CURLING PROGRAMS
Glen Meadows Curling Association offers a variety of youth and adult programs for those who would like to learn how to curl and for those who would like to improve their curling skills.
We offer introductory curling sessions in October and January and intermediate and advanced clinics at regular intervals during the curling season.
Our coaching personnel have years of recreational and competitive curling experience
and several of our instructors have Level 1 or Level 2 - Curl BC coaching accreditations.
Instructors focus on game fundamentals, delivery technique, balance, sweeping skills,
game strategy and, of course, having a safe and enjoyable time on the ice.
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Glen Meadows offers weekend youth sessions (ages 10 to 18) in the fall and in the spring. Parents interested in introducing children to the sport of curling are encouraged to contact the main office for more information.
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Each year, men and women of all ages come to Glen Meadows to learn about the sport of curling. For those who are new to the sport, we offer introductory curling clinics and participation in our Novice League. At the introductory clinics, we will teach you the basics of how to curl.
Our instructors will provide guidelines regarding safety on the ice
along with information on appropriate equipment and clothing.
At the introductory clinics, you only need a warm jacket,
clean shoes, and the desire to learn one of the greatest sports on ice!
If you want to learn more after you have attended an introductory session, you can join our Sunday Novice League that provides a combination of instruction and a regular curling match each week. The Novice League runs over an 8 week period and we hold one session in the fall and one in the spring. In our view, the best way to learn how to curl is to challenge your fellow curlers to a game and the Novice League provides the perfect opportunity for this! For more information on introductory curling clinics or the Novice Curling League, check our website for upcoming EVENTS. Alternatively, contact the Glen Meadows Association for more information.
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More experienced curlers can benefit from our intermediate and advanced Curling Clinics that are held at regular intervals throughout the curling season. If you wish to improve your delivery technique and shot-making consistency, these are the sessions that will help you. Check our website EVENTS link for information and dates of upcoming clinics. Alternatively, contact the Glen Meadows Association for more information.
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The Competitive Athlete Development (CAD) Program is designed for curling teams and athletes that want to develop and improve their competitive skills. This program offers training to teams, athletes and coaches to refine their curling skills and help them achieve success at competitions. The program provides access to the latest training techniques, technologies and ideas, and includes video analysis of athlete delivery and sweeping techniques, indepth discussions on strategy, fitness and nutrition, more effective practice techniques as well as team dynamics and mental preparation. This program is headed up by Cindy Tucker, Manager/Coach of the Victoria Curling Performance Centre. Cost: There is a one-time $20 registration fee (payable to the Curling Association), plus a $5 per-session fee (payable to Glen Meadows). Schedule: Wednesdays from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, beginning October 14, 2009. NOTE: The CAD program is now fully booked for the 2009/2010 season. However we do keep a spare list in the event of cancellations or related openings. For information please contact Lawrence Woytowich at 250-655-1602 or email: t-bird57@shaw.ca
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