Curling AlbertaRocking the House
🪨 ROCKING THE HOUSE – Club Development News & Community Initiatives – June 18
🪨 ROCKING THE HOUSE – Club Development News & Community Initiatives Hello Club Managers & Board Members, This week’s update
🪨 ROCKING THE HOUSE – Club Development News & Community Initiatives – June 11, 2026
This week’s update focuses on practical tools and opportunities to support your club—from managing rising utility costs and exploring new technology,
ROCKING THE HOUSE, June 4th
ROCKING THE HOUSE – Club Development News & Community Initiatives Hello Club Managers & Board Members, This week, we’re focusing
We proudly serve and respond to the needs of our members and partners through a collaborative and community-based approach. Our organization is committed to inspire, promote, and enhance participation in curling by strategically developing sustainable revenue sources, fostering partnerships, and building local capacity with emphasis on lifetime participation and building healthy, active clubs.
Key Member Resources
Refer to: Policy #3.22.1 – Sports Groups Eligibility Requirements.
For questions:
Gaming Event Applications: [email protected] | 1-855-506-1066
Use of Funds: [email protected] | 1-855-506-1066
Curling AB Member & Fee Tracking Spreadsheet - to be submitted by Feb. 28, 2026
Member & Fee Tracking Spreadsheet
Drop-in/Casual & Intro Curlers Spreadsheet for Personal Accident Insurance
Waivers:
Minors - Informed Consent, Release of Liability & Risk &Photo and Livestreaming (Combined)
Adults - Release of Liability & Risk &Photo and Livestreaming (Combined)
Curling Canada: Diversity & Inclusivity
- Inclusive Curling – Home - Inclusive Curling
- Wheelchair Curling
- Ice Tech info for wheelchair curling – contact: [email protected]
- Stick Curling – Lesson plan available. Contact: [email protected]
ssistant Ice Tech & Head Ice Tech courses available.
Ice Technician | Curling Alberta
Course Schedule | Curling Alberta
Interested in registering for a course, hosting or evaluations?
📧 Contact Atina Ford Johnston: [email protected]
What does it mean to be a member?
🚗 Budget Car Rentals – Code: W876677
🛡️ Belairdirect Insurance – Exclusive savings
Belairdirect Car and Home Insurance | Curling Alberta
🏨 Best Western - Book with Best Western Hotels & Resorts | Curling Alberta
Wawanesa is our Personal Sport Accident Insurance Provider.
If a club member or casual curler has an accident while curling, please follow this process:
- Club GM or Designate helps member complete the appropriate claim form (see form links below for: Member curler OR Casual/Drop-in curler) & submit to: [email protected]
- A Wawanesa Claims Specialist will review the claim & guide the club member or casual curler through the rest of the process.
Member Curler:
Member Curler - Personal Accident Claim Form
Casual/Drop-in Curler:
Casual Curler - Personal Accident Claim Form
Policy Documents:
Member Curler - Policy Document
Casual Curler - Policy Document
Forms can be submitted to:
The Wawanesa Life Insurance Company
Attn: Life Claims Department
236 Carlton Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 1P5
For inquiries, please call 1-844-318-0411
Fax: 1-855-496-3028
Email: [email protected]
wawanesalife.com
Hit Draw Tap – Club Registration Open!
Calling all clubs! Host a Hit Draw Tap competition as part of your Junior Program. Kids aged 6–12 will compete in a fun skills challenge for a chance to qualify for the Provincial Shootout on Feb 28 in Red Deer.
📋 Click here to register your club
Ready to Rock – Community & School Based Programming
U9, U12 & U18 – Youth Curling
Business of Curling
Tools & Resources
Curling AB Member & Fee Tracking Spreadsheet – to be submitted by Feb. 28, 2026
Member & Fee Tracking Spreadsheet
Drop-in/Casual & Intro Curlers Spreadsheet for Personal Accident Insurance
Waivers:
Minors – Informed Consent, Release of Liability & Risk &Photo and Livestreaming (Combined)
Adults – Release of Liability & Risk &Photo and Livestreaming (Combined)
Ice Technician Certification
Assistant Ice Tech & Head Ice Tech courses available.
Ice Technician | Curling Alberta
Course Schedule | Curling Alberta
Interested in registering for a course, hosting or evaluations?
📧 Contact Atina Ford Johnston: [email protected]
Girls Rock FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
- Getting more girls in the game!
Diversity & Inclusivity in Curling
Curling Canada: Diversity & Inclusivity
- Inclusive Curling – Home – Inclusive Curling
- Wheelchair Curling
- Ice Tech info for wheelchair curling – contact: [email protected]
- Stick Curling – Lesson plan available. Contact: [email protected]
Youth Curling
FREE Programs
for Member Clubs
Hit Draw Tap – Club Registration Open!
