Club Managers & Board Members,
As part of our ongoing efforts to streamline communication and make it easier for clubs to access important information, we’ve introduced a refreshed format for our Weekly Club Updates. Each week, we’ll highlight key opportunities, deadlines, resources, and education programs in a concise, easy-to-scan format. This week’s update features the Sport Chek VIP Discount Program (individual curlers must opt in by October 10), funding opportunities, volunteer recruitment resources, registration links for upcoming coach and ice technician courses, and other tools designed to help your club strengthen operations, engage members, and enhance the curling experience in your community.
We encourage you to review the opportunities below and share them with the appropriate volunteers, staff, and members within your organization. 🥌
🛍️ Sport Chek VIP Discount Program
(Discounts apply between Oct 15 and 28th)
🛍️ Sport Chek VIP Discount Program
The popular Sport Chek VIP Discount Program returns this fall, offering Curling Alberta members exclusive savings on sport and recreation apparel, footwear, and equipment.
Important Dates
- 📅 Opt-In Deadline: October 10, 2026
- 📅 VIP Discount Period: October 15-28, 2026
To receive their unique QR code and access the program discounts, member curlers must opt in through Curling Alberta’s Communication Consent Platform.
✅ Please share the attached promotional materials with your leagues and members.
✅ Encourage members to opt in before October 10.
✅ Help ensure your members don’t miss out on this valuable benefit.
🔗 Individual Curlers Register Here: Opt in to the Sport Chek VIP Program here to receive your unique discount code
Poster to share with your curlers: 2026-2027 – CA Sport Chek Program.pdf
💜 Girls Rock Funding Program
Funding Available for Alberta Member Clubs
In partnership with Curling Canada, Curling Alberta is pleased to share a new funding opportunity to support community-based Girls Rock, presented by Scotties events.
Clubs that apply by October 18, 2026 may be selected to receive:
✅ $500 in program support funding
✅ Official Digital Start-Up Kit
✅ Event planning resources and templates
✅ Promotional materials and participant resources
The Girls Rock program helps clubs:
- Increase participation among girls and young women
- Create female-focused introductory programs
- Improve participant retention and engagement
- Foster confidence, leadership, and lifelong involvement in sport
📅 Application Deadline: October 18, 2026
🔗 Girls Rock, presented by Scotties – Youth Curling
🌟 U-12 RockStars Program
Inspire the Next Generation of Curlers
Join the 180+ curling centres across Canada already delivering the U-12 RockStars Program.
For a one-time fee of $185, clubs receive:
✅ 12-Week FUNdamentals Program (U9)
✅ 12-Week Learn to Train Program (U12)
✅ Skill-Building Activities & Drills
✅ Achievement Reports
✅ 30 RockStars Bag Tags
✅ Annual Digital Program Updates
Whether you’re launching a new youth program or enhancing an existing one, RockStars provides a fun and structured pathway for young curlers.
📎 See the RockStars information package: Rockstars Poster.pdf
🙋 Volunteer Recruitment & Retention Webinar
Building Strong Volunteer Teams
Volunteers are the foundation of every successful curling club. Recruiting, training, and retaining volunteers continues to be one of the most important challenges facing community sport organizations.
This upcoming webinar will provide practical strategies to help clubs:
✅ Recruit new volunteers
✅ Improve volunteer engagement and retention
✅ Create positive volunteer experiences
✅ Build succession plans for key roles
✅ Reduce volunteer burnout
📅 November 25, 2026
🕧 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM MST
🔗 Register Here: Volunteer Recruitment and Retention Webinar
We encourage club board members, managers, committee chairs, and volunteer coordinators to attend.
ABSSCM Waiver Clarification
Waiver Template Clarification
In May 2026, Curling Alberta updated its waiver templates to include information about the Alberta Safe Sport Complaint Mechanism (ABSSCM). These templates are provided as a member service resource and are available through Curling I/O for clubs that wish to use them.
To clarify, clubs are not required to use Curling Alberta’s waiver templates. Clubs may choose the waiver and registration processes that best meet their legal, operational, and risk management needs. The updated templates are simply one of many resources available to support affiliated clubs.
If you have questions about the ABSSCM, waiver requirements, or other club resources, please contact the Curling Alberta team. We’re here to help.
Member Club News | Curling Alberta
Safe Sport | Curling Alberta
Curling Day In Canada
Planning is already underway for Curling Day in Canada 2027. Clubs interested in hosting activities or celebrations are encouraged to learn more and participate.
📅 Informational Webinar: October 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM EST
🔗 Registration details can be found here: Home – Curling Day In Canada
🎓 Education Opportunities (new location on the website):
🔗 Ice Technician Education Pathways & Courses
🔗 Coaching Education Pathways & Courses
🔗 Umpire Education Pathways & Courses
🔗Understanding the complexities of finding grants
🔗Government of Alberta, Community Engagement Branch
Important Dates:
🛍️ Sport Chek Member Discount Program
📅 October 15-28, 2026 (**must “opt-in” by Oct 10th to receive a unique discount code)
🔗 Please share the poster & link to opt in with your member curlers: 2026-2027 – CA Sport Chek Program.pdf
🔗 Register here to receive your unique discount code
More information, including a webinar, coming in September.
💜 Girls Rock Funding Program
📅 Deadline to apply: October 18, 2026
🎟️ Expanded Mega Club 50/50 Raffle
📅 Fall 2026
More information coming soon.
🥌 Curling Day in Canada
📅 February 27, 2027
🔗October 15th at 7pm EST – Informational Webinar – Register here: Meeting Registration – Zoom
📈 Business of Curling Symposium
📅 Spring 2027
More information will be shared soon.
🔗 Helpful Resources
- Curling Alberta Classifieds
- Curling Alberta Membership Benefits
- Curling Alberta Member Club News
- Youth Development Pathway | Curling Alberta
- League & Program Directory
- Bonspiel Listings
- Curling Canada Classifieds
- Curling Canada – What does it mean to be a member?
🙏 Thank You
Thank you for everything you do to support curling in your community. From recruiting volunteers and delivering programs to maintaining facilities and creating welcoming experiences, your leadership plays a vital role in the success of our sport.
As always, our team is here to support your club. If there is a resource, program, or service that would help your organization succeed this season, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
🥌 Together, we’re strengthening clubs, growing participation, and building a vibrant future for curling in Alberta.