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
2023-2024 COURSES
Come and work with Mike Merklinger and Norm Scott at the Kelowna Curling Club during the last weekend in June. Kelowna Curling is hosting a bonspiel during the weekend, and Mike and Norm will be accepting participants who wish to work and earn their “Curling Ice Technician” certification. Course material will be delivered in classroom sessions between draw changes, and there will be ample opportunity to practice what you’ve learned in real time as we conduct draw changes and prepare the ice for competition over the weekend.
Participants will be expected to arrive Friday morning, and stay through until the end of the competition on Sunday (exact schedule to be determined). After completion of the course material, you will be given access to the Curl Canada eLearning portal where you will access the final exam. You then have 45 days to challenge the exam and earn your certificate.
This is a unique opportunity for you to come and work with members of the provincial ice team during a competition, as well as attend the Curling Ice Technician certification program. In order for the course to run, a minimum of 6 participants need to apply. If the minimum threshold is not met, then those that have signed up will be contacted with other opportunities to take the course.
Curling Ice Technician Course- Kelowna BC
- Host Facility: Kelowna Curling Club
- Address:551 Recreation Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 7V5
- Course Date: June 28- June 30, 2024
- Course Time: TBD
- Course Facilitator: Norm Scott
- Registration Deadline: June 14, 2024
REGISTER HERE
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