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EIGHTH EDITION • APRIL 2021
CONTENTS
1 Curling Alberta Award
Nominations are Open!
2 Message from the Executive
Director
2 COVID-19 Resources
3 Business of Curling: Curling
Alberta Partners with Curl BC
for Virtual Club Development
Webinar Series
3 Curling Alberta’s Youth
Advisory Panel
CURLING ALBERTA AWARD 4 Curling Alberta 50/50 Raffle
Building Momentum
NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN! 6 The Curling Bubble in the Eyes
Even though the curling season was cut short this year, Curling Alberta will continue of a Chief Umpire
the tradition of celebrating the extraordinary people who have made a significant
contribution to our curling community. 6 Courses and Online Learning
Three types of awards will be granted by Curling Alberta this season: 7 Classified & Bonspiel Listings
8 Competition Schedule Update
1 CLUB OF THE YEAR
10 Female Curlers Come Together
Awarded annually to a member club or community curling centre which displays at the 2021 Women in Curling
outstanding impact in and on the community. Areas of consideration may include: Summit
development of innovative programs and services; alignment to the provincial
programs (e.g. whole of sport approach); evidence of volunteer management strategies 12 2021-22 Curling Alberta Age &
(attract, develop, retain); evidence of financial sustainability / viability; sound leadership Eligibility Requirements
practices (role descriptions for committees and key club roles, robust governance
13 Alberta Rocks Update
practices); community engagement (e.g. with other clubs, schools, sponsors, external
stakeholders or community groups); coach and/or instructor development processes 13 Thank You to Our Sponsors
in place; retention and growth of a diverse membership; success in fundraising and
management of large capital projects; etc. Clubs are encouraged to self-nominate for
this award. Only member clubs of Curling Alberta are eligible for this award.
2 CURLING COMMUNITY HERO
(NEW AND ONLY FOR 2021!)
This award serves to recognize those who made an extraordinary contribution to the
sport of curling and their community this season (e.g.- volunteer, administrator, ice
technician, official, curler, instructor, coach, partner, team, etc.). . . . continued on page 13
beyond in service of our sport to let them
MESSAGE FROM know that we are beyond fortunate to
THE EXECUTIVE have their time and passion.
DIRECTOR Second, there is no doubt that we will
see more changes in our world, and I
As summer approaches and I look back am curious to see where we will be in
on our experiences of the past year, six months, a year, 10 years from now.
I want to share a few of my personal I lie awake at night wondering what the
thoughts and feelings with you. future holds for myself and my loved
ones. I wonder what will happen to our
The first one is the pride I feel for what an sport. Coronavirus is hitting the economy
extraordinary organization Curling Alberta badly and many clubs and events have Jill Richard
is becoming thanks to you. We are united struggled significantly. How many curlers Executive Director
of Curling Alberta
by a common culture of cooperation, will return? How many new curlers will
fortitude, and community, and we have give us a try? There are limitless possible
worked arm-in-arm to overcome the futures. While I am confident in our
is going to take all of us working together
difficulties the pandemic has presented. resiliency, I am not underestimating the
to turn the tide on COVID-19.
I have seen countless examples of local risk that we may all slide into a worse
heroes across the province stepping up situation; it will be imperative that we Finally, on behalf of Curling Alberta, I
to meet the challenges this crisis has are prepared for the unexpected as we would like to send strength and warm
presented. I want to remind you that move purposefully into the future. As wishes to those of you that have been
Curling Alberta will recognize the efforts an organization, Curling Alberta will be more significantly affected by COVID,
of these every-day but extraordinary focused on monitoring the evolution either personally or through your nearest
people through our annual awards, which and effects (past, present, and future) loved ones. This has been a difficult
will be a bit different this year due to the of the pandemic. We will work diligently journey that we have all travelled in
circumstances but special all the same. In to keep our community collaborating different ways. I believe that we will adapt
times like this, it is uniquely important to and to provide the necessary support well, emerging stronger, if we look after
share our stories to give us energy and to and resources to promote a safe return each other and work together.
connect us. I encourage you to consider to curling next season. No one club
nominating the rock star in your club or or community is going to successfully Please, do take care over the summer. I
community who has gone above and navigate a challenge like this alone, and it hope to see you all on the ice this fall.
Please visit https://curlingalberta.ca/member-club-resources
COVID-19 for important updates, upcoming webinars, and other relevant
RESOURCES information for players, coaches and clubs.
