Club Managers & Board Members,
Thank you for all you do to support curling in your community. Each week, we’re pleased to share opportunities, updates, and resources designed to help clubs build great experiences for their members and participants.
This week’s highlights include:
- ☕ Club Coffee Chats – A new monthly opportunity for clubs to connect, share ideas, and learn from one another.
- 🥌 Club Championships – Important information and key deadlines for the 2026-27 season.
- 🎟️ Medicine Hat CC 50/50 Raffle – Support the club as they prepare to host the Grand Slam of Curling.
- 💰 Expanded Mega Club Raffle – Coming January 18-February 21, 2027, with more prize options and opportunities.
- 📊 Updated Member & Fee Tracking Resources – Revised club communications now include answers to common questions received from clubs.
- 🎉 Club Celebrations – Let us know about your anniversaries, achievements, events, and milestones so we can help celebrate and promote them.
- 🛡️ ASLA Safe Sport Town Halls – Free sessions taking place across Alberta this fall.
Please review the information below and share it with the appropriate volunteers, staff, and members within your organization.
🥌 Thank you for everything you do to create welcoming, positive, and memorable curling experiences across Alberta.
Club Coffee Chats (Monthly)
An informal opportunity for Curling Alberta member clubs to connect, share experiences, discuss challenges, celebrate successes, and learn from one another.
Agenda
- Curling Alberta Updates (5 min)
- Club Spotlight (10 min)
- Featured Topic (10 min)
- Open Discussion & Questions (25 min)
- Networking & Key Takeaways (10 min)
Help Shape the Conversation!
We want these Coffee Chats to reflect the needs and successes of our member clubs. Submit questions or discussion topics to Atina, volunteer for a Club Spotlight feature, or share a special event, milestone, celebration, or success story from your club. Whether you’re celebrating an anniversary, hosting a unique event, growing membership, or trying something new, we’d love to hear about it and share your story with the curling community.
COFFEE CHAT MEETING LINK (Save it to your calendar and join whenever you’re available.)
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2337663802803223?p=xWGASIXEhkrzUYYquQ
Meeting ID: 233 766 380 280 322 3
Passcode: eC9wP2sA
☕ Have a topic, question, celebration, or success story to share? Email Atina at: [email protected]
Sport Chek VIP Program Delivers Big Savings for Members
Our recent Sport Chek VIP Discount Program was a huge success, with more than 6,000 unique discount codes distributed to Curling Alberta members. We’ve heard great feedback from participants, with some reporting over $400 in savings on a single purchase. Members unlocked significant discounts on items such as winter jackets, ski pants, athletic footwear, and other sporting goods, with some products receiving discounts of up to 70% off at checkout.
Importantly, this program was not intended to replace purchases from our valued curling equipment retailers. The promotion was focused on general sport, recreation, and winter apparel, providing members with an opportunity to save on everyday sporting goods and outdoor gear.
Thank you to everyone who took advantage of this exclusive member benefit. We’re pleased to share that the Sport Chek VIP Discount Program will return next season, giving Curling Alberta members another opportunity to save while continuing to support an active, healthy lifestyle both on and off the ice.
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!
Club Championships: Important Information for Member Clubs
Yesterday, Curling Alberta emailed all member clubs the information and documents for the 2026-27 Club Championships. If your club did not receive the email, please contact [email protected] and we will resend the package.
Key Information for Clubs
- Clubs and teams should review the Club Championship Appendix and FAQ before the registration deadline and familiarize themselves with all eligibility and event requirements.
- Affiliated Curling Alberta clubs in good standing may enter one team per gender, while clubs with 250+ members may enter two teams per gender.
- Club Championship Qualifiers: March 4-7, 2027
- Men: Lethbridge, Granite, Fairview
- Women: Okotoks, Spruce Grove, Fairview
- Club Championship Provincials: March 31-April 4, 2027, in Cochrane.
- Team Declaration Deadline: February 1, 2027 (12:00 PM)
- Clubs are responsible for confirming that all team members meet the published eligibility requirements.
Please ensure this information is shared with any teams interested in representing your club. Full details can be found in the documents distributed to clubs.
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
80th Anniversary Celebrations!
Viking CC
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. 🥌