Curling Alberta 2026/27 High Performance Program
High Performance Program
Curling Alberta has enhanced its High Performance Program for the upcoming season, with a renewed focus on supporting U20 and U25 teams through our network of High Performance Regional Training Centres.
This program is designed to elevate performance at the national level while providing Alberta teams with the tools, structure, and support needed to progress into Curling Canada’s National Team and NextGen programs.
Program Benefits
Teams selected for the program will have access to:
- Weekly tactical and technical training led by experienced High Performance coaches
- New! Off-season sport science and strength-based training programs
- Coach mentorship and professional development opportunities
- Access to Regional Training CentresÂ
- Competition support funding to enhance performance opportunities
Building Alberta’s Future
Beyond athlete development, this program plays a critical role in strengthening Alberta’s curling system. By providing equitable access to high-performance resources and creating clear, structured pathways to national programs, Curling Alberta is building a foundation for sustained success—on and off the ice.
Applications Closed
Application Deadline: May 25, 2026
Where are our High Performance Regional Centres?
Curling Alberta operates two High Performance Regional Training Centres:
- Okotoks Curling Club – Okotoks, AB
- Saville Community Sports Centre – Edmonton, AB
These centres serve as hubs for high-performance development across the province. They host all High Performance Team Program sessions and are also the primary locations for our Youth Development Camps, with four to six camps scheduled throughout the 2026–27 curling season.
High Performance Team Rosters
Congratulations to all successful U25 and U20 High Performance Teams:
Team Jacques:Â Ryan Jacques, Cole Adams, Adam Naugler, Andrew Nowell
Team Wipf:Â Kenan Wipf, Ky Macauley, Ethan Drysdale, Spencer Else
Team Davies:Â Zach Davies, Ronan Peterson, Will Butler, Lucas Sawiak
Team Hiebert:Â Jaxon Hiebert, Noah Mason-Wood, Nate Burton, Braeden Hein
Team Hlushak:Â Peter Hlushak, Sahil Dalrymple, Tyler Derksen, Joshua Lussier
Team Hennig:Â Varyk Doepker (fourth), Austin Hennig (skip), Charles Snider, Ryan Gartenburg
Team A. Koe: Ava Koe, Elizabeth Morgan, Carley Hardie, Kate Ector
Team Desormeau:Â Abby Desormeau, Sarah Yarmuch, Bethany Evans, Kieran Roa
Team L. Koe:Â Lila Koe, Andie Ingram, Kaycee Johnston, Ella Cardinal
Team Morison:Â Reese Morison, Ella Landry, Haylee Rapuano, Rylee Burton
Teams that were not selected are encouraged to continue their development by attending one of our Youth Development Camps at a High Performance Regional Training Centre.
Youth Development Camps
This season, Curling Alberta will host four Youth Development Camps designed for athletes in the Learn to Compete stage.
Led by Curling Alberta’s High Performance Coaches, these one-day camps provide:
- Expert technical and tactical instruction for athletes
- Valuable mentorship opportunities for coaches
These camps are open to all U15–U20 curlers looking to develop their skills and gain exposure to high-performance training environments.
- Cost: $150 per athlete
- Coach Access: Coaches are encouraged to attend at no cost alongside their teams
Locations & Dates
- Camp #1: Okotoks Curling Club – Sep 19, 2026: Register HEREÂ
- Camp #2: Saville Community Sports Centre – Sep 27, 2026: Register HEREÂ
- Camp #3: Okotoks Curling Club – Dec 19, 2026: Register HEREÂ
- Camp #4: Saville Centre – Feb 14, 2027: Register HERE