The Sport Chek VIP Discount Event runs October 15-28, giving curlers and their families access to exclusive savings. To receive a discount code, individuals must opt inthrough the registration link, so please help spread the word within your club. Participants should also check their spam or junk folders for an email with the subject line “VIP Curler Offer – Save Big at Sport Chek.” Please note that the discount percentage will only be displayed at the checkout counter in-store.
A few key deadlines and opportunities to note this week:
- Curling Day in Canada Webinar – Join us on October 15 to learn how your club can celebrate the sport and engage your community. Be sure to register!
- Head Ice Technician (HIT) Course | Vauxhall – Registration closes October 15 for the course taking place October 31-November 1. Please help spread the word to anyone interested in expanding their ice-making knowledge and skills.
As always, we encourage you to review the opportunities, deadlines, and resources below, and share them with the appropriate volunteers, staff, and members within your organization. 🥌
Sport Chek VIP Discount Program
The Sport Chek VIP Discount Event returns October 15-28, 2026, giving Curling Alberta members exclusive savings on sport and recreation apparel, footwear, and equipment.
Important Dates
- 📅 VIP Discount Period: October 15-28, 2026
- 📅 Opt-In Deadline: October 20, 2026
To participate, individual curlers must opt in through Curling Alberta’s Communication Consent Platform to receive their unique discount code. Those who opt in by October 20 will receive a personalized code that can be used during the VIP shopping event.
✅ Please share the attached promotional materials with your members and leagues.
✅ Encourage curlers to opt in before October 20.
✅ Help your members take advantage of 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
Curling Day in Canada
February 27, 2027
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
U15 RockFest West 2028 Hosting Applications Now Open!
Could your club host the next generation of curling stars?
Curling Canada is now accepting applications from clubs and communities interested in hosting one of the four 2028 U15 RockFest regional events:
- West (BC, AB, YT, NT)
- Prairies (SK, MB)
- East (NO, ON, NU, QC)
- Atlantic (NL, NS, NB, PE)
The U15 RockFest combines skill development, education, and competition in a fun, athlete-focused environment designed specifically for young curlers. Through a unique blend of training sessions, skills challenges, and triples competition, participants have the opportunity to learn, compete, and connect with peers from neighbouring provinces and territories.
The event is designed to support long-term athlete development by helping young curlers build technical skills, strategic understanding, and confidence on the ice. Whether their future lies in competitive curling or lifelong recreational participation, U15 RockFest provides athletes with the tools, experiences, and inspiration to reach their full potential.
Interested in hosting? Check out this link:
🔗 2028 U-15 RockFest Regional Events- Hosting Expression of Interest
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
Club Celebrations & Community Activations!
100th Anniversary Celebrations!
Oilfields CC (Diamond Valley) – Oct 17th
🔗 100 Years – OILFIELDS CURLING CLUB
🔗 Little Brown Jug Bonspiel – 100th Edition!
Westlock CC – Nov 21st
🔗 Westlockcurling.com | Westlock
Interested in booking the EXPRESS RINK for your club or community activation?
🔗First Rocks presented by Sentinel Storage | Curling Alberta
Business of Curling (BOC) Symposium
📅 Save the Date! Spring 2027
We’re excited to be planning the next Business of Curling Symposium, bringing together club leaders from across Alberta to share ideas, explore emerging trends, and discuss strategies for building strong and sustainable curling clubs. More details will be announced in the coming months.
2026-2027 Waiver Template Clarification
In May 2026, Curling Alberta updated its Adult and Youth Waiver Templates to include information related to 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 choose to use them.
To clarify, clubs are not required to use Curling Alberta’s waiver templates. Each club may select the waiver, registration, and risk management processes that best meet its legal and operational needs. The updated templates are simply one of several resources available to support affiliated clubs.
If you have questions about the ABSSCM, waiver templates, or other club resources, please contact the Curling Alberta team. We’re always happy to help.
🔗 Member Club News | Curling Alberta
🔗 Safe Sport | Curling Alberta
🔗 Adult Waiver Template
🔗 Youth Waiver Template
2026-2027 Member & Fee Tracking Spreadsheet
Reminder: Completed Member & Fee Tracking Spreadsheets are due to Curling Alberta by February 28 each season.
The Participation Report supports Curling Alberta’s reporting obligations to provincial and federal sport partners and helps ensure accurate membership, participation, and funding data. Clubs are asked to report all Regular Curlers and provide the total number of Casual Curlers for the season.
Thank you for your assistance in collecting and reporting this information.
🔗 Club Communication: Member & Fee Tracking Spreadsheet
🔗 2026-2027 Member & Fee Tracking Spreadsheet
Questions? Please reach out to Atina or Cori. We’re always happy to help.
Courses (Ice Techs, Coaches & Umpires)
🔗 Ice Technician Education Pathways & Courses
🔗 Coaching Education Pathways & Courses
🔗 Umpire Education Pathways & Courses
Curling Alberta Website Resources
Looking for tools and resources to help grow participation and strengthen your club?
Try Curling
Promote curling in your community with ready-to-use marketing resources, promotional materials, and program ideas available through Curling Alberta’s Try Curling initiative.
🔗 CURLING ALBERTA | Curling Alberta
Youth Development Pathway
Explore programs, resources, and pathway information designed to support youth participation, skill development, and long-term engagement in our sport.
🔗 Youth Development Pathway | Curling Alberta
Additional Resources for Member Clubs
- Curling Alberta Classifieds
- Curling Alberta Membership Benefits
- Curling Alberta Member Club News
- League & Program Directory
- Bonspiel Listings
- Curling Canada Classifieds
- Curling Canada: What Does It Mean to Be a Member?
Tip: Bookmark these resources and share them with your board members, volunteers, league coordinators, coaches, and ice technicians throughout the season. They are designed to support club operations, member engagement, recruitment, and program development. 🥌
Government of Alberta Community Engagement Branch
Strengthen your club with free training, resources, and support designed for non-profit organizations and volunteer-led groups.
The Government of Alberta Community Engagement Branch offers learning opportunities and advisory services on topics such as strategic planning, board governance, grant writing, volunteer management, and public and stakeholder engagement.
🔗 Learn more: alberta.ca/NonProfitLearning
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: 310-0000, then dial 780-963-2281
📬 Stay informed: Subscribe to the Community Engagement Branch mailing list for updates on upcoming webinars, resources, and learning opportunities.
🙋 Volunteer Recruitment & Retention Webinar
Building Strong Volunteer Teams
Volunteers are the foundation of every successful curling club. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining volunteers remains one of the most important challenges facing community sport organizations.
Join this practical webinar to learn strategies that can help your club:
✅ Recruit new volunteers
✅ Improve volunteer engagement and retention
✅ Create positive volunteer experiences
✅ Develop succession plans for key roles
✅ Reduce volunteer burnout
📅 Tuesday, November 24, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM MST
🔗 Register Here: Volunteer Recruitment and Retention | Eventbrite
We encourage club board members, managers, committee chairs, volunteer coordinators, and anyone responsible for leading volunteers to attend.
Other Helpful Government Resources
🔗 Understanding the Complexities of Finding Grants (AB Municipalities)
🔗 Government of Alberta Community Engagement Branch Events & Training
Why it matters: Strong governance, effective volunteer management, and sustainable leadership are essential to the long-term success of Alberta’s curling clubs. These free resources can help your club build capacity, strengthen operations, and support future growth. 🥌
🙏 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.
Reach out anytime! We are always happy to help!