BOARD NOMINATION PROCESS

BECOME A CURLSASK BOARD MEMBER

CURLSASK is always looking for passionate individuals who want to help grow and support curling in Saskatchewan. Serving on the Board of Directors is a great opportunity to contribute your skills, represent the curling community, and help guide the future of our sport.

Board members work collaboratively to support the strategic direction, governance, and long-term success of CURLSASK.

Why Join the Board?

Serving on the CURLSASK Board provides an opportunity to:

  • Support and grow the sport of curling across Saskatchewan

  • Contribute to the strategic direction of the organization

  • Work alongside passionate leaders from across the province

  • Share your professional experience and perspectives

  • Strengthen curling communities and programs

Who Should Apply?

CURLSASK is committed to building a board that reflects a diverse range of skills, backgrounds, and perspectives.

We welcome candidates with experience in areas such as:

  • Governance and board leadership

  • Finance or accounting

  • Legal or policy development

  • Marketing and communications

  • Community sport development

  • Non-profit leadership

  • Human resources or organizational development

A background in curling is valuable, but not required.

Board Responsibilities

Board members are responsible for providing governance and strategic leadership to CURLSASK.

Responsibilities may include:

  • Attending regular board meetings
  • Participating in committees or working groups
  • Supporting strategic planning and policy development
  • Acting in the best interests of curling in Saskatchewan
  • Serving as ambassadors for the organization

Nomination Process

Individuals interested in serving on the CURLSASK Board of Directors must submit a nomination form during the annual call for candidates.

The Selection Committee reviews all nominations and conducts interviews before recommending candidates for election.

Selection Committee 

Board nominations are reviewed by the CURLSASK Selection Committee, which evaluates candidates based on the organization’s competency needs and governance policies.

For full details on the nomination and selection process, please review the Selection Committee policy

The Selection Committee includes the required executive members of the board, along with additional representatives.

2026 Selection Committee Members:

  • Darcey Huyghebaert
  • Michael Leier
  • Avry Cline
  • Gaylene Simpson
  • Trish Bibby

  • Call for Candidates Opens - March 18, 2026

  • Nomination Deadline - May 15, 2026

  • Deadline for incumbent candidates wishing to run for another term - May 15, 2026

  • Application Review -May 31, 2026

  • Candidate Interviews (all - including incumbents) - Early June

  • Candidate Search Committee recommendations to CURLSASK Board of Directors - July

  • Board approval of Committee recommendations - July

  • Election of Directors - CURLSASK Annual General Meeting - September 16, 2026

CURLSASK Board Skills Matrix

CURLSASK uses a Board Competency Matrix to help identify the mix of skills and experience needed on the Board of Directors. This helps guide recruitment and ensures the board has the expertise required to effectively govern the organization.

Learn More About CURLSASK

Before applying, we encourage candidates to review the following documents: