Take the World Curling Federation Level 1 Online Course. This is the first step to becoming a certified Ice Technician. The World Curling Academy has developed a self-paced Introduction to Maintaining Curling Ice. Course topics include:
The new Club Ice Technician Workshop succeeds the previous Level 1 and 2 certification. The majority of this course takes place on curling ice. There will also be classroom sessions led in the areas of refrigeration, water, paint, and stones.
The workshop will be led by Don Powell, Curling Canada’s Manager of Ice Technician Certification and assisted by CURLSASK Ice Technician, Darren Gress.
All Ice Tech’s looking to register must complete the World Curling Federation’s online Introduction to Curling Ice Maintenance course. The course can be found at www.worldcurlingacademy.org
Please contact, Dustin Mikush, Development Coordinator, by email (dustin.mikush@curlsask.ca) for any questions related to the Ice Technician Workshop.
Curling Canada and CURLSASK recognize the need for a National Ice Technician Education Certification Program. Managers and Board members of clubs should strive to provide their memberships with quality playing conditions.
CURLSASK hosts Level 1 and Level 2 Ice Making Workshops throughout each season. Information provided at the workshops include:
Cost for Level 1 – $250.00 person (plus taxes)
Registration includes Curling Canada Ice Technician Manual and Curling Canada Level One Certification
Course typically runs Saturday and Sunday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Cost for Level 2 – $300.00 person (plus taxes)
• Pre-Requisite – Level 1 Curling Ice Technician Certification
• Minimum 1 season of Ice Technician Experience after completing the Level 1 Certification.
Registration includes Curling Canada Ice Technician Manual and CC Level Two Certification. Level 2 Course typically runs Friday – 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Saturday – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Sunday – 9:00 am to 5:00 PM
Please contact the CURLSASK Office to register. 306.780-9202
