Bridgewater Junior Curling Program

Program Overview

The Bridgewater Junior Curling Program uses a mixture of instructional methods in three children and youth age groups (5-7 year olds, 8-10 year olds, and 11+ year olds). Each group participates in skill instruction, focus drills, curling games, and fun activities. We aim to keep curlers active, engaged, and having fun while meeting individual development needs.

Curling is a social sport, and we strive to intermix kids during sessions to build fundamental lifelong teamwork skills. Our younger curlers also participate in the NSCA “Badge Program,” which formally assesses and advances curlers through development stages, such as safety, rules, etiquette, balance, delivery, and weight control.

Competitive Curling

The Bridgewater Junior Curling Program has a long history of producing successful competitive curlers and teams. Competitive curling is overseen by the Nova Scotia Curling Association, with competitions held at various clubs in the province, including Bridgewater. Even the youngest curlers are invited to compete in the provincial Light Rock Jamboree.

In the early stages, the program supports curlers by organizing teams and participating as coaches at events. As curlers progress and teams organize outside of the program, many of our coaches remain involved. The program also strives to financially support teams and coaches.

Special Events

Junior curlers celebrate the end of each half-season with a Christmas party in December, featuring the famous “turkey toss.” A Year-End party is held in March, with activities like skating on the last day before the ice is removed.

New Curlers Welcome!

We welcome new curlers at any time. Our program also oversees schools, daycares, and youth groups interested in trying curling.

If you are interested in joining or need more information, please email the Junior Curling Director at bccjuniorcurling@gmail.com.