Club Managers & Board Members,
Thank you to everyone who continues to engage with Curling Alberta’s club support initiatives and communications. Your questions and feedback help us improve the resources we provide and ensure information is clear, practical, and useful for clubs across the province.
A few highlights and opportunities to note this week:
- Updated Club Communication for Member & Fee Tracking Spreadsheet
We have updated the club communication regarding the Member & Fee Tracking Spreadsheet (see link below) to include responses to questions received from clubs. Thank you for your engagement and thoughtful feedback as we work together to ensure clarity and consistency. - Club Celebrations
Is your club celebrating a milestone this season? Whether it’s an anniversary, facility improvement, major achievement, or community event, we’d love to help recognize and promote it. Use the link below to let us know what you’re celebrating and how Curling Alberta can be involved. - Oilfields Curling Club Celebrates 100 Years
Congratulations to the Oilfields Curling Club on an incredible 100 years of curling in the Foothills region! The club, in collaboration with Chris Cutler, recently produced a commemorative video that beautifully captures the spirit, history, and community impact of curling. We encourage you to take a look:🎥 Watch: A Century on Ice: 100 Years of Curling in Diamond Valley
- ASLA Safe Sport Town Halls
Alberta Sport Leadership Association (ASLA) is hosting Safe Sport Town Halls across Alberta this fall. These free sessions provide an opportunity to learn more about Alberta’s safe sport and sport integrity processes, ask questions, and gain a better understanding of how concerns and complaints are managed. Be sure to register for a session near you! - Sport Chek VIP Event Ends October 28
There’s still time for eligible curlers and their families to access exclusive savings through the Sport Chek VIP Discount Event. If you opted in, check your inbox (and spam folder) for an email titled “VIP Curler Offer – Save Big at Sport Chek.” Your unique code will reveal your discount when scanned at a participating Sport Chek store. The promotion ends October 28 and is available in-store only.
As always, please review the opportunities, deadlines, and resources below, and share them with the appropriate volunteers, staff, and members within your organization.
🥌 Thank you for everything you do to create great curling experiences in your community
Sport Chek VIP Discount Program – Ends October 28
There’s still time to take advantage of the Sport Chek VIP Discount Event, but the campaign is almost over. Eligible Curling Alberta members can access exclusive savings on sport and recreation apparel, footwear, and equipment in-store only until October 28, 2026.
If you opted in by the October 20 deadline, a unique discount code has been emailed to you. If you haven’t seen it yet, be sure to check your junk or spam folder for the email titled:
“VIP Curler Offer – Save Big at Sport Chek”
When you visit a participating Sport Chek store, simply present your unique code to reveal your exclusive discount and start saving.
Important Reminders
- 📅 VIP Discount Period: October 15-28, 2026
- 🏬 In-store purchases only
- 📧 Check your inbox (and spam folder) for your unique code
- 🔑 Your discount will be revealed when your code is scanned in store
Please continue to share the promotional materials with your members and leagues so those who opted in can make the most of this benefit before the event ends.
ASLA SAFE SPORT TOWN HALLS
The Alberta Sport Leadership Association (ASLA) is hosting a series of free Safe Sport Town Halls across Alberta this November and December. These sessions provide a plain-language overview of the Alberta Universal Code of Conduct and the safe sport complaint mechanism (ABSSCM) in Alberta.
Club leaders, coaches, officials, volunteers, parents, and participants are all encouraged to attend. Whether you’re new to safe sport or looking for a better understanding of the current system, these sessions offer an opportunity to learn, ask questions, and engage in meaningful discussion.
All sessions begin at 6:00 p.m. Venue details are available on each registration page.
- Grande Prairie – November 24 – Register Here
- Fort McMurray – November 26 – Register Here
- Red Deer – November 30 – Register Here
- Medicine Hat – December 1 – Register Here
- Lethbridge – December 3 – Register Here
- Calgary – December 8 – Register Here
- Edmonton – December 10 – Register Here
Use the registration button above, or select a session from the list above to register.
Why attend?
- Learn how the Alberta Universal Code of Conduct applies in sport settings.
- Better understand how safe sport concerns and complaints are managed.
- Ask questions in an open, welcoming environment.
- Help create safer and more respectful sport experiences in your community.
Register today for a session near you!
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.
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.
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.
Club Celebrations & Community Activations!
100th Anniversary Celebrations!
Oilfields CC (Diamond Valley) – Oct 17th
🎥 Watch the video: A Century On Ice – 100 Years of Curling in Diamond Valley
🔗 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.
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.
Questions? Please reach out to Atina or Cori. We’re always happy to help.
Courses (Ice Techs, Coaches & Umpires)
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.
Youth Development Pathway
Explore programs, resources, and pathway information designed to support youth participation, skill development, and long-term engagement in our sport.
Additional Resources for Member Clubs
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. 🥌