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  • Transition Phase

    April

    Information Session: April 13 at 6:00pm PT
    Register here

    Application Opens: April 15

    Application Closes: April 30 at 11:59pm PT

  • General Preparation Phase 1

    May

    Notification of Acceptance: May 4
    Program Agreement Due: May 17
    Fitness Test Due: May 17
    • CrossFit Milo (Richmond): May 16 at 2pm (group 1) or 4pm (group 2)
    • CrossFit Zone (Victoria): May 9 at 1pm
    • Lift Well (Kelowna): May 11 at 4:30pm
    Safe Sport Training & True Sport Certification Due: May 31
    Program Fees Due: May 31

  • General Preparation Phase 2

    June & July

    Program Start: June 1
    S&C Program
    • Tailored program provided via TeamBuildr app
    • Monthly S&C group sessions (check Google Calendar for dates/times/locations)
    Team Meeting for Gap Analysis & Performance Planning: June & July
    CSI-Pacific Carding: End-July

  • General Preparation Phase 3

    August

    YTP & Gap Analysis Due: August 1
    Summer Ice: August 7-28  (Chilliwack CC)
    Fitness Test Due: August 31st
    • CrossFit Milo (Richmond): August 30 at 2pm (group 1) or 4pm (group 2)
    • CrossFit Zone (Victoria): August 29 at 1pm
    • LiftWell (Kelowna): August 29 at 1pm
    S&C Program
    • Program progressions via TeamBuildr app
    • Monthly S&C group sessions (check Google Calendar for dates/times/locations)

    Technical Delivery & Sweeping Assessment Submission Period: August 16-30

  • Specific Preparation Phase

    September

    Regional Performance Centre (RPC) Access Opens
    On-Ice Training Plans Provided via TeamBuildr app
    Youth Development Program Start (Tier 8)
    Athletes are encouraged to adhere to LTCD training guidelines. Support provided for:
    • On-ice training plans
    • S&C program
      • Monthly S&C group sessions (check Google Calendar for dates/times/locations)
    • Coaching

  • Pre-Competition Phase

    October - December

    Athletes are encouraged to adhere to LTCD training guidelines. Support provided for:
    • On-ice training plans
    • S&C program
      • Monthly S&C group sessions (check Google Calendar for dates/times/locations)
    • Coaching

    Coaches are encouraged to use the Curling Canada Shot Tracker in competition to assess performance.

    Technical Delivery & Sweeping Assessment #2 Submission Period: November 1-8

  • Competition Phase

    January - March

    Athletes are encouraged to adhere to LTCD training guidelines. Support provided for:
    • On-ice training plans
    • S&C program
      • Monthly S&C group sessions (check Google Calendar for dates/times/locations)
    • Coaching

    Coaches are encouraged to use the Curling Canada Shot Tracker in competition to assess performance.

    *Fitness Test #3 Due: January 31
    • CrossFit Milo (Richmond): January 23 at 2pm (group 1) or 4pm (group 2)
    • CrossFit Zone (Victoria): January 23 at 1pm
    • LiftWell (Kelowna): January 23 at 2pm
    *Subject to change to align with the Curl BC competition calendar

  • Transition Phase

    March

    Program End Date: March 31 (additional support provided to U18 BC representatives)

    Athlete Report Cards: March 31

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ELITE

Curl BC Lead: Melissa Soligo (mksoligo@curlbc.ca)

Criteria: National Team Program (NTP) Member 

Selection Process: 

  • Individual Invitation

LTCD Training Guidelines: Full-time Training

Program Fee: $0

  • $2,000 + GST per team to opt into Curl BC HP program benefits & resources (tier 2) in lieu of PIF

Program Requirements:

  • Fitness Testing – as per Curling Canada requirement
  • Safe Sport & True Sport Clean Certification
  • Volunteer at one BCJCT competition or Curl BC camp

Program Benefits:

