Youth Programs - North Grenville Curling Club

Little Rocks

Ages: 8 to 11
Dates: Sundays from 9:00am to 11:00am, November 8, 2026 to March 21, 2027

This is a fun and fabulous fall and winter program for children. Many of Canada’s elite curlers had their start in a Little Rocks program!

We use lighter rocks (20 pounds versus 40 pounds) which makes it easier to learn the fundamentals at a young age. Focus will be on learning the basics of curling including delivery, sweeping, rules, and strategy in a safe and enjoyable atmosphere. Many of our instructors are trained and certified by Curling Ontario.

Bantam Youth Development

Ages: 12 to 18
Dates: Sundays from 11:30am to 1:30pm, November 8, 2026 to March 21, 2027

We welcome both new and experienced curlers into this program. For new curlers, we teach them the basics, with a focus on correct delivery, effective sweeping, curling rules and etiquette, and strategy, and then move them forward as they gain experience.

For experienced Bantam curlers, we work on the finer points of the game, encouraging them to improve and grow. Often, they will form teams and go to bonspiels. Granite rocks are used in the Bantam program.

Fees and equipment

Program fee: $200
Required equipment: head protection, clean shoes, warm clothing
Optional equipment: broom, curling shoes (Club can provide brooms and step-on sliders for new curlers)

Registration

Sign up online
Parents and guardians: You must print, sign and bring the following forms on the first day of curling: Release of Liability, Waiver of Claim, & Indemnity Agreement and Rowan’s Law – Concussion Awareness.
Questions? Contact the Youth Program Coordinator at ngcc.youthcurlingclub@gmail.com

Adult Programs

Learn to Curl

Ages: 18-99
Dates: Oct 18-Dec 20, 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
NOTE: there will be no classes on October 25th nor November 1st due to events being held at the club.
Program Fee: $160

Equipment is provided

The Learn to Curl Program is specifically designed for new curlers and those previous curlers who may not have played recently and are looking to retrieve their skills. It will help you feel comfortable and confident on the ice and caters to both hack and stick curlers.

In Learn to Curl you will learn about curling terminology, essential equipment, rock delivery and sweeping techniques, how the game is played and scored, as well as etiquette on and off the ice. While there is some classroom instruction, most of the teaching takes place in small groups on the ice.

Rock’n Curl

Ages: 10-99
Curlers aged 10-16 without prior experience must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
Dates: Nov 7-Mar 20, Saturdays 7:00-9:00 pm
There will be no curling on December 26 or March 6 due to club events.
Program Fees: $20/session, or $100/6 session punch card, or free for NGCC members

The Rock ’n Curl program is designed to introduce curling to our community and provide a welcoming, social environment for new curlers to learn the game. Both club members and non‑members are invited to participate.

A brief on‑ice introduction will be provided to new curlers each session covering general safety, delivery basics, sweeping techniques, rules of play, and best practices. All equipment is provided; participants must bring clean indoor shoes.

Each session can accommodate up to 40 participants. Teams are formed each night by the program coordinator, though participants are welcome to arrive with premade teams.