Overview
The Little Rocks program is open to all youth from ages 7 to 12 years as of June 30.
The program consists of structured curling practices that teach the games and the rules associated with it. The focus is on developing skills in a fun and friendly environment. The youth program also helps to develop self-esteem, friendship, and team spirit.

Times
Sessions are Sundays from 09:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Some more advanced little rock members may move to the same time as Bantam (11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.).

Convenor
J.P. Vincelette
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Details
There is one coach per 8 member group.
This league encourages parent participation both on and off the ice.

All coaches and volunteers are required to get an annual Vulnerable Sector Check. If you want to get involved by becoming a coach or a volunteer for the Youth program, please contact the Youth Program Convenor.

New Policy – Concussion prevention and awareness

The RCC has decided to adopt the concussion prevention and awareness guidelines for youth curling posted by Curling Canada. Curling Canada has posted the following guidelines for youth curling at Curling Canada Events:

To reduce harm to youth curlers, the following guidelines will apply to: all youth/general curling events operated directly by the Russell Curling Club; to all youth curling events outside of the Russell Curling Club in which youth RCC members participate, and to all youth curling in the RCC leagues:

• Participants aged 11 and under (on the date of registration) MUST wear approved Head Protection. 
• Participants aged 12 and over (on the date of registration) are STRONGLY RECOMMENDED to wear approved Head Protection, especially if the curler is new to the sport and/or does not yet demonstrate skill proficiency on ice. 

APPROVED HEAD PROTECTION INCLUDES:

Highly recommended *:

• CSA approved helmets for use on ice and/or snow (ex. hockey helmets, snowboarding helmets, full curling helmets) 
• CSA approved helmets for skateboarding and/or equestrian activities.  

Acceptable (but not preferred) *:

• Curling headgear (toques or ballcaps) with built in impact plate (tested to CSA standards) with chinstrap 
• Bicycle helmets 

*With all headgear – chinstraps must be fastened properly when on ice 

Not Acceptable:

• Halos/Headbands 

Curlers will not be permitted on the ice if they are not wearing at minimum “acceptable” headgear. 

All participants (and/their guardians) will:

• sign an Informed Consent and Assumption of Risk; 
• acknowledge that they have reviewed Concussion Awareness education materials within the last 12 months; 
• adhere to the organization’s Concussion Code of Conduct, including Removal from Play and Return to Play Protocols. 

The Russell Curling Club will continually evaluate these guidelines through Curling Canada based on product availability, reported injuries and industry recommendations.  These guidelines are subject to change. 

Source: Curling Canada | Concussion Prevention and Awareness

Please note that, we understand that helmets have not been shown to prevent concussions in any sport (even if the helmet costs thousands of dollars and fits perfectly). However, as helmets can reduce the risk of skull fractures and scalp lacerations, the RCC has chosen to follow these guidelines to safeguard our youth members against those types of injuries, even if we recognize that helmet can’t eliminate the risk of concussions entirely.

Overview
The Competitive Drills program is open to all youth from ages 7 to 17 years as of June 30.
The program consists of structured drill sessions for more advanced and competitive youth curlers. The focus is on developing skills in a fun and friendly environment. The youth program also helps to develop self-esteem, friendship, and team spirit.

Times
Sessions are Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Some more advanced little rock and bantam members may attend the Competitive Drills session.

Convenor
J.P. Vincelette
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Details
There is one minimum coach per 8-member group.
This league encourages parent participation both on and off the ice.

All coaches and volunteers are required to get an annual Vulnerable Sector Check. If you want to get involved by becoming a coach or a volunteer for the Youth program, please contact the Youth Program Convenor.

The new policy on Concussion prevention and awareness applies to this program (see under Little Rocks’ league information).

Overview
The U18 Bantam program is open to all curlers from ages 13 to 17 years as of June 30.
The program consists of structured curling practices that teach the games and the rules associated with it. The focus is on developing skills in a fun and friendly environment. The youth program also helps to develop self-esteem, friendship, and team spirit.

Times
Sessions are Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Convenor
J.P. Vincelette
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Details
There is one coach per 8 member group.
This league encourages parent participation both on and off the ice.
There is an option to register in the Ottawa Youth Curling League (OYCL registration fee is extra) which offers mixed recreational leagues which play on Saturdays and Sundays.

