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Terms of Reference:

Type: The Adult Advisory committee composed of Adult (aged 19+) Curling Athletes.

Purpose: The Adult Advisory Committee is responsible for making recommendations to the Curl BC Staff or appropriate board sub-committees related to the development, promotion and growth of adult curling, both competitively and recreationally.

Responsibilities: include the following below, but are not limited to other needs that may occur throughout the year.

1. Review and recommend updates to the Advisory Committee Terms of Reference document on an annual basis.
2. Recommend programs, initiatives, policies and strategic guidance for developing increased participation amongst adults in the sport of curling.
3. Recommend strategies focused on improving the appeal of curling as a sport, recreation and entertainment option.
4. Present ideas and feedback (via surveys, townhalls, focus groups, ) solicited from curlers outside of the committee membership.
5. Review the annual competitions calendar and make recommendations in regard to the scheduling of playdown competitions throughout the season.

Authority: The Adult Advisory Committee is subcommittee of the Curl BC Competitions Committee. It is consultative in nature and does not have the authority to make decisions or to speak on behalf of Curl BC.

Composition: The committee will consist Curlers throughout BC (up to a maximum of 11). The Committee will elect 2 co- chairs (Male and Female) who will report recommendations to the Competitions Committee.

Committee Composition:

• Curl BC – staff member
• 2 Co-Chairs
• Advisory positions (up to 9)
• The committee can appoint committee members at any time to fill vacant roles for the remainder of the term.
• There will be a 1-year commitment for all members on the
• You may resign from the committee with written notice at any

Process:

Process for establishing the Advisory Committee each year:

• Potential members will fill out an expression of interest to participate on the committee by June 15^th
• Expression of interest applications will be reviewed by both Curl BC staff and Competitions Committee and the committee will be announced June 15^th for the following season.

Meetings Framework:

• Meetings will occur 3-5 times per There may be a need to call additional meetings, if required.
• Agendas will be prepared by the Chair9s) and minutes will be distributed via
• The committee will communicate and meet

Meetings Structure:

• First Quarter meeting – June (after AGM) form committee, introductions, purpose of committee, establish plan for upcoming year, needs based on host sites for championships, camps, tour events, Webinar plans, development initiatives
• Second Quarter meeting- August/September
• Third Quarter meeting – only if required; event peak season
• Fourth Quarter meeting(s) – March/April season wrap up, what do we need to change, surveys, recommendations and feedback, create plan for next season.
• Curl BC AGM June

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Terms of Reference:

Type: The Youth Advisory committee composed of U21 Youth Curling Athletes.

Purpose: The Youth Advisory Committee is responsible for making recommendations to the Curl BC Staff or appropriate board subcommittees related to the development, promotion and growth of youth curling, both competitively and recreationally.

Responsibilities: include the following below, but are not limited to other needs that may occur throughout the year.

1. Review and recommend updates to the Youth Advisory Committee Terms of Reference document on an annual basis.
2. Recommend programs, initiatives, policies and strategic guidance for developing increased participation amongst youth in the sport of curling.
3. Recommend strategies focused on improving the appeal of curling as a sport, recreation and entertainment option for youth.
4. Present ideas and feedback (via surveys, townhalls, focus groups, etc.) solicited from youth curlers outside of the committee membership on topics related to the development of youth curling in British Columbia.
5. Review the annual competitions calendar and make recommendations in regard to the scheduling of youth playdown competitions throughout the season.

Authority:  The Youth Advisory Committee is a subcommittee of the Curl BC Competitions Committee. It is consultative in nature and does not have the authority to make decisions or to speak on behalf of Curl BC.

Composition: The committee will consist of Youth Curlers throughout BC (up to a maximum of 11). The Committee will elect a chair who will report recommendations to the Competitions Committee and the Curl BC Curler Development Manager.

Committee Composition:

• Curl BC – Education and Curler Development Manager
• Chair
• Advisory positions (up to 10)
• The committee can appoint committee members at any time to fill vacant roles for the remainder of the term.
• There will be a 1-year commitment for all members on the committee.
• You may resign from the committee with written notice at any time.

Process:

Process for establishing the Youth Advisory Committee each year:

• Potential members will fill out an expression of interest to participate on the committee by June 15^th
• Expression of interest applications will be reviewed by Curl BC staff and the committee will be announced June 15^th for the following season.

Meetings Framework:

• Meetings will occur 3-5 times per year. There may be a need to call additional meetings, if required.
• Agendas will be prepared by the Chair and minutes will be distributed via email.
• The committee will communicate and meet virtually.

Meetings Structure:

• First Quarter meeting – June (after AGM) form committee, introductions, purpose of committee, establish plan for upcoming year, needs based on host sites for championships, camps, tour events, Webinar plans, development initiatives
• Second Quarter meeting- August/September
• Third Quarter meeting – only if required; event peak season
• Fourth Quarter meeting(s) – March/April season wrap up, what do we need to change, surveys, recommendations and feedback, create plan for next season.
• Curl BC AGM June

Curl BC 2024-25 Officials Advisory Committee members:

Curl BC – Event Operations Manager -Sherri Taylor
Provincial Officiating Coordinator -Phil McKenzie
Education Officiating Coordinator – Henry Wong
3(5) Advisory positions through application process:
Ted Anderson
Patti Caldwell
Troy Matsumiya
Bruce Solomchuk
Herb Wong

Terms of Reference: 

Type: The Officials Advisory committee composed of key stakeholders to enhance Curl BC’s delivery
of Officiating throughout the province.

