YOUTH PROGRAMS 2024-25
From Little Rockers through to national and world-level competitors, the Cornwall Curling Club has a youth program for everyone. We have Little Rocker and Novice instructional programs starting at age six, up through our Under 21 Junior team curlers.
LITTLE ROCKERS INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM (Ages 6-7)
Children will learn ice safety, basic curling techniques, and some of the basic rules of curling. The objective is safety, fun, social interaction, an introduction to the game, and active and inclusive living.
See Little Rockers and Novice Curling page for more details.
NOVICE INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM (Ages 8-12)
Children will learn ice safety, beginner and enhanced curling techniques, and the rules of curling. The objective of the program is safety, fun, social interaction, an introduction to the game, and active and inclusive living, and preparation for competitive play.
See Little Rockers and Novice Curling page for more details.
JUNIOR TEAM PRACTICE (Ages 13-21)
Junior Team Practice time is a part of our Junior Development Program. These are typically competitive teams, ages 13-20 who use this time for practicing skill development and for coaching time.
See Junior Team Practice page for more details.
SUNDAY JUNIOR CURLING (Ages 13-18)
NOTE: Sunday Junior Program can be a team’s 2nd schedule practice or counts as a league in the Junior Practice Plus League membership level.
A program for kids that allows for different curling paths depending on their interest level.
This program will allow junior curlers an opportunity to stay in the game beyond the age of 12 regardless if they only want to be on the ice once a week as an individual, play in a fun spiel once a year or be a competitive junior team that plays multiple tournaments a year.
This program is intended for curlers with at least two years of experience OR who have graduated from the Novice or U18 Learn to Curl programs.
See Sunday Junior Curling page for more details.
U15 SATURDAY CURLING LEAGUE
Cost: $50 plus HST per individual
The U15 Junior Curling League will take place Saturday starting October 26, 2024.
This league is open to new teams and seasoned vets. There will be a focus on learning the rules and etiquette of the game. Games will be eight ends with a 2-hour time limit and allowing coaching interactions.
NOTE: This league is not a membership program and is open to teams from ANY club – you do NOT have to be a member at Cornwall Curling Club. However, ALL participants must be a member of a CurlPEI affiliated Club and have paid the annual CurlPEI fees to participate. If you aren’t currently a member at any CurlPEI Club, you can register for a membership separately at our Club.
See U15 Saturday Curling League page for more details.
ANNUAL END OF SEASON YOUTH PROGRAM PARTY
At the end of every season we like to invite the participants in all our youth programming – along with their families – to have blast at the End of Season Youth Program Party.
Free pizza, prizes, goofy games on the ice, and finally skating on the ice to close out the season.
JUNIOR PROGRAM FEES
NEED HELP PAYING FEES?
KidSport PEI provides grants to kids from families facing financial barriers so they can participate in registered sport programs and experience the lifelong benefits of a season of sport. KidSport Prince Edward Island provides grants of up to $600 per eligible kid, per year (January 1st – December 31st) towards sport registration fees.
If the child needs equipment, we will make a referral to a partner agency. Grants are intended to be used for sport registration fees; travel and competitions are not eligible for funding
KidSport PEI uses family income level to determine financial eligibility for grants provided through the Provincial Fund. A Net Annual Family Income of $60,000 or less will qualify you for a KidSport PEI grant.
If you are unsure of your eligibility to receive a grant, please reach out to sports@sportpei.pe.ca.
To register for a KidSport PEI grant through the Provincial Fund visit: https://kidsportcanada.ca/prince-edward-island/provincial-fund/
REGISTRATION FOR YOUTH PROGRAMING IS AS FOLLOWS:
RETURNING Youth programming curlers can register beginning Monday, September 16, 2024 at 9:00am. Please register online at https://cornwall.curling.
NEW Youth programming curlers can register beginning on Monday, September 23, 2024 at 9:00am. Please register online at https://cornwall.curling.
OTHER NOTES
- For NEW curlers interest in youth curling at the Cornwall Curling Club!
- Our Little Rockers and Novice Instructional Programs with our host a FREE Intro to Curling Fun Day and registration for ages 6-12 on: October 20, 2024.
- Lockers: Lockers MAY be available for the season.
- Please see club manager for cost and availability.
PROVINCIALS
There are a number of Provincial Championships available for Junior curlers to compete in each season, in the Under 12, Under 15, Under 18 and Under 20 (Juniors) age categories.
The U12 teams can be any combination of male and female while the others have separate male and female divisions. Teams require a chaperone or coach for provincial competitions
Visit PEICurling.com for specific requirements and championship schedules.
HELMET POLICY
At the Cornwall Curling Curling Club anyone 12 and under, as well as everyone in the instructional program, is required to wear a helmet. Any CSA-approved helmet – bicycle, hockey, etc. is acceptable.