  • Performance Incentive Funding 
    • Top 5 CTRS (as of 02-28-27): $1000 per athlete 
    • Top 10 CTRS (as of 02-28-27): $500 per athlete
  • Regional Performance Centre Access, priority booking
  • Access to summer ice in Chilliwack August 7-28th
  • Fitness Testing location

Performance Resources: 

  • Mental Performance Training: Game Plan
  • Strength & Conditioning: Curling Canada – Kyle Turcotte
  • Consultant Coaching: Curling Canada

Curl BC Lead: Melissa Soligo (mksoligo@curlbc.ca)

Criteria: 

  • Top 10 CTRS
  • Team Coach

Selection Process: 

  • Team Application 
  • Maximum of 8 athletes

Note: The HP team may reach out should they require further information or clarification regarding your application.

LTCD Training Guidelines: Full-time Training

Program Fee:

  • $2,000 + GST per 4-person team 
  • $1,000 + GST per Mixed Doubles team

Program Requirements:

  • 3x Annual Fitness Testing
  • 2x Annual Technical Delivery & Sweeping Assessment
  • Monthly Training Reports
  • Competition Reports
  • Safe Sport & True Sport Clean Certification
  • Monthly Check-in Meeting with Melissa Soligo
  • Volunteer at one BCJCT competition or Curl BC camp

Program Benefits:

  • $5,500 (4-person) / $2750 (MD) in subsidy towards athlete training and development: 
    • Mental Performance, IST, Strength & Conditioning, Coaching, Practice Ice, International Competition. 
      • Funding allocations are determined in collaboration with HP team
  • Canadian Development Carding Nomination with CSI-Pacific
  • Regional Performance Centre access, priority ice booking
  • Access to summer ice in Chilliwack August 7-28th

Performance Resources:

  • Strength & Conditioning
    • Individualized program provided by CSI-Pacific
    • Monthly in-person group training sessions (Victoria, Richmond, Kelowna)
    • Fitness Testing Location
  • Mental Performance
    • Mental skills assessment provided by CSI-Pacific
    • 3x Team mental performance sessions
  • Nutrition
    • Nutrition assessment, targeted nutrition plan, & team follow-up session by CSI-Pacific
  • Performance Planning
    • Daily training plans supported by the HP team

Curl BC Women Team Lead: Melissa Soligo

Curl BC Men Team Leads: Kayla MacMillan & Lindsay Dubue

Criteria: 

  • Curling Canada Next Gen Athlete OR 
  • Top 20 CTRS & U30
  • Team Coach

Selection Process:

  • Team Application 
  • Maximum of 8 athletes

Note: The HP team may reach out should they require further information or clarification regarding your application.

LTCD Training Guidelines: Part-time Training

Program Fee:

  • $2,000 + GST per 4-person team 
  • $1,000 + GST per Mixed Doubles team

Program Requirements:

  • 3x Annual Fitness Testing
  • 2x Annual Technical Delivery & Sweeping Assessment
  • Monthly Training Reports
  • Competition Reports
  • Safe Sport & True Sport Clean Certification
  • Monthly Check-in Meeting with Team Lead
  • 3x Team Training Camp

Program Benefits:

  • $2,400 (4-person) / $1200 (MD) in subsidy towards athletes training and development: 
    • Mental Performance, IST, Strength & Conditioning, Coaching, Practice Ice, International or Out of Province Competition
      • Funding allocations are determined in collaboration with HP team
  • CSI-Pacific Carding Nomination
  • Regional Performance Centre access
  • Access to summer ice in Chilliwack August 7-28th

Performance Resources:

  • Strength & Conditioning
    • Individualized program provided by CSI-Pacific
    • Monthly in-person group training sessions (Victoria, Richmond, Kelowna)
    • Fitness Testing location
  • Mental Performance
    • Mental skills assessment provided by CSI-Pacific
    • 3x Team mental performance sessions
  • Nutrition
    • Nutrition assessment, targeted nutrition recommendations, & team follow-up session by CSI-Pacific
  • Performance Planning
    • Daily training plans supported by the HP team
    • Training Camp Invitation (pending schedules)

DEVELOPMENT

Curl BC Lead: Kayla MacMillan & Lindsay Dubue

Criteria: 

  • Top 50 CTRS (as of April 1st) & U30 OR
  • U23 OR
  • USport/CCAA
  • Team Coach

Selection Process: 

  • Team Application
  • Maximum of 16 athletes

Note: The HP team may reach out should they require further information or clarification regarding your application.