All coaches and volunteers are required to get an annual Vulnerable Sector Check. If you want to get involved by becoming a coach or a volunteer for the Youth program, please contact the Youth Program Convenor.

New Policy – Concussion prevention and awareness

The RCC has decided to adopt the concussion prevention and awareness guidelines for youth curling posted by Curling Canada. Curling Canada has posted the following guidelines for youth curling at Curling Canada Events:

To reduce harm to youth curlers, the following guidelines will apply to: all youth/general curling events operated directly by the Russell Curling Club; to all youth curling events outside of the Russell Curling Club in which youth RCC members participate, and to all youth curling in the RCC leagues:

• Participants aged 11 and under (on the date of registration) MUST wear approved Head Protection. 
• Participants aged 12 and over (on the date of registration) are STRONGLY RECOMMENDED to wear approved Head Protection, especially if the curler is new to the sport and/or does not yet demonstrate skill proficiency on ice. 

APPROVED HEAD PROTECTION INCLUDES:

Highly recommended *:

• CSA approved helmets for use on ice and/or snow (ex. hockey helmets, snowboarding helmets, full curling helmets) 
• CSA approved helmets for skateboarding and/or equestrian activities.  

Acceptable (but not preferred) *:

• Curling headgear (toques or ballcaps) with built in impact plate (tested to CSA standards) with chinstrap 
• Bicycle helmets 

*With all headgear – chinstraps must be fastened properly when on ice 

Not Acceptable:

• Halos/Headbands 

Curlers will not be permitted on the ice if they are not wearing at minimum “acceptable” headgear. 

All participants (and/their guardians) will:

• sign an Informed Consent and Assumption of Risk; 
• acknowledge that they have reviewed Concussion Awareness education materials within the last 12 months; 
• adhere to the organization’s Concussion Code of Conduct, including Removal from Play and Return to Play Protocols. 

The Russell Curling Club will continually evaluate these guidelines through Curling Canada based on product availability, reported injuries and industry recommendations.  These guidelines are subject to change. 

Source: Curling Canada | Concussion Prevention and Awareness

Please note that, we understand that helmets have not been shown to prevent concussions in any sport (even if the helmet costs thousands of dollars and fits perfectly). However, as helmets can reduce the risk of skull fractures and scalp lacerations, the RCC has chosen to follow these guidelines to safeguard our youth members against those types of injuries, even if we recognize that helmet can’t eliminate the risk of concussions entirely.

NOTE:  Half season is available for Daytime leagues. Please select the Fall and Winter sessions separately when registering

Overview
This league is suitable for curlers of every age and experience level. Teams are established by the league Convenor at the beginning of each session, fall and winter.

Draws

• 2 draws, either 10:00 am or 12:30 pm.
• Games are 8 ends allowing for 2 hours of play

• 22 weeks of play

Convenor
Debbie Newton
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Details
Sign up as an individual or as a twosome. To register as a twosome, each participant must complete their online registration individually, and comment regarding your requested teammate.

Please note that Youth curlers (less than 18 yrs old) can only play in this league if they pay the half season or full season Enhanced Youth membership fee, and if they have the approval of at least two youth program coaches. Youth curlers must follow the new Policy on Concussion prevention and awareness to play in this league.

NOTE: Half season sign up is for daytime leagues only. You must register for the full season (Oct-Mar) for evening leagues.

NOTE:  Half season is available for Daytime leagues. Please select the Fall and Winter sessions separately when registering

Overview
Sturling is a variation of ice curling made up of 2 person teams that brings together stick and slide players. This league is open/recommended for curlers of all ages with at least 1-2 years of experience, as familiarity with skipping and/or calling the shots are required. Teams are established by the league Convenor at the beginning of each session, fall and winter.

Click HERE to see the rules for Sturling 

Draws

• 3 draws per day, 9:00 AM ; 11:15 AM and 1:30 PM
• You will play 2 games of 6 ends each, allowing for 2 hours of play

• 23 weeks of play

Convenor
Mike Haley
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Details
Sign up as an individual or as a twosome. To register as a twosome, each participant must complete their online registration individually, and comment regarding your requested teammate.