2 Curling Alberta | APRIL 2021
BUSINESS OF CURLING:
CURLING ALBERTA PARTNERS WITH CURL BC FOR
VIRTUAL FOR CLUB DEVELOPMENT WEBINAR SERIES
Curling AB and Curl BC have joined
forces to deliver several online Club Sunday, May 16 Thursday, June 10
Development webinars beginning in 6:30pm – 7:30pm: Social Media 6:30 – 7:30pm: Risk Management,
mid-May and running through the Marketing, presented by Alex Presented by Amy Nixon and Brian
month of June. Although we would Zabel from Sway Marketing Cowan
prefer to meet in person, these
sessions will still offer an excellent 7:30pm – 8:30pm: Membership 7:30pm – 8:30pm: Board Recruitment
platform to share information, Recruitment and Succession Planning
network with other clubs across
Thursday, May 27 Thursday, June 24
Western Canada, and work together
to solve common issues. The 6:30pm – 7:30pm: Grant Writing 6:30-7:30pm: Diversity and Inclusion
schedule is tentative, and we are Boot Camp
7:30pm – 8:30pm: Curling Alberta Round-
open to adding additional topics. 7:30pm – 8:30pm: Capital up: Get up to date on membership benefits,
Registration will open soon, so Project Planning the new Alberta Curling Tour, coach
please watch your club email for education, junior programming and more!
more details!
CURLING ALBERTA’S YOUTH ADVISORY PANEL
In a week and a half, 29 applications are with their local clubs and how much the sport, both on the competitive and
were received by young curlers across they are already giving back to the sport. grassroots streams and these Youth
the province looking to join Curling Advisory will be able to help determine
Alberta’s Youth Advisory Panel. While The 12 members of the panel will meet, what Curling Alberta can do to help
many of the applications came from virtually, on April 24 to establish its engage and retain such an important
very accomplished competitive curlers, priorities for the coming season. demographic.
some of who have represented Alberta
The Board established the panel because
at national competitions and beyond, the Submitted by David Hyatt, Director-At-Large,
it recognizes how important it is to keep
most impressive common theme in all of Zone 8
the sports young curlers engaged in
the applications was how involved they
Name Age Group Location
Noah Mason-Wood U15 Edmonton
Ainsley Davis U15 Airdrie
Jaxon Hiebert U18 Grande Prairie
Natalie Cholin U18 Sherwood Park
Tyler Powell U20 Calgary
Chris Pratt U20 Calgary
Zoe Cinnamon U20 University of Alberta
Brennin Turner U20 St. Albert
Caleb Boorse U25 Leduc
Mark Taylor U25 Airdrie
Brenna Bilassy U25 Edmonton
Jessica Wytrychowski U25 Calgary
Curling Alberta | APRIL 2021
CURLING ALBERTA 50/50 RAFFLE
BUILDING MOMENTUM
Curling Alberta was fortunate enough “And it is.” Blair, and Lorna Tupechka all taking home
to be granted the rights to the online over $35,000 each! To read about each of
50/50 during every game day of Curling’s While each winner had a unique story to our winners, visit our winner’s story page.
Capital Series of events. In what can only tell, other heartwarming highlights so far
be described as a marathon of 50/50s, included: The best news yet? There is still lots of
curling fans have purchased tickets opportunity to win!
· Kevin Koe’s wife Carla winning on
for 45 raffle draws with total jackpots
International Women’s Day Thank you to all of the curling fans for
over the $950,000 mark and we aren’t
supporting curling in Alberta. Funds
done yet. Curling Alberta will continue · Mary Shearer winning $8,110 and raised through these 50/50’s will be
running 50/50s through the Pinty’s donating it to the Indigenous Women’s used to support grassroots curling, and
Grand Slam of Curling Princess Auto Shelter, Awo Taaan Healing Lodge community curling centres right across
Players’ Championship and right to the Society in Calgary our province. Your support is making a
end of the LGT World Women’s Curling
tremendous difference!
Championship with lots more money to · Shanine Lafreniere winning $5,010
be won. during Organ Donation Awareness Visit our website for more information on
Month, which was all the more special the 50/50s and to purchase during game
So far, 45 very lucky and happy winners as her daughter was the recipient of a days up until May 9th.
have taken home $484,835 in cash and life-saving liver transplant
we have heard incredible stories from
some very excited winners. And who can forget the life changing Submitted by Curtis Fairhurst, Past President,
Zone 3
amount of money won during our largest
One of the most generous and impactful daily jackpots? Barry Ashton, Maleah
stories emerged on Curling Day in
Canada. Curling is more than just a game,
is often a key part of the social fabric
in communities across Alberta. That
was certainly the case for the Calumet
Curling Club and their passionate team of
volunteers and directors.
MAR. 14/2021 $89,830
“We have a little 2 sheet curling rink
in our community completely run by
APR. 11/2021 $75,580
volunteers and of course, with no curling FEB. 28/2021 $73,100
this year, no bonspiel – which is kind of
our number one fundraiser for the year, it
APR. 25/2021 $59,280
was looking a little bleak. Now it’s not,” MAR. 25/2021 $46,430
laughed Holly Riske.
Holly and fellow directors Blaine
Ravnsborg, Vangie Gray, Eric Bloomquist,
Rick Massing, Dan Lea, Dustin Krzywy,
Ola Olson, Craig Massing, Kelly Dux and $1,067,350
Lonny Olson decided to go in together
and buy tickets for Saturday’s draw.
“We put in $20 each with the intent that
if we win, we donate it to the rink and it
50/50
can live to see another day,” said Holly.
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THE CURLING BUBBLE IN THE EYES OF A CHIEF UMPIRE
I was fortunate to be selected as the Chief to the venue/hotel and get their Day 0 a 5-minute drive across the road, but due
Umpire of the 2021 Scotties Tournament COVID test. All of us had to stay in our to isolation, no one was allowed to walk
of Hearts and a Game Umpire for the individual hotel rooms until we received between the venues. Everyone underwent
2021 Men’s World Championships in the the email the next day that said “you are temperature and accreditation checks
Calgary “Hub City” bubble. clear to leave your room and go to the when leaving the hotel and scanned the
arena.” Practice ice for the teams was same again when arriving at the arena.
An umpire in the bubble is different scheduled to commence the next day These were time stamped so you needed
from an athlete – this is our normal! but only 1 team and 3 umpires had been to be accountable. You could only be in
Umpires work all draws and usually get cleared, so practice was postponed. the hotel or arena parking lot. Food and
only 3 games off of the scheduled 25 Once all teams and umpires were cleared, supplies could be dropped off at the hotel
draws during the week. While teams we commenced a revised practice in the vestibule area and there was a full-
are worried about how to entertain schedule and everyone adapted very well time security guard at the door.
themselves, umpires are working. – communication was key and Alberta’s
Typically umpires travel to cities/towns own Nolan Theissen was instrumental in The umpires and ice crew had their meals
and only see their hotel and the arena, this transition. Everyone also does a Day catered at the arena by WinSport. You had
just like the Calgary bubble. 2 and Day 5 COVID test and we were not designated seating for the entire event
allowed to meet together until after Day that had 2 people at an 8-foot table at
As Chief Umpire, I am responsible for each end and across from each other. As
2 results were received. Everyone was
my team and crew. I was the only local with all indoor experiences, everyone was
restricted to their own room until Friday
person with all the other five umpires required to wear a mask unless they were
night. I had made up individual bags for
flying into Calgary. I therefore offered to eating, drinking, or if they were an athlete
every umpire for their first 3 days until we
shop for everyone for their 10 day stay in the Field of Play. All others i.e., coaches,
could meet together and they were all
which amounted to $800 in food and alternates, umpires, ice crew and TSN
very appreciative.
beverages which may sound like a lot, but were always masked. If a competitor left
when you can break it down to 1 person At the arena, there were 3 zones: Green the Field of Play for a washroom break,
for 60 days, it makes sense. Because Zone was athletes, umpires, ice crew they needed to mask up. I had to control
we were the first ‘bubble’ event, we were and Curling Canada staff all staying at this exit area particularly at the fifth end
extremely cautious for the success of the the same hotel across the street from break and end of game.
event so all shopping involved individual WinSport and tested 4 times during
snacks – Costco was our friend. the event, Blue Zone was TSN staff Since there were no volunteers permitted
and they stayed in a different hotel with in the Green Zone, umpires were required
We were required to have a negative to sanitize all coaches’ tables and chairs
testing every other day and Red Zone
COVID test 72 hours in advance of arrival inside the arena and then the last game
was Statisticians and Timers staying at
in Calgary. Non-resident umpires had finished umpire needed to sanitize the 8
home receiving daily temperature and
to fly to Calgary February 17th, pick up tables and chairs in the ‘Athlete Warm up’
wellness tests. The Green Zone hotel was
the rental car at the airport, drive directly . . . continued on next page
COURSES AND ONLINE LEARNING
After many of our courses were development requirements. In May, we learn a new skill: https://curlingalberta.
postponed or cancelled due to health can also look forward to a coaching ca/technical/curling-umpires-
concerns surrounding the COVID-19 webinar series involving our own Excel information
pandemic, Curling Alberta is pleased Regional Coaches on this platform
to announce we will be moving forward discussing many developmental topics Please email info@curlingalberta to
with a new Learning Management such as strategy and tactics, team express your interest in hosting or
System (LMS). This online platform building, fitness, and more! registering for a course. Updates to
will allow coaches, officials, and ice the course list and schedule will be
technicians an opportunity to fulfill Currently a Timer course is available announced as soon as possible.
many certifications and professional online for those individuals looking to
6 Curling Alberta | APRIL 2021
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area. This was the designated area for
each team based on their sheet of ice and
stone color. Likewise, each team had their
own water cooler with the teams delivering
red stones at the away end and the yellow
teams were located at the home end. Officials
team
Stones and coolers and all touch points
were sanitized constantly by teams,
during this time with their last test April at 4 pm, Finals at 9 pm, and declaring a
umpires and ice crew. If a team requested
1st. Competition continued until the teams World Champion around 11:45 pm! Five
a measure by the umpire, the curler
were given their 72 hours exit COVID test teams had to remain in quarantine after
needed to put on a mask in order to stand
on April 9th so that they could fly home. the event as it was deemed that they had
close enough to witness the measure.
At 10:21 pm that evening, we received been in close contact with someone who
Umpires were assigned their own laser
an email from the WCF (World Curling had tested positive.
measures for LSDs, their own radios and
Federation) “that there were positive
headsets for the entire event. The entire experience will not soon be
cases and as a result the 9am playoff
game between USA and Switzerland forgotten and the Scotties will go down
I acted in the ‘Red Zone’ for the Canadian
would not be played and no further as one of my ‘best ever’ events. The
Mixed Doubles as a Timing Supervisor for
games would be played until there was players were all very appreciative of
11 draws including the Semis and Finals.
more clarity.” Everyone was required to everything we did and adapted to any
This allowed me to stay at home and
isolate in their rooms immediately and no changes seamlessly. I told the teams at
enter for my shifts in timing which were
contact with anyone until further notice. the start that we needed to be flexible
located on the upper concourse with the
At midnight Friday, we received notice and fluid and they definitely did that!
Statisticians.
that we would all be tested on Saturday at Whenever we apologized for a change,
At the 2021 Men’s Worlds, I went through the hotel and appointment times were set they responded with “no apology
the same 72-hour testing and isolation up, this included all hotel staff. Sunday at required, we are happy to be here!”
and entered the Green Zone bubble 8:30 am, we received an email informing
I would like to thank everyone that took
March 31st. I could see some changes us that all Saturday tests were negative
the online timing and officiating courses
over the six weeks where protocols were and the arena was being completely
and volunteered for these events. We
slightly relaxed but for the most part sanitized. Dr. Deena Hinshaw stated that
look forward to working with you at future
the same. The international teams were play could resume with new restrictions
Curling Alberta events!
given an exemption that they could arrive requiring all players to wear masks and
in Canada and isolate for only 6 days. be tested before and after their games. Submitted by Brenda Rogers, Chief Umpire,
Regular COVID testing was maintained Playoffs resumed Sunday at 11 am, Semis Curling Alberta
CLASSIFIED &
Curling Alberta’s Classifieds are a great
BONSPIEL LISTINGS resource whether you are looking to
Are you a member club looking to build a new team, fill a vacancy, or recruit
promote an upcoming bonspiel or a team a coach. It also offers our members
starting to plan your upcoming 2021/22 a platform to buy and sell curling
season? To see what events are on deck equipment or supplies.
in all levels of competition within our
boundaries, visit the Get Curling section Listings are posted on behalf of teams,
on Curling Alberta’s website, where a curlers and member clubs, so head to the
detailed list of bonspiels will be listed and Bonspiels and Classifieds pages now to
updated as soon as clubs add them. post your ad.
Curling Alberta | APRIL 2021
COMPETITION starting the season early with the 2021
SCHEDULE UPDATE Canadian Mixed Curling Championship
hosted by the Canmore Golf and Curling
We are looking forward to a strong return Club in November. Curling Alberta will
to our sanctioned competitions come fall announce the qualification process shortly
with events planned to begin as early as to name Team Alberta. Also coming to
the middle of September. We are eager Alberta, is the 2022 Tim Hortons Brier on
to announce our competition schedule in March 4-13, 2022 in Lethbridge. Tickets
the coming weeks to allow competitors to are already on sale, so be sure to get
begin planning their season. That schedule yours early by clicking here. Lethbridge
will also include some exciting new youth has also started recruiting volunteers,
events coming down from Curling Canada, and the volunteer form can be completed
the Excel Cups, and other new initiatives here to be part of the action. As there are
that we are looking forward to sharing. still a few Curling Canada events to be
announced, we are hopeful to see more
As previously announced, we will be scheduled for Alberta.
partnering with Grand Prairie to host
the 2022 Boston Pizza Cup, Presented In addition to the nationals, we will also
by Best Western, and the 2022 Sentinel be welcoming the World Deaf Curling
Storage Alberta Scotties Tournament of Championships in March to the Banff
Hearts at Revolution Place from January Curling Club.
3rd to 9th. Although originally planned for
this past January, this will be the first time As many new teams will be forming
a combined provincial men’s and women’s for the coming season, please keep
curling championship will be held. the following eligibility criteria in mind.
The finalised version, as well as related
Alberta is also fortunate to welcome competition policies will be released as
several national championships in 2022, soon as possible.
8 Curling Alberta | APRIL 2021
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FEMALE CURLERS COME “I have especially enjoyed my time
volunteering on organizing committees,
TOGETHER AT THE 2021 coaching juniors and getting involved
with diversity programs, but ultimately, I
WOMEN IN CURLING SUMMIT love the competition.”
In partnership with Curling Alberta, the and enhanced team dynamics. The A social networking event and panel
first Women in Curling Summit, hosted combination of on-ice and classroom will wind up the Summit and feature
by the Okotoks Curling Club will debut interactive sessions will be facilitated by Executive Director of Curling Alberta, Jill
September 18th, 2021. In what will be past curling champions, including: Dana Richard, along with members of Curling
a fun, fierce, and fantastic event, the Ferguson, Beth Iskiw, Shannon Kleibrink, Alberta’s Board of Directors.
one-day symposium will provide female Heather Nedohin, and Susan O’Connor,
athletes the opportunity to build peak just to name a few. The interactive “Endeavors such as the Women in Curling
performance skills and create powerful workshop topics will be focused on: Summit are critical to foster lasting
connections among like-minded women involvement in our sport and create
· Building Performance Skills on Ice inclusive spaces for women of all ages,”
in the sport, igniting an ongoing passion
for curling. · Thinking Strategically said Jill Richard, Executive Director of
Curling Alberta. “Opportunities for women
· Wellness Tools for Your Curling Bag
“Whether you are interested in gaining to connect with strong and relatable role
a competitive edge in league play, club · Performance Routines models are necessary to help them shape
championships, the U18/U20 levels, · Building Team Support Systems and their own identities as athletes and be
Mixed Doubles, or even the Scotties, Trust better equipped to succeed.”
this event is for you,” said organizer,
Atina Ford Johnston. “We are fortunate Brittany Tran is one of Alberta’s rising Made possible by the Gender Equity
to have some of the most successful female curling athletes, and recently filled Grant awarded by the Women in Curling
female curlers from our province who in on Team Peterson during the Scotties Leaders’ Circle through Curling Canada,
know the secrets to the game and are Tournament of Hearts and represented the 2021 Women in Curling Summit will
willing to share their knowledge and Team Alberta in the Canadian Mixed celebrate the positive power of sport
expertise.” Doubles Championship. “Curling is a and will serve as a vehicle to inspire
unique sport that you can experience and empower female athletes across a
Aspiring adult and junior female curlers with family and friends of all ages. It spectrum of abilities to stay engaged and
will interact with some of Alberta’s best has provided me with a community that have a lasting impact in curling.
female curling athletes while building shares my love for the sport, driven my
technical and strategic performance The Women in Curling Summit
passion to grow the game, and taught
skills that contribute to strong leadership will be capped at a maximum of 100
me valuable life lessons,” said Brittany.
participants. Registration for the event
is $100 plus GST per participant, and
includes a keepsake hoodie, interactive
notebook, snacks and lunch.
· To register, please visit https://
okotokscurling.com/eventRegister.php/
curling-summit.
· Should you have any questions about
this event, please reach out to the
Women in Curling Summit committee
at: womenincurlingsummit@gmail.com.
· Keep up-to-date with the latest
information by following us on
ANDREW KLAVER/CURLING CANADA
Instagram and Facebook@
womenincurlingsummit or visit https://
curlingalberta.ca/women-in-curling-
summit/
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This is your opportunity to recognize
AGE & ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS the tireless contributor at your club who
makes it a better place, always willing
to lend a hand for the common good.
Under-15 14 years of age maximum on December 31, 2021, born Up to 10 Curling Community Hero
January 1, 2007 or later. (Any combination of 4 male and awards will be given this year.
female players and a coach per team.)
Under-15 Rockfest 14 years of age maximum on June 30, 2021, born July 1, 3 PRESIDENTS’
2007 or later. AWARD
Under-18 Boys and Girls 17 years of age maximum on June 30, 2021, born July 1, Awarded annually to anyone as
2003 or later. (4 male or 4 female players per team) selected by the President of Curling
Alberta for outstanding service to
2022 World Junior 20 years of age maximum on June 30, 2021, born July 1,
the sport of curling. Current Board
Qualification Event 2000 or later
members are not eligible. Nominations
Under-20 Men’s and 20 years of age maximum on June 30, 2022, born July for this award will be considered but
Women’s 1, 2001 or later. (4 male or 4 female players and a coach the recipient is usually self-selected by
per team). the President.
NOTE: One overage player allowed 21 years of age on
SAVE THE DATE
June 30, 2022 (must be born between July 1, 2000-June
30, 2001) Each award winner will be invited to
a golf tournament hosted by Curing
Under-21 Mixed 20 years of age maximum on June 30, 2021, born July 1, Alberta’s Board and staff on July 31st
Doubles 2000 or later (1 male or 1 female players and a coach per at the Leduc Golf & Country Club in
team) lieu of the annual awards banquet. The
Under-23 Invitational Athletes ages are calculated on June 30, 2021; golf tournament will also be open for
Event cumulative team age of 88 years or less. No athlete can public registration on June 3rd. Further
be under 20 years of age. information is coming soon, so keep
your eye on Curling Alberta’s website
Under-25 Invitational Athlete ages will be calculated on June 30, 2022;
and social media for the details.
Event cumulative team age must be 96 years or less for four-
person teams and 48 years or less for mixed doubles
teams. THE NOMINATION
PROCESS
Women’s No Age Restriction (4 female players/team)
To make a nomination, simply send
Men’s No Age Restriction (4 male players/team) an email to info@curlingalberta.ca by
Mixed No Age Restriction (2 male and 2 female players per May 9th to tell the selection committee
team, male and female must play in alternating positions) why your nominee is so deserving. You
are welcome to submit any additional
Mixed Doubles No Age Restriction (1 male and 1 female player per testimony, pictures, or documentation
team) to support the nomination. Nominations
Seniors 50 years of age or older as of June 30, 2022, born June may be submitted by anyone, and self-
30, 1972 or earlier. (4 male or 4 female players per team) nominations are also welcome. Please
keep in mind that the awards are open
Master 60 years of age or older as of December 31, 2021, born
to recognize contributors of any scope,
December 31, 1961 or earlier. (4 male or 4 female players
whether local or provincial. Remember
per team)
to give specific examples of what your
Wheelchair No Age Restriction (any mixed gender combination of 4 candidate has done that make their
players) contribution special and/or significant.
Club Championship Three players must be born on or before June 30, 2002.
(4 male or 4 female players per team)
Subject to change
12 Curling Alberta | APRIL 2021ALBERTA ROCKS UPDATE
The Alberta Rocks Curling Camps Curling Alberta eagerly anticipates At this time, Curling Alberta is still
have been a much-loved tradition welcoming our junior curlers back to planning to host the 2021 Alberta Rocks
for curling athletes for over 25 years. Alberta Rocks Summer Camps in 2022. Adult Camp in the fall, for adult curlers at
Unfortunately, due to these challenging We remain confident that they will once all levels of development. Further details
times and an unknown timeline as to again have that opportunity to interact with including the dates and registration
when Alberta will move toward safely some of Alberta’s best curling instructors information will be available soon.
reopening, we have made the difficult and will create powerful connections with
decision to cancel the Alberta Rocks other youths in our sport.
Junior camp for this summer.
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