Youth Curling Webinar Series
The Curling Canada led Youth Curling Webinar Series is intended to spread knowledge on various topics to young curlers (Ages U-9, U-12, U-15, U-18), coaches, affiliated curling centres, program leaders, and parents. The webinar series will be hosted on Zoom and requires registration. After you register, you will receive an email with instructions on how to join the webinar.
Parent Support & Communication
Are you a curling parent? This one’s for you!
Join Curling Canada’s Dustin Mikush, Manager of Youth Development and Youth Curling Experts, Leslie Anne Walsh and Pam Sullivan as they explore how parents can best support their young athletes throughout their curling journey.
Date: Wednesday, September 3rd @ 7:30 PM ET
Open to all coaches and parents!
Building Your Team’s Culture
Creating a positive, fun, and supportive team culture isn’t just a “nice-to-have”, it’s essential for building a team that thrives, both on and off the ice. Whether you’re a coach or parent, this webinar is designed to help you understand and implement the core principles of team culture that will set young athletes up to excel.
Join Curling Canada’s Dustin Mikush, Youth Development Manager, Elaine Dagg-Jackson, High Performance Senior Manager, and Kyle Paquette, National Wheelchair Program Director, as they guide you through proven strategies for building a culture of excellence. This session will dive deep into how to:
- Foster trust & respect
- Create an inclusive environment
- Champion social connection & well-being
- Manage team dynamics
- Encourage growth & resilience
Whether you’re looking to strengthen your coaching approach or seeking ways to support your young athletes’ curling journey, this webinar is the perfect opportunity to learn more!
Date: Wednesday, September 17 @ 7:30PM ET
Open to all coaches and parents! Coaches with an NCCP number will earn 1 Professional Development point.
Best Practices for U-15 & U-18 Coaches
Calling all youth curling coaches!
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to enhance your coaching toolkit, this webinar is packed with insights to help you create a positive and exceptional experience for young athletes.
Join Curling Canada’s Manager of NextGen & Podium Pathway, Helen Radford, and Manager of Youth Development, Dustin Mikush as they share practical tips, real-life examples, and proven strategies for coaching young U-15 & U-18 athletes effectively.
Date: Tuesday, October 7th @ 7:30PM ET
Open to all coaches and parents! Coaches with an NCCP number will earn 1 Professional Development point.
Youth Development Programs
Curling Canada and Provincial/Territorial Curling Associations have a plethora of fun Youth Development Programs available for all ages and stages.
Learn more about U-12, U-15, and U-18 programming opportunities from Curling Canada’s Dustin Mikush and Nova Scotia Curling’s, Technical Director, Jill Brothers!
Date: Tuesday October 21st @ 7:30PM ET
Open to all youth program leaders, coaches, and parents!
Ask a Youth Curling Expert – Rock Talk
Have questions about youth curling? Wondering how to better support your athletes, improve your coaching, create a fun program, or grow your program? This is your chance to get answers from top experts in the field!
Join us for an interactive session featuring Helen Radford (Curling Canada), Dustin Mikush (Curling Canada), Jill Brothers (Nova Scotia Curling), and Paul Cseke (Curl BC)! Bring your questions, ideas, and curiosity to this engaging Rock Talk, a space to connect, learn, and share.
Date: Tuesday, November 4th @ 7:30PM ET
Open to all youth program leaders, coaches, and parents. Coaches with an NCCP number will earn 1 Professional Development point.