LTCD Training Guidelines: Part-time Training

Program Fee:

  • $2,000 + GST per 4-person team 
  • $1,000 + GST per Mixed Doubles team

Program Requirements:

  • 3x Annual Fitness Testing
  • 2x Annual Technical Delivery & Sweeping Assessment
  • Monthly Training Report
  • Competition Reports
  • Safe Sport & True Sport Clean Certification
  • Monthly Check-in Meeting with Kayla MacMillan or Lindsay Dubue
  • 3x Team Training Camp

Program Benefits:

  • $1,600 (4-person) / $800 (MD) in subsidy towards athletes training and development: 
    • Mental Performance, IST, Strength & Conditioning, Coaching, Practice Ice, Out of Province or International Competition
      • Funding allocations are determined in collaboration with HP team
  • CSI-Pacific Carding Nomination
  • Regional Performance Centre access
  • Access to summer ice in Chilliwack August 7-28th

Performance Resources:

  • Strength & Conditioning
    • Individualized program provided by CSI-Pacific
    • Monthly in-person group training sessions (Victoria, Richmond, Kelowna)
    • Fitness Testing location
  • Mental Performance
    • Mental skills assessment provided by CSI-Pacific
    • 3x Team mental performance sessions
  • Nutrition
    • Nutrition assessment, targeted nutrition plan, & team follow-up session by CSI-Pacific
  • Performance Planning
    • Daily training plans supported by the HP team
    • Training Camp coaching & support (pending schedules)

Curl BC Lead: Kayla MacMillan & Lindsay Dubue

Criteria: 

  • U20 Podium Potential
  • Team Coach

Selection Process: 

  • Team Application 
  • Maximum of 8 athletes

Note: The HP team may reach out should they require further information or clarification regarding your application.

LTCD Training Guidelines: Part-time Training (aligned with Curling Canada)

Program Fee:

  • $2,000 + GST per 4-person team 
  • $1,000 + GST per Mixed Doubles team

Program Requirements:

  • 3x Annual Fitness Testing
  • 2x Annual Technical Delivery & Sweeping Assessment
  • Monthly Training Report
  • Competition Reports
  • Safe Sport & True Sport Clean Certification
  • Monthly Check-in Meeting with Kayla MacMillan or Lindsay Dubue
  • 3x Team Training Camp

Program Benefits:

  • $500 (4-person) / $250 (MD) in team coach subsidy
  •  CSI-Pacific Carding Nomination
  • Regional Performance Centre access
  • Curling Canada & Curl BC Education Opportunities
  • Access to summer ice in Chilliwack August 7-28th

Performance Resources:

  • Strength & Conditioning
    • Individualized program provided by CSI-Pacific
    • Monthly in-person group training sessions (Victoria, Richmond, Kelowna)
    • Fitness Testing location
  • Mental Performance
    • Mental skills assessment provided by CSI-Pacific
    • 2x Team mental performance sessions
  • Nutrition
    • Nutrition assessment, targeted nutrition plan, & team follow-up session by CSI-Pacific
  • Performance Planning
    • Daily training plans supported by the HP team
    • Training camp coaching & support (pending schedules)

Curl BC Lead: Kayla MacMillan & Lindsay Dubue

Criteria: 

  • CWG Teams OR
  • U18 Podium Potential AND
  • Team Coach

Selection Process:

  • Team Application
  • Maximum of 18 athletes (10 spots reserved for CWG Men’s, Women’s, MDs)

Note: The HP team may reach out should they require further information or clarification regarding your application.

