Youth Programming
Rock Creek Curling offers developmental curling classes, advanced skill/gameplay courses, and dedicated leagues for youth aged 7-17. Youth curlers can also curl in weeknight and Saturday doubles leagues upon request and at the discretion of the Youth directors.
Both of our new curler courses can be repeated and progressed as many times as necessary. If you have questions on the best place for your athlete, please email Sean to discuss the course in which your child will thrive and stay motivated.
Note: Helmets are required for children 12 and under. We recommend ski/snowboard helmets or bike helmets.
Youth Membership
We offer a youth curler membership at Rock Creek Curling for all our youth curlers who participate in the GRG Youth Curling and in weeknight/Saturday doubles leagues. Our youth members receive all of the same great benefits as our adult members, plus some fun things just for them! We also require a USA Curling Youth Individual Membership for youth curlers in GRG Curling and leagues.
Membership at Rock Creek Curling or with USA Curling is not required for participants in our new curler youth curling courses.
Youth Curling Courses
Our new and novice curler courses are designed to build skill and confidence on the ice while learning the basics of the game and focusing on fun. New and returning curlers in grades 1-5 meet on Saturdays at 10 AM and begin with an emphasis on gaining stability and balance on the ice using drills and games. Returning curlers in this cohort will build off of previous experience to continue their growth and knowledge of the game while working on throwing full-sheet.
New curlers in middle school and high school curlers grades 6+ meet Mondays at 5 pm. They also begin with an emphasis on balance and stability while increasing their strength, refining their release, sweeping, and building the basic knowledge of gameplay. These curlers practice and learn alongside our more experienced curlers, providing an easy transition into our GRG youth curling program when ready.
Our youth courses are $155 per course, which includes curling shoes and equipment.
Middle/High School-AgeMondays 5:00-6:15 PM |
Fall: October 14 - November 18, 2024 |
Elementary-AgeSaturdays 10:00 - 11:00 AM |
Fall: October 19 - November 23, 2024 |
HomeschoolWednesdays 1:00 - 2:15 PM |
Fall: October 16 - November 20, 2024 |
GRG Curling Program
Our Game Ready Gang is the next step. When your curler is consistently delivering rocks down a full sheet of ice and ready to (or already playing) multi-end games, this is the place to be for advanced instruction, gameplay, strategy development, and lots of fun with other youth curlers.
The GRG program happens on Mondays and Saturdays throughout the season. RCC youth membership and USA Curling youth membership are required for the GRG program.
GRG Skills & Drills (Mondays at 5:00 PM)
These sessions focus on individual skill development, positional work, and strategic exercises. To get gameplay, also register for the GRG League.
GRG League (Saturdays at 10:00 AM)
The GRG League is Rock Creek Curling's league just for youth. Teams scramble each week and implement what they work on in the Skills & Drills session. A great way to get gameplay experience and meet other curlers to build competitive teams. Or simply have fun and play! To get technique and skill development, also register for the GRG Skills & Drills sessions.
Fall SeasonMondays 5:00 - 6:15 PM |
Skills & Drills: September 30- November 18, 2024 $350 for all 14 sessions |
Winter IMondays 5:00 - 6:15 PM |
Skills & Drills: January 6 - February 10, 2025 $250 for all 10 sessions |
Winter IIMondays 5:00 - 6:15 PM |
Skills & Drills: March 3 - April 7, 2025 $300 for all 12 sessions |
SpringMondays 5:00 - 6:15 PM |
Skills & Drills: April 14 - May 19, 2025 $275 for all 11 sessions |