Curling Alberta supports and strengthens curling by serving member clubs and working collaboratively within the Canadian curling system—connecting clubs, communities, and national partners. Our focus is on ensuring clubs have the tools, resources, and supports needed to deliver high‑quality curling experiences.
Through education, programs, partnerships, and coordinated development efforts, we invest in the systems that support participation, growth, and sustainability at all levels of the sport. This approach helps create pathways for lifetime involvement in curling and supports healthy, resilient clubs that continue to serve their communities today and into the future.
Curling Alberta and Curling Canada held a free interactive webinar on August 20, 2025 that dives deep into the real value of membership in the Canadian curling community. The recording is available HERE. Please share it with your members and Board.
Curler Participation Definitions (Aligned with Curling Canada)
Curling Canada has established consistent participation definitions to support shared understanding, reporting, and data collection across the country. A brief summary is provided below for reference.
Regular Curler:
An individual registered with a Member Club or Facility who participates in recognized curling activities four or more times per membership year (July 1–June 30). Participation may include:
- Regular league participation (standard or rental usage)
- Regular facility use for training or competition
Casual Curler:
An individual who participates in programs, services, or resources within the curling system up to three times per membership year. Examples include:
- Bonspiels or competitions (a multi‑day event is considered one participation)
- Try Curling or Open House events
- Private rentals
- School or youth group programs
Regular Contributor:
An individual affiliated with or registered through a Member Club or Facility who is employed, contracted, or volunteers to support the delivery of recognized curling activities. Contributions may include:
- Governance roles and responsibilities
- Facility operations and building services
- Ice maintenance
- Coaching or instruction four or more times per membership year
Additional guidance and reporting supports related to these definitions will be shared as they become available.
Member Club Benefits
Curling Alberta supports member clubs by strengthening the club–provincial–national system of curling and providing practical resources that help clubs operate effectively and grow participation.
Club Development & Support
- Access to a Club Development Webinar Series covering governance, strategic planning, marketing, program development, risk management, and sustainability
- Direct consultation and advisory support tailored to your club’s needs (operations, ice, programming, governance, finance, and marketing)
- Access to a growing library of club support tools and templates, including policies, grant examples, bids, job descriptions, and advocacy resources
- Opportunities to recognize volunteers, leaders, and partners through Curling Alberta’s Annual Awards
- Discounted participation in Curling Canada’s Business of Curling Symposiums and access to private board‑focused sessions
Competitions & Hosting Opportunities
- Eligibility for members to compete in Curling Alberta and Curling Canada sanctioned events
- Opportunities to host provincial and national competitions, events, and programs
- Recognition of club teams participating in sanctioned events
- Access to Curling Canada’s Eight Ender Awards
Marketing, Communications & Insights
- Access to a free Canva Teams account with customizable marketing and social media templates
- Promotion of club programs and events through Curling Alberta channels
- Participation in provincial and national surveys, with access to aggregate insights to support planning and advocacy
- Connection to peer clubs through Curling Alberta’s Affiliated Clubs network
Together, these benefits support strong, sustainable clubs and meaningful curling experiences for members across Alberta.
2026–2027 Alberta Curling Development Fee (CDF)
The Alberta Curling Development Fee (CDF) supports the system of curling at the club, provincial, and national levels.
Fee amount:
$22 per Regular Curler
(See curler definitions above)
Fee Breakdown
The CDF includes the following components:
$1 – Personal Sport Accident Insurance premium
Provides individual coverage for registered curlers.$16 – Curling Alberta system of curling fee
Supports provincial programs, services, education, competitions, and club and community development across Alberta.$5 – Curling Canada system of curling fee
Supports national programs, services, participation pathways, and shared resources that strengthen curling across Canada.
Together, these fees help sustain a connected, effective, and resilient curling system that supports clubs, curlers, volunteers, and communities.
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Additional Member Club Benefits
Funding, Discounts & Curling Alberta Partners
- Proceeds from Tier 1 event 50/50s are directed to Curling Alberta’s reserve fund to strategically support clubs across the province
- Grant support, including application consultations and letters of support for club initiatives
- Assistance with implementing Curling IO, a centralized online registration and management system (registrations, athlete profiles, leagues, results, and forms)
- Member access to exclusive discounts on home and auto insurance (Belairdirect) and car rentals (Budget)
- Eligibility for members to apply for Curling Alberta and Curling Canada scholarships
- Club access to Grant Watch, a leading funding information resource for non‑profits
- Ability to fundraise when governing body approval is required by AGLC
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Training, Certification & Program Delivery
- Opportunities to host certification and training for coaches (NCCP), officials, ice technicians, and volunteers
- Access to Curling Alberta and Curling Canada programs and curricula, including Hit Draw Tap, Curling 101, Rock Stars and Ready to Rock
- Ability to borrow program equipment, including Rocks & Rings sets and junior curling rocks
- Player access to Curling Alberta camps, high‑performance programs, and the Alberta Curling Tour Points Race
- Support and consultation for delivering Learn to Curl and introductory programming
- Opportunities to host junior recruitment and youth engagement events, including Ready to Rock
Advocacy & Club Voice
- Opportunities to collaborate with Curling Alberta on advocacy efforts within political, economic, and social systems
- Support in promoting the value and impact of curling within communities
- A formal voice in the direction of the sport through zone representation and voting privileges at Curling Alberta meetings
Get your print out of member benefits here.
Contact Atina Ford Johnston, Director of Club Development, for more information and to become a Curling Alberta member!Â