Please note that Youth curlers (less than 18 yrs old) can only play in this league if they pay the half season or full  Enhanced Youth season membership fee, and if they have the approval of at least two youth program coaches. Youth curlers must follow the new Policy on Concussion prevention and awareness to play in this league.

NOTE: Half season sign up is for daytime leagues only. You must register for the full season (Oct-Mar) for evening leagues.

NOTE:  Half season is available for Daytime leagues. Please select the Fall and Winter sessions separately when registering.

Overview
This league is for Curlers age 50+ and is suitable for curlers of all levels of experience. Teams are established by the league Convenor at the beginning of each session, fall and winter.

Draws

• 2 draws, either 10:00 am or 12:30 pm.
• Games are 8 ends allowing for 2 hours of play

• 22 weeks of play

Convenor
David Manley
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Details
Sign up as an individual or as a twosome. To register as a twosome, each participant must complete their online registration individually, and comment regarding your requested teammate.

NOTE: Half season sign up is for daytime leagues only. You must register for the full season (Oct-Mar) for evening leagues.

Overview: This league is a club rental comprised of teams from other curling clubs within the area.

Club members you must confirm your participation with the League Convenor, before you register and pay online
Non-Club members register directly with the Convenor

Draws:  1 draw, at 10:00 am. Games are 8 ends allowing for 2 hours of play

Convenor
Ghislain Lagace
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Note:  There is an additional fee per player for the cash payout feature, paid separately to and managed by the Convenor

NOTE:  Sign up is for Full Season only, committing to both Fall and Winter.  There is no half season for evening leagues.

Overview
This league is suitable for beginner, novice and experienced curlers with an opportunity to develop your skills while competing against similar calibre teams in a social atmosphere. Players can register in a fixed team or individually. Players registering individually will be placed on a team by the Convenor, as close to their preferred position as identified on their registration and based on their skill level. Non-fixed teams are established by the league Convenor at the beginning of each round.

Draws

• Up to 9 men and 9 women’s teams (one men and one women’s team have a bye each week)
• 2 draws at either 6:15 pm or 8:30 pm
• Games are 8 ends allowing for 2 hours of play

• 22 weeks of play

• Tracking of WINS/LOSSES

Convenor - Men’s League
Jim Cochrane
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Convenor - Women’s League
Mariève Flageole
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Details
Sign up as an individual, twosome or a team. Each participant must complete their online registration individually, and comment regarding your requested teammate(s).

Please note that Youth curlers (less than 18 yrs old) can only play in this league if they pay the Enhanced Youth full season membership fee, and if they have the approval of at least two youth program coaches. Youth curlers must follow the new Policy on Concussion prevention and awareness to play in this league.

NOTE: For evening leagues you must register for the full season (Oct-Mar).

NOTE:  Sign up is for Full Season only, committing to both Fall and Winter.  There is no half season for evening leagues.

Overview
This league is popular with learn to curl participants, novice curlers and new club members of all ages. Players can register in a fixed team or individually. Experienced curlers are encouraged to play at a more advanced position than they may be comfortable with in other nights. The league provides participants with the opportunity to develop skills in a non-competitive environment. Players registering indicidually are placed as close to their preferred position as identified on your registration and based on their skill level. Non-fixed teams are established by the league Convenor at the beginning of each round.

Draws

• Up to a maximum of 18 teams (two teams have a bye each week)
• Up to 22 weeks of play
• 2 draws at either 6:15 pm or 8:00 pm
• Games are 6 ends allowing for 90 minutes of play

• Tracking of WINS/LOSSES

Convenor
Lisa Akenhead
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Details
Sign up as an individual, twosome or a team. To register as a twosome or team, each participant must complete their online registration individually, and comment regarding your requested teammate(s).

Please note that Youth curlers (less than 18 yrs old) can only play in this league if they pay the Enhanced Youth full season membership fee, and if they have the approval of at least two youth program coaches. Youth curlers must follow the new Policy on Concussion prevention and awareness to play in this league.

NOTE: For evening leagues, you must register for the full season (Oct-Mar).

NOTE:  Sign up is for Full Season only, committing to both Fall and Winter.  There is no half season for evening leagues.

Overview
This league is for fixed teams for the full curling season, and is suitable for both novice and experienced curlers of all ages. The league provides participants with an opportunity to develop their skills while competing against similar caliber teams in a social yet moderately competitive atmosphere.