Calling all clubs! Host a Hit Draw Tap competition as part of your Junior Program. Kids aged 6–12 will compete in a fun skills challenge for a chance to qualify for the Provincial Shootout on Feb 28 in Red Deer.
📋 Click here to register your club
Ready to Rock – Community & School Based Programming
U9, U12 & U18 – Youth Curling
Help Shape the Future of Curling Clubs – Your Voice Matters
Scored an 8 ender?
Webinars
AGLC Information
Refer to: Policy #3.22.1 – Sports Groups Eligibility Requirements.
For questions:
Gaming Event Applications: [email protected] | 1-855-506-1066
Use of Funds: [email protected] | 1-855-506-1066
Personal Accident Insurance Update
Wawanesa is our Personal Sport Accident Insurance Provider.
If a club member or casual curler has an accident while curling, please follow this process:
- Club GM or Designate helps member complete the appropriate claim form (see form links below for: Member curler OR Casual/Drop-in curler) & submit to: [email protected]
- A Wawanesa Claims Specialist will review the claim & guide the club member or casual curler through the rest of the process.
Member Curler:
Member Curler – Personal Accident Claim Form
Casual/Drop-in Curler:
Casual Curler – Personal Accident Claim Form
Policy Documents:
Member Curler – Policy Document
Casual Curler – Policy Document
Forms can be submitted to:
The Wawanesa Life Insurance Company
Attn: Life Claims Department
236 Carlton Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 1P5
For inquiries, please call 1-844-318-0411
Fax: 1-855-496-3028
Email: [email protected]
wawanesalife.com
Membership Benefits
What does it mean to be a member?
Member Perks
🚗 Budget Car Rentals – Code: W876677
🛡️ Belairdirect Insurance – Exclusive savings
Belairdirect Car and Home Insurance | Curling Alberta
🏨 Best Western – Book with Best Western Hotels & Resorts | Curling Alberta
Upcoming Courses & Key Dates Events
Member Resources and Information
Business of Curling Resources
Curling AB Member & Fee Tracking Spreadsheet - to be submitted by Feb. 28, 2026
Member & Fee Tracking Spreadsheet
Drop-in/Casual & Intro Curlers Spreadsheet for Personal Accident Insurance
Waivers:
Minors - Informed Consent, Release of Liability & Risk &Photo and Livestreaming (Combined)
Adults - Release of Liability & Risk &Photo and Livestreaming (Combined)
Ice Technician Certification
Assistant Ice Tech & Head Ice Tech courses available.
Ice Technician | Curling Alberta
Course Schedule | Curling Alberta
Interested in registering for a course, hosting or evaluations?
📧 Contact Atina Ford Johnston: [email protected]
Coaching Certification
Coaching Course Descriptions & Requirements:
Curling Alberta Activations in the Community - Express Rink
Are you looking for more members to join your club this season? Why not use Curling Alberta’s express rink to promote curling in your community!
Webinars
More information coming soon!
Grants and Funding
SPAR Donation Fund Program:
Donations to clubs can be made in two ways:
- Online? Use this link (look for the Donate Now button).
- By cheque? download this form
Detailed instructions and program guidelines are available here.
Important: Member clubs, please send Curling AB a record of donations and donors so that we can ensure an accurate reconciliation.
Government of Alberta Sport & Recreation Funding Opportunities
Sport, physical activity and recreation – Grant programs | Alberta.ca
Northern AB Curling Championship Society (NACCS)
The NACCS's legacy fund is established to help develop and grow the sport of curling in curling clubs. Applications that fall under the criteria of development, promotion and business improvement to increase participation in a curling club will be considered by the board of directors.
Grant Watch!
Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) Small - Gov't of AB.
Community Initiatives Program (CIP) Project-Based - up to $75,000 (deadlines: Jan 15, May 15 & Sept 15)
AB Community Partnership Grants
AB Blue Cross - Community Wellbeing Grant
Air Canada Foundation Grants - Nov 1 to Dec 30 annually
Community League Grants - Parkland County
Clean Energy Improvement Program | Alberta Municipalities - re-opens again soon
FortisAlberta | Save Energy Grants - currently open
Sask Lotteries Community Grants - Lloydminster
Recreation Grant - Yellowhead County
FIFA Global Citizen & Education Fund
Community Enhancement Grants - Wheatland County
Building Communities Grants Program - Calgary
Community Support Grant - Delburne
Winter Games Legacy Grant - Sylvan Lake
Sask Indian Gaming Authority Sponsorship - Lloydminster
Community Capital Program Grant - St. Albert
Championing Inclusive Communities - CIBC
Sports Hosting Program - Whitecourt