Purpose: The purpose of the Officials Advisory committee is to evaluate and enhance the education,
mentorship, participation, and development of Officials at all levels of competition and to support
Officials across BC.

Responsibilities: include the following below, but are not limited to other needs that may occur
throughout the year. The Officials Advisory committee will evaluate and recommend changes each year
for educational sessions (online and in-person), manual revisions, forms, online resources, rule
updates, and policy recommendations for Curl BC approval. Committee members will represent Curl BC
in a supportive and professional manner at all times.
• To advise on any amendments, rule changes, clarification and offer support for the development
of the Competitor Guide for BC Championships
• Look at resources/forms being used and revise if necessary
• Review and make recommended changes to Chief Umpire Manual
• Work with Curl BC on updating the Officials Database
• Provide support and expertise on development of Provincial Courses online/in-person
• Support growth and development of the official’s mentorship program

Authority: This committee is an advisory operational committee which provides recommendations to
the Curl BC. Staff will provide information to the Curl BC Board of Directors.

Composition: The committee will consist of a wide range of individuals with curling and officiating
knowledge and expertise.

Committee Composition:
• Curl BC – Event Operations Manager
• Provincial Officiating Coordinator
• Education Officiating Coordinator
• 3 advisory positions through application process listed below
• The committee can appoint committee members at any time to fill vacant roles for the remainder
of the term.
• There will be a 1-year commitment for all members on the committee.
• You may resign from the committee with written notice at any time.

Process:
Process for establishing the Officials Advisory Committees each year:

• Potential members will fill out an expression of interest to participate on one of the Officials
Advisory committees by June 1ᵗʰ through a Monday board link
• Expression of interest applications will be reviewed by both Curl BC staff and the Provincial
Officiating Coordinator and the committee will be announced June 15ᵗʰ for the following season.

Meetings Framework:
• Meetings will occur every quarter with two meetings held in spring. There may be a need to call
additional meetings, if required.
• Agendas will be prepared by the Chair and minutes will be distributed via email.
• The committee will communicate via email between meetings.
Meetings Structure:
• First Quarter meeting – June (after AGM) form committee, introductions, purpose of committee,
establish plan for upcoming year, course needs based on host sites for championships. Webinar plans
• Second Quarter meeting- August/September touch base before season begins, courses and
mentorship, playdowns, officials’ assignments, document review and preparation
• Third Quarter meeting – only if required; event peak season
• Fourth Quarter meeting(s) – March/April season wrap up, what do we need to change, surveys,
recommendations and feedback, create plan for next season.
• Curl BC AGM June

Type: The competition committee is an advisory committee composed of key stakeholders to enhance
Curl BC’s delivery of competitions.

Purpose: The purpose of the competitions committee is to evaluate and enhance the participation,
structure and development of competitive opportunities for curlers at all levels of competition and to
support participation growth across the BC.

Responsibilities: include the following below, but are not limited to other needs that may occur
throughout the year. The competitions committee will evaluate and recommend changes each year for
event hosting, technical guidelines, rule updates, and policies for Curl BC approval. Committee members
will represent Curl BC in a supportive and professional manner at all times.
• To advise on any rule changes and offer support for the development of the Official Guide for
Qualifier and BC Championships
• Advise of hosting sites for championships
• Review championship surveys and offer expertise on any changes or suggestions for
championships
• Provide advice of what formats should be used for competitions based on the number of teams
• Support draw committee to make sure all draws are vetted and correct
• Review ranking/seeding formats for competitions
Authority: This committee is an operational committee which provides recommendations to the Curl BC
competitions staff. Staff will provide information to the Curl BC Board of Directors.
Composition: The committee will consist of a wide range of individuals with curling knowledge and
expertise.
Committee Composition:
• 2 Co-Chairs – Curl BC Competition staff
• 1 High Performance rep. – Curl BC HP Director
• 1 Curl BC Board member – appointed by the Curl BC Chair along with an alternate
• 2 Adult athletes – elected by Adult Athlete Advisory Committee (1 male and 1 female)
• 1 Youth athlete – elected by the Youth Advisory Committee (usually the Chair)
• 1 Coach – Coach Development Coordinator
• 1 Official – Provincial Officiating Coordinator
• The committee can appoint committee members at any time to fill vacant roles for the
remainder of the term.
• There will be a 1-year commitment for all members on the committee.
• You may resign from the committee with written notice at any time.
Process:
Process for establishing the Adult Athlete and Youth Advisory Sub-Committees each year:
• Potential members will fill out an expression of interest to participate on one of the athlete
advisory committees by June 1st
• Expression of interest applications will be reviewed and both Advisory Sub-Committees will be
announced June 15th
• Both Advisory Sub-Committees will then elect their representatives on Competitions Committee
for the year.
Meetings Framework:
• Meetings will occur every quarter with two meetings held in spring. There may be a need to call
additional meetings, if required.
• Agendas will be prepared by Co-Chairs and minutes will be distributed via email.
• The committee will communicate via email between meetings.
Meetings Structure:
• First Quarter meeting – June (after AGM) form committee, look over plan for upcoming year,
confirm host sites and open registration by July 1. Competitor guide and forms as well as
officiating documents complete
• Second Quarter meeting- August/September touch base before season begins, assign liaisons
for the events, registration number review (Sept)
• Third Quarter meeting – only if required; event peak season
• Fourth Quarter meeting(s) – March/April season wrap up, what do we need to change, surveys,
recommendations and feedback, qualification process, confirm host sites, create plan for next
season.
• Curl BC AGM June