For Curling Club Managers & Board Members
I hope you’re enjoying the summer and that preparations for the 2026-27 curling season are well underway.
This week’s update includes the recording of our recent Alberta Safe Sport Complaint Mechanism (ABSSCM) webinar, an introduction to our new preferred insurance provider and Supplemental Personal Sport Accident Insurance program, details regarding the upcoming Curling Alberta AGM, preferred member club pricing through our new partnership with Big Print Signs, and a number of resources and opportunities to support your club as you prepare for another great season.
Please note: I was away on holidays and, due to the WestJet labour disruption, was unable to send last week’s Rocking the House update. Thank you for your understanding and your patience with me.
Happy curling preparations! 🥌
⚖️ Featured Webinar Recording: Understanding the Alberta Safe Sport Complaint Mechanism (ABSSCM)
As clubs prepare for registration and the upcoming season, we encourage club leaders to familiarize themselves with the Alberta Safe Sport Complaint Mechanism (ABSSCM) and understand how it supports a safe, respectful, and accountable sporting environment. Details including FAQs, can be found here: Safe Sport | Curling Alberta
Presented by:
- Goran Miletic, Executive Director, Alberta Sport Leadership Association
- Stewart Maier, Partner, Blue Rock Law
Session Highlights:
✅ Why the ABSSCM and Alberta Universal Code of Conduct were created
✅ What complaints are covered under the mechanism
✅ How reports are managed from intake through resolution
✅ The role of Provincial Sport Organizations and member clubs
✅ Live Q&A discussion
📅 August 5, 2026
🎥 Webinar Recording: Recap: Club Development Webinar Series: ABSSCM August 5 | Meeting | Microsoft Teams
We strongly encourage club managers, board members, and safe sport leads to review this important session.
📝 Updated Participant Waivers for the 2026-27 Season
As part of our ongoing commitment to safe sport and alignment with provincial requirements, Curling Alberta has updated its participant waivers for the 2026-27 season to include information regarding the Alberta Safe Sport Complaint Mechanism (ABSSCM).
These updated waivers help ensure participants are informed about available safe sport reporting pathways and support our collective efforts to foster a safe, respectful, and accountable curling environment across Alberta.
For Clubs Using Curling I/O
✅ The updated waivers have already been added to the Curling I/O registration platform. To activate them, click the blue “New Waiver” button, select the 2026-27 Adult Waiver and 2026-27 Youth Waiver, and deactivate any previous versions currently in use.
For Clubs Not Using Curling I/O
✅ Attached updated waivers are attached for inclusion in your club’s registration process for the upcoming season.
Using the updated waiver forms helps ensure participants are aware of Alberta’s safe sport framework and the reporting mechanisms available to them.
If you have any questions regarding the implementation of the updated waivers or the Alberta Safe Sport Complaint Mechanism, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
❄️ Insurance Update: Gallagher Named Curling Alberta’s Preferred Insurance Provider
Following a competitive RFP process, Curling Alberta has selected Gallagher as our new preferred insurance and risk management provider, effective August 10, 2026. As part of this transition, our Supplemental Personal Sport Accident Insurance Program has also moved to Gallagher.
With nearly a century of experience and a dedicated Sports & Recreation practice, Gallagher supports organizations ranging from local clubs to national sport bodies. Their expertise in insurance, governance, risk management, and participant safety makes them a strong partner for Alberta’s curling community.
As an immediate member benefit, Curling Alberta and Gallagher have enhanced the 2026-27 Supplemental Personal Sport Accident Insurance Program, increasing coverage limits to better protect participants. Policy details and instructions for making claims will be shared soon.
🔗 Learn More about Gallagher here: Sports and Recreation Insurance | AJG Canada
Looking ahead, we will also explore additional insurance solutions and risk management resources designed to support the operational and governance needs of member clubs. We’re also pleased to welcome Gallagher to our Club Development Webinar Series this season.
Stay tuned for more policy & claim instruction details and webinar information.
🎓 Additional Education Opportunities
Curling Alberta’s full calendar of coaching, officiating, and ice technician education opportunities can be found here:
🔗 Course Schedule: Course Schedule | Curling Alberta
📋 Notice of Annual General Meeting
Curling Alberta has issued the official 60-day notice for the 2026 Annual General Meeting.
📅 Friday, September 18, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM MST
Member clubs are encouraged to review all AGM materials, including meeting information, RSVP and proxy forms, and board recruitment information.
Interested in Serving on the Curling Alberta Board?
Curling Alberta will be electing Directors at this year’s AGM. If you, or someone from your club, is interested in helping shape the future of curling in Alberta, we encourage you to review the Board Recruitment Brief and consider putting your name forward.
🔗 AGM Information, RSVP, Proxy Forms & Board Recruitment Brief: 2026 Annual General Meeting | Curling Alberta
We look forward to your club’s participation on September 18.
🖨️ Big Print Signs Named Official Printing Partner of Curling Alberta
We’re pleased to announce that Big Print Signs has joined Curling Alberta as our Official Printing Partner.
As part of this new partnership, member clubs now have access to preferred partner pricing on a variety of signage and print products, including:
- Sponsor signage
- Pop-up banners
- A-frames
- Draw boards
- Standings boards
- Name boards
- Coroplast signs
- Bumper covers
- And more
📎 The Curling Alberta / Big Print Signs Order Form is attached to this email and includes product information and preferred member club pricing.
For quotes, recommendations, or orders, please contact:
🎉 Upcoming Dates
⚖️ ABSSCM Webinar Recording Available
📅 August 5, 2026
📋 Canada Winter Games (CWG) Mental Training Webinar Series (2 of 3)
📋 designed for youth athletes and coaches preparing for the Canada Winter Games (CWG) qualifying events this fall.
📅 August 19, 2026
🕛 5:30 PM MST
📋 Curling Alberta AGM
📅 September 18, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM MST
🔗 AGM Resources Available Here
👩 Women in Curling Summit
📍 Red Deer Curling Centre
📅 October 3, 2026
🛍️ Sport Chek Member Discount Program
📅 October 15 to 28, 2026
More information, including a webinar coming in September.
🎟️ Expanded Mega Club 50/50 Raffle
📅 Fall 2026
More information coming later this summer.
🥌 Curling Day in Canada
📅 February 27, 2027
🔗 https://curlingdayincanada.ca/
📈 Business of Curling Symposium
📅 Spring 2027
More information coming later this summer.
🔗 Other Helpful Resources
🙏 Thank You
Thank you for everything you do to support curling in your community. Your leadership, commitment, and volunteer efforts continue to strengthen curling clubs across Alberta and create positive experiences for curlers of all ages.