Depending on the number of teams registering for the curling season for either the Wednesday or Thursday evening league, your team may play on Sundays occasionally (every 5-6 weeks).

Draws

• Up to a maximum of 18 teams, with the possibility of registering more than 18 teams. If more than 18 teams are registered for the Wednesday evening league, your team will play occasionally on Sundays (every 5-6 weeks or less). Number of byes to be determined based on the number of teams registered.
• 2 draws at either 6:15 pm or 8:30 pm on Wednesday evenings, and possibility of occasional draws on Sunday at 4:30pm
• Games are 8 ends allowing for 2 hours of play
• 22 weeks of play

• Tracking of WINS/LOSSES

Convenor
Jennifer Harvey
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Details

To register, each team member must complete their online registration individually indicating their skip’s name in the comments. If you do not have a team and want to play in this league, contact the Registrar who will attempt to place you on a team.

Please note that Youth curlers (less than 18 yrs old) can only play in this league if they pay the Enhanced Youth full season membership fee, and if they have the approval of at least two youth program coaches. Youth curlers must follow the new Policy on Concussion prevention and awareness to play in this league.

NOTE: For evening leagues you must register for the full season (Oct-Mar).

NOTE:  Sign up is for Full Season only, committing to both Fall and Winter.  There is no half season for evening leagues.

Overview
This cash league is for fixed teams for the full curling season, and is suitable for experienced curlers of all ages. The league provides participants an opportunity to develop their skills and enhance their game strategies while competing against similar calibre teams in a social yet competitive atmosphere. As a ladder format, it is one of the more competitive leagues at the club; each game is worth money, as you progress up the ladder, the games are worth more.

Depending on the number of teams registering for the curling season for either the Wednesday or Thursday evening league, your team may play on Sundays occasionally (every 5-6 weeks).

Draws

• Up to a maximum of 18 teams, with the possibility of registering more than 18 teams. If more than 18 teams are registered for the Thursday evening league, your team will play occasionally on Sundays (every 5-6 weeks or less). Number of byes to be determined based on the number of teams registered.
• 2 draws at either 6:15 pm or 8:30 pm on Thursday evenings, and possibility of occasional draws on Sundays at 4:30pm (once every 5-6 weeks)
• Games are 8 ends allowing for 2 hours of play
• 22 weeks of play

• Tracking of WINS/LOSSES and scores

Convenor
Paul Nooyen
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Details
To register, each team member must complete their online registration individually indicating their skip’s name in the comments. If you do not have a team and want to play in this league, contact the Registrar who will attempt to place you on a team.

There is a cash fee of $50 per player and is payable to the convenor at the beginning of the season.

Please note that Youth curlers (less than 18 yrs old) can only play in this league if they pay the Enhanced Youth full season membership fee, and if they have the approval of at least two youth program coaches. Youth curlers must follow the new Policy on Concussion prevention and awareness to play in this league.

NOTE: For evening leagues you must register for the full season (Oct-Mar).

NOTE:  Sign up is for Full Season only, committing to both Fall and Winter.  There is no half season for evening leagues.

Overview
This popular league provides an opportunity for curlers of all levels and age to participate in a fun atmosphere and enjoy some friendly competition. Players can register in a fixed team, or individually. Players registered individually are placed as close to their preferred position as identified on their registration and based on their skill level. Non-fixed teams are established by the league Convenor at the beginning of the curling season.

Draws

• Up to a maximum of 26 teams (three teams have a bye each week)
• 3 draws at either 6:15 pm, 7:50pm or 9:25 pm
• Games are 6 ends allowing for 90 minutes of play

• 21 weeks of play

Convenor
Mike Stanley
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Details

Sign up as an individual, twosome or a team. To register as a twosome or team, each participant must complete their online registration individually, and comment regarding your requested teammate(s). If you do not have a team and want to play in this league, contact the Registrar who will attempt to place you on a team.

Please note that Youth curlers (less than 18 yrs old) can only play in this league if they pay the Enhanced Youth full season membership fee, and if they have the approval of at least two youth program coaches. Youth curlers must follow the new Policy on Concussion prevention and awareness to play in this league.

NOTE: For evening leagues you must register for the full season (Oct-Mar).