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Curl BC Youth Development Program & Skill Awards

The Curl BC Youth Development Program is an all encompassing multi-week program that correlates with our BC Skill Awards. You can use this Program alongside the Skill Awards to find the lesson plans, drills, and activities that fit into the age and abilities of the athletes. If you would like access to the program please email pcseke@curlbc.ca for a link to the document.

The Curl BC Youth Development Program is based on the development of the same skills as are being assessed in the Skill Awards Program. The Skill Awards Program has been designed for ages 9-20 and consists of 6 levels of assessment and badges, offered through Curl BC – Purple, Red, Blue, Bronze, Silver, Gold.
The Skill Awards Program is an excellent companion program.
*Thank you to Kate and Darryl Horne, Curl BC Coach Developers for updating and developing this new program.

The program is open to all Curl BC Member facilities. BC Youth program coordinators and coaches are encouraged to schedule BC Skill Awards evaluation days as part of their yearly programs.

BC Skill Awards Program Digital Resources Access Request

Examples

Here is an example of a lesson plan and how it correlates with the Skills program:

An example of how the program uses imagery and easy to understand descriptions to explain the Foundational Skills:

Reporting BC Skill Award Events

Report Individuals Here
Report Groups Here * you will be required to upload the Skill Awards Group Report Form

Ordering Badges

Skill Awards Badge Order Form

For more information, to submit a Skills Awards Report Form, order badges, or to request access to the BC Skill Awards Manual and resources.

The External Sport Credentials Program gives high school students the opportunity to earn graduation credits for approved levels of competition as an athlete or coach.

Level 1 (Athlete 10)

Athlete Level 1 UXSA 10 (4 credits)

Athlete Level 1 is earned by completing the three (3) requirements below:

Competition Participation, the athlete has met one of the following:
1. Represented a zone at the BC Winter Games
2. Participated at the U15 Challenge Cup
3. Qualified for playoffs at the U18 Championship
4. Qualified for playoffs at the BC Junior (U21) Championship
5. Qualified for the playoffs at the BC U21 Special Worlds**2021-22 Season Only
Training Hours
1. Keep a training diary
2. Have a training plan
3. Train a minimum of 100 hours per year
Coach Qualifications
1. The athlete must have trained with a coach who is at least Competition Coach Certified

Details

Athletes/Students who have met the requirements of Athlete Level 1 before they reach grade 10 can receive credit for their past participation by obtaining written documentation to verify their participation
Athletes/Students may only earn credit for Athlete level 1 once.
Athletes/Students must contact Curl BC to request a verification letter to submit to your school counsellor.
Athletes/Students must provide proof of the 100 minimum training hours.
- Training and Competition plan verified and submitted by the coach
- List of competitions with results
Athletes/Students are eligible to receive Athlete level 1, 2, and 2 in one competitive year only if they meet the requirements for all levels in that one year.

For further details on the program please visit the BC Ministry of Tourism, Art, Culture, and Sport Website on External Sport Credit. Please send your Athlete Level 1, 2, and 3 letter requests into pcseke@curlbc.ca

Athlete Level 2 UXSA 10 (4 credits)

Athlete Level 2 is earned by completing the three (3) requirements below:

Competition Participation, the athlete has met one of the following:
1. Qualified and competed at U15 Rockfest West
Training Hours
1. Keep a training diary
2. Have a training plan
3. Train a minimum of 100 hours per year
Coach Qualifications
1. The athlete must have trained with a coach who is at least Competition Coach Certified

Details

Athletes/Students who have met the requirements of Athlete Level 1 before they reach grade 10 can receive credit for their past participation by obtaining written documentation to verify their participation
Athletes/Students may only earn credit for Athlete level 1 once.
Athletes/Students must contact Curl BC to request a verification letter to submit to your school counsellor.
Athletes/Students must provide proof of the 100 minimum training hours.
- Training and Competition plan verified and submitted by the coach
- List of competitions with results
Athletes/Students are eligible to receive Athlete level 1, 2, and 2 in one competitive year only if they meet the requirements for all levels in that one year.

