Little Rockers and Novice Curling

LITTLE ROCKERS & NOVICE

LITTLE ROCKERS

The Little Rockers Program is a Junior Instructional Program for children ages 6-7.

This program is led by Junior Program Facilitator/Instructor Sarah Doak, along with her coaching team and volunteers.

The program is a Cornwall Curling Club initiative that is guided from Curling Canada junior curling instructional programming. 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.

Sunday Schedule:
Warm Up: 12:45pm – 1:00pm
Curling Instruction: 1:00pm -1:55pm
Cool Down: 1:55pm – 2:00pm

After the instructional time we always have hot chocolate from 2:00pm – 2:30pm as well!

Our club abides by all recommendations from Curling Canada and Curl PEI for curler to instructor/supervision ratio. 

START DATE: November 8, 2026
END DATE: March 14, 2026
CLOSING PARTY: April 4, 2027

Additionally, CSA approved helmets are a mandatory part of this program.

2026-2027 LITTLE ROCKERS CANCELLATIONS: (subject to change)

  • November 1: NO Little Rockers – Intro to Curling Fun Day for NEW CURLERS
  • December 6: NO Little Rockers – Women’s CRTS Event
  • December 20: NO Little Rockers – Midseason Maintenance
  • December 27: NO Little Rockers – Holiday Break
  • January 17: NO Little Rockers – PEI Men’s & Women’s Championships
  • January 24: NO Little Rockers – Winter Jam Junior Spiel
  • January 31: NO Little Rockers – Club Championship Weekend
  • February 7: NO Little Rockers – PEI Mixed Doubles Championship
  • February 21: NO Little Rockers – Island Pride Rental Spiel
  • March 21: NO Little Rockers – March Break
  • March 28: NO Little Rockers – Easter

NOVICE 

The Novice Instructional Program is for children ages 8-12 years old.
 
This program is led by Junior Program Facilitator/Instructor Sarah Doak, along with her coaching team and volunteers.

The program is a Cornwall Curling Club initiative that is guided from Curling Canada junior curling instructional programming.

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.

Typically (depending on the Program Coordinator’s lesson plans) Sunday sessions consists of instruction time and learning new skills. Some or all of Tuesday’s instructional plans are often used for game experience or enhanced skills development.

SUNDAY SCHEDULE:
Warm Up: 12:45pm – 1:00pm
Curling Instruction: 1:00pm – 1:50pm/1:55pm
Cool Down: 1:50pm/1:55pm – 2:00pm

After the instructional time on Sundays we always have hot chocolate from 2:00pm – 2:30pm as well!

TUESDAY SCHEDULE:
Warm Up: 4:45pm – 5:00pm
Curling Instruction 5:00pm – 5:50pm
Cool Down 5:50pm – 6:00pm

Our club abides by all recommendations from Curling Canada and Curl PEI for curler to instructor/supervision ratio. 

START DATE: October 27, 2026
END DATE: March 16, 2027
CLOSING PARTY: April 4, 2027

Additionally, CSA approved helmets are a mandatory part of this program.

2026-2027 NOVICE CANCELLATIONS: (subject to change)

  • November 1: NO Novice – Intro to Curling Fun Day for NEW CURLERS
  • November 24: No Novice – Bookmark Event
  • December 6: NO Novice – Women’s CRTS Event
  • December 20: NO Novice – Midseason Maintenance
  • December 22: NO Novice – Holiday Break
  • December 27: NO Novice – Holiday Break
  • December 29: NO Novice – Holiday Break
  • January 12: NO Novice – PEI Men’s & Women’s Championships
  • January 17: NO Novice – PEI Men’s & Women’s Championships
  • January 24: NO Novice – Winter Jam Junior Spiel
  • January 31: NO Novice – Club Championship Weekend
  • February 7: NO Novice – PEI Mixed Doubles Championship
  • February 21: NO Novice – Island Pride Rental Spiel
  • February 23: NO Novice – 55+ Games
  • March 21: NO Novice – March Break
  • March 23: NO Novice – March Break
  • March 28: NO Novice – Easter

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/