LTCD Training Guidelines: Aligned with Curling Canada

Program Fee:

  • $2,000 + GST per 4-person team 
  • $1,000 + GST per Mixed Doubles team

Program Requirements:

  • 3x Annual Fitness Testing
  • 2x Annual Technical Delivery & Sweeping Assessment
  • Monthly Training Report
  • Competition Reports
  • Safe Sport & True Sport Clean Certification
  • Monthly Check-in Meeting with Kayla MacMillan or Lindsay Dubue
  • 3x Team Training Camp

Program Benefits:

  • CSI-Pacific Carding Nomination
  • Regional Performance Centre access
  • Curling Canada and Curl BC Education Opportunities
  • Access to summer ice in Chilliwack August 7-28th

Performance Resources:

  • Strength & Conditioning
    • Junior curling specific S&C Program with individualizations based on fitness testing & MSK provided by CSI-Pacific
    • Group education session by Craig Hill
    • Monthly in-person group training sessions (Victoria, Richmond, Kelowna)
    • Fitness Testing location
  • Mental Performance
    • 3x Group Education Sessions by CSI-Pacific
  • Nutrition
    • 2x Group Education Sessions by CSI-Pacific
  • Performance Planning
    • Daily training plans supported by the HP team
    • Training Camp Invitation

FOUNDATIONS

Curl BC Lead: Kayla MacMillan & Lindsay Dubue

Criteria: 

  • U12-U18 athletes with high performance aspirations
  • Coach

Selection Process:

  • Individual or Team Application 
  • Invitation via Talent Identification Process
  • Acceptance subject to application quality

Note: The HP team may reach out should they require further information or clarification regarding your application.

LTCD Training Guidelines: Aligned with Curling Canada

Program Fee: $500 + GST per athlete 

Program Requirements:

  • 3x Annual Fitness Testing
  • 2x Annual Technical Delivery & Sweeping Assessment
  • Monthly Training Report
  • Competition Reports
  • Safe Sport & True Sport Clean Certification

Program Benefits:

  • CSI-Pacific Carding Nomination
  • Regional Performance Centre access
  • Curling Canada and Curl BC Education Opportunities
  • Participation in the Youth Development Program (U16)
  • Access to summer ice in Chilliwack August 7-28th – Including Junior HP summer program

Performance Resources:

  • Strength & Conditioning
    • Junior curling specific S&C Program with individualizations based on fitness testing & MSK provided by CSI-Pacific
    • 1 Group education session with Craig Hill
    • Monthly group training sessions (Richmond, Victoria, Kelowna)
    • Fitness Testing locations provided
  • Mental Performance
    • 3x Group education sessions by CSI-Pacific
  • Nutrition
    • 2x Group education sessions by CSI-Pacific
  • Performance Planning
    • Daily training plans provided by the HP team
  • High Performance Coaching
    • Access to HP Coaching staff for on- and off-ice training & competition support
    • Training camp coaching & support (pending schedules)

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HP Youth Development Summer Program

Join Curl BC High Performance Development Coordinators Kayla MacMillan and Lindsay Dubue for a series of five ice sessions designed to elevate your technical skills.

Format: 5 × 2‑hour coached group sessions focused on skill development.

Commitment: Participants are expected to commit to attending at least 4 out of the 5 scheduled sessions.

Cost: $100 + GST per athlete

Eligibility: Targeted towards U15 athletes not currently enrolled in the Curl BC HP Program (Tiers 1–7)

Location: Chilliwack Curling Club

Registration Deadline: July 24, 2026

Schedule:

  • Friday, August 7 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday, August 16 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Wednesday, August 19 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  • Sunday, August 23 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Thursday, August 27 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Register here!

Note: at this time, we are only accepting 12 athletes on a first-come, first-served basis.

High Performance Foundations Program (September – March)

  • Program Details: Coming soon!
  • Program registration: TBA

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