“The Ontario Curling Council and Northern Ontario Curling Association are joining forces to provide greater support for curling in anticipation of an exciting season ahead. We are hiring a Competitions and Development Coordinator. If you are organized, self-motivated, and passionate about promoting the growth of our favourite sport – we’d love to hear from you.” Learn more about this opportunity and how to apply HERE.
The Ontario Curling Council is pleased to announce the 10 teams who will be supported through our Next Gen Program for the 2021-2022 Season. Tier 1: Four Teams will be supported in this Tier. These teams will be supported specifically through our Ontario High Performance Sport Initiative (OHPSI) partnership with the Canadian Sport Institute of Ontario. The OCC appreciates the ongoing support of the CSIO and our HP Programming. One female “Adult” team from either NOCA or CurlON region: TEAM INGLIS One male
While the possibility of a curling season is looking more and more likely for 2021/22 there remain many questions. The OCC has assembled a Return to Coaching guide to help coaches navigate the situation as it stands currently. This document will be updated as restrictions change but we’re hoping this will give coaches and instructors a place to start planning their in person events. Covid Information
The Ontario Curling Council held its Annual General Meeting on June 28th and a subsequent board meeting for elections for the 2021-2022 season. Gerry Sundwall (CurlON elected Councillor) was elected to the position of Chair (one year term). David Blair (Independent Councillor) was elected to the position of Secretary/Treasurer (one year term). Kevin Goheen was elected to the Council as an Independent Councillor for a (three year term). Laura Forget assumed an NOCA elected position. Heather Houston was re-elected to a NOCA position. Our Council for
ENTRY EXTENDED! Ontario has obtained eight voucher codes for CurlON and eight voucher codes for NOCA- on August 3, 2021 – four males and four females from each Member Association will be chosen (through a randomized selection – ie. “Raffle”) to receive the voucher. Applicants may only apply from their home member association. Voucher can only be used once, students must log in by December 31, 2021. The WAoS online course aims to provide an understanding as well as the tools needed
The Ontario Curling Council is happy to share that the Canadian Sport Institute Ontario (CSIO) has renewed the inclusion of curling in their Ontario High Performance Sport Initiative (OHPSI) program. The OCC values our relationship with the CSIO and is excited about our inclusion in the program and wants to thank the CSIO for including us. Our relationship with the CSIO through the OHPSI program has provided significant benefits for our High Performance teams in the past and will now