About The HP Program

About The Program
The Curl BC High Performance Program offers high performance coaching and training in techincal, tactical, physical, biomechanical, nutritional, psychological and performance planning domains. These services are delivered by our High Performance Coaching Team and Service Specialists. Training camps, clinics and workshops, online training diaries, and video analysis are just a few examples of tools made available to program participants.

Athlete development, talent identification and coach development are the three main areas of focus in this program.

Curl BC High Performance Coaching Team
The Curl BC High Performance Program is headed by our Provincial Coach, Melissa Soligo. Melissa oversees the high performance elite and high performance development programs for athletes, teams and coaches.

The rest of the High Performance Coaching Team consists of two Regional Coaches, Al Moore and Kevin Rouck, and seven Assistant Regional Coaches, Al Smith, Doris Torrance, Len Stewart, Janice Mori, Brenda Nordin, Michael Dahms and Jack Hockey. These coaches oversee regional programs and services across the province. They are available to work with both club and intermediate athletes as well as those of a higher caliber.

 Click here for the coaches biographies and contact information.

2009 Provincial Performance Plan
Click here to view the 2009 Provincial Performance Plan.

Long Term Athlete Development
Click here to view the Long Term Athlete Development for Curling in Canada document.

How To Join The Program
Any curler who is a member in good standing of a Curl BC affiliated club can join the High Performance Program. Curlers may join as teams or individuals but must sign a contract with the Provincial Coaches for acceptance into the program. The deadline for applications to enter the program is April 30th of each year. Please contact Melissa Soligo if you would like to join the program.