Category Archives: Technical

Curl PEI will be hosting a Competition Coach Workshop

Posted on by September 1, 2024

Competition Coach is designed for coaches who plan to work with athletes who are practicing and competing together. The Competition Coach pathway, at right, describes three training and certification pathways available. Certification as a Competition Coach requires the submission of a practice portfolio and an in-person, on-ice evaluation. Note that certification expires after five years; certification is renewable through a maintenance process where the coach accumulates Professional Development points through additional training. 

Prerequisite: None, but general knowledge of the game. (Minimum age is 14 years for training but cannot achieve certified status until after 16th birthday).

Course Cost: $175

Course content:

  • Teaching & Learning
  • Strategy & Tactics
  • Skill Analysis
  • Practice Planning, including Safety and EAP (Emergency Action Plan)
  • Delivery Skills
  • Brushing Skills
  • Drills to Correct

After completing the workshop the coach is considered to be a “Competition Coach In-Training”.

Upcoming Workshop:

September 28 & 29, 2024
9:00 am-5:00 pm – Must attend both days to get credit
@ the Cornwall Curling Club

More Information
To Register

Fireside Chat with National Ice Technicians – January 9th

Posted on by December 18, 2023

Join National Ice Technicians, Don Powell, Mike Merklinger, Bek Duck, and Neil Gargul on Tuesday, January 9th at 12:00pm ET for a Fireside Chat!  They’ll be sharing best practices, answering FAQ’s, and taking questions from attendees.

Register by following this link: https://curling-ca.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqc-CgrDIiG9R76k5pq8tW6UM83sgZ2gkP#/registration

Curl PEI Performance Director Peter Gallant is Back

Posted on by November 14, 2023

Peter Gallant is back in his role as the Curl PEI Performance Director and is ready to get on the ice with Island curlers and coaches.  Gallant is available to go to all member clubs to work with member curlers of all ages and abilities.  During practice times, Peter can focus on a specific skill/concern; work with the curler(s)/coach(es) to detect and correct technical weaknesses; or simply assist with a practice to offer guidance.

 To book your practice time with Peter please go online here.

The fee for the practice time is $40/hour for a team ($20/hour for 1-2 curlers).  This fee has been kept to a minimum thanks to support from the 2009 Canada Games Legacy Fund. Teams/individuals are responsible to book and cover the cost of the ice for the practice at the club of their choice.

If you have any questions or require more details please feel free to reach out to Peter Gallant (peterjamesgallant@gmail.com) or Amy Duncan (amy.duncan@peicurling.com).

Scraping and Pebbling workshop – free!

Posted on by September 8, 2014

CCA head ice technician Jamie Bourassa is on the Island installing curling ice at the CARI Complex for the Curl Atlantic Championship, and has offered to do a Scraping and Pebbling workshop on Wednesday afternoon starting around 1pm and running until 5pm.  There is no fee and it is open to all who are interested.

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Please let Amy Duncan at aduncan@sportpei.pe.ca or (902) 368-4208 know if you are planning to attend.

Whitecap Curling Camp underway at Cornwall’s APM Centre

Posted on by August 20, 2014

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The Whitecap Curling Camp, presented by Travelers, wraps up on Friday at the APM Centre in Cornwall PEI, with athletes age 12 to 18 learning the technical skills of curling. 118 athletes and coaches from Atlantic Canada, USA and Nunavut are taking part. Thanks to the Cornwall and Crapaud curling clubs for the use of their curling rocks, and the Montaque Curling Club for the use of their ice scraper.

Photo, info from APM Centre Facebook page

 

NCCP – Competition Development module: Developing Athletic Abilities

Posted on by August 11, 2014

Coaching PEI will be hosting the NCCP – Competition Development module, Developing Athletic Abilities Wednesday August 20 & 27 at the House of Sport 5:30 to 9:30 pm each night. It is a two part session so both nights are required to be trained in this module.

Registration is free but a RSVP is required by August 18. There is an online pre-workshop required to be completed before the course begins.

To register or to get more information contact Lynn Boudreau, phone 368-6253  or email lboudreau@sportpei.pe.ca

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New curling technology: Jet Ice “End to End” sheets being installed Monday at Fox

Posted on by October 3, 2013

Representatives from Jet Ice will be at the Silver Fox Curling & Yacht Club on Monday Oct. 7, installing “End to End” sheets on the ice surfaces. These plastic sheets, which cover the ice surface, replace the traditional painting of the ice surface, lines and circles, as they are pre-printed on the sheet. Representatives from other curling clubs are invited to the Fox to check out this new product. Because of this invitation, Curl PEI has moved their 6:30 pm Information Meeting with PEI curling club reps, presidents, and managers, regarding the 2013/14 Curl PEI Plan, from Charlottetown to the Fox.

For more info on this product, visit http://www.jetice.com/end-to-end-full-house

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JetIce.com Photo: End to End sheets being installed at a curling club

Benefits of End to End sheets:

  • Accurate houses each and every time
  •  Full colour, full length liner
  •   Simple and easy to install
  •   Minimal prep time
  •   No paint required
  •   Custom logos and word mark imprinting
  •   Precision printing means exact reproductions
  •   True white surface
  •   Environmentally friendly
  •   No messy clean up
  •   Reusable

Whitecap Jr. Curling Camp underway at Cornwall’s APM Centre

Posted on by August 20, 2013

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Photo: Former Canadian Junior champion Brett Gallant instructing at Whitecap Curling Camp on Monday

Curl Atlantic‘s Whitecap Junior Curling Camp continues through August 23 at the APM Centre in Cornwall PEI, with 96 curlers from across Atlantic Canada taking part. Campers are staying at a University of Prince Edward Island residence. There are three categories of participants – Intermediate (age 12-14), Advanced (age 15-17), and High Performance (age 16-18 with 6+ years of competitive experience).

The APM Centre will be hosting the 2013 through 2015 camps, with an option for 2016 as well.

Previous attendees of the camp include Brett Gallant, 2009 Canadian Junior Champion and Whitecap Instructor, who says that the training he received at the camp helped him advance to the championship level: “No question – the training I received from the Whitecap Curling Camp propelled me to a Canadian Championship. I think every aspiring champion needs to experience this camp.” Gallant is back instructing at the camp again this year.

The camp also gives the curlers much-needed experience curling on arena ice. Curlers in Atlantic Canada generally play in curling clubs only, and may be at a disadvantage when participating in larger events, including Canadian championships, usually held in arenas, so this camp gives them a chance to play in this type of venue.

For more information on Whitecap contact Helen Radford, Curl Atlantic at (902) 497-6655 or curlatlantic2001@gmail.com.

Atlantic Coaches Conference – register by April 12

Posted on by April 5, 2013

This is a reminder that the registration deadline for the Atlantic Coaches Conference, April 26th and 27th 2013 in Halifax, is Friday, April 12. A number of Provincial Sporting Organizations’s and coaches have indicated they are planning to attend this event, and attendees should register as soon as possible.

The conference, will provide 25 NCCP Professional Development sessions and an opportunity for coaches from across the region to network with the sporting community.

Follow the links for more details, or to register.

Conference Poster
Conference Schedule
Conference Registration

Session summaries and Presenter  Biographies
Stephen Norris – Keynote
Ann Dodge
Angela Dufour Dr.
Dr Carolyn Savoy
Csom Latorovski
Dr. Colin Guthrie
Mike Bawol
Peggy Gallant
Dr. Ryan Hamilton
Stephen Hart
Ueli Albert

Reminder: Monday is entry deadline for Jr. Skills Dev’t and Hi Performance Camp

Posted on by March 13, 2013

This is a reminder that Curl PEI will be conducting a Juniors Skills Development and High Performance Camp, at the Crapaud Community Curling Club on Saturday March 23, from 9 am to 5 pm. This camp is open  to all Canada Games Age Teams, Individuals and Coaches

Sessions will include: Mental Prep, Skills & Physical Testing, Post & Pre-season Fitness, Strategy Parts 1 & 2 (on & off ice) Shot Making –Drag and Angles, Game, Coaches Session, Canada Games Info

Registration Fee: $20.00 per person (Light lunch & nutrition breaks are provided)

Registration Deadline: Monday 18 Mar.

Please make cheques payable to the PEI Curling Association

To register for the camp please forward the registration form and fee to Gayle Johnston at 46 Kirkdale Rd. Box 3 Site 10, Charlottetown C1E 1N6 – for further information please contact Gayle at 368-1071 or email: gaylej@eastlink.ca

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Curl PEI holding Junior Skills Dev’t and High Performance Camp

Posted on by March 1, 2013

Curl PEI will be conducting a Juniors Skills Development and High Performance Camp, at the Crapaud Community Curling Club on Saturday March 23, from 9 am to 5 pm. This camp is open  to all Canada Games Age Teams, Individuals and Coaches

Sessions will include: Mental Prep, Skills & Physical Testing, Post & Pre-season Fitness, Strategy Parts 1 & 2 (on & off ice) Shot Making –Drag and Angles, Game, Coaches Session, Canada Games Info

Registration Fee: $20.00 per person (Light lunch & nutrition breaks are provided)

Registration Deadline: Monday 18 Mar.

Please make cheques payable to the PEI Curling Association

To register for the camp please forward the registration form and fee to Gayle Johnston at 46 Kirkdale Rd. Box 3 Site 10, Charlottetown C1E 1N6 – for further information please contact Gayle at 368-1071 or email: gaylej@eastlink.ca

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Mixed Doubles High Performance Camp

Posted on by February 27, 2013

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CCA National Coaches Jim Waite, Kyle Paquette and Helen Radford will be hosting a Mixed Doubles High Performance camp at the new Grant-Harvey Centre, host of the World Mixed Doubles and Senior World Championships.

Where: Fredericton, NB
When: April 20-21, 2013

Get ahead of the competition and learn about the technical, tactical and mental training that will help advance your individual and team skills.  This is also a great opportunity to practice on arena ice.

There is space available for 10 Mixed Doubles teams from Atlantic Canada.  There will be three team spots reserved for NB, NS, and PEI and one for NL.  If provincial team spots are not used up, then teams on the wait list will be invited to participate.  Players must be at least 18 years of age as of January 1, 2013.

Agenda:  Friday night all teams are encouraged to watch the World Mixed Doubles quarterfinal draw at 6pm.  On Saturday we will be on and off the ice from 9am-4pm at the arena.  Teams are encouraged to watch the gold medal and bronze medal World Mixed Doubles games at 5pm.  On Sunday we will on and off the ice from 9am-12pm.

Deadline for registration is March 31, 2013

Please send your names, province and $100/team registration fee to:

Curl Atlantic
2777 Doug Smith Drive
Halifax, NS
B3L 3T6

Please direct any questions to:
Helen Radford at 902-497-6655 or curlatlantic2001@gmail.com

Curl Atlantic holding Level II Ice Tech course April 18-20 in Fredericton NB

Posted on by February 12, 2013

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National and International ice maker Jamie Bourassa will conduct a Level 2 Ice Technical Course at the new Grant-Harvey Centre, host of the Mixed Doubles and Senior World Championships, in Fredericton, NB from April 18 – 20, 2013.
Curling Clubs: Keep your curlers happy with great ice!

Details:
Level II (Maintenance) from April 18 – 20 (3 days) – fee of $200
Prerequisites: Ice makers must have taken their Level 1 Ice Tech and had two years of practical experience before taking the Level 2 Technical course
Deadline for registration is March 15, 2013.
Please send your name, club and $200 registration fee to:
Curl Atlantic
2777 Doug Smith Drive
Halifax, NS
B3L 3T6
(902) 497-6655
Email: curlatlantic2001@gmail.com
Please direct all questions to Helen Radford at the above contact information

Curl PEI holding Club Coach Workshop in O’Leary in February

Posted on by January 3, 2013

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Curl PEI will be holding a  Club Coach Workshop (Formerly Level 1 Technical) on Saturday and Sunday February 9 and 10 at the Maple Leaf Curling Club in O’Leary. The workshop will run Saturday from 9-4:30, and Sunday from 9-3:30. Cost is $90, and registration deadline is February 1st.

To register please contact Gayle Johnston at 368-1071 email gaylej@eastlink.ca, or John Martin at 859-3757 email conmar@pei.sympatico.ca

Cheques are to be made payable to the PEI Curling Association,and must be received by Friday  Feb. 1.  Please mail cheques to Gayle Johnston, Box 3 Site 10, 46 Kirkdale Rd. Charlottetown, C1E 1N 6

PEICA to hold Competition Coach Workshop

Posted on by March 1, 2012

The PEI Curling Association is hosting a CCA Technical Competition Coach Workshop – Introduction phase of Competition Stream (Replaced Level 1 & 2 Technical) Location:      Sat.24 Mar. Room 212 Sport PEI Royallty Sun:25 Mar. Crapaud Curling Club Date(s):       Sat. … Continue reading →

November NCCP Coaching Courses

Posted on by November 7, 2011

The following National Coaching Certification Courses are being offered this month. All are in the Competition Introduction category. Part B – Design a Basic Sport Program: November 15th from 5:30 – 8:30 pm in Charlottetown Part B – Basic Mental … Continue reading →

PEICA/CCA Technical Training

Posted on by October 28, 2010

The PEI Curling Association is offering the following Canadian Curling Association (CCA) Technical training sessions: A Club Coach (formerly Level I Technical) Workshop is offered  November 20 and 21 at the Silver Fox Curling and Yacht Club in Summerside. Cost is $90 … Continue reading →