Curling Centre Ice Technician Pathway
The Curling Ice Technicians Program is intended for those who are looking for a career in ice making. They will learn the skills of installing, maintaining, and removing ice in a dedicated curling facility for all curling events and activities. At the completion of this course the participants will be considered “Curing Ice Technician- TRAINED” status.
Course Pre-requisites, must have at least ONE of the following.
- Trained Club Ice Technician Assistant
- World Curling Federation- Introduction to Curling Ice Maintenance online course
- 12 months working in a curling facilitiy under the supervision of a Certified Curling Ice Technician
- Former Curling Canada Level 1 Ice Technician Course
- Former Facility Operator Assitant Training
Expect to Learn:
- Floors and Draining
- Spraying and Flooding
- Painting
- Taping
- Ice Equipment
- Play Equipment
- Rocks
- Pebbling and Water Quality
Fees (per person):
- Curl BC Member $500.00+GST
- Use discount code BCICETECH
- Non-Curl BC Member $800.00 + GST
Upcoming Courses
Future steps to become CERTIFIED Curling Ice Technician
Now that you’re a TRAINED Curling Ice Technician you are 3 steps away from certification.
Step 1- Complete your Safe Sport Training
Ice technicians play a role to protect individuals from maltreatment in sport within the sport environment. It is expected that Ice Technicians have a strong understanding of issues surrounding Safe Sport to be equipped to act in the event of witnessing maltreatment and upholding all policies and procedures to protect themselves and those they serve.
This online module is free and can be accessed here
Step 2- Complete the online Curling Ice Technician Quiz
The Curling Ice Technician Quiz must be completed within 45 days of your course.
- Individuals will have a maximum of 3 attempts to pass the quiz with a grade of 80% or higher.
- If you fail to pass individuals will be charged an additional fee in order to make future atempts.
Have an issue accessing the e-learning system? Send an email to:
Step 3- Be evaluated
All Ice Technicians will have their skills evaluated in order to become certified. Individuals have the opation of an in-person or video evaluation.
Contact Paul Cseke- pcseke@curlbc.ca to coordinate your evaluation
Want to host a course at your facility?
Curl BC Member Facilities can request to host the Assistant Ice Technician or the Curling Ice Technician courses