2020 Prairieland Curling Camp Cancelled

North Battleford, SK

Camp #1: August 5-8, 2020

Camp #2: August 9-12, 2020

UPDATE JULY 13, 2020:

We have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Prairieland Curling Camp. This decision was not made lightly and we have worked hard to seek alternative solutions. However, in light of the current situation and the restrictions on indoor events, we do not feel we can deliver a camp that would withhold to the standards we are all accustomed to.

We are working on alternative solutions including a virtual speaker series, or smaller regional type versions of camp in the fall. We are also trying to preserve the early ice option with a September install.

CURLSASK offers its sincere thanks to the camp instructors and staff, its sponsors and partners, including the Twin Rivers Curling Club and all of whom were eager to host the players and their families in the community as per tradition. To all the curlers who were signed up and hopeful to attend, we wish you a safe and wonderful summer and hope to see you in 2021!

ABOUT THE PRAIRIELAND 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, was situated in Nipawin the past nine years & now will make its first appearance in North Battleford at the Twin Rivers Curling Club!

There are two fun filled four days sessions available to campers aged 13 – 18. Our camp now runs in mid-August to align with our High Performance Center, also held at the Twin Rivers Curling Club!

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. Recreation and socializing are also huge parts of the 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 there is also one on-ice assistant for every sheet of ice. Every camper gets lots of individual attention.

2019 Photo Gallery

Supporters

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

Donators

CURLSASK Instructors

SaskTel

22 Fresh

Derek Boe – Regina

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Runback Curling

University of Regina

Royal Sporting Goods

Canadian Sport Centre – Saskatchewan

SaskEnergy

Asham Curling Supplies

Reliance Healthcare

Destination Battlefords

Performance Curling

BalancePlus Curling Equipment

Hardline Curling

Goldline Curling Supplies

Folk’s Curling Corner – Saskatoon

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 12 years of age to a maximum of 17 years of age on December 31, 2019. (Born 2008 to 2002 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 February 7th 2020 and be accepted at the office until July 12th, 2020 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 $450.00 (GST included).

Cancellation Policy: If the applicant is selected into the Prairieland Curling Camp and cannot attend camp, a full refund will be provided if the cancellation is prior to July 12, 2020. If the cancellation is after July 12, 2020 but prior to the start date of the camp, then CURLSASK will withhold 25% of the original registration fee. If cancellation within 48 hours of the start of the camp or the selected applicant does not show for the camp, no refund will be provided.

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