Level 3 (Athlete 12)

Athlete Level 3 USXA 12 (4 credits) **

Athlete Level 3 (Grade 12) is earned by representing BC at a National Championship.

Eligible National Championships
1. U18 National
2. Junior (U21) National
3. U21 Special World’s Qualifier* For the 2021-22 Season Only
4. Canada Winter Games
Training Hours
1. Completed a minimum of 100 training hours
Coach Qualifications
1. The athlete must have trained with a coach who is at least Competition Coach Certified

Details

Athletes/Students who have met the requirements of Athlete Level 3 before they reach grade 12 are eligible to receive the credit.
Athletes/Students may only earn credit for Athlete Level 3 once.
Athletes/Students must contact Curl BC to request a verification letter to submit to your school counsellor.
Athletes/Students must provide proof of the 100 minimum training hours.
- Training and Competition plan verified and submitted by the coach
- List of competitions with results
Athletes/Students are eligible to receive both Athlete Level 1, 2 and 3 one competitive year only if they meet the requirements for all levels in that one year.

Coach Sport Credits

Coach Level 1 UXSC (2 credits)

High school aged curling coaches can earn 4 credits

The Coach/Student must fulfil the following requirements:

Participate in a NCCP Club Coach Course
Completed the NCCP Making Ethical Decisions (MED) online Evaluation
Minimum of 30 hours of Coaching Experience (Mentored by a Certified Competition Coach Curler)

Coach Level 2 UXSC (2 credits)

The Coach/Student must fulfil the following requirements:

Successfully achieve NCCP Competition coach Trained status
Completed the NCCP Making Ethical Decisions (MED) online Evaluation
Minimum of 30 hours of Coaching Experience (Mentored by a Certified Competition Coach Curler)

For specific details of how to achieve the credits and how to submit your proof of completion of the requirements please visit the BC Ministry of Tourism, Art, Culture, and Sport Website on External Sport Credit

For more information go to the Ministry of Education’s website

To obtain your verification letter for Athlete 10, 12, or Coach 11 credits contact Paul Cseke at pcseke@curlbc.ca

Letters will be processed May 1st- June 15th annually.

Passion Curling Youth Programs

Curl BC has partnered with Curling Quebec and Passion Curling to bring two new youth league programs into BC curling clubs. These programs have been successful in Quebec, increasing youth participation and retention in that province. Curl BC and Curl Sask are the latest associations to partner with Passion Curling to deliver the programs.

For more information about either of these programs, or to book a training session time you can contact Paul Cseke (pcseke@curlbc.ca) or sign up through our form.

U12 Blizzard Program

This program offers two eight-week sessions for coaches to deliver.
- Level 1
- Level 2
- Participants will receive a certificate of completion after each program.
Coaches will receive a one-hour virtual training session to provide an overview of implementing and running the program.
- Trained and Certified NCCP Club Coaches and Competition Coaches will receive 1 PD point for the training session, 1 PD point for coaching the Level 1 session, and 1 PD point for coaching the Level 2 session.
Curling Clubs and coaches will receive the U12 Level 1 and Level 2 program guides, templates for registration forms, budgets, and safe sport resources.
The implementation and training fees are $175 for the program.
- A club may train up to eight volunteers and/or coaches.
- Once a club has implemented the program any additional coach training sessions will be $50.00.
Curl BC Members can implement the U12 Blizzard Program for $75.00
- Thanks to the support from the annual Optimist Raffle Fundraiser, $100.00 of the fees are being subsidised by Curl BC.

We would like to recognize that the U12 Blizzard Program was created by Curling Quebec and Passion Curling. Passion Curling is responsible for the coach training of the U12 Blizzard Program, and Curl BC has partnered with them to have BC facilitators available for our clubs.

U15-U21 Youth Program

This program is a full 20-week youth program designed by Passion Curling.

Program coaches and volunteers will receive a three-hour virtual training session to learn an overview of the program, how to implement it, and additional tips and drills for keeping your participants engaged.
- Trained and certified NCCP Club and Competition Coaches will receive 3 PD points for the training session and 2 PD points for coaching in the program.
The Curling Club will receive the following resources for the program coordinator/lead coach:
- U15-U21 Coach Guide
  - Includes an entire season U15-U21 program plan.
- Five Participant Guides (extras available at $20 each).
  - Participant guides include the weekly material and activities that match the coach resource guide, and has room to make notes. Each participant can track their progress throughout the season.
- Badge Reference Guide
  - Level 1-10 badges are available, and evaluation days are included in the U15-U21 Program guide.
  - Each badge is $5
- Additional templates, drill resources, and safe sport material.
The implementation fee for the U15-U21 Program is $475.
- A club may train up to eight volunteers or coaches.
- Once a club has implemented the program any additional training sessions will be $150.
- Clubs with youth coaches may be eligible to receive subsidies to implement this program.

For more information about either of these programs, or to book a training session time you can contact Paul Cseke pcseke@curlbc.ca or sign up through our form.

Testimonials

BC curling clubs with U12 Blizzard Program and/or U15-U21 Youth Program

Delta Thistle Curling Club
- U12 Blizzard Program
- U15-U21 Youth Program
- “The Blizzard and Passion Curling U15-U21 programs are robust, well thought out and detailed. It’s a powerful resource for running a well-structured youth curling program.” Patrick Prade, DTCC Manager.
Kelowna Curling Club
- U12 Blizzard Program
- “The training call was great for our newest volunteers. We gained a couple of new ideas and the focus on safety reinforced our helmet and incident reporting policy.” Brian Lyall, Youth Program Coordinator

List of BC Clubs with Passion Curling Programs

Delta Thistle Curling Club
Kelowna Curling Club
Dawson Creek Curling Club
Merritt Curling Club
Port Moody Curling Club
Alberni Valley Curling Club
Tunnel Town Curling Club
Burns Lake Curling Club
Elkford Curling Centre
Nanaimo Curling Club
Cranbrook Curling Club
Fort St. John Curling CLub

Curling Canada Youth Development Multi Week Programs

Youth Development Programs

U9 Stepping Stones

Free access through Curl BC

This program is designed to give curling clubs a framework for the U9 curler’s skill development. If these skills are taught early, they will grow through the years with a good base to build on. This program is targeted for kids who have already tried curling at least a few times and understand some basics of the game.

U18

Free Access Through Curl BC

Curling Canada’s U18 Learn to Curl program is designed to introduce teens to the sport of curling. The objective is to have fun, increase physical activity, promote curling as a life-long recreational sport and provide competitive opportunities for participants who show interest and want to remain Competitive for Life. The program is based on Curling Canada’s Long Term Curler Development Framework.

U12 Rockstars

Paid through Curling Canada

Curling Canada’s RockStars Program is a series of lesson plans, resources and training guides for youth under 12. The easy-to-follow program develops youth skills in five key categories – technical, tactical, physical, mental and social – and provides the framework instructors need to offer a consistent and engaging learning experience for youth. The lesson equips young curlers with the foundation to continue through the Long Term Curler Development path as recreational and competitive/high-performance curlers as teens and adults.

The U-12 RockStars Youth Skill Development program manual costs $150 + applicable shipping fees. It includes:

12 lessons plan for FUNdamentals (U-9 curlers)
12 lesson plans for Learn to Train (U-12 curlers)
Drills
Achievement reports for instructors
Achievement reports for curlers and parents/guardians
Bag tags (additional cost of $5 each)

Drills

Curling Canada’s Drilling Resources

Events & Competitions

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