The RA Saturday Youth Curling program welcomes new and returning curlers from the ages of 8 to 17. The focus is on having fun while learning the fundamentals of the game in a relaxed environment. Our program is based on a curriculum developed by Curling Ontario and is delivered by a team of trained instructors. Participants have access to club equipment: sliders, stabilizers and brooms. The Fall portion of the program focuses on instruction for novice curlers, and reviewing skills and continued training for returning intermediate/advanced curlers. Coaching continues for the novice and intermediate levels throughout the Winter session, with an emphasis on drills to advance curling skills followed by game play. The more experienced curlers focus on game play (including 4-person, triples, and doubles). Students are grouped by skill level, and where possible by broad age group. We also look for opportunities to make up teams and participate in many local recreational bonspiels – our goal is to give all those interested a chance to do so, and team members thus generally vary from event to event. Register early to avoid disappointment.

Coordinator: Margo Burgess (email: margo.burgess.racc@gmail.com)