUSE, Weekly Newsletter May 5

ROCKING THE HOUSE – Club Development News & Community Initiatives

???? Planning. Training. Strengthening Clubs.

As clubs wrap up the season, our focus shifts to supporting strong planning, leadership development, and sustainability for the year ahead.

???? THANK YOU THURSDAY

To our Club Managers, Ice Technicians & Board Members;

Your leadership, expertise, and commitment ensure clubs remain well‑governed, welcoming, and sustainable. From ice quality to operations to long-term planning — curling clubs would not thrive without you. Thank you.

✅ EDUCATION – REGISTRATION OPEN for ICE TECH & COACHING COURSES

???? New & expanded training opportunities for 2026–27.

???? Red Deer | Leduc | Edmonton | Grande Prairie
???? June – September 2026

????Course Schedule | Curling Alberta

???? CLUB DEVELOPMENT WEBINAR SERIES

???? Learning built for club leaders

✔ Board members, managers & volunteers
✔ Practical tools & real‑world solutions
✔ Live sessions + recorded access

???? New sessions coming soon

???? SURVEYS – YOUR INPUT MATTERS

???? Help shape future programs and supports

✅ National Survey
✅ Season-in-Review Club Survey

???? We’ll review responses over the next month and follow up directly with clubs who requested support.

???? HOSTING OPPORTUNITIES – 2026–27

Clubs are invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to host Curling Alberta events next season.

Hosting is an opportunity to:

Showcase your club and community
Generate local engagement and revenue
Contribute to the growth of curling in Alberta

???? Submit your Expression of Interest: Host a Curling Alberta Event | Curling Alberta

???? HELP US STAY CONNECTED

???? Please send updated contacts for:

Board Members
Club / General Managers
Ice Technicians

???? Send updates to: atina[email protected]

???? MEMBERSHIP MATTERS

Alberta Curling Development Fee (CDF)

✅ $22
???? Curling Season: July 1 – June 30

Supports:

Training & certification opportunities
Club development resources, programs and services
Safe, inclusive environments
Long-term sustainability

The system of curling grows stronger when we invest together.

???? Learn more: Membership Benefits | Curling Alberta

???? SAVE THE DATE

Business of Curling Symposium

???? April 2027 (details coming)

A key opportunity for club leaders to connect, learn, and plan for the future of curling.

Thank you for your leadership and continued commitment to curling in Alberta.