New Holland Prairieland Summer Curling Camp

CURLSASK’s Prairieland Curling Camp has been a fixture on the Saskatchewan summer scene since 1986. The camp began in Lumsden, moved to Kindersley and is now in Nipawin, SK.

There are two fun filled four days sessions available to campers aged 13 – 18. Early to mid-July is the usual time frame for camp.

The camp provides six different of skills groups so whether you are new to the sport or are striving to win a U18 or High School championship, there is a group of curlers just like you. Lots of curling campers attend with a friend who is new to the sport because there is so much more than just curling instruction because recreation and socializing are a huge part of camp.

Campers come from all over the province ranging from The Big City to Tiny Town, Saskatchewan. Friendships and connections are made here and held on to for many years. Many of the on-ice instructors are former curling campers themselves. They keep coming back to teach because they had so much fun once upon a time that they want to make sure that all the campers have the same fun they had.

CURLSASK enlists the talents of the best instructors in Saskatchewan. These people have been around, so to speak, and they know their stuff. A ratio of 1 instructor for every 8 campers is the rule and then there is one on-ice assistant for every sheet of ice. Every camper gets lots of individual attention.

Thank you to the following organizations in the province and Town of Nipawin for sponsoring, donating or supporting to the Prairieland Curling Camp.

Supporters

CURLSASK Past President’s Club – donation of $500 to assist with 2 campers registration fees

Donators

CURLSASK Instructors

KPMG

SaskTel

Affinity Credit Union

Asham Curling Supplies

Supreme Office Products

Access Communications

Canadian Sport Centre Saskatchewan

Derek Boe

Laycock Curling

Utility Athletics

University of Regina Recreation Services

The Stripe Shop

A special thank you to Elite Curling who provided all the camper t-shirts and staff jackets throughout the week!

The Prairieland Curling Camp will provide curling instruction in an enjoyable atmosphere to junior curlers of varied ability. Two separate camps are offered and campers may only attend one of the two camps. There are up to 96 spots available for each camp depending on interest.

Eligibility

Campers must be a minimum of 13 years of age to a maximum of 17 years of age on December 31, 2017. (Born 2004 to 2000 inclusive)

Campers that are under the minimum eligible age, may be considered if athletes are needed to fill the camp(s) and are encouraged to still apply.

Areas of Instruction

Camp participants will be placed into “Groups” based on age and ability. The group placement will be determined primarily by age, with consideration to technical ability and information provided on the registration form. Instruction emphasis will vary at each level. Areas of instruction include delivery analysis, strategy, brushing, mental and physical preparation, game situations, rules, fair play and much more. Social events are planned for each evening at camp as well as recreation time during the day.

How to Register

Registrations will open in early 2018 and be accepted at the office until May 1^st, 2018 in order to be considered.  Acceptance will be based on selection criteria determined by CURLSASK.  A waiting list will be kept. Upon being accepted into camp, campers will receive a package detailing camp information, billet information, medical form, and a receipt for your camp fee.

Complete the On-line Registration including payment of the registration fee of $400.00 (GST included), by May 1, 2018.

Inquiries can be directed to CURLSASK. Phone: (306) 780-9202 or curling@curlsask.ca.