Little Rockers and Novice Curling

LITTLE ROCKERS AND NOVICE CURLING

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. 

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

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. 

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

KNOWN 2024-2025 CANCELLATIONS: (subject to change)

Due to the club schedule there will be Sundays/Tuesdays that we won’t have Little Rockers and Novice programming.

November 3:  Club Curling Cashspiel
November 17: Cornwall Classic U20
December 22: Midseason Maintenance
December 29: Holiday Break
February 16: Club Championships
February 23: Queer Spiel Rental
February 25: 55+ Games (potentially)
March 2: PEI U12 Provincial Championships
March 9: PEI Club Curling Provincial Championships
March 23: Junior Spiel (tentative date)
 

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/