The focus of this workshop is on learning to create an environment where junior curlers can continue to develop their skills, and adult curlers can learn the skills and etiquette of the game in a safe, non-threatening manner. It is primarily designed for coaches and instructors who will be working with adult or older juniors playing recreationally within the club or interclub leagues, and instructors who conduct Learn to Curl and Advanced Clinics within the club.
Topics covered in the Competition Coach workshop:
- Role of the coach and organizational management
- Game orientation, rules & etiquette
- Safety
- Warm-ups & cool-downs
- The curling delivery
- Introduction to strategy
- Brushing
- Ethical coaching
- Ethical coaching
- Clinics
- Skill analysis
- Special interest groups
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS WORKSHOP?
This workshop is primarily designed for coaches and instructors who will be working with adult or older juniors playing recreationally within the club, or interclub leagues, and instructors who conduct Learn to Curl and Advanced Clinics within the club.
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
Check with your Provincial/Territorial Curling Association (fees vary by